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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 […]
Ezequiel Pini (Six N. Five) is an Argentinian-based contemporary artist and an award-winning designer and digital creator. Since 2014 his studio, Six N. Five, is specialized in creating digital and futuristic worlds and dreamy experiences with a clean and modern aesthetic. In a recent interview for designboom.com Pini declares: “Regarding […]