Architecture News
What Clients Think of Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the results of its 'Working With Architects' survey, highlighting how architects are perceived by construction clients.
Greenbuild Boston and Greenbuilding Brazil: Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now open for Greenbuild Boston and Greenbuilding Brasil.
Funan by Woods Bagot
Woods Bagot's Hong Kong studio recently unveiled Funan, a lifestyle destination and landmark project to cater for the tech savvy and socially astute public in the heart of Singapore's CBD.
Glass Wall House by Klopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture and Arterra Landscape Architects designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground.
2017 AIANY Design Awards: Call for Entries
The 2017 AIANY Design Awards are now open for entries. AIA New York's annual Design Awards Program recognizes outstanding architectural design by AIA New York chapter members, New York City-based architects in any location, and work in New York City by architects around the globe.
Rubin Family Vineyard and Winery by MBH Architects
Marrying rustic charm with modern aesthetics, MBH Architects recently renovated the 6,000 square foot Rubin Family Vineyard and Winery in Sebastopol, California, leaving only the barrel room untouched.
Architect Workload Confidence Stabilizes in September Future Trends Survey
The Royal Institute of British Architects has released the results of its Future Trends survey for September '16.
Lucky Knot by NEXT
NEXT Architects has completed an iconic bridge in China: the Lucky Knot. The new pedestrian bridge in the Chinese mega city Changsha was unveiled to the public a few weeks ago.
Knarvik Community Church by Reiulf Ramstad Architects
Reiulf Ramstad Architects designed the new Community Church in Knarvik, located on the scenic west-coast of Norway north of Bergen, built on a privileged site overlooking the cultural landscape and local town centre.
Architizer A+Awards 2017
The 5th Annual Architizer A+Awards, the largest awards program celebrating the year's best architecture and products, is now open for submissions. Entries are judged by more than 300 luminaries and thought leaders from fields as diverse as fashion, publishing, product design, real estate development, and tech.
Design is the New Currency Symposium
Design is New Currency the first annual design symposium organized by Pratt Institute, which will take place at the Whitney Museum in NY on November 2nd.
Laguarda.Low Architects Designs a City Within a City in Longhua New District
Laguarda.Low Architects recently completed the design of an expansive new 3.7 million square-foot mixed-use development for CM-OCT Investment in Longhua New District, Shenzhen, China.
Opportunity Space: International Design-Build Competition
Van Alen Institute has just launched Opportunity Space: an international design-build competition to create a temporary physical structure that will house programs to foster economic opportunity and social inclusion in Malmö, Sweden.
24H Competition: 14th Edition
The 14th 24H Competition is now open for registrations. The competition offers young creative people from around the world the opportunity to express their views on the future of societies through their innovative and visionary proposals.
Berkeley Prize 2017
The Nineteenth Annual Berkeley Undergraduate Prize For Architectural Design Excellence is now open for proposals. The competition was established in 1998, made possible by a generous gift of Judith Lee Stronach to the Department of Architecture in the College of Environmental Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
Stantec Selected by Terra Group to Collaborate with Renzo Piano on Eighty Seven Park
Stantec has been selected as Executive Architect by developer Terra Group to collaborate with Pritzker Prize-winning Italian architect Renzo Piano on Eighty Seven Park, the luxurious new $120 million residential project located at 8701 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
AIA DC RE-Form Product Design Competition
RE-Skin: Experiences are intrinsically composed by the tangible and intangible architecture that trigger the senses. It is through this delicate exchange of sensorial information that we create lasting impressions from space, objects and interactions.
The Architect's Newspaper 4th Annual Best of Design Awards
The Architect's Newspaper's 4th Annual Best of Design Awards, a unique project-based awards program that showcases great buildings and building elements, is now open for submissions. Entrants are invited to submit completed works in 26 categories.
Diane-Dufresne Art Centre by ACDF Architecture
ACDF Architecture has created a new arts centre for the suburban municipality of Repentigny.
The Cloud Pavilion by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Schmidt Hammer Lassen has completed the Cloud Pavilion, a permanent exhibition and art pavilion on the banks of the HuangPu River in Shanghai, as part of the regeneration and development of the West Bund area.
Architecture & Design Film Festival 2016
The 2016 Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF), the nation's largest film festival devoted to the subject, will be held from September 28 to October 2, 2016 at the Cinépolis Chelsea. Through a curated selection of films, director Q&As and panel discussions, ADFF creates an opportunity to educate, entertain and engage all types of people who are excited about architecture and design.
2016 Premier's Design Awards
Entries are open for the 2016 Premier's Design Awards. The Awards recognize and reward the very best in design from the state of Victoria and provide a unique platform for designers and architects to be recognized at the highest level for their work.
Garden Void House by Alva Roy Architects
Alva Roy Architects recently completed Garden Void House, a single family two story house, including five bedrooms, basement home office, living/dining and kitchen/family room and an enclosed garage space of approximately 4000 sf in total.
WilkinsonEyre's Design for the Arenas Cariocas in Rio De Janeiro Unveiled
Designed by WilkinsonEyre, the Arenas Cariocas is home to a plethora of exciting games including fencing and judo and will soon host a number of Paralympic competitions.
eVolo 2017 Skyscraper Competition
eVolo Magazine is calling for entries for its 2017 Skyscraper Competition. Open to architects, students, engineers, designers, and artists from around the globe, the annual Skyscraper Competition is one of the world's most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture.
Woods Bagot's Design of Uniting Communities' Radical Redevelopment Breaks the Mould
Woods Bagot has unveiled its design for Uniting Communities' redevelopment on Franklin Street in Adelaide.
Vinero Winery and Hotel by CM Mimarlik
CM Mimarlik has recently completed Vinero Winery and Hotel, located in Eceabat, Canakkale.
Montreal Biodome Science Museum Renewal
The Biodome, originally built as a velodrome for the 1976 Olympic Games, and converted into a natural science museum in 1992, launched an international competition in 2014 to revitalize its visitors' experiences as part of a city-wide renewal plan to celebrate Montreal's 375th birthday.
Alison Brooks Architects Designs Landmark Installation for London Design Festival 2016
Alison Brooks Architects has collaborated with The American Hardwood Export Council, Arup, and the London Design Festival to present 'The Smile,' a cross-laminated tulipwood structure.
The Blanche Chalet by ACDF Architecture
Designed by ACDF, the "Blanche" Chalet, whose name evokes the spirit of the vernacular houses of the region, is situated in La Malbaie's area of the "Terrasses Cap à l'Aigle."
Beachyhead by SAOTA
SAOTA recently completed Beachyhead, a house located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. A stone throw from Robberg Beach, this refined and easy-flowing home hovers over the dune, fits into its natural environment and captures and frames the ocean.
The Terra Cotta Studio by Tropical Space
Tropical Space recently completed the 'Terra Cotta Studio,' a brick building designed for a Vietnamese artist as a dedicated studio for creating clay sculptures and pottery.
Ekaterinensky Congress Center by Piuarch
Piuarch has unveiled its design for the new Ekaterinensky Congress Center in Krasnodar, Russia.
Layered: Data Representations in Infrastructure and Design
Our city operates on multiple layers of data; it lives and breathes information. Until recently, much of that data was invisible and inaccessible to the public. This changed with the open data movement, which allows citizens free access to numerous datasets.
Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant: Call for Applications
The Center for Architecture is currently accepting applications for the Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant.
168 Walker Street: A Mixed-use Gem in the Heart of North Sydney
Woods Bagot has unveiled its mixed-use design for 168 Walker Street in North Sydney. In the North Sydney skyline, the building will feature a stepped, sculptural curvilinear form of up to 27 storeys responding to the shoreline of Sydney Harbour from which it will be viewed.
Les Architectes FABG Renovates Joliette art Museum
Les Architectes FABG recently completed the renovation of Joliette art Museum. The complete transformation and expansion of the original building was necessary to offer of a wide range of programs structured around the promotion of its permanent collection and the presentation of temporary exhibitions, as well as a host of educational and cultural activities for visitors of all ages.
Torre Reforma: Mexico City's Newest Concrete Skyscraper
Engineered by Arup, Torre Reforma, in Mexico City, is an instant architectural icon, a three-sided high-rise that offers a new model for concrete construction in earthquake zones.
HOUSE 1: A Collaborative Installation at EPFL Campus in Lausanne
HOUSE 1 is an architectural installation based on an experimental format for collaborative design and construction by ALICE (Atelier de la Conception de l'Espace) - an international group of young architects and researchers, scientists, and doctoral candidates from the EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), led by the Director Dieter Dietz.
Making: Alternative Designs for Factories
The second Non Architecture competition is now open for submissions. The aim of the "Making" competition is to develop a design proposal for the factory typology, intended as a place of creation and processing of goods of any kind.
2016 American Architecture Prize
The 2016 American Architecture Prize is now open for submissions. The competition aims to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide.
441 Tamalpais Avenue by Zack de Vito
Zack de Vito recently completed a residential project, a modern, open plan, and energy efficient home, located in Mill Valley, CA.
Boon Yik Chung Awarded 2016 RIBA AHR Stephen Williams Scholarship
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and AHR have named Boon Yik Chung as the winner of the 2016/17 Stephen Williams Scholarship.
Woods Bagot Designs New Biological Sciences Building at UNSW
Woods Bagot has designed the new Biological Sciences building at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia), delivering world-class facilities for UNSW researchers undertaking biomedical and environmental research.
Glenelg Jetty to Become a New Gateway Destination in South Australia
The Glenelg jetty is expected to become an iconic tourist destination and a revitalised gateway for South Australia.
The City of London Building of the Year 2016 Winner Announced
New Ludgate, a new development by Land Securities designed by Fletcher Priest Architects and Sauerbruch Hutton, has been named as the The City of London Building of the Year 2016.
Evergreen Campus Reception Pavilion by Arte Charpentier Architects
Arte Charpentier Architects designed an innovative and challenging structure for the entry to the Evergreen campus.
New London Awards 2016 Winners Announced
New London Architecture has announced the winners of its 2016 New London Awards. The annual awards celebrate the best architecture and development recently completed or in design across the capital.
ÉTS Student House by Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes
Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes recently completed the Maison des étudiants de l'École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), a signature building which enhances an entire neighborhood in the Griffintown district.
House Housing: An Untimely History of Architecture and Real Estate
In 1939, the Federal Housing Administration declined to insure a mortgage for one of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses in East Lansing, Michigan. The house's low ceilings and open interior spaces were considered too risky an investment.
Hotels of the Future: Radical Innovation Award Finalists Announced
Out of dozens of submissions from 20+ countries, Radical Innovation has selected finalists in this year's competition: Driftscape by HOK (Toronto), Nest Inn by MM Architects (Paris), and Space View Inn by Juan Orduz (student at UNLV).
Zoning New York Scavenger Hunt
In July 1916, New York became the first American city to adopt a radical zoning resolution to control the height, bulk, and use of its buildings, an act so unprecedented that its authors were not even sure it was legal. In the century since, zoning has become the city's most potent instrument for shaping its future.
Archiprix International Ahmedabad 2017: Call for Entries
Archiprix International is a biennial competition and presents the world's best graduation project selected by universities from all over the world. The Archiprix International 2017 edition will take place in Ahmedabad, India and is organized in cooperation with CEPT university.
Sharing Models: Manhattanisms
Sharing Models: Manhattanisms, on view at the Storefront for Art and Architecture from July 14, will feature 30 models by 30 international architects that represent various ways of reading, understanding, and analyzing the collective assets of urban life.
Nook Residence by MU Architecture
MU Architecture recently completed Nook Residence, located in a quiet area of the Eastern Townships in Quebec. The residence sits in continuity with the landscape in which it is set.
Making Space 2016
Making Space 2016 is an international award for excellence in the design of spaces for children and young people.
Iberville International Maritime Terminal and Alexandra Pier
Last April 25, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) officially unveiled its plans for the restoration of Alexandra Pier and the Iberville International Passenger Terminal. The project is designed by Provencher_Roy.
SCI-Arc and Habitat LA Complete Sustainable and Affordable Home for Local Veteran and Family
SCI-Arc has announced the completion of a new three bedroom, 2 ½ bath home designed by SCI-Arc students, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA), Los Angeles County 2nd District, General Motors Foundation and Bernards.
SAH Publication Awards 2016
The Society of Architectural Historians is accepting nominations for its 2017 Publication Awards. The program includes five awards that will be presented at the Society's 2017 Annual International Conference.
2016 Equity by Design Symposium
AIA San Francisco will hold its 2016 Equity by Design Symposium on October 29 at San Francisco Art Institute. This year's theme, "Equity by Design: Metrics, Meaning and Matrices," builds upon the last five years of advocacy and sets an exciting path for the next chapter of our journey towards equity in architecture.
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Designs UC Davis Lecture Hall for the Future
The University of California, Davis held the groundbreaking ceremony for their newest and most advanced lecture hall this month.
H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship 2016
The 2016 H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellowship is now open for applications. The fellowship will allow a recent graduate or emerging scholar to study by travel for one year.
Shenzhen Metro Changzhen Depot TOD Master Plan by Woods Bagot Hong Kong
Woods Bagot Hong Kong was appointed by Shenzhen Metro Group to deliver a master planning for Shenzhen Route 6 Chang Zhen Station and the architectural design for the depot and surrounding complex.
Sichuan International Glass Art Factory & Innovation Centre
Urbanlogic recently designed the Sichuan International Glass Art Factory & Innovation Centre. The complex brings together studios & art production; an innovation, auctioning and event center; a hotel; and an exhibition space.
Smart-Grid Living: Frey Architekten Unveils the Smart Green Tower
The Smart Green Tower is a 51-meter-high residential and commercial tower, which on account of its planned size, architecture and environmental configuration, is slated to become a flagship project in the area of innovative building-integrated energy systems.
Architecture at Zero 2016
The Architecture at Zero 2016 competition challenge is to create a zero net energy (ZNE) student housing project on the San Francisco State University campus.
2016 Steedman Fellowship in Architecture
In the natural world, adaptation is a competitive advantage. Yet the built environment is frequently characterized by rigid typologies and inflexible designs. How can buildings keep pace with changing cultures and contexts?
2nd Annual I Look Up Film Challenge
The 2nd annual I Look Up Film Challenge, organized in partnership with the AIA, is a documentary film competition. The contest aims to unite filmmakers and architects to shine a light on the unique and important contributions of architects around the country.
Mary Lane Provides a Contemporary, Sleek and Queensland Lifestyle to Residential Design in Brisbane
With vacant land in Brisbane's CBD somewhat of a rarity, an available block of land offered the team behind the Mary Lane project a unique opportunity to create a display suite depicting the lifestyle of a Mary Lane resident.
Barco One Campus HQ Officially Opens
Technology giant Barco officially moves into its new Kortrijk campus. Barco needed a centralised infrastructure because the distance between the sites in Kortrijk and Kuurne was getting to be too much for the employees.
NBCS: The School of the Future by WMK Architecture
WMK Architecture has delivered a truly innovative approach to school design with its brand new learning and social space at the heart of Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) in Terrey Hills.
Main Stay House by MF Architecture
MF Architecture has completed the Main Stay House in Austin, TX. The house exists as a straightforward proposal, with paring down the components of a house to a minimal amount of planes and openings, on an urban infill lot.
New London Awards 2016 Shortlist
New London Architecture has announced the shortlist for the annual New London Awards. Comprising the capital's most innovative and inspiring schemes, this year's awards see 136 projects across 15 diverse categories, ranging from one-off homes to community buildings, public spaces and major masterplans.
Rosenberry Residence by Les Architectes FABG
Designed by Les Architectes FABG, this residence is located on a large wooded lot near Sutton in the Eastern Townships region.
Hotel-de-Ville Residence by Architecture Microclimat
Architecture Microclimat recently completed an expansion project to a centennial home. Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal, Hotel-de-Ville Residence welcomes a family who wish to breathe new life into their space and establish a new dialogue with its surrounding environment.
Hupomone Ranch by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop
Hupomone Ranch is an original 160-acre homestead located in the Chileno Valley, just three miles west of downtown Petaluma.
South Harbour School by JJW Architects
South Harbour School in Copenhagen, designed by JJW Architects, is the winner of WAN Education Award 2016.
Annie Spink Award for Architectural Education 2016
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is inviting nominations for the Annie Spink Award for outstanding contribution to architectural education.
iF Design Award 2017
The 2017 iF Design Award is now open for entries. Agencies, architects, designers and companies from all over the world are invited to put their products and services to the test.
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Wins Competition for Wenzhou-Kean University Student Centre & Library
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects has been awarded first prize in an international competition to design the 25,000m2 Student Centre & Library for the Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China.
NAPHN16 North American Passive House Network Conference
Passive House is a building standard which results in a 90% reduction in building energy demand for heating and cooling. Since buildings make up a third of the world's energy consumption, focusing on improving our buildings can have a significant effect on our global energy demand.
Laurent & Clark Residential Project by Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes
Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes recently unveiled the new Laurent & Clark residential project.
WIRED Unveils Scroll-through, 3D Rendering of the New SF MoMA
In celebration of the long awaited re-opening of SF MoMA on May 14, WIRED has unveiled a scroll-through, high-fidelity rendering of the museum.
WG+P Designs New Fishing Lodge Within UK's Largest Angling Site
WG+P (Waind Gohil+Potter Architects) have been appointed to design a new pavilion at Farlows Lake, the UK's top carp fishery.
The Harley Gallery by Hugh Broughton Architects
Hugh Broughton Architects has completed a new gallery on the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire.
World Architecture Festival Awards 2016
The 2016 World Architecture Festival Awards are now open for entries. The WAF Awards provide the chance to win a global architectural accolade, and open the door to international media coverage, peer and client recognition, and the potential for exciting new commissions all over the world.
Hilton Doubletree Resort Yunnan by OAD
OAD recently completed the Doubletree Resort by Hilton, a resort in the town of Xishuangbanna on the outskirts of Yunnan's cultural heartland.
Brecon Estate Winery by Aidlin Darling Design
Brecon Estate Winery, located on the "Emerald Necklace" of Paso Robles' progressive wine growing region and remodeled by Aidlin Darling Design, was bestowed a Merit Design Award for Architecture at the 2016 San Francisco AIA Design Awards.
Winner of Architectural Competition for Tel Aviv University Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Centre
Tel Aviv University has announced the winning project of the Open International Competition for the new Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Centre.
Les Jumelles by YH2
Built in Caraquet village, les Jumelles are two small sister constructions, linked to create a single family holiday house oriented towards the grandiose scenic view of the Baie-des-Chaleurs.
DETAIL Prize 2016
The seventh DETAIL Prize will open for entries May 17. The Prize is awarded to future-oriented, innovative and pioneering projects that have outstanding architectural and technical qualities.
Harvard University Receives Final Approval for Science and Engineering Complex Designed by Behnisch Architekten
Behnisch Architekten's design for Harvard University's proposed Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) at its burgeoning Allston campus has been approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority at its Board of Directors' meeting.
RIBA Launches 2016 Funding for New Architecture Research
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for applications from students, academics and practitioners interested in conducting research in architecture during 2016/17.
Exploring the Past, Defining the Future: The History of Social Science and Architecture
Exploring the Past & Defining the Future, a panel discussion to be held at the Center for Architecture on April 20, will focus on the history of social science and architecture collaborations: where the disciplines have intersected in the past, changes in this relationship over time, and explorations of the future.
Leo A Daly Receives National Award for Homeless Veteran Housing
Leo A Daly has received a national Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The award, in the category of Specialized Housing, recognizes the transformation of historic Building 209 on the VA's West Los Angeles Campus into therapeutic housing for formerly homeless Veterans.
Chalet Soleyâ by Chevallier Architectes
Chevallier Architectes recently completed Chalet Soleyâ located in Les Houches, France. This project started with a mountain guide's home.
13th Annual Thinking Creatively Conference
The Thinking Creatively Conference at Kean University will welcome architecture and design students and professionals from across the nation on April 1 for a day-long exploration of contemporary creative challenges and solutions.
Titus Vineyards by MH Architects
MH Architects recently completed a new winery facility located in Napa Valley in 2012. The client's stated goal was to express the spirit of Titus Vineyards wine through the architectural components of the winery design.
Smith Consulting Architects Completes Pet-Friendly Petco National Support Center
Smith Consulting Architects has completed the site planning, shell redesign and interior design for the new Petco San Diego National Support Center, located at 10850 Via Frontera in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego.
Tintagel Castle: Bridge Design Competition Winner Announced
The team led by Ney & Partners - with emerging UK-based architectural practice William Matthews Associates - has won the Tintagel Castle: Bridge Design Competition.