curved urban skatepark set within floating glass volume overlooks shanghai’s skyline

Moreprk Skyline: A Vertical urban Skatepark in Xuhui, Shanghai   Located within Shanghai’s Xuhui district, Moreprk Skyline skatepark by AAN Architects introduces a new typology for urban sports spaces. Described as a ‘three-dimensional theater open to the city,’ the project expands the role of the skatepark beyond recreation, positioning it as an active social and…

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two 3D printed ceramic walls by studio RAP rise like sculpted waves at dubai hotel’s entrance

Blue Voyage by Studio RAP Forms Wave-Like Ceramic Entrance   At the entrance of Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel, two large-scale ceramic walls by Studio RAP define the spatial experience of arrival. Titled Blue Voyage, the installation explores the potential of 3D printed ceramics in architectural surfaces, combining computational design with material precision.  …

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summer residence’s sharp geometry emerges from greek seaside slope

Ovidium summer residence overlooks the Argosaronikos Gulf   The Ovidium, a summer residence by Hive Architects, is located on a peninsula overlooking the Argosaronikos Gulf in Greece. The project is conceived as a study in proportion, rhythm, and material coherence, where architectural clarity defines both structure and experience.   The design is organized around a…

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circular timber pavilion with voids and slits displays variety of veneer textures and finishes

Openness and restraint define Timber Pavilion by ISSO Architects   ISSO Architects designed A Nest in the Tree for MUKA’s exhibition at IndoBuildTech 2025, Indonesia’s largest architecture and interior design fair. Occupying an 11-by-17-meter plot, the project rethinks the conventional trade fair booth, prioritizing openness and spatial clarity within the visually dense exhibition environment.  …

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Why I celebrate Diwali

Diwali, also called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated every year between October and November by South Asian communities across the globe. Although Diwali is widely regarded as a Hindu festival, my family is Jain and celebrates the holiday to commemorate the end of the year and the triumph of light over darkness.  Since last…

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