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BRICK AWARD 26 Shortlist Reveals 50 Global Projects
The BRICK AWARD 26 has announced its international shortlist, featuring 50 architectural projects from 21 countries that showcase innovative uses of brick.
Adrian Vance
Adrian Vance is an architecture and urban development correspondent for Muzdro. He specializes in reporting on major international architectural commissions, skyscraper design, and the impact of new developments on cityscapes worldwide.
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Lyon's La Confluence District Revitalization Project
Lyon's La Confluence district, a former industrial area, has been revitalized with a new urban plan. Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO designed three residential buildings, including social and market-rate housi
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BIG Unveils Mass-Timber Conference Center in Rouen
Danish firm BIG has revealed plans for The Sail, a mass-timber conference center in Rouen, France, featuring a swooping, photovoltaic roof on the Seine river.
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Fondation Cartier Opens New Paris Museum
The Fondation Cartier has opened its new permanent home in a historic Paris building, featuring Jean Nouvel's design with movable exhibition platforms for dynamic art displays.
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SHoP Architects Completes Hudson's Detroit Office Building
SHoP Architects completed the 12-story office building at Hudson's Detroit, a major development symbolizing the city's growth. The complex, including a 45-story skyscraper opening in 2027, draws on De
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Dezeen Awards 2025 Reveals Sustainability Shortlist
Dezeen has unveiled the 30 projects nominated for the sustainability categories of its 2025 awards, featuring innovative works from 16 countries.
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Architecture Focuses on Resilience and Equity
Architectural discussions this week focused on resilience, equity, and cultural relevance, with new projects and awards highlighting the field's evolving role in addressing global challenges and shapi
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São Paulo Biennial Explores Architecture for Extreme Climates
The 14th International Architecture Biennial of São Paulo explores how design can tackle climate change and social inequality, showcasing innovative and traditional solutions.
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Zaha Hadid Architects Completes Xi'an Football Stadium
Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the 60,000-seat Xi'an International Football Centre in China. The stadium, designed to respond to local climate, hosted its first matches, featuring a lightweight r
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Former US Embassy Transforms into Rosewood Chancery Hotel
London's former US Embassy, designed by Eero Saarinen, has become The Rosewood Chancery, a luxury hotel. David Chipperfield Architects led the transformation, restoring original features and aiming fo
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Arkansas University Opens First Mass-Timber Building
Grafton Architects and Modus Studio completed the University of Arkansas's first mass-timber building, the Anthony Timberlands Center. It features a central workshop, angular roof, and aims to educate
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Largest Skateboard Ramp Built on Brazil Building
A modernist building in Brazil was transformed into the world's largest skateboard ramp by Red Bull and Prada, allowing skater Sandro Dias to complete a record descent.
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Zaha Hadid Architects to Design 35-Storey Tower in Belgrade
Zaha Hadid Architects has been selected to design the 35-storey Alta Tower in Belgrade, a mixed-use project for Alta Bank in the city's business district.