Herzog & de Meuron’s Amherst project tests selective reuse. When
Yardbox’s Irish backyard prefab promises multigenerational living. But can a
Saved from Demolition—but Public on Whose Terms?
Google’s Thompson Center rescue saves a Chicago landmark. But access, usable public space and architectural clarity will determine its civic future.
When the Concert Hall Becomes a Content Machine
Apple’s 600-capacity Battersea venue unites concerts, recording and broadcasting. Does platform-backed architecture serve artists—or sideline the crowd?
Manufactured Housing’s Hidden Material Health Costs
Parsons researchers challenge manufactured housing’s low-price promise. Can safer materials and smarter procurement protect residents without raising barriers?
When a Monument Becomes a Military Base
Washington’s proposed triumphal arch exposes a collision between national symbolism, military operations and the public’s right to civic space.
After the Encore: Can a Pop-Up City Really Be Green?
BIG’s temporary city for Shakira in Madrid promises reuse. Its green credentials depend on what happens next: transport, storage and actual redeployment.
Who Gets to Program Benghazi’s Future?
Benghazi’s 2050 city plan promises digital coordination. But who controls the data, sets priorities, and gives residents the power to say no?
Who Gets to Change a World Heritage City?
Asmara’s modernist heritage is a national symbol. Should conservation rules or residents’ everyday needs decide how this living city changes?
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Connectivity at the Baltic’s Expense?
Denmark’s coastal expansion for the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel promises stronger European connections. But can reclaimed land justify its marine and material costs?
