ArchDaily

JANUARY 24, 2024

This curated selection of Best Unbuilt Architecture highlights projects submitted by the ArchDaily community that demonstrate the fusion of art, technology, and innovation within the realm of museums and cultural centers.

Art 310

Art Events Innovation Technology 310

Deezen

MARCH 20, 2025

Southeast London 's Eltham Palace is an unusual marriage of medieval and Tudor architecture and the opulent interior-design choices of 1930s millionaires, which forms the next instalment in our Art Deco Centenary series. It wasn't until Seely & Paget's art deco project that the site was catapulted into the contemporary design scene.

Site 118

Site Art Modern Interior 118

Architizer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The client-architect relationship is pivotal, and architects should master the art of understanding their clients – how empathy, communication and collaboration shape exceptional design outcomes. While clients seek innovative design, they may also hold preconceived notions that constrain the architect’s freedom.

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Client Clients Art Architecture 116

ArchDaily

AUGUST 22, 2024

Xylopolis Centre for Wood Art and Science / WXCA. When established architecture firms take on these projects, their design choices become a lens through which we can examine contemporary approaches to space, place, and community, offering a glimpse into the evolving role of architecture in shaping educational and cultural landscapes.

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Education Firms Art Project 263

Deezen

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Italian designer Andrea Rosso has updated the interiors and restored historic details at the art deco Pelican Hotel, which was recently given a day of commeration by the City of Miami Beach. The Pelican Hotel has been a pillar of hospitality, style, and innovation since 1994," said the proclamation.

Art 103

Art Restoration Renovation Exterior 103

SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. It is not about clinging to traditional forms or avoiding contemporary styles, but rather about creating spaces that speak to universal human experiences. What makes a design timeless?

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Architecture Inspiration Materials Structure 239

Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Published by Taschen, the book focuses on innovative houses from around the world, leaning into the assumption that small-scale residential projects often allow architects to experiment and express themselves. Find out more about Aucena House The post Ten of the most innovative contemporary houses appeared first on Dezeen.

Contemporary 131

Contemporary Innovation Housing Residential 131

Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2025

The driving force behind Modernism was to create a new architectural language, using new materials and technologies , an architecture that better reflected the changing society at the turn of the twentieth century, most notably marked by industrialization and technological innovation. What are the defining traits of Modern architecture?

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Modern Architecture Contemporary Innovation 127

ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2024

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa / Heatherwick Studio / Heatherwick Studio. © Iwan Baan Silos hold a significant place among the remnants of the industrial era , distinguished by both their technological innovations and their iconic presence in urban landscapes.

Structure 315

Structure Industrial Project Space 315

Archinect

APRIL 25, 2023

Image courtesy UNStudio Ben van Berkel, the studio’s founder and principal architect, shared: “The Nanjing K.Wah G72 mixed-use development will serve as a one-stop destination in which lifestyle, innovation and work are brought together.

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Developer Development Urban Development Commercial 363

Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Taken as a whole, their oeuvre has defined a contemporary architectural language that honors local context and tradition in more subtle and poetic ways, encouraging users to be radically in tune with their present moment and inspiring other architects to revisit the fundamentals of architecture for the future.

Contemporary 112

Contemporary Architecture Design Real Estate 112

Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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Innovation 189

Innovation Students Architecture Contemporary 189

Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

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Cities 279

Cities Transportation Design Architecture 279

Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Above: one of the studio's first major projects was the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa. The studio completed the New Museum of Contemporary Art in 2007. Top image: SANAA has won the 2025 RIBA Royal Gold Medal. Photo by Aiko Suzuki.

Contemporary 130

Contemporary Art Environment Sustainability 130

SW Oregon Architect

MARCH 23, 2025

Its built environment reflects colonial ambitions, regional adaptation, and contemporary evolution. At the same time, contemporary interventions, such as the TELUS Ocean Building now taking shape, reflect a shift toward glassy modernism and densification, particularly in the downtown core.

Contemporary 132

Contemporary Commercial Cities Innovation 132

ArchDaily

JULY 3, 2023

It is not surprising, therefore, that the chronology of furniture is intertwined with architectural, pictorial, and sculptural expressions of the time, where these elements often act as witnesses and, in exceptional cases, as central objects in the history of art and design. Read more »

Innovation 200

Innovation Sketching Art Contemporary 200

Deezen

MARCH 20, 2025

French glassware brand Lalique has opened an art deco -informed flagship store in a 19th-century townhouse on New York City 's Upper East Side. Each space was designed to evoke the art deco glassware created by the brand's founder Ren Lalique, who was a leading designer in the movement during the 1920s.

Art 111

Art Information Interior Contemporary 111

Archinect

JUNE 21, 2024

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Cities 246

Cities Transportation Design Education 246

Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2025

UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has released its design for a sweeping arts centre intended to become the centrepiece of a cultural quarter in Shaoxing city's Shangyu District. Other spaces will include a 500-seat multifunctional hall, a 2,900-square-metre arts and education centre and a 3,000-square-metre conference centre.

Architect 119

Architect Roofing Art Exterior 119

Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From campuses housed in centuries-old landmarks to striking contemporary structures, France’s higher education institutions reveal how thoughtful design supports the pursuit of knowledge. Contemporary additions, including glass elements and refined finishes, create a functional and welcoming academic environment.

Education 124

Education Students Inspiration Design 124

Archinect

APRIL 26, 2022

It is particularly encouraging to see the contribution of contemporary architecture to improving the well-being of citizens in Europe like we are also doing with the New European Bauhaus," said Mariya Gabriel, European Union Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

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Housing Architect Education Contemporary 246

Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2024

An extension perched above a ranch house and a 3D-printed home designed by Lake Flato and ICON feature in this roundup of contemporary architecture in Austin , Texas. The city is also known as a creative and quirky hub, home to innovations in technology, music and design, reflected in the popular SXSW festival held in the city.

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Contemporary Housing Technology Technology 134

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image Courtesy of Glamora Greek and Roman cultures laid the foundations for modern civilization, leaving a lasting legacy in philosophy, literature, mathematics, and art. By blending historical and contemporary references, they provide innovative figurative solutions that craft poetically scenic spaces.

Modern 246

Modern Interior Space Foundation 246

Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has announced the inaugural installation of a new exhibition series titled Architecture Now that aims to showcase emerging talent as well as innovative projects in contemporary architecture. The first iteration of the series is titled Architecture Now: New York, New Publics.

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Architecture Installation Innovation Contemporary 264

Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether through bold lighting designs, ingenious cladding systems or ingenious glazing solutions, each of these innovations demonstrates how considered choices can take an exterior from ok to outstanding. Each piece is meticulously designed using both traditional and innovative techniques. CUPACLAD By CUPA PIZARRAS S.A.

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Exterior Space Innovation Windows 129

Archinect

APRIL 21, 2022

The Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) at Ferris State University has announced its five finalists for the 2022 edition of the Wege Prize , a nine-year-old global student design competition to provide circular economic solutions to a slate of pressing contemporary issues.

Students 264

Students Sustainability Design Innovation 264

Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From the meticulously restored features to the thoughtfully chosen décor, Ruby’s team of architects and designers combine old-world elegance with contemporary style, offering guests a truly unique experience. The process commenced with recycling and creating that involved meticulous restoration and innovative design.

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Restoration Contemporary Sustainability Modern 110

Architizer

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In the 21st century, these structures are transforming into symbols of inclusivity and innovation, embodying the values of the societies they serve. Inspired by the traditional Sichuan veranda, the design reinterprets its form with contemporary aesthetics, creating a striking, multifunctional space.

Building 108

Building Inspiration Contemporary Glass 108

Deezen

JULY 13, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: an installation featuring a film made using generative AI is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Royal College of Art. He is the inaugural recipient of Ritzau Art Prize and an awardee of Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship at RCA."

Art 126

Art Project Students Visualization 126

Architizer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While the annual category winners comprise outstanding projects in areas such as sustainable adaptive reuse, new materials and typological innovations, this autumn, five exceptional firms will be awarded special recognition for their unparalleled contributions to the field.

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Firms Innovation Sustainability Environment 126

Architizer

MARCH 12, 2025

The latest edition of Architizer: The Worlds Best Architecture a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe is now available. Its contemporary redesign focuses on how people are reclaiming the space and how design can regenerate this urban void. Order your copy today.

Transportation 110

Transportation Urban Development Design Contemporary 110

Architectural Record

APRIL 23, 2024

The unveiling coincided with the opening of the retrospective exhibition Renzo Piano and RPBW: Le Fil Rouge of Contemporary Architecture at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Art 111

Art Concept Innovation Contemporary 111

Archinect

MAY 20, 2022

Innovative Thai practice all(zone) has been named the winner of Australia’s coveted annual MPavilion commission, now in its ninth iteration coming out of a two-year pandemic hiatus. ” all(zone)'s MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Image courtesy The Naomi Milgrom Foundation.

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Zoning Foundation Management Innovation 246

Architizer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Our jury, comprised of over 250 experts from architecture, publishing, technology and beyond , reflects the diversity and innovation celebrated by the A+Awards. Jean-Francois has also held posts within the digital departments of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and the Barbican Centre.

Architecture 107

Architecture Design Industrial Sustainability 107

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. This gap is well-known, but there’s another equally important one that often gets overlooked: the lack of knowledge about contemporary architecture.

Contemporary 116

Contemporary Students Education Inspiration 116

Architizer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the face of population changes, climate challenges and ever-evolving technology, Tokyos architects and urban planners are spearheading a renaissance of design innovation. This shift not only seeks to meet the demands of the present but also to anticipate the needs of a future marked by sustainability, resilience and human-centric design.

Architecture 114

Architecture Environment Inspiration Residential 114

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Most significantly, its striking interior design concept is attracting guests who truly appreciate the art of contemporary design. References to the Art-Deco era can be noted in the handcrafted king-size beds finished in muted shades of green and pink velvets, while a silk feature wall adds warmth and interest to the space.

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Contemporary Inspiration Art Finishes 98