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Our latest curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features eight universities and schools currently seeking faculty, academic leadership, staff, and fellow positions. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job. Teaching Positions University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant Professor - Computation and Design Methods - Department of Architecture in Berkeley, CA "We seek candidates whose work examines and/or demonstrates promise in applying computation as a creative, social, and technical force in architectural design, connecting systems, tools, and intelligent environments to questions of authorship, agency, governance, participation, and the changing responsibilities of design. [...] Candidates should demonstrate excellence in architecture, design, computation, design methods, or a related field through formal scholarship, techn...
The Art Museum of the University of Memphis is bringing back Paul R. Williams, American Architect later this month, revisiting its landmark 2010 exhibition on the work of the pioneering Black architect (1894–1980). The updated exhibition features more than 200 photographs by David Horan, organized by decade from the 1920s through the 1960s, documenting Williams’s remarkable range of residential and commercial work across Los Angeles. The images were produced over two years as Horan and curator Leslie Luebbers traveled throughout the LA area, capturing everything from interiors and exteriors to Williams’s meticulous handling of light, detail, and spatial choreography.
Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed the Lola Mora Cultural Center in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina. The scheme marks the final project led by the firm’s late founder César Pelli and its first cultural building in South America. Image credit: Jason O'Rear for Pelli Clarke & Partners Located on a 1.3-hectare site at the foot of the Andes, the center is dedicated to Argentine sculptor Lola Mora. The project’s completion brings together six of Mora’s monumental Carrara marble sculptures for the first time in more than a century. Image credit: Jason O'Rear for Pelli Clarke & Partners Image credit: Jason O'Rear for Pelli Clarke & Partners The museum is situated within the subtropical Yunga forest overlooking San Salvador de Jujuy. The design's curving, predominantly horizontal form follows the site’s topography and navigates an existing grove of native trees. Visitors enter across a bridge spanning a natural ravine before reaching a glazed lobby and main exhibition hall, where floor-to-...
Snøhetta and schlaich bergermann partner have completed a new pedestrian bridge at Watkins Glen State Park in New York. As we reported in 2024, the Sentry Bridge replaces a century-old crossing at the entrance to the park’s Gorge Trail. Image credit: Barrett DohertyImage credit: Barrett Doherty The bridge was designed by the New York studios of Snøhetta and sbp as part of improvements to a trail used by more than one million visitors annually. The project replaces the original Sentry Bridge following inspections that identified structural deterioration associated with erosion and unstable rock conditions. Image credit: Barrett DohertyImage credit: Barrett Doherty The design team responded to the constraints with a 46-foot-long stainless steel structure that cantilevers across the gorge and is supported entirely from its northern side, where stronger bedrock provides suitable structural support. A half-arch configuration recedes behind the rock face on the southern side of the gorge, ...
A joint venture of sauerbruch hutton (Lead Designer) and Studio Gang (General Planner and Architect of Record) has been selected to lead a comprehensive renovation of German House in New York City following an international competition. Located within United Nations Plaza, the tower houses Germany’s Consulate General, the country's Permanent Mission to the UN, and their affiliated cultural partners. The overhaul of the mid-90s design by SLCE Architects aims to improve environmental performance, rework the interior program, and transform the existing facade.
Following our previous look at an opening for a Junior Architect at Gehry Partners, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore open roles on Archinect Jobs for both an Assistant Professor - Computation and Design Methods and a Creedon Design Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Architecture. The positions, based on campus in Berkeley, both have an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. While the Assistant Professor role calls for an individual who will apply computation as a “creative, social, and technical force in architectural design,” the Creedon Design Fellow position is intended to “provide promising individuals early in their teaching careers with an opportunity to pursue academic and teaching interests.” Related on Archinect: UC Berkeley appoints Nicholas de Monchaux as next dean of College of Environmental Design Why the role interests us The open roles at UC Berkeley offer us the opportunity to explore the subjects...
Construction is underway on Bihailou Art Village, a mixed-use cultural and commercial complex designed by MVRDV in Shatoujiao, Shenzhen. Organized as a stack of multicolored, irregular volumes, the project uses the “Vertical Village” concept as a vehicle to create a cultural destination containing performance, exhibition, retail, dining, and museum spaces. Image credit: MVRDV The Vertical Village concept was developed by MVRDV and research institute The Why Factory in 2011 as a response to what they called the “rapid densification — and increasing homogeneity — of Asian cities.” The model proposed combining urban density with characteristics associated with village life, including individually identifiable buildings, access to daylight and views, and shared communal spaces. Image credit: MVRDV At Bihailou Art Village, the approach divides the program among a collection of distinct “houses,” each differentiated through shape, color, and material. Design elements reference both the surr...
Check out our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs: This week's featured employer highlight includes exciting openings in Los Angeles, Stamford, Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Palm Beach. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. The Miller Hull Partnership has an opening for a Design Professional in Seattle with four to ten years of experience and proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate has successfully produced construction documents on a variety of project types and contributed meaningfully to projects that required a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration. The role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. New U.S. Embassy Guatemala City by The Miller Hull Partnership. Photo: Gabe Border In Stamford, Connecticut, Prutting & Company Custom Builders is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with architecture, construction, estimating, or d...
Carlo Ratti Associati and kinetic-structure designer Chuck Hoberman have unveiled a scale model of the movable roof planned for AGO, a new 220,000-square-foot cultural complex in Modena, Italy. Installed in Piazza Sant’Agostino, the model demonstrates the origami-inspired mechanism that will cover a courtyard within the redevelopment of the former Sant’Agostino Hospital. Image credit: Carlo Ratti Associati Designed by Ratti together with the late architect Italo Rota, AGO will transform the 18th-century hospital complex into a cultural hub containing museums, research spaces, educational facilities, and public areas. The site’s institutions will include Fondazione AGO, the University Museums, Museo della Figurina, the Digital Humanities Research Center, and Future Education Modena. The first phase is scheduled to open on December 11 this year. Image credit: Carlo Ratti Associati A triangular courtyard at the center of the complex will be covered by a kinetic canopy developed with Hob...
SpaceX and Tesla have announced plans to build Terafab, a semiconductor manufacturing complex spanning more than 100 million square feet, in Grimes County, Texas. If completed, the scheme would become the world’s largest building. The facility is planned to combine the manufacturing, packaging, and testing of advanced logic and memory devices. The chips will support applications including Tesla’s Optimus robots and autonomous vehicles, as well as SpaceX’s proposed space-based data centers. The initial phase of the project is expected to cost approximately $16.8 billion. “Terafab will be epic in both its mission and in its sheer size, designed to build new compute at an unprecedented scale and speed,” SpaceX said. Both companies are led by Elon Musk, who previously built an EV-charging drive-in restaurant in Los Angeles. Last year, a group of senators voiced concerns over efforts by DOGE, at the time led by Musk, to downsize the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ...
Following our previous visit to Bo Lee Architects, we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in New York City this week to explore the work of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). The firm describes itself as “a group of thinkers who build, utopian pragmatists whose dreams of impactful design have been forged in the white heat of hard-fought experience.” PAU has built a portfolio encompassing a wide variety of typologies from cultural and educational to housing and infrastructure. Over on Archinect Jobs, the studio is currently hiring a Director of Business Development & Mission Fulfillment to join their New York City team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four high-profile projects by PAU that exemplify the firm’s ethos. The Refinery at Domino. Image credit: Max TouheyThe Refinery at Domino, Brooklyn, NY In Brooklyn, PAU overhauled the Refinery at Domino office c...
Portland-based Waechter Architecture has completed a shingle-clad residence along the northern Oregon Coast. Named the Dune House, the design sought to balance contextual sensitivity to the local landscape with local building traditions. Image credit: Pablo EnriquezImage credit: Pablo Enriquez The home adopts a simple box shape in plan, with the exterior covered in weathered cedar shingles. The material was chosen due to its prevalence in the region. Image credit: Pablo EnriquezImage credit: Pablo Enriquez Meanwhile, the rugged exterior was paired with a restrained interior palette of oak flooring and paneling, as well as minimal trim. The move sought to give the home a “calm, carved, and monolithic presence.” Image credit: Pablo EnriquezImage credit: Pablo Enriquez The arrangement of the interior centers around a skylit interior courtyard and multi-purpose space, which is framed by two private bedroom suites, a kitchen and dining alcove, services, and support spaces. From the bedroo...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Learning Spaces. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Home Building at Thaden in Bentonville, AR. Architect of Record: EskewDumezRipple; Associate Architect: Marlon Blackwell Architects; Landscape Architect: Andropogon Associates; Photo: Timothy Hursley ↑ Boston Arts Academy (BAA) in Boston, MA, by Wilson Butler Architects; Photo: Robert Benson Photography ↑ Voxman Music Building, University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, by LMN; Associate Architect: Neumann Monson Architects; Photo: Tim Griffith ↑ Library Renovation of Chengdu Shude Experimental Middle School in Chengdu, China, by modum atelier; Photo: Liu Guowei ↑ Gladstone Library in Gladstone, OR, by Johnston Architect...
Finally, some good news on this Friday morning: A federal appeals court ruled today that Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project is unlawful because it lacks congressional approval. "Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help," the DC Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in its 2-1 ruling in the case brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in a lawsuit in December last year. "The National Trust has shown, compellingly, that Congress has not ceded unfettered authority to the Executive Branch to dramatically redesign, reshape, and reconstruct the White House — the People’s House — to fit a particular President’s desires," the court explained, adding, "This holding has nothing at all to do with whether the proposed ballroom is desirable, or not, as a matter of policy. This ruling does not even necessarily mean that the Defendants may not ultimately construct the ballroom. What it do...
For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four calls seeking research proposals that explore diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in contemporary architecture, the world's most energy-efficient and climate-resilient structures, innovative chair concepts, and design projects that engage the full range of human senses and experiences. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts have revealed the winners of the 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The biennial awards recognize outstanding projects recently completed by Canadian architects. The 11 winning schemes range from a residential design to a fire station. The awards also come after the RAIC unveiled a series of award winners in March, including the RAIC Gold Medal. “Architecture shapes the everyday experience of Canadians and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations,” said Jonathan Bisson, President of the RAIC. “This year’s recipients remind us that the most enduring architecture is measured not only by its form but by its contribution to people, communities, and culture. Their work reflects a remarkable diversity of places, voices, and aspirations, while advancing a common vision of a built environment that is more inclusive, resilient, and connected to its context.” The winners are as follows: 900 Saint-...
MAD has completed Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, a mixed-use cultural complex in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. Completed after eight years of design and construction, the ensemble seeks to combine museum facilities with a publicly accessible landscape. Image credit: BlackstationImage credit: Zhu Yumeng Located between the Houhai business district and Shenzhen Bay, the development occupies a 510,000-square-foot site and provides almost 2 million square feet of floor area. The project houses exhibition galleries, public education spaces, a design library, and a multifunctional theater, while seeking to integrate cultural programming with public open space. Image credit: Zhang ChaoImage credit: Chen Jiaqi Rather than concentrating the program within a single monumental structure, the design team organized the museum as a series of separate volumes that step down in height from the city’s skyline toward the waterfront. The buildings are clad in narrow strips of white granite, while planted ...
The latest edition of our curated career highlights from Archinect Jobs features 10 employers across Connecticut currently looking to expand with new, attractive opportunities. For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series and our Archinect Tips collection. Austin Patterson Disston Architects seeks a Senior Designer - Residential Architecture in Norwalk "Candidates should have a B.Arch or M.Arch and 5 to 7 years of experience in the architectural profession. Must be knowledgeable in the systems of residential construction, must have strong written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible and work on a variety of projects. ArchiCAD experience is a plus but not a requirement." Modern Playhouse by Austin Patterson Disston Architects. Newman Architects seeks a Designer III and a Project Manager in New Haven Designer III details: "Works under supervision of others, responsib...
The Small Lots, Big Impacts initiative has announced three winning teams set to construct starter home projects in Los Angeles. Organized by cityLAB-UCLA, LA4LA, and Genesis LA, the initiative previously unveiled an extended list of recognized designs for starter homes in the city. The latest winners center on an effort to build homes on small parcels of privately owned land. The organizers refer to the typology as a “missing middle” of medium-density residential buildings such as duplexes, fourplexes, and courtyard apartments that blend into single-family neighborhoods. In total, the organizers have selected 11 firms from 30 submissions to a Request for Information on Private Land. The chosen teams are divided into three winners expected to begin construction by Summer 2027, while eight more are actively searching for additional funds to bring more housing to the city. The projects are as follows: WINNING TEAMS Holos Communities and Assemblage Works (pictured above) Number of Units: 8-1...
Tokyo-based Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture has completed SHIN NAKANO trapezoidal, a five-story residential building in the city’s Nakano district that draws on the geography of the Musashino Plateau. The firm had previously completed a minimalist set of concrete apartments on a narrow site in the city. Image credit: TAKUMI OTA PHOTOGRAPHYImage credit: TAKUMI OTA PHOTOGRAPHY The latest reinforced concrete condominium occupies a 150,000-square-foot site and provides 11 residential units. The scheme is located on the Musashino Plateau, a large landform in western Tokyo whose topography and groundwater systems have historically supported human settlement. Image credit: TAKUMI OTA PHOTOGRAPHYImage credit: TAKUMI OTA PHOTOGRAPHY “The Musashino Plateau is one of those landscapes that people live on without ever seeing,” said Ryuichi Sasaki. “Our challenge was to take something as abstract as a position within a plateau and translate it into a motif that residents encounter every day — in the fa...
The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled six shortlisted projects for the 2026 Stephen Lawrence Prize, celebrating standout work by early-career architects across the UK. Now in its 28th edition, the award recognizes projects led by architects who qualified within the past five years, with this latest shortlist highlighting thoughtful approaches to social impact, sustainability, adaptive reuse, and community-focused design. "This year’s shortlist is a powerful reminder of the talent, creativity, and innovation emerging within our profession," commented RIBA President Chris Williamson. "Not only are these emerging architects shaping the future of our built environment, but they are already delivering projects of exceptional quality and social value." A winner will be announced on October 15th at the RIBA Stirling Prize ceremony in London. The six shortlisted projects for the 2026 Prize are: Notting Hill and Ealing High School Junior School by Hawkins\Brown in West London Pr...
Following our previous look at an opening for a Junior Designer at WOO design, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Junior Architect at Gehry Partners, one of several positions listed by the firm on our jobs board. The role, based in Los Angeles, calls for an individual with a “professional degree in architecture, strong design and 3D modeling skills,” and who has “experience in working in a collaborative environment to develop physical models, design documentation.” Requirements for the role include experience in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD. Related on Archinect: Inside an early Gehry residence hitting the market for $1.7M. Image courtesy of Beyond Shelter Real Estate Group Why the role interests us The open roles at Gehry Partners offer us a chance to recall developments at the firm throughout 2026, one year after the passing of the firm’s founder Frank Gehry. In recent weeks, an early residence by the architec...
Japanese contractor Shimizu Corporation has begun trials of AI-powered robots for use on construction sites. The move seeks to address labor shortages while improving productivity and safety. The initiative focuses on the practical application of “Physical AI,” a term describing AI systems that use cameras and sensors to perceive real-world conditions and adapt robot behavior accordingly. The company is testing humanoid robots for site inspections alongside robotic arms designed to learn painting tasks by imitating human workers. Unlike conventional construction robots, which are typically limited to repetitive, pre-programmed operations, the new systems are intended to perform a wider range of tasks in the dynamic environments found on construction sites. In one test at the Torch Tower in Tokyo, a humanoid robot successfully navigated the site autonomously at a speed of 3 feet per second while carrying a camera. Painting work by a robot arm. Image courtesy of Shimizu Corporation Sh...
Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs: This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in Los Angeles, New York City/Brooklyn, Seattle, and Chicago. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. LMN has six exciting job opportunities available in Seattle: a Project Architect with ten-plus years of experience and proficiency with Revit, a Staff Architect with five to ten years of experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, an Intern Architect with up to three years of experience, a Project Manager with ten-plus years of experience, a Specifications Writer with a minimum of ten years of experience in architecture and at least five years writing specifications, and an Urban Designer with five-plus years of experience and proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and ArcGIS. Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal by LMN. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider In N...
Herzog & de Meuron has completed the redesign of the L’Aria restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como in Blevio, Italy. The overhaul of the fine dining restaurant marks the third project the firm has carried out for the resort. Image credit: Robert RiegerImage credit: Robert Rieger Rather than replacing the existing pavilion, the project focused on adapting and extending the structure to improve the space’s functionality and relationship with the surrounding gardens. A new covered veranda extends the building 16 feet toward the landscape, creating a weather-protected dining area that can be used throughout the year while adding a terrace overlooking Lake Como. Folding wood-framed windows allow the veranda to be opened or enclosed depending on seasonal conditions. Image credit: Robert RiegerImage credit: Robert Rieger Inside, the restaurant is organized around a central marble bar that functions as a breakfast buffet during the day before transitioning into a venue for aperitiv...
Perkins&Will has published research outlining a prefabricated modular mass timber system. The system is intended to accelerate housing delivery in Canada while reducing embodied carbon. Image credit: Aesthetica Studio courtesy of Perkins&Will Developed in collaboration with ASPECT Structural Engineers, Introba, and Simon Fraser University’s School of Interactive Arts & Technology, the research proposes a standardized building system based on a rationalized structural grid, a kit of prefabricated components, modular planning principles, and coordinated building services. The elements are designed to streamline design, regulatory approvals, manufacturing, and on-site assembly, the team says. Image credit: Aesthetica Studio courtesy of Perkins&Will The researchers argue that engineered timber, a renewable material increasingly produced in Canada, is well suited to prefabrication and could help expand the country’s mass timber industry while reducing reliance on higher-carbon materials su...
Following our previous visit to Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in New York City this week to explore the work of Bo Lee Architects. From their office in Brooklyn, the firm has amassed a portfolio specializing in residential and commercial architecture and interiors. The studio is “committed to designing simple, functional spaces that seamlessly support everyday communication, expression, and experimentation,” it says. Over on Archinect Jobs, the practice is currently hiring a Junior to Intermediate Architect / Architectural Designer to join their New York City team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four residential projects by Bo Lee Architects that exemplify their ethos. South Portland Avenue Apartment. Image credit: Skyler SmithSouth Portland Avenue Apartment, Brooklyn, NY The South Portland Avenue Rooftop Apartment project s...
The Atlassian Central tower in Sydney, Australia, has topped out, becoming the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower. Designed by SHoP and BVN, and standing at 590 feet tall, the 39-story commercial building surpasses the previous record holder, the 25-story Ascent tower in Milwaukee, by approximately 330 feet. Image credit: Toby PeetImage credit: Toby Peet The scheme uses a hybrid structural system combining mass timber, steel, and concrete. While timber was chosen to reduce overall building weight and embodied carbon, steel and concrete were included to meet the strength and stability required for safety standards. Image credit: Toby PeetImage credit: Toby Peet The design of the tower incorporates a four-story “habitat” concept intended to support collaboration through the use of natural materials, daylight, and enhanced ventilation. The project is targeting a 50 percent reduction in upfront embodied carbon compared to a conventional premium office tower, alongside a 50 percent improv...
Engineer John Peronto, managing principal at Thornton Tomasetti and project manager for the Jeddah Tower, told Newsweek that the team is pushing “very aggressively” toward completing the upper observation level around the 160th floor, known as the "sky terrace." He said the project is roughly “60 weeks out” from reaching that point, describing it as a “major milestone” expected in the near future. Work on the long-stalled Jeddah Tower project appears to be moving forward in full swing now, several news outlets report. The megatall skyscraper is on track again not only to take the crown of the world's tallest building (by quite a margin, sorry, Burj Khalifa) but also to surpass the 1-kilometer (3,281-foot) mark. In a social media post earlier this week, Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal claims that the current height has now surpassed 430 meters (1,411 feet), having completed the 107th floor and 43% structural progress overall. Source: @Alwaleed_Talal on X Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture designed the tower, with Thornton Tomasetti as engineering partner. Elsewhere in the Kingdom, not all gigaprojects will reach their initially touted fantasy dimensions: Several NEOM megastructure contracts have been canceled this year, and construction of the 100-mile-long The Line flagship development was "radically scaled back" and has now been halted until at least 2030, ...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Living Spaces. ↑ Cummings Estate in Los Angeles, CA, by Chet Architecture; Interior Designer: Ghislaine Vinas; Photo: Minh T. and Garrett Rowland ↑ SkyHouse in New York, NY, by David Hotson Architect ↑ Heritage Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, by André Luque Arquitetura; Photo: Carolina Lacaz ↑ House in Avándaro in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, by ESTUDIO Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba; Photo: Rafael Gamo ↑ Orcas Farmhouse in Orcas, WA, by Syndicate Smith; Photo: Will Austin ↑ Montauk Residence in Montauk, NY, by Rafael de Cárdenas ↑ West Don Ravine Home in Toronto, Canada, by Poiesis Architecture ↑ James Residence in Manhattan Beach, CA, by VENN STUDIO ↑ Red Valley Dwellings in Mile, China, by line+; Photo: Ce Wang Tip: use the handy...
The summer is in full swing. Make the most of the season through our selection of architecture and design events, exhibitions, and festivals throughout August. From the roster of ongoing and upcoming events listed on Bustler, here are our latest featured picks worth checking out. UPCOMING EVENTS
The Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment has named architect and educator John Dwyer as the new Director of the Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design. Dwyer succeeds Ann Yoachim, who led the Small Center for more than eight years and will continue teaching at Tulane after guiding the community design center through its 20th anniversary. The appointment marks a return to New Orleans for Dwyer, who worked in the Lower Ninth Ward as an Architecture for Humanity Design Fellow in the years following Hurricane Katrina. As founder of John Dwyer Architecture and architecture chair at Thomas Jefferson University, his work has focused on housing, adaptive reuse, urban design, and community-based design. "New Orleans exists as a constant attempt to dwell within an ever-moving ecology. This tension raises countless unique research questions, not the least of which is how we conceive of truly equitable and sustainable housing," Dwyer said, adding, "The Small Cent...
Irish architect Emily Scullion, founder of Newcastle-based Emily Scullion Architects, has challenged the architecture industry’s longstanding reluctance to discuss fees openly by publishing the prices charged by her practice. “Architects never share their fees, so here’s mine,” Scullion wrote in an Instagram post sharing a breakdown of fees across the different stages of a residential project. The post gives potential clients a clearer idea of what architectural services cost, while providing other architects with a rare point of comparison for their own pricing. The figures cannot be treated as a standard for the industry. Fees vary depending on the scale, complexity, location, scope, risk, and requirements of each project. Archinect has previously examined these differences in How do most architects calculate fees? and Tips on charging what you are worth in architecture. How do most architects calculate fees? The significance of Scullion’s post is not necessarily the specific amou...
British architect Emily Scullion, founder of Newcastle-based Emily Scullion Architects, has challenged the architecture industry’s longstanding reluctance to discuss fees openly by publishing the prices charged by her practice. “Architects never share their fees, so here’s mine,” Scullion wrote in an Instagram post sharing a breakdown of fees across the different stages of a residential project. The post gives potential clients a clearer idea of what architectural services cost, while providing other architects with a rare point of comparison for their own pricing. The figures cannot be treated as a standard for the industry. Fees vary depending on the scale, complexity, location, scope, risk, and requirements of each project. Archinect has previously examined these differences in How do most architects calculate fees? and Tips on charging what you are worth in architecture. How do most architects calculate fees? The significance of Scullion’s post is not necessarily the specific am...
In this week's edition of our curated career roundups from the Archinect job board, we highlight 20 employers in Brooklyn looking to expand. For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series and our Archinect Tips collection. YUN Architecture seeks a Project Architect "We are seeking a talented Project Architect who is highly motivated with a great work ethic and positive attitude. Applicants should have a strong desire to contribute, be willing to take on responsibilities, be organized, and enjoy having a meaningful role being involved in all aspects of the work. The right candidate should be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with principal, staff, consultants, and contractors." READ Architecture Design seeks a Project Architect "You’ll take ownership of projects from design development through construction administration, working closely with our principal on residential and mixed-use work in NYC. This role...
The results are in for the latest edition of the annual "best architects award" program, with an international jury selecting 80 winning projects from nearly 400 submissions across Europe. Twelve of those entries earned the competition's highest distinction, Gold, recognizing work that pairs strong architectural ideas with thoughtful responses to today's environmental and social challenges. This year's winners span everything from housing and schools to cultural, workplace, and sports facilities, with especially strong participation in the "Renovation and Addition" and "Residential Multi-Family" categories. Take a look at the Gold Award projects in their respective categories: (cover image) Public Buildings: Peter Roth Resonance Centre in Wildhaus, Switzerland, by Graber Pulver with Martina Hauser Project description: "With its multi-layered programme, the timber-framed building offers guidance and shelter, serving as a venue for events and exhibitions. The primary focus is on interact...
After years of planning and construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened this week, with traffic now crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. Image courtesy Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority Despite strained trade relationships between Canada and the U.S. following Trump's new threats of 50% tariffs, the ribbon-cutting marked the successful completion of the first new border crossing between Ontario and Michigan in more than 60 years, as well as one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects completed in North America in recent decades. Image courtesy Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority Designed by AECOM and realized in collaboration with construction partners Dragados Canada, Fluor Corporation, and Aecon, the six-lane cable-stayed bridge is 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) long and boasts a 2,799-foot (853-meter) main span, the longest of its kind in North America. Image courtesy Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority Entirely funded by the Canadian fede...
Which architecture school had the most popular lecture poster in our Get Lectured series this Spring '26 term? Archinect readers have once again cast their votes in our online poll, and the winners are officially in. Taking the top spot with 27.6% of the vote is the poster design by Stevie Gomez for East Los Angeles College's Architecture Department, followed by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design's poster by Alyssa Tohyama with 16%, and Yale School of Architecture's visuals envisioned by Michael Bierut, Giorgia Lupi, and Yoshi Torralva of Pentagram with 15%. Also among the top ten most popular poster designs were Thomas Jefferson University, Pratt, Cal Poly SLO, Tulane, Sam Fox, Carleton, and Florida Atlantic. A big thank you to everyone who voted, and, of course, to the many talented designers and schools that continue to make lecture posters one of architecture's most enduring graphic design traditions. Congratulations to this season's winners, and stay tuned for Get Lectured Fall...
A 12-year saga of destruction, rebuilding and yet more destruction, all underscored by an unedifying seam of political and institutional wrangling, reached an apologetic conclusion of sorts, with the recent announcement that Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s exquisite art nouveau creation is unlikely to be rebuilt in its original form because of stratospheric cost. The Glasgow School of Art — having lost its historic Charles Rennie Mackintosh landmark twice to devastating fires in 2014 and 2018 — released a statement last week saying it could not afford the astronomical cost of reconstructing the building to its former glory all on its own. "The current cost of full reinstatement has been calculated at around £265m [$354 million USD], equivalent to five times the GSA’s annual turnover, an amount that is not affordable and which would compromise the financial sustainability of the institution," the statement notes. "The scale of such a project would be beyond the capacity and expertise of the School and, despite reaching a positive settlement with insurers, the funding gap is significant due in large part to the rising costs of construction projects." In a joint response, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) concluded: "The Glasgow School of Art has concluded that the Scho...
The new Shenzhen Natural History Museum opened to the public yesterday, adding one of the world's largest new natural history museums (and the largest in South China) to the city's growing collection of cultural landmarks. Photo: Adam Mørk Designed by the 3XN, B+H Architects, and Zhubo Design consortium, the 1.1 million-square-foot museum rises from the landscape beside Yanzi Lake as a walkable terrain of sloping roofs, terraces, and public plazas. The building blurs the line between architecture, landscape, and civic space, inviting visitors onto its roof before they even step inside. Photo: Adam Mørk Its flowing granite form draws inspiration from the region's river systems and surrounding hills, while five dramatic cone-shaped volumes organize the museum's exhibition halls into a sequence of cave-like spaces, atriums, and framed views. Photo: Adam Mørk Inside, eight galleries trace Earth's history, from the origins of the universe to dinosaurs, human evolution, and the ecosystems of...
Following our previous look at several job openings at Fogarty Finger, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Junior Designer at WOO design. The position, based in Los Angeles, calls for an individual who is “passionate about sport and events, pro-active and self-motivated with excellent design and problem-solving skills and a great communicator.” Among the responsibilities will be managing, producing, and using project documentation, as well as researching, evaluating, and developing solutions to architectural problems. London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Image courtesy of WOO design Why the role interests us The opportunity at WOO design allows us to take a closer look at a studio with a track record of delivering for high-profile events. The firm’s founder Kevin Owens was the Design Principal for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which made the UK the “first host nation to set out a clear and...
The race for Europe's most compelling new public space project is underway again, with 25 schemes making the shortlist for the 2026 European Prize for Urban Public Space. Selected from across the continent, this year's finalists showcase an impressive range of interventions — from transforming former industrial sites, rail yards, and markets into vibrant civic destinations to restoring rivers, expanding urban forests, and creating therapeutic landscapes that respond to climate change, biodiversity loss, and community wellbeing. Finalists will present their work before the jury at the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona this October, with the overall winner set to be announced on October 15. Stay tuned for updates and check out the shortlisted projects below.
From Archinect's active community of job seekers, firms, and schools, we have selected five featured architectural employers with current openings in New York City and Los Angeles. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. In New York City, Curtis + Ginsberg Architects is hiring Architects / Project Managers and an Intermediate Architect. Applicants for the Architect / Project Manager roles should have a minimum of ten years of experience working on new construction and extensive rehabilitation projects, as well as proficiency with Revit. The Intermediate Architect should possess at least four to seven years of experience and excellent skills in Revit, BIM, and Adobe Creative Suite. 4697 Third Avenue by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects. Photo: Alexander Severin Design practice Leroy Street Studio has three exciting roles available in New York City: an Intermediate Architect / Designer with four to eight years of experience, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency,...
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has announced $3 million in grants to support the preservation of 27 historic Black sites and organizations across the United States. The grants come through the fund’s National Grant Program and Conserving Black Modernism initiative. The funding includes $2.26 million for 22 projects through the National Grant Program, which supports sites associated with Black cultural heritage, civil rights, education, and women’s leadership. Since its establishment in 2017, the fund says it has raised more than $200 million and supported over 430 preservation projects nationwide. Meanwhile, the Conserving Black Modernism initiative is operated in partnership with the Getty Foundation. Now in its fourth year, the initiative will provide $750,000 to five projects highlighting the legacy of Black Modernist architects. The full list of sites and organizations is as follows: National Grant...
The Prix Versailles award program is back with its annual list of the World's Most Beautiful Universities, highlighting campuses where architecture is doing more than housing classrooms and labs. This year's selections reflect a growing shift toward universities that double as inspiring, nature-connected environments, recognizing that the best campuses today are designed not only to support learning and research but also to foster collaboration, creativity, and a stronger sense of place. Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) managed to land two winning designs on this year's list: Claremont McKenna College's new Robert Day Sciences Center and the Bloomberg Student Center for Johns Hopkins University. Check out the eight selected designs in this category for 2026 below, and explore other recent Prix Versailles winners for the World's Most Beautiful Emporiums, Airports, Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums. University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney: Health Translation Hub, Randwick, Australia, by Arch...
Following our previous visit to Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York City this week to explore the work of Acheson Doyle Partners Architects. Founded in 1985, the firm has built a portfolio spanning architectural and historic preservation projects. “We are problem solvers operating at multiple scales, and we enjoy a good challenge when it comes to working in historic preservation, partnering with cultural institutions, and designing sacred spaces,” the firm says about its approach. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Senior Architect / Project Lead to join their New York City team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four preservation and renovation projects by Acheson Doyle Partners Architects that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Clinton Hill Mass Timber Home. Image courtesy of Acheson Doyle Partners Arch...
A collection of 13 buildings in Finland designed by Aino, Elissa, and Alvar Aalto has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Known collectively as the Aalto Works, the nomination was submitted in 2025 by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture and prepared by the Finnish Heritage Agency in collaboration with the Alvar Aalto Foundation, ICOMOS Finland, and the owners of the nominated sites. Five of the newly listed buildings are located in Helsinki, making the Finnish capital home to the largest concentration of sites included in the UNESCO designation. Helsinki projects from the Aaltos include the Aalto House, Studio Aalto, the National Pensions Institute (KELA), the House of Culture, and Finlandia Hall. According to UNESCO, the selected buildings were recognized not only for their architectural significance but also for demonstrating how architecture can contribute to wellbeing, equality and community life. The works have also been acknowledged for their influence on...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Outdoors. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Estate at the Yards in Washington, DC, by STUDIOS Architecture ↑ Wuhan Urban Construction Kaiyuan Senbo Resort in Wuhan, China, by DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors ↑ Stone Villa in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, by Feldman Architecture; Landscape Architect: Ground Studio Landscape Architecture; Photo: Joe Fletcher ↑ Shanghai Change NEO Landscape Renovation in Shanghai, China, by Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM); Photo: Shan-jian images, Wu Qingshan ↑ O-day'min Park Pavilion in Edmonton, Canada, by gh3*; Landscape Architect (Design): CCXA; Photo: Raymond Chow ↑ Foshan·Origin and Future in Foshan, China, by Chengdu M...
The winners of AIA California's 13th annual Architecture at Zero competition are in: This year's challenge tasked architecture students, high schoolers, and professionals to design a net-zero educational and cultural hub in California's Antelope Valley that could quickly transform into an emergency operations center during regional disasters, blending sustainability goals with community service. Centered on decarbonization, equity, and resilience, the competition has long pushed designers to think beyond energy efficiency and explore how architecture can create more adaptable and community-focused places. The jury, composed of Lance Collins (Partner Energy), Scott Gaudineer (Flewelling & Moody), and Allison Williams, awarded $25,000 in prizes across the winning entries. And here they are: PROFESSIONAL MERIT AWARD: La Plaza Viva (cover image) Perkins & Will, Dallas, The Beck Group, Dallas, and TBG Partners, Houston, TX See their proposal in detail here.
Looking for new, exciting architecture and design competitions to consider? Check out our latest curated picks of challenges listed on Bustler. Featured today are four briefs seeking innovative uses of steel in construction, open chair designs that can be fabricated using a standard home 3D printer, ideas for a contemporary garden suite in Toronto using traditional Persian architectural and landscape principles, and proposals that reimagine an observation tower on Latvia's remote Livonian Coast. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
The AIA’s latest Consensus Construction Forecast has projected a 0.3% decline for U.S. nonresidential building construction spending in 2026 amid continued economic uncertainty and uneven performance across sectors. The forecast characterizes the market as “K-shaped,” with sectors tied to public funding, healthcare demand, and artificial intelligence investment outperforming interest rate-sensitive sectors. Through the first five months of 2026, nonresidential building construction spending fell 7% in nominal terms compared with the same period in 2025, following a 2% decline in 2025 to $846 billion. Institutional construction remains one of the strongest-performing sectors. After increasing 1.9% in 2025, institutional spending is forecast to rise 2.8% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, with healthcare and recreation projects expected to lead growth. Extract from the AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast. The interactive data is available to view here. Manufacturing construction receiv...
The Benson House, an early residential project by Frank Gehry, has been listed for sale in Calabasas, California. The listing for $1.745 million marks only the second time the property has changed hands since its completion in 1981. Image courtesy of Beyond Shelter Real Estate GroupImage courtesy of Beyond Shelter Real Estate Group The residence was designed for Robert Benson, an emeritus professor at Loyola Law School, and his family. The property is designated as Calabasas Historical Landmark No. 2 and predates many of Gehry’s best-known commissions, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Image courtesy of Beyond Shelter Real Estate GroupImage courtesy of Beyond Shelter Real Estate Group According to the listing by Beyond Shelter Real Estate Group, Benson gave Gehry broad creative freedom during the design process. Rather than creating a single structure, Gehry divided the program into two vertically proportioned volumes clad in asphalt shingles and...
Virginia Tech's School of Architecture has received the largest estate gift in its history, with Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May, committing $20 million to support the future of the program. The endowment is intended to provide school leadership long-term resources to invest in students, faculty, and new initiatives. Choudhury joined the faculty in 1974 after studying architecture in what is now Bangladesh and earning a master's degree at the University of Minnesota. Over a 47-year teaching career, he became known for encouraging students to think beyond buildings, treating architecture as a discipline shaped as much by philosophy and culture as by design itself. Describing the gift as an extension of his family's lifelong commitment to education, Choudhury called the endowment a gesture of gratitude for the "intellectual liberty" he found at Virginia Tech.
Our latest curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features 20 employers in the greater Los Angeles area currently hiring Project Managers and Project Architects. To look up specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, interviewing skills, and increase your overall chances of getting that next job. Michael Maltzan Architecture seeks a Project Architect "MMA is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Architect with approximately 8-12 years of professional architectural experience in design-focused practices. This role is ideal for a proven leader who can guide projects from concept through construction, with a focus on design excellence, technical rigor, and teamwork." The firm is also hiring for a number of other roles. Rice University Moody Center for the Arts by Michael Maltzan Architecture. Studio AR&D Architects seeks a Project Architect "...
Following our previous look at an opening for Dean of the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Senior Architectural Designer for Commercial Interiors at Fogarty Finger, one of several openings at the firm on our jobs board. The position, based in New York City, calls for an individual who will be “leading design development, consultant coordination and project management across all phases – from schematic design through construction administration.” Among the responsibilities will be leading design reviews, selecting materials and finishes, and overseeing the production of drawing sets. Among the requirements for the role are 6-10 years of relevant experience and a working knowledge of NYC building codes and other applicable standards. 141 Willoughby in Brooklyn, NY. Architecture, interior design, FF&E by Fogarty Finger. Photo: Da...
Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced plans to restore and reopen Hollywood’s landmark Cinerama Dome, bringing the historic theater back into operation after a six-year closure that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, designed by Welton Becket, will undergo restoration work beginning next month, with reopening targeted for early 2028. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures The project will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment following the studio’s acquisition of the cinema chain in 2024. According to the announcement, the restoration will preserve the building’s historic character, including the Cinerama name, exterior branding, and its large-format curved-screen presentation. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures The Dome will continue to operate as a traditional movie theater rather than adopting Alamo Drafthouse’s dine-in model. The programming will incorporate repertory screenings, fi...
The latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index, released this morning, offers a mixed snapshot of the architecture market: While the June score of 47.3 marked a nearly three-point improvement from May, it still signals that billings are declining at a majority of firms. The industry remains stuck in one of the longest downturns in the ABI’s history, with 41 consecutive months without broad-based billings growth. On the brighter side, inquiries for new projects picked up again, and newly signed design contracts were essentially flat — suggesting demand may be stabilizing. The slowdown continues to put pressure on firm backlogs, which dipped from an average of 6.6 months in Q1 to 6.3 months in Q2. Smaller firms and those focused on multifamily housing saw some of the steepest declines, raising concerns that firms with fewer resources could face more challenges if new work remains limited. Billings fell across most regions and specializations, with the South holding steady while mul...
Polish studio KWK Promes has completed the Gambit Office, a combined office and warehouse building for pipe distribution company Gambit in Gliwice, Poland. The project uses the client’s core business as the basis for the building’s form while responding to a brief that prioritized low construction costs. Image credit: Juliusz SokołowskiImage credit: Juliusz Sokołowski Rather than treating the office and warehouse as separate elements, the design team developed a single composition inspired by stacked industrial pipes, creating a building that serves as both workplace and company identity. The form is divided into three distinct volumes reflecting the building’s program: a two-story office section with sloping walls, a lower workshop for preparing orders, and a taller unheated warehouse. Image credit: Juliusz Sokołowski Image credit: Juliusz Sokołowski The design replaces an existing rectangular production hall and responds to the surrounding residential context, where steeply pitched r...
Check out our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs: This week's featured employer highlight includes exciting openings in Los Angeles, Berkeley, Fort Worth, Dana Point, New Haven, and Stamford. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. Assembledge+ has an opening in Los Angeles for an Intermediate Architect with four to seven years of experience and proficiency with SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. The ideal candidate can manage multiple assignments effectively and has strong organizational, communication, leadership, and coordination skills. Laurel Hills Residence by Assembledge+. Photo: Matthew Millman New Haven, Connecticut-based studio Newman Architects has two attractive roles available: a Project Manager able to manage multiple small/medium projects, coordinate all aspects of assigned projects, and estimate scope of work; and a Designer III capable of providing planning, design, and coor...
Mecanoo has offered a further look inside their recently completed Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. As we reported late last year, the 350,000-square-foot museum forms part of the city’s expanding network of international cultural destinations. In 2024, the firm offered Archinect an insight into the process imagery created for the scheme as part of our series on architectural visualization. Image credit: Ossip ArchitectuurfotografieImage credit: Ossip Architectuurfotografie New photographs include a further look at the museum’s interior, whose exhibits span a 13.8-billion-year journey through time. As well as tracing the history of the universe, Earth, and life, the exhibits also address contemporary questions around sustainability and the planet’s future. In addition to permanent galleries, the building includes temporary exhibition spaces, theaters, and facilities to support public programming and special events. Image credit: Ossip ArchitectuurfotografieImage credit: Ossip Archit...
MVRDV has won the international competition for the Shift Embassy, a mixed-use cultural destination planned for Rotterdam’s future Waterkant district on the south bank of the River Maas. Commissioned by social enterprise Shift, the project is intended to combine immersive exhibitions, hospitality, education, and public space in a building focused on themes of sustainability and societal change. Archinect reported on the shortlist for the project, including Heatherwick and Mecanoo, in March.
Back in June, former HOK CEO and Chairman Patrick MacLeamy weighed in on the state of the profession: "In terms of how today’s economy compares to recent decades, I’ve seen worse, and I’m sure we’ve all seen better. I’d call this a medium problem." In his suggestion that "Architects need to do more to show people what we are capable of, and not just sit and wait by the phone," Ole Bouman hears echoes of an earlier call for an "Unsolicited Architecture" while Quasimotor thinks "Mr. MacLeamy is spot on in his assessment of the role of architects in today's environment…The architectural profession stands at a crossroads…architects can contribute to addressing some of society's most pressing challenges, including historic preservation, climate resilience, housing affordability, income inequality, transportation, infrastructure, mobility, and sustainability." Volume Zero unveiled the winners of their Tiny House 2025 Architecture Competition. As someone with a three-plus decade comm...
Following our previous visit to VENN STUDIO, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Massachusetts this week to explore the work of Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects. Based in Somerville, the firm has built a portfolio driven by a “deep conviction that the social and personal needs of people should be at the center of the act of building, and that architecture should evidence a gracious neighborliness with its natural and human surroundings.” Epstein Joslin + Picardy’s work has received several Honor Awards from the AIA and the Boston Society of Architects, among others. Over on Archinect Jobs, the studio is currently hiring a Designer/Architect to join their Somerville team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up three uses of timber by Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects that exemplify the firm’s ethos. The Floating Peak House. Image credit: Robert BensonThe Floating Peak...
The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, has revealed the design for the new Aso O. Tavitian Wing, designed by Selldorf Architects. Groundbreaking is scheduled for January 2027, with completion anticipated in 2028. Image credit: PlaytimeImage credit: Playtime The new wing will house the Tavitian Collection, one of the most significant private collections of European art assembled in the twenty-first century and among the largest gifts in the Clark’s history. The expansion will include twelve galleries arranged on a single level, providing dedicated exhibition spaces for works intended to be viewed in an intimate setting. Image credit: Selldorf Architects In addition to increasing gallery space, the project will expand the museum’s art storage facilities. The new building will connect the Clark’s main museum building with the Manton Research Center, both of which were previously renovated by Selldorf Architects. Image credit: Selldorf Architects The addition will feature a stone fac...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Stairs. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily stay up to date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Chongqing Mingyue Lake Landscape Tower in Chongqing, China, by gad; Photo: Bai Chuan ↑ New Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul, Türkiye, by Tabanlıoğlu Architects; Photo: Alessio D'Addato ↑ Meta EMEA Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, by STUDIOS Architecture; Local architect: MCA Architects ↑ Oficina in Cuernavaca, Mexico, by WIDOARQUITECTOS; Photo: César Belio ↑ Dolores Heights Residence in San Francisco, CA, by jones | haydu; Photo: Matthew Millman ↑ Restoration and interior renovation of a historic building for offices in Elche, Spain, by ARN / Arquitectos; Photo: Oleh Kardash ↑ Modern Artifact in San Francisco, CA, ...
Bustler's curated picks of new architecture and design competitions this week feature four calls seeking proposals for warming hut art installations in Winnipeg, exceptional student design studio projects integrating health, sustainability, and equity, standout work by NOMA members that demonstrates meaningful contributions to the built environment, and visions for the transformation of Portland's Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law, a bipartisan legislation intended to expand housing supply and improve access to affordable housing across the United States. The law introduces a range of measures aimed at increasing housing production, updating federal housing programs, and addressing barriers to residential development. The legislation incorporates numerous proposals previously introduced in Congress to tackle housing affordability. Among its provisions, the act expands the use of Community Development Block Grant funding for housing construction, creates new mechanisms to convert vacant and abandoned buildings into affordable housing, and establishes a seven-year Innovation Fund to support local housing initiatives. The law also updates the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, streamlines environmental review processes, and directs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop a best-practice framework for zoning and land-use policies. Rela...
The design proposal by MASS and artist Dana King to transform bronze from Charlottesville’s dismantled statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee into a structure and redesigned public landscape has been selected as the winning design in the Swords Into Plowshares public art project. The announcement was made by the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on the fifth anniversary of the statue's removal. Titled ROOTED, the scheme will reimagine Market Street Park as a public space centered on community gathering, cultural expression, and reflection, drawing on West African symbolism and the baobab tree as its primary organizing motif. Image credit: MASS The proposal is structured around five interconnected scales: the park, plaza, pavilion, people, and planting strategy. At its center is a pavilion inspired by the baobab tree, which serves as a focal point for gathering beneath the park’s existing tree canopy. The structure is designed with seven entrance passages supported by...
The latest edition of our curated career highlights from Archinect Jobs features ten universities and schools currently seeking faculty, academic leadership, staff positions, and fellows. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job. Teaching Positions California State Polytechnic University, Pomona seeks an Assistant Professor of Architecture in Pomona, CA "The new faculty member will teach and coordinate architecture core studios (1st, 2nd, or 3rd year), upper-level elective design studios, lecture courses, and elective seminars within the B.Arch and M.Arch programs. They will also contribute to department, college, and university operations through service, and will maintain creative and scholarly activities that inform their teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates who can lead courses and curriculum that meet the NAAB SC.6 Building I...
One week after concerning structural issues were reported at a building in Midtown Manhattan, work is continuing to stabilize the structure. The 37-story building at 235 East 42nd Street is currently undergoing a major office-to-residential conversion led by Metro Loft, with Gensler listed as design architect, interior architect, and architect-of-record for the project. Archinect previously reported on the conversion of the former Pfizer headquarters in 2025, when the project was announced as one of the largest office-to-residential conversions in New York City. Last Tuesday, officials found buckled columns, cracks, and sagging floors at the site. FDNY officials said the structural issues were found between the 21st and 26th floors after a call came in around 8 a.m. The building and nearby properties were evacuated, including a school and the Israeli consulate. Now, contractors are installing shoring and erecting an exterior netting enclosure on the north side of the building. Offi...
The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the shortlist for the 2026 Stirling Prize. The annual prize, arguably the most acclaimed in the UK, is intended “to find the UK’s best building.” The shortlist, chosen from winners of the RIBA National Awards reported by Archinect earlier in July, was judged against a range of criteria including design vision, innovation and originality, accessibility and sustainability, how fit the building is for its purpose, the level of client satisfaction, and the building’s “capacity to stimulate, engage, and delight occupants and visitors.” The winning project will be revealed on October 15th. In the meantime, the six shortlisted projects are outlined below. You can compare the most recent selection with that of previous years by reviewing our ongoing coverage of the award here. A house at Fairmead, High Beach, Epping Forest by Sergison Bates
Following our previous look at an opening for a Project Manager at The Miller Hull Partnership, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for Dean of the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. The position, based in Ann Arbor, MI, calls for an individual who will “lead an influential college at a moment when the disciplines of architecture and urban planning are being shaped by technological transformation, climate change, and shifting global development patterns.” Among the responsibilities will be to “navigate shifting enrollment dynamics while building financial resilience and deepening both internal cohesion and external partnerships,” as well as bring credibility in scholarship and practice to the position. Related on Archinect: Four young designers awarded SOM Foundation's 2024 Robert L. Wesley Award. Image: © Erin Kurtycz. Why the role interests us The opening for Dean at ...
Construction has resumed on 2 World Trade Center, a 55-story supertall in Manhattan designed by Foster + Partners. The firm’s design, which we reported on in 2022, came after a concept by BIG was abandoned. BIG itself replaced an initial concept for the site by Foster + Partners in 2015. Rendering by Visualhouse Construction on the site was given a renewed push in February when American Express announced it would serve as the anchor tenant for the tower. Before that, the site had sat dormant since 2011. Rendering by Visualhouse The latest design is defined by metallic fin-split elevations with a series of stepped terraces leading up to a four-parapet roof-garden crown. The scheme, measuring 1,225 feet in height, is expected to contain 2 million square feet of rentable office space. Rendering by Visualhouse The final piece of the renewed 16-acre World Trade Center site, the scheme will sit in proximity to the Oculus and 9/11 Memorial site and quartet of other office towers designed Da...
What happens when architects and architecture students are asked to design a chair instead of a building? Well, see for yourself as winners have just been announced for the fifth edition of the Buildner-organized The Architect's Chair challenge. The brief invited designers to rethink one of architecture's most familiar objects through material innovation, craftsmanship, ergonomics, and innovative conceptual thinking. Wood, cork, woven fibers, bent veneer, and modular systems all made appearances this year, with many proposals exploring repairability and sustainable fabrication. Missed your chance to submit your own one-of-a-kind chair design to the competition? Worry not: The next edition, The Architect’s Chair #6, organized in partnership with Stockholm Furniture Fair, is now accepting entries. First Place: Helical by Oscar John Xavier Lahiff (Hong Kong)
Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs: This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, San Francisco, and Westport, Connecticut. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. Brooklyn-based creative design firm CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design has two exciting positions available: a Senior Designer/Project Manager with a minimum of five to eight years of experience, proficiency with managing schedules, projects, and design teams for interior projects, and proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino or 3D Max, and Adobe Creative Suite; and a Project Archiect/Architectural Designer with a minimum of eight years of experience and excellent AutoCAD drafting, strong 3D rendering skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. JG Domestic by CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design. Full-service architecture and design firm Obata Noblin Office is seeking a...
The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the winners of the RIBA National Awards 2026. For this edition, 32 projects were chosen to “recognise the best of UK architecture and provide insight into the country's design and social trends.” “This year’s winners, while practicing in increasingly challenging times, illustrate how architects working with and for ambitious and enlightened clients can continue to create places and spaces of quality and value,” RIBA Awards Group Chair Neil Gillespie said about the projects. “Across a spectrum of scales, functions and locations, through a diversity of approach from the repair and re-use of existing buildings to new build, these architects and their design teams have placed people and place at the heart of their work.” The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize, described as celebrating the UK’s best new building, will be chosen from the 32 National Award winners later this month. In the meantime, the RIBA National Awards 2026 winner...
The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the winners of the RIBA National Awards 2026. For this edition, 32 projects were chosen to “recognise the best of UK architecture and provide insight into the country's design and social trends.” “This year’s winners, while practicing in increasingly challenging times, illustrate how architects working with and for ambitious and enlightened clients can continue to create places and spaces of quality and value,” RIBA Awards Group Chair Neil Gillespie said about the projects. “Across a spectrum of scales, functions and locations, through a diversity of approach from the repair and re-use of existing buildings to new build, these architects and their design teams have placed people and place at the heart of their work.” The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize, described as celebrating the UK’s best new building, will be chosen from the 32 National Award winners later this month. In the meantime, the RIBA National Awards 2026 winner...
The countdown to this year's World Architecture Festival is officially on with the release of its 2026 shortlist, offering an early look at 416 projects competing for one of the industry's most closely watched international honors. Drawn from more than 630 entries, the lineup spans completed buildings, interiors, landscapes, and future concepts, with categories ranging from housing and education to hotels, sports, and adaptive reuse. The shortlist mixes work from global heavyweights such as Foster + Partners, Herzog & de Meuron, Snøhetta, and Woods Bagot with projects by emerging studios from around the world. All finalists will head to the World Architecture Festival in Fort Lauderdale this November to present their work live before international juries, with category winners advancing to compete for the festival's top awards, including the coveted titles of World Building of the Year and World Interior of the Year. Below, we have compiled a small sample of highlights from this year...
With architecture schools currently out for the mid-year break (or hosting exciting summer programs), it's a good opportunity to look back at the recent Spring 2026 lecture series poster designs we presented in Get Lectured and, once again, let the Archinect audience decide which visuals were their favorites. In our last reader poll for the Fall 2025 term, the Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design poster won the top prize, followed by the Pratt School of Architecture poster in second place and UCLA's Department of Architecture and Urban Design design coming in third. Who will reign supreme this time? You decide! Check out the 20 posters we've featured throughout the Spring '26 term and vote in the form below. Voting closes on Wednesday, July 29, at noon Pacific Time. The lecture posters with the most votes will be announced on Thursday, July 30. Have fun! Want to share your school's upcoming lecture series and be included in the next Fall 2026 series? Send us you...
Following our previous visit to Trahan Architects, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles this week to explore the work of VENN STUDIO. Specializing in custom residential and small-scale commercial projects, the firm describes its design philosophy as “driven by our attention to detail with an emphasis on designs that are site-specific, client responsive, and timeless.” The firm’s name is derived from the Venn diagram, reflecting the firm’s belief that “the best work happens where ideas overlap: between client and architect, builder and designer, form and function.” Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Designer to join their Los Angeles team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up three bespoke homes by VENN STUDIO that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Keogh Residence. Image credit: Nils TimmKeogh Residence, Manhattan Beach, CA A newly constructe...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Interiors. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Lake Tahoe Cabins in Incline Village, NV, by RO | ROCKETT DESIGN ↑ Nike New York Headquarters in New York, NY, by STUDIOS Architecture ↑ Bamboo Coworking Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI, by SYNECDOCHE; Photo: John D'Angelo ↑ Design Museum London in London, UK. 2016 renovation: John Pawson; Original building: RMJM (Commonwealth Institute), 1962; Photo: Alessio D'Addato ↑ New Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul, Türkiye, by Tabanlıoğlu Architects; Photo: Alessio D'Addato ↑ Red Valley Dwellings in Mile, China, by line+; Photo: Ce Wang ↑ SkyHouse in New York, NY, by David Hotson Architect ↑ Venice Lofts in Venice, CA,...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Interiors. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Lake Tahoe Cabins in Incline Village, NV by RO | ROCKETT DESIGN ↑ Nike New York Headquarters in New York, NY by STUDIOS Architecture ↑ Bamboo Coworking Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI by SYNECDOCHE; Photo: John D'Angelo ↑ Design Museum London in London, Great Britain by John Pawson; Photo: Alessio D'Addato ↑ New Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul, Turkey by Tabanlıoğlu Architects; Photo: Alessio D'Addato ↑ Red Valley Dwellings in Mile, Yunnan, China by line+; Photo: Ce Wang ↑ SkyHouse in New York, NY by David Hotson Architect ↑ Venice Lofts in Venice, CA by Subtila; Interiors: Kor Projects; Photo: Gustav Liliequi...
For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four calls seeking innovative and sustainable tiny house designs, exceptional achievements in architecture and design, the best in lighting design, and student-led proposals for the transformation of a former industrial site in Switzerland. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
Studio Gang has been named the recipient of the 2026 AIA Chicago Firm Award, the highest honor presented by the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects to a local architecture firm. The award recognizes a firm’s body of work, distinctive practice, and contributions to the advancement of the profession over time.
The Harvard University Graduate School of Design has named London-based architect and writer Ellen Peirson the recipient of the 2026 Wheelwright Prize, awarding her $100,000 to support research into contemporary architecture with a global focus. Peirson’s winning proposal, Ultra-Processed Kitchens: Infrastructures of Extraction in the Home, examines the environmental and social impacts embedded within domestic kitchens. The project investigates kitchens as “mineral landscapes,” analyzing the materials, supply chains, and systems of extraction that underpin everyday household spaces. Through the research, Peirson aims to explore alternative approaches to kitchen design centered on material reuse, ecological limits, and long-term care. Administered by Harvard GSD, the Wheelwright Prize supports innovative architectural research that crosses cultural and geographic boundaries. Recent winning projects have explored topics including Alpine communities, contemporary African urbanism, and t...
In Los Angeles, AIA|LA has revealed the winners of its 2026 Board of Directors Awards, a group of architects, educators, advocates, and organizations shaping the profession well beyond the drawing board. Leading the field of honorees are Annie Chu and Rick Gooding of Chu-Gooding, who will receive the chapter's highest distinction, the AIA|LA Gold Medal, honoring more than three decades of influential work that has helped define Los Angeles' civic and cultural landscape. This year's awards also introduce the inaugural Community Contribution Award, presented jointly with Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (ACLA). The first recipients — Jodie Mendelson, Jessica Orlando, and the AIA Pasadena & Foothill Chapter — are being recognized for launching the Ask an Architect initiative after the devastating 2025 Altadena wildfires, connecting volunteer architects with homeowners rebuilding in the wake of the disaster. We spoke with Orlando about the program last year. Avid Archinect readers...
In this week's edition of our curated career roundups from the Archinect job board, we highlight 11 employers in the Boston area currently looking to expand with new, attractive opportunities. For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series and our Archinect Tips collection. Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University by Payette. Payette seeks a Director of Interior Design, a Senior Architectural Planner, a Project Manager, a Mid-Level Architect/Designer, and a Junior Designer Director of Interior Design details: "PAYETTE is seeking a highly creative and experienced Director of Interior Design to lead our interior design team and oversee all aspects of interior design projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for creating functional and beautiful spaces." Senior...
Kéré Architecture has completed the Kinderoase at the Technical University Munich, a five-story timber daycare center that marks the practice’s first completed project in Europe. The project broke ground in April 2024. Image credit: Iwan BaanImage credit: Iwan Baan Located on the university’s main campus, the 15,000-square-foot facility accommodates up to 60 children. Designed as a vertical kindergarten, the project aims to support students and university staff, particularly women pursuing academic careers, by providing childcare close to the workplace. Image credit: Iwan BaanImage credit: Iwan Baan The building occupies a constrained site on a former parking lot between the university’s main campus and its cafeteria. Reception and administrative spaces are located on the ground floor, while children are organized by age across the upper levels. Shared facilities, including areas for play, meals, and a multipurpose sports room, occupy the middle and upper floors. A partially covered r...
Snarkitecture has completed THE PLAYGROUND, a 14,000-square-foot interactive installation at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The scheme is described by the museum as its largest indoor installation to date. Image credit: Noah KalinaImage credit: Noah Kalina Developed in collaboration with design studio Gluten (ZGF Architects is the architect of record) and conceived as a reinterpretation of the traditional playground, the installation uses construction materials including scaffolding, birch plywood, cork, rope, and recycled flooring to create an immersive environment that encourages self-directed exploration rather than prescribed routes or activities. The project is organized into nine distinct zones designed for climbing, building, recreation, and informal gathering. Image credit: Noah KalinaImage credit: Noah Kalina At the center of the installation is The Hill, a sculptural landscape constructed from layered birch plywood that incorporates slides, tunnels, and sea...
The Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design (ISAPD) has transitioned to an official nonprofit organization. Founded by Indigenous scholars at the Yale School of Architecture in 2018, ISAPD was formed to advance Indigenous knowledge, representation, and leadership in architecture, planning, and design. It aims to elevate Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems of the built environment in academia, practice, and other spaces that have historically failed to recognize them. ISAPD’s work includes supporting Indigenous students and professionals through mentorship and networking, promoting Indigenous architectural sovereignty and environmental stewardship, creating educational and innovative resources and dialogue around Indigenous design knowledge, collaborating with tribal, academic, and community partners, and stewarding an increase of Indigenous representation in design professions. Previously on Archinect: Three Native American women are changing the narrative...
Following our previous look at an opening for an Intermediate Architect at Mariam Issoufou Architects, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore open roles on Archinect Jobs for Project Managers with 10-20 years of experience at The Miller Hull Partnership. The positions, based in San Diego and Seattle, call for individuals who have “a commitment and interest in pushing new design frontiers at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.” Among the requested prior experiences are time as a project manager for medium to large multidisciplinary teams, including experience managing scope, schedules, staffing, contracts, and quality management. Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with the design lead and project executive to direct the work of the entire project team in iteratively studying and developing design concepts. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Image credit: Ema Peters, courtesy of Miller Hull and Woo...
Studio Gang and Henning Larsen have completed One Milestone, a two-building life sciences complex that concludes the first phase of the Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston, Boston. Image credit: Jason O'RearImage credit: Jason O'Rear As we reported in 2023, the campus will coalesce an area across the Charles River from the Harvard main campus into a new multi-use innovation district with designs from MVRDV, Moody Nolan, and Marlon Blackwell. As part of the development, Studio Gang recently completed the David Rubenstein Treehouse, Harvard’s first mass timber building. One Milestone East. Image credit: Jason O'RearOne Milestone West. Image credit: Jason O'Rear Located at the southwestern edge of the campus, One Milestone comprises the 245,000-square-foot One Milestone West by Studio Gang and the 265,000-square-foot One Milestone East by Henning Larsen. A transparent three-story atrium, designed by Henning Larsen, links the two buildings, providing shared amenities and collabor...
A Midtown Manhattan high-rise under construction remained unstable Tuesday after officials found buckled columns, cracks, and sagging floors at 235 East 42nd Street, a former Pfizer office building being converted into residential use. FDNY officials said the structural issues were found between the 21st and 26th floors after a call came in around 8 a.m. The building and nearby properties were evacuated, including a school and the Israeli consulate. No injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/NavUpNGAJE — FDNY (@FDNY) July 7, 2026 The 37-story building is part of a major office-to-residential conversion led by Metro Loft, with Gensler listed as design architect, interior architect, and architect-of-reco...
From Archinect's active community of job seekers, firms, and schools, we have selected four featured architectural employers with current openings in New York City, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara. EskewDumezRipple has three exciting roles available in New Orleans: a Project Architect with eight-plus years of architectural experience, with at least three years of recent Project Architect experience; a Senior Interior Designer with ten-plus years of experience; and a Project Manager with twelve-plus years of experience, with at least five years of recent Project Manager experience. Applicants for each role should be proficient with Revit. The Senior Interior Designer should also be experienced with Adobe Creative Suite. Home Building at Thaden by EskewDumezRipple. In San Francisco, HED is seeking a Project Architect/Architect IV with a minimum of ten years of experience and a Senior Project Architect (Architect V) with at least fifteen years of experience. Both roles req...
A proposal to repurpose London's decommissioned New Routemaster buses into movable playgrounds has won this year’s Davidson Prize. Called PLAYDECK, the winning project was conceived by R.U.A Studio, an interdisciplinary team comprising architects Ru Quan Phuah and Shaun Thomas, landscape architect and videographer Esther Yik Chi Chan, landscape architect and writer Carmen Du, and Jessica Huynh, all of WW+P Architects. They were joined by landscape architect Kelci Vittachi of Studio Egret West and clinical psychologist and consultant Dr. Owen Walker. The team was unveiled as the winner and awarded £10,000 ($13,400) at a ceremony during the London Festival of Architecture. This year’s theme was Changing the Game: Building Play into Housing, which invited multidisciplinary teams, including at least one registered architect, to rethink how play can be embedded into the design of the home and wider domestic environments. PLAYDECK responded by proposing to repurpose London's 1,000 New Rout...
The Miller Hull Partnership and Woods Bagot have completed the C Concourse Expansion at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. The project, which we reported on in 2023, expands the existing concourse from 81,000 square feet to 229,500 square feet, adding four new floors and increasing passenger capacity while improving circulation, accessibility, and amenities. Image credit: Ema Peters courtesy of Miller Hull and Woods BagotImage credit: Ema Peters courtesy of Miller Hull and Woods Bagot Developed in collaboration with the Port of Seattle, the expansion is organized around the design concept “Bringing In, Seeing Out,” which seeks to strengthen visual connections between the terminal, aircraft, and the surrounding Pacific Northwest landscape. A folded exterior facade incorporates alternating south- and west-facing glass panels fitted with electrochromic glazing to reduce glare while maximizing daylight inside the building. Image credit: Ema Peters courtesy of Miller Hull and Woods Bag...
BIG has completed the new headquarters for Danish materials company Dymak in Odense. Located at one of Odense’s main gateways between an industrial district and the natural landscape surrounding Glisholm Lake, the circular building combines offices, exhibition spaces, and shared amenities within a single structure. Image credit: Rasmus HjortshøjImage credit: Rasmus Hjortshøj The design of the scheme is characterized by an undulating roof and a gridded timber-and-glass facade. The roof rises toward the north to frame views of the adjacent forest while stepping down to the south to provide solar shading, improve indoor comfort, and reduce noise from nearby infrastructure. The scheme’s geometry also accommodates approximately 880 custom-shaped photovoltaic panels that contribute to the building’s on-site energy generation. Image credit: Rasmus HjortshøjImage credit: Rasmus Hjortshøj Landscape design by BIG integrates access roads, parking, and native planting while creating a buffer be...
Following our previous visit to Annum Architects, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York City this week to explore the work of Trahan Architects. The firm, with offices in New Orleans and New York, is “founded on the belief that the mindful design of everyday spaces can elevate human experience.” The firm has received several notable accolades this year, including at the 2026 Faith & Form International Awards for Religious Architecture & Art and the 2026 AIA Small Project Award. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Marketing + Communications Specialist to join their New York City team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four unique projects by Trahan Architects that exemplify the firm’s ethos. George Park Performance Pavilion. Image credit: Tim HursleyGeorge Park Performance Pavilion, Springdale, AR The Performance Pavilion at Luther Geor...
The Architectural League of New York has announced the opening of the 2026 cycle of Independent Projects. The competitive grant program, offered alongside the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), supports practitioners working in the design fields. Independent Projects provides grants of $10,000 to New York State-based individuals and teams to explore topics or issues in design fields, including architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, community-centered design, fashion, graphic, industrial, and interior design. The 2026 cycle will support 25 proposals that contribute to a broader understanding of design, with an emphasis on artistry, design excellence, and public impact. Applicants should consider how their work may answer the question: Where can design go next? The Architectural League of New York will serve to publicize program guidelines, receive all applications, confirm eligibility, convene a review panel to select recipients, and disburse grant fund...
A team led by Carlo Ratti Associati, Park Associati, and Politecnica Building for Humans has won the international competition to redevelop the Main and Children’s Hospital at Spedali Civili in Brescia, Italy. The proposal reimagines one of Lombardy’s principal healthcare institutions as an integrated campus combining clinical care, medical research, education, and public space.