SOM restores New York’s iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel
Global architecture firm SOMÂ has completed the restoration of the art deco Waldorf Astoria hotel in Midtown Manhattan in…
“The simple materiality works a charm” says commenter
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a Notting Hill home renovation by Knox Bhaven featuring oak…
Carlo Ratti and Höweler + Yoon’s floating AquaPraça anchors in Venice
Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati and US firm Höweler + Yoon Architecture have debuted a floating plaza with sloping floors…
BIG and KPF among architect studios working on casino bids for New York
BIG, Gensler, and KPF are among the architecture studios involved in ongoing bids for three casino licenses set…
Ström Architects reduces Barcelona House “to its most essential elements”
A fully-glazed corner offers panoramic views of Barcelona and the Balearic Sea at this coastal home, designed by UK studio…
Rieder facade makes “architectural statement” for Hamburg port tower
Promotion: a three-dimensional facade solution by facade specialist Rieder ensures a durable, weather-resistant exterior for a building in…
Donald Judd office in Texas reopens following restoration
The Texas studio and living space of American designer Donald Judd will reopen later this month following a…
Encourage density says Norman Foster at World Design Congress
Walkable cities should be prioritised even by those who don’t care about the environment, British architect Norman Foster…
Office Inainn adds timber restaurant to barn in Norway
Office Inainn has inserted Nikkakjøkken, a timber-framed restaurant, into the concrete and timber envelope of a barn in…
Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki’s inflatable concert hall makes Swiss debut
The inflatable Ark Nova concert hall, created by sculptor Anish Kapoor and architect Arata Isozaki in 2013, has been transported from Japan…
Wendover converts London police station into rental housing
Design firm Wendover has converted the former St John’s Wood police station in northwest London into a block…
Nine architectural installations at Burning Man 2025
Massive pyramids, slides and a temple resembling a giant, fragmented stone have been captured at this year’s Burning…