Office for Future’s Ukrainian school conversion tests whether emergency shelter
Cathedral House’s wildfire rescue exposes the gap between fire-resistant design
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?
Can a Better Cruise Terminal Make a Bigger Problem?
Arquitectonica’s Miami cruise terminal can process 36,000 passengers daily. Where does sustainable design end—and responsibility for cruise travel begin?
Benghazi’s Digital Masterplan: Who Gets to Edit the City?
ZHA’s proposed digital planning hub for Benghazi promises adaptability. Can residents gain responsive planning without surrendering control of their city?
Bromley Hall Workspace: Can Heritage Handle Real Work?
Assemble plans to turn Tudor Bromley Hall into workspace. Can a 25-year lease defend makers against rising rents while protecting fragile heritage?
