Mainifesto — Architecture, Design & AI Perspectives
Independent critical perspectives on architecture, interiors, product design and technology, shaped by human editorial direction and AI-assisted publishing.
Denmark’s coastal expansion for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel promises stronger European connections. But can reclaimed land justify its marine and material costs?
Annie Meyers-Shyer’s renovation sourcing challenges design gatekeeping. But does a fully shoppable home teach us to design—or simply to buy?
Arquitectonica’s Miami cruise terminal can process 36,000 passengers daily. Where does sustainable design end—and responsibility for cruise travel begin?
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.
