danica o. kus photographs belgium’s Gare de Mons The Gare de Mons has opened in Belgium, marking the culmination of nearly two decades of design and construction led by Santiago Calatrava. Located near the French border, the multi-modal station connects local and international train lines while uniting the city’s historic center to the south…
Read more danica o. kus photographs belgium’s Gare de Mons The Gare de Mons has opened in Belgium, marking the culmination of nearly two decades of design and construction led by Santiago Calatrava. Located near the French border, the multi-modal station connects local and international train lines while uniting the city’s historic center to the south…
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Atelier Guo’s Moon Pavilion rises over the waters of Huizhou Atelier Guo transforms an abandoned greenhouse in Huizhou, China, into the Moon Pavilion, a compact, two-story structure. Conceived in collaboration with artists Meilin Gao and Gang Xu, the project draws from an ancient Chinese verse describing a poet, smiling and intoxicated among flowers, and…
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Oslotre builds Six-Story Timber Office Building in Kristiansand Lumber 4 by Oslotre studio is a commercial and office building in Kristiansand, Norway, spanning six floors. A recessed ground floor constitutes the commercial level, with the five floors above dedicated to office spaces. The structure is composed of a mass timber construction with columns and…
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As a queer person, coming out as transgender in eighth grade invited a range of responses from both friends and family. Some were immediately accepting, while others took a while, but ultimately, acceptance was something I had to seek from myself. However, coming out and staying out is increasingly difficult for queer youth throughout the…
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CAMPUS designs CHIMI’s new Stockholm flagship CAMPUS completes CHIMI’s new Stockholm flagship eyewear store with an approach grounded in reduction, clarity, and sustainable practice. The design process began by removing accumulated additions to uncover the site’s original architecture, allowing the new interventions to emerge through precision and restraint. The architects treat the act of…
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Architecture at a Turning Point, working smarter with ai While a book or piece of music can be easily set aside if it doesn’t capture our interest, architecture is different. A building endures for decades, and it shapes the landscape and influences the lives of its occupants for years to come. This permanence brings…
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BRICK AWARD 26 showcases bold visions in brick The international shortlist for BRICK AWARD 26 has been announced, showcasing 50 of the world’s most inspiring brick buildings from 21 countries across the globe. Selected from 849 submissions, the projects represent originality and excellence in contemporary brick architecture. The biennial prize, hosted by wienerberger yet…
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A new cultural center for Houston Set to open in November 2025, the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, Texas introduces an architectural presence of quiet strength and civic openness. Designed by London-based studio Farshid Moussavi Architecture, the 150,000-square-foot complex will be the first Ismaili Centre in the United States and the seventh in a…
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Anthony Timberlands Center opens at university of arkansas The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation opens at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, marking Grafton Architects’ first completed project in the United States. Designed in collaboration with local firm Modus Studio, the 42,000-square-foot mass-timber building stands as a new precedent for environmentally-responsive…
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