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In the 9th century AD, Muslim scholars made remarkable contributions to the sciences and humanities in Bagdad’s Bayt al-Hikma, or House of Wisdom, a library and research center housing the world’s largest collection of books for scholars to engage both theological and scientific matters. Today’s religious climate could use such […]
The Shell Restaurant is an integral part of Intaaya Retreat, a project designed and built by Pablo Luna Studio on the cliffs of Nusa Penida, Bali. Conceived as an architectural response to its surroundings, it integrates seamlessly with the landscape while prioritizing sustainability. Every design decision was made with a […]
Ummahat 9-3 Hotel, Café, and Restaurant by Kengo Kuma and Associates is a thoughtful architectural response to the unique environment of the Red Sea. Completed in 2024, the 17,000 m² project was constructed by Blumer-Lehmann AG with a focus on sustainability and minimal environmental impact. The land villas feature gently […]
The Cocoon Pre-primary Extension at Bloomingdale International School in Vijayawada, India, designed by Studio ‘andblack’ in 2024, transforms early learning through parametric architecture. Fluid, interconnected spaces replace conventional classrooms, while full-height glass panels and skylights dissolve boundaries between indoors and outdoors. The preschool occupies a 4,000 sq. ft. area within […]
Reggio Calabria’s mayor, Giuseppe Falcomatà and Zaha Hadid Architects’ director Filippo Innocenti have laid the foundation stone of the new Centre of Mediterranean Culture, marking the start of the project’s construction. Strategically located on the Strait of Messina in southern Italy, Reggio Calabria has been a gateway between the eastern and western […]
Modernity and history can coexist beautifully, especially when skilled architects are part of the equation. The contemporary world often acts like an unchecked greenery that envelops the remnants of our historical past. For this reason, monuments that are revitalized within a modern framework must be carefully preserved and integrated into […]
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled the design for the Opera and Ballet Theater of Kosovo, located in the capital city of Prishtina. In collaboration with Alb-Architect, this new theater will feature four performance halls and a public plaza, creating a lively gathering space in the city’s heart. As the […]
Growing up in the UK, photographer Jamie McGregor Smith was familiar with traditional churches and their historic architecture. After moving to Vienna, Austria in 2018, he observed cathedrals and churches across Europe constructed in a 20th-century brutalist style. Intrigued, McGregor planned a series of train journeys across Europe to find […]
David Lynch displayed his furniture design skills at the Salone del Mobile tradeshow during Milan Design Week, where he designed a large wooden chair in a room highlighted by a pattern resembling an ocean. Known for his dark Americana films, including Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, as well as the […]
Through the years, visuals have become an important part of the live performance experience, creating the most memorable moments when accompanied by sound. Lights and projections can enhance the concert experience for the audience and provide the audience with a rich, vivid layer of visual storytelling. With “Sound of Unirii,” […]