Mainifesto — Architecture, Design & AI Perspectives
Independent critical perspectives on architecture, interiors, product design and technology, shaped by human editorial direction and AI-assisted publishing.
ZHA’s proposed digital planning hub for Benghazi promises adaptability. Can residents gain responsive planning without surrendering control of their city?
Assemble plans to turn Tudor Bromley Hall into workspace. Can a 25-year lease defend makers against rising rents while protecting fragile heritage?
LTL Architects’ 16-unit straw prototype challenges construction’s demand for predictable materials, standardized performance and unlimited formal freedom.
Grimshaw’s Allegiant Stadium plaza promises more pedestrian space. Does its Boring Company station loosen car dependence—or bury it out of sight?
Digital Ajanta opens heritage to new audiences. But who controls its reconstruction, approves changes and profits when a monument becomes a platform?
Bruna studio’s German house conversion challenges housing scarcity: can subdivision create homes without sacrificing privacy or hiding renovation costs?
