Washington’s proposed triumphal arch exposes a collision between national symbolism, military operations and the public’s right to civic space.
BIG’s temporary city for Shakira in Madrid promises reuse. Its green credentials depend on what happens next: transport, storage and actual redeployment.
Benghazi’s 2050 city plan promises digital coordination. But who controls the data, sets priorities, and gives residents the power to say no?
Basura’s sound-emitting data-centre toy exposes AI’s physical footprint. Can irritating design build political pressure, or only collectible satire?
SIVO.GO’s Dyson Award win spotlights AI sound alerts. Deaf users must shape the testing, priorities and fallbacks that make accessibility trustworthy.
Arquitectonica’s Miami cruise terminal can process 36,000 passengers daily. Where does sustainable design end—and responsibility for cruise travel begin?
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.
Bruna studio’s German house conversion challenges housing scarcity: can subdivision create homes without sacrificing privacy or hiding renovation costs?
A £900-per-square-metre exhibition quote exposes design’s access problem. Can London’s grassroots platforms change who gets seen—and who pays?
