Paimio Sanatorium and the New York Historical extension expose the
A Portland supermarket reborn as a library hub shows why
Cluj-Napoca Waterfront Urbanism and Civic Life
Cluj-Napoca’s riverfront regeneration shows why waterfront design must rebuild civic life, not just deliver mixed-use real estate.
Can Parametric Architecture Escape Its Reputation?
Has parametric architecture matured from flashy form-making into a practical design method?
Green Walls: Climate Fix or Fire Hazard?
Biophilic facades promise cooling and carbon benefits, but plastic support systems may turn green walls into a fire risk.
Ibiza’s Luxury Pivot and the Heritage Question
As Ibiza courts affluent tourism, can design and placemaking protect its soul—or will luxury turn the island into a branded backdrop?
Ocean Plastic Façades: Sustainability or Green Theatre?
Recycled ocean plastic façades promise care and symbolism—but do they shift material culture or just stage sustainability for design audiences?
When Architecture Becomes Atmosphere
Kinetic mist, inflatable skins, and emotional weather are turning buildings into experiences—and forcing architecture to confront maintenance and permanence.
The Next Luxury Is Slowness in Architecture
From clay walls to timber barns, architecture is turning restraint into status. But can essential-only design resist becoming another premium style?
Architecture That Lets Weather Author the Plan
Studio i/thee shows how mud, algae, and weather can co-design buildings—and redefine architectural performance.
