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Following our previous visit to Touloukian Touloukian, we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in Boston this week to explore the work of Annum Architects. Formerly Ann Beha Architects, the firm has amassed a portfolio that “embraces the dynamic discourse between heritage and the future.” Last year, the firm was among those invited to join the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program alongside BIG and Studio Gang, while in 2024 we reported on the firm’s joining the design team for Vermont's Shelburne Museum. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for an Interior Architect / Interior Designer to join their Boston 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 cultural projects by Annum Architects that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Brooks School Center for the Arts. Image credit: Jonathan HillyerBrooks School Center for the Arts, North Andover, MA The Brooks Sc...
Snøhetta has unveiled a new masterplan for the future of Paimio Sanatorium, a Finnish modernist building designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto. The proposal would see the site transformed into a destination for hospitality, wellness, and culture. Image credit: Proloog/SnøhettaImage credit: Proloog/Snøhetta Developed in collaboration with the Paimio Sanatorium Foundation, the proposal outlines a long-term vision for adapting the former tuberculosis sanatorium while preserving the principles that informed the original design. Completed in 1933, the building was conceived as a therapeutic environment, with architecture, light, fresh air, and surrounding forest all considered parts of the treatment of tuberculosis patients. Image credit: Proloog/Snøhetta The masterplan proposes converting the former surgery wing into a 200-seat auditorium with a dedicated visitor entrance, allowing events to operate independently from the site’s day-to-day functions. The existing patient wing would be adapted ...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Education’s narrowed definition of “professional degree,” a decision that could help determine how much federal loan funding architecture students can access. As Archinect previously reported, architecture was left out of the Department’s new professional degree classification under the Trump administration’s student aid overhaul. That distinction matters because students in programs classified as professional degrees may qualify for higher federal borrowing limits than standard graduate students. According to Inside Higher Ed, U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that the Education Department had gone beyond Congress’s instructions by limiting the category to 11 fields. NASFAA reports that the ruling temporarily restores the broader existing federal definition while litigation continues.
Other structures he’s romantically judged in a positive light: the Elitch Carousel Dome...The Supreme Camp of the American Woodmen at 2100 Downing St...and the University Building on 16th Street...And to be clear, not every building gets the nod. The indubitably classic Mayan Theatre on Broadway gets friend-zoned Teague Bohlen writes about Colorado Public Radio host Ryan Warner's social media series “Would I Date This Denver Building?,” in which Warner evaluates local architecture as if each building were a potential romantic partner. Among the buildings to receive his tongue-in-cheek treatment are the Rossonian Hotel, described as “marriage material,” the Elitch Carousel Dome, imagined as a wistful divorcé, and the Mayan Theatre, which gets firmly friend-zoned. Warner says the project is really about making architecture feel more approachable, giving people permission to talk about buildings through personality, memory, and emotion rather than technical vocabulary. The Mosque of the El Jebel Shrine, located at 1770 Sherman Street in Denver, Colorado by Nyttend via Wikimedia Commons
The CN Tower is marking its 50th anniversary today, sitting still as one of Toronto’s most recognisable landmarks. To mark the occasion, architecture firm WZMH Architects has released archival material detailing the origins of the scheme and a wider urban redevelopment project it would have sat in, which was never fully realized. Archival material courtesy of WZMH Architects The tower emerged from Metro Centre, a 1968 master plan that proposed transforming Toronto’s railway lands through a large-scale redevelopment that included the demolition of Union Station. Although the wider scheme was ultimately abandoned, the scheme’s communications tower advanced to construction and was completed in 1976, becoming the world’s tallest free-standing structure at the time. Archival material courtesy of WZMH Architects Working alongside John Andrews Architects, WZMH Architects served as Architect of Record for the project, developing construction documentation and overseeing construction administ...
Montréal-based YH2 has completed an award-winning residential scheme overlooking Lake Memphremagog in Québec's Potton region. Titled "Inhabited Topography: A Dialectic of Place," the project has received an Award of Excellence in Architecture from the Ordre des architectes du Québec in its 2026 awards programme. Image credit: Maxime BrouilletImage credit: Maxime Brouillet The design of the scheme responds to a steep, wooded site that descends sharply to the lake, shaped by the terrain rather than imposing upon it. According to the design team, the house was conceived as an intervention that minimizes the scheme’s visual impact while strengthening the relationship between home and landscape. Image credit: Maxime BrouilletImage credit: Maxime Brouillet The residence is composed of two interconnected volumes that emerge from the slope in a fragmented arrangement. Both are topped with dual-pitched roofs intended to reduce the perceived scale of the building while establishing a dialogue w...
In this week's edition of our curated career roundups from the Archinect job board, we highlight 14 architecture and design firms in the Los Angeles area seeking Job Captains to join their teams. To explore 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, and interviewing skills, to increase your overall chances of getting that next job. Michael Maltzan Architecture seeks a Job Captain "We are seeking an energetic, proactive, professional individual to join our team as Job Captain. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design and eager to play a central role in the development and coordination of our projects, moving from early concept design through construction. This role involves close collaboration with the firm’s design and project management leadership, and the candidate will participate meaningfully in the design process." The firm is also hiri...
WoodWorks has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Wood in Architecture award, celebrating “excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design.” This year, eight buildings were selected for “using wood in innovative ways that positively impact the environment, occupants, and communities throughout the U.S.” “The winning projects illustrate not only what is possible today, but where the industry is headed,” WoodWorks President and CEO Jennifer Cover said about the selection. “From urban campuses to rural communities, and from small-scale buildings to flagship headquarters, they reflect a broad and evolving landscape for mass timber and light-frame wood construction. High-performance envelopes, advanced acoustic and vibration solutions, and hybrid structural systems are enabling wood to meet rigorous program requirements while delivering warm, human-centered spaces.” The eight winning schemes are as follows: Amy Gutmann Hall, Data Science & AI Bu...
The winners of BRICK AWARD 26 have been revealed, celebrating “brick and ceramic building products as timeless materials for innovative and forward-looking architecture.” Presented every two years since 2004 by Wienerberger AG, the 2026 edition honored six projects chosen from a shortlist of 50 projects. Projects were chosen according to their “skilful and innovative” use of brick, including aesthetics, shape, and configuration of the project. In addition, sustainability, climate resilience, energy efficiency, and affordable living received special attention from the jury. The winning entries are as follows: Đạo Mẫu Temple and Museum in Soc Son, Vietnam by ARB Architects Project excerpt: “This year’s Grand Prize was awarded to Đạo Mẫu Temple and Museum in Soc Son, Vietnam, winner of the Sharing public spaces category. The design by ARB Architects for folk artist Xuân Hinh draws inspiration from deep-rooted traditions, melding a spiritual aesthetic with contemporary life to create a se...
After softening again in April, business conditions at U.S. architecture firms deteriorated more significantly in May, according to the latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index. Released this morning, the May ABI score fell to 44.5, down sharply from April's 48.3 and marking the lowest national reading since January. Any score below 50.0 indicates a decline in billings compared to the previous month. The report suggests that ongoing economic uncertainty, including inflationary pressure tied to higher energy prices and the conflict in Iran, is continuing to cause some clients to delay or pause new projects. New project inquiries also slipped below 50.0 for the first time in four months, while the value of newly signed design contracts weakened to its lowest level since January. Firm leaders also appear less confident about the coming quarter. According to the AIA, one quarter of responding firm leaders now expect their billings to decline by 5 percent or more in the third quarte...
Following our previous look at an opening for a Senior Landscape Designer at Surfacedesign, Inc. we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Healthcare Project Manager at NK Architects. The role, based in New York City, calls for an individual who will be “instrumental in managing and guiding the production efforts of the internal project team and working closely with the principals of the firm in both NJ and NYC offices.” Among the responsibilities for the role will be managing projects across their full life cycle and coordinating administrative and technical aspects of projects. Syracuse VA Medical Center. Image courtesy of NK Architects Why the role interests us The open role at NK Architects offers us the opportunity to explore the firm’s extensive healthcare portfolio. In Syracuse, the firm designed the Syracuse VA Medical Center to expand its ambulatory care services through a new 147,000 square foot facility. ...
The MIT Museum has announced the transfer of the project archive of I. M. Pei from Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, a move that will establish the institution as the largest repository of the architect’s work worldwide. Pei earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1940. JFK Library. Image credit: Pei Cobb FreedJFK Library. Image credit: Pei Cobb Freed The archive spans more than six decades of Pei’s career and includes approximately 1,500 rolls of architectural drawings, 50 architectural models, and 1,000 linear feet of manuscripts and related materials documenting more than 60 projects. Louvre. Image credit: Pei Cobb FreedLouvre. Image credit: Pei Cobb Freed Among the materials are drawings and documents from some of Pei’s best-known works, including the Louvre Museum modernization project in Paris, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The archive also contains records relating to four buildings designed by Pe...
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, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, and Sausalito. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. Lake Flato Architects is in search of a BIM Application Specialist in San Antonio with five-plus years of experience and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and SketchUp. The ideal applicant is also experienced with BIM 360 Pro, Enscape, and Navisworks. One should possess strong organizational and project management skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. River Bend Residence by Lake|Flato Architects. Photo: Casey Dunn Brooklyn-based architecture firm O'Neill Rose Architects has two openings available: an Intermediate Architect with five-plus years of experience and a Junior Designer/Architect with two to three years of experience, preferab...
The Graham Foundation has announced its recipients of grants for 2026. Over $500,000 was awarded to 54 projects “exploring architecture through exhibitions, films, publications, and research.” In total, 86 individuals received funding from more than 600 submissions. Among the recipients are emerging architects, artists, curators, designers, filmmakers, historians, scholars, and writers. In total, more than $46 million has been awarded by the foundation in 70 years, supporting over 5,300 projects. The 2026 projects funded are as follows:
The number of licensed architects in the United States increased by 6% in 2025, reaching just over 123,000, according to NCARB’s annual Survey of Architectural Registration Boards. The latest figure marks a recovery from 2024, when the total number of architects fell below 120,000. New York holds the largest number of architect licenses in the country, with 22068 license holders, including resident and reciprocal. California is second with 20,262, with Texas in third with 17,162. The Northern Mariana Islands have the fewest number of architects, at 33, only 4 of whom are resident. Related on Archinect: COVID ‘permanently altered’ career trajectory of new architects, NCARB study finds. Image courtesy Yan Krukau/Pexels NCARB noted when releasing the figures that year-to-year fluctuations are common due to differences in how licensing boards report residential and reciprocal licenses and process renewals. The association also notes that 3,500 new architects gained a license last year, ...
Back in May, Alexander Walter featured Richard Nadler a Munich-based digital artist, who left a career in London’s banking world to immerse himself in contemporary art. Therein Richard explains "I'm not an architect. I approach buildings the way I approach people: with attention to what they say without speaking…What pulls me back to architecture again and again is that it's the one art form you cannot avoid living inside…What I'm always looking for is the moment a building stops being infrastructure and becomes a stage for being human together — or alone, in plain sight." ArchiTextures No. 90 by Richard Nadler News Mark Lamster, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism for excellence in journalism. annbeha praised "Mark and all who argue for sense and vision in architecture and preservation. Mark Lamster serves us all with his advocacy, passion, scholarship and down right common sense." A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, found that architecture graduates have the s...
Following our previous visit to RO | ROCKETT DESIGN, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Boston this week to explore the work of Touloukian Touloukian. The firm, which houses architecture and urban design services, has amassed a portfolio spanning commercial, residential, cultural, institutional, and historic projects ranging from new construction to adaptive re-use. The firm’s work has been featured many times in our Pinterest roundups, including our curation of wood in architecture and our roundup of eating and drinking spaces. “Our design approach encompasses a clear narrative about each client's mission as well as the sustainable qualities of the site and the history of its place,” the firm says about its approach. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a project architect/senior designer to join their Boston team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded...
The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2026 Regional & Urban Design Award. Five schemes were honored in this year's edition of the award, which are “recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development..” The awards come days after the AIA also selected the best in contemporary architecture at the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards. Meanwhile, the best new interiors of the year were honored at the AIA Interior Architecture Awards, and the best in residential architecture was honored at the AIA Housing Award. You can compare the projects recognized this year to those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here. In the meantime, the winners of the Regional & Urban Design Award 2026 are as follows:
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. (Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles!) Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Bathroom Spaces. ↑ Casa Juriquilla in Querétaro, Mexico by Estudio MERO; Photo: Dane Alonso ↑ ZOLAND·Emei Resort in Emeishan City, China by Studio J. Bridgland; Photo: Jonathan Leijonhufvud@AGENT PAY ↑ Cupertino Courtyard House in Cupertino, CA by SHED Architecture & Design; Photo: Ethan Gordon ↑ Lakeside Landing in Seattle, WA by Graham Baba Architects; Photo: Ross Eckert ↑ Lenox Hill Townhouse in New York, NY by Rafael de Cárdenas ↑ Portage Bay Residence in Seattle, WA by Studio DIAA ↑ Matisse Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil by Gurgel DAlfonso Arquitetura; Photo: Arthur Duarte ↑ Tribeca Penthouse in New York, NY by Joseph Vance Ar...
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 the premier structural steel projects in the United States, student-led projects that engage with contemporary architectural, urban, and environmental challenges, innovative ideas for how tall buildings can more sustainably be integrated in Vancouver, and designs for a memorial that highlights humanity's role in nature's destruction. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2026 AIA Small Project Award. Seven projects were honored in this year's edition, whose mission “raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.” The awards come days after the AIA also selected the best in contemporary architecture at the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards. Meanwhile, the best new interiors of the year were honored at the AIA Interior Architecture Awards, and the best in residential architecture was honored at the AIA Housing Award. You can compare the projects recognized this year to those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here. In the meantime, the winners of the AIA Small Project Award 2026 are as follows:
The University of Arkansas has appointed James C. Stevens as dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, effective 15th August. Stevens succeeds Peter MacKeith, who will return to the faculty to focus on the school’s growing initiatives in timber design innovation, as we reported late last year. Stevens joins the university from Clemson University, where he served as a professor in the School of Architecture and was the school director between 2020 and 2025. Before joining Clemson, Stevens was chair of the Department of Architecture at Lawrence Technological University, where he founded makeLab, the institution’s digital fabrication laboratory. Related on Archinect: Arkansas’ Fay Jones School begins search for new dean. Image courtesy of LWA A licensed architect, Stevens is a Fellow of the AIA. Stevens’ academic and professional work has focused on digital design, fabrication, and architectural research. Stevens was also awarded the AIA Henry Adams Medal for Excellence i...
The latest edition of our curated career highlights from Archinect Jobs features eight 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 Harvard University seeks a Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Architecture and a Professor of Urban Design in Cambridge, MA Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor of Architecture details: "Candidates should be creative designers who show promise of an innovative approach and a clear voice in the discipline that contributes to the discourse of architecture. Candidates should also demonstrate investment in design scholarship and in critical and creative studio pedagogy, particularly with respect to teaching foundational design. Candidates at senior levels should provide evi...
The American Institute of Architects has revealed the winners of its 2026 COTE Top Ten Award. Ten schemes were honored in this year's edition of the award, which identifies projects “setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.” The awards come days after the AIA also selected the best in contemporary architecture at the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards. Meanwhile, the best new interiors of the year were honored at the AIA Interior Architecture Awards, and thebest in residential architecture was honored at the AIA Housing Award. You can compare the projects recognized this year to those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here. In the meantime, the winners of the COTE Top Ten Award 2026 are as follows:
The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music has opened at Monmouth University in New Jersey. Designed by COOKFOX, the 30,000-square-foot scheme explores the history of American music through the lens of Bruce Springsteen’s career and cultural impact. Image credit: Alex FerrecImage credit: Alex Ferrec The two-story structure is clad in weathering steel panels intended to reference New Jersey’s industrial heritage. Inside, a mass timber structure constructed from glue-laminated and cross-laminated European spruce is left exposed throughout much of the building. A double-height entrance hall, illuminated by floor-to-ceiling glazing, organizes circulation between the galleries and auditorium. Image credit: Alex FerrecImage credit: Alex Ferrec Designed to support public and academic functions, the scheme includes exhibition galleries, the Springsteen archives, a 240-seat auditorium, research spaces, and areas for temporary exhibitions. The auditorium accommodates concerts, lectures, a...
Jean Nouvel: Without The Art, Architecture Disappears will open at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in Shanghai on June 27, 2026. The exhibition marks the first time Pritzker Prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel has staged a solo show inside a building of his own design. It is also MAP’s first architecture-focused exhibition since the museum opened five years ago. Presented as part of MAP’s fifth-anniversary programming, the show is billed as the largest solo exhibition of Nouvel’s work to date. It brings together more than 400 architectural projects and 100 design archives from across his five-decade career. The exhibition is organized into two main sections, Architecture and Design. The architecture section includes well-known projects such as the Arab World Institute in Paris, the Philharmonie de Paris, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. The design section focuses on more than 100 furniture and industrial design pieces produced since 1987. Philha...
The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2026 AIA Housing Award. Ten projects were honored in this year's edition, whose mission is to recognize the best in home design and showcase how “beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.” The awards come days after the AIA also selected the best in contemporary architecture at the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards. Meanwhile, the best new interiors of the year were honored at the AIA Interior Architecture Awards, and the Philip Merrill Environmental Center by SmithGroup was awarded the 2026 AIA Twenty-five Year Award. You can compare the projects recognized this year to those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here. In the meantime, the winners of the AIA Housing Award 2026 are as follows:
Following our previous look at an opening for an Environmental Graphics Designer at Pentagram, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Senior Landscape Designer at Surfacedesign, Inc. The role, based in San Francisco, calls for an individual “familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures” in landscape architecture. Among the responsibilities will be engaging in “design forward, values-based thinking” for projects, and developing concepts in 2D and 3D. Among the qualifications required for the role are a minimum of four years of experience as a landscape design professional. Clos du Val. Image credit: Marion Brenner. Why the role interests us The open role at Surfacedesign offers us the opportunity to take a closer look at the Clos du Val winery grounds, a recent project by the firm that has won high-profile awards since its completion. Among the accolades, earlier this year, the project was awarded t...
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, Los Angeles, and Sausalito. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. Michael Maltzan Architecture has three exciting roles available in Los Angeles: an Executive Assistant with three to five years of experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office management tools; a Project Architect with eight to twelve years of experience; and a Job Captain with four to seven years of experience. The Project Architect and Job Captain should possess advanced proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Bluebeam, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite. Sixth Street Viaduct by Michael Maltzan Architecture. New York City-based design firm Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors seeks an Architectural Designer, Residential and an Architectural Designer, Commercial Division. Both positions require four to...
The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2026 Interior Architecture Award. Nine schemes were honored in this year's edition of the award, which are “recognized as the best in interior architecture and design.” The awards come days after the AIA also selected the best in contemporary architecture at the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards, and the Philip Merrill Environmental Center by SmithGroup was awarded the 2026 AIA Twenty-five Year Award. You can compare the projects recognized this year to those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here. In the meantime, the winners of the 2026 Interior Architecture Award are as follows:
The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2026. In total, 34 projects were honored across 15 countries, with RIBA noting that the cohort “responds directly to urgent social, environmental and urban conditions across the globe.” The winning schemes were chosen from a shortlist of 52 projects that we reported on in March. Among the architecture offices represented in the final list are high-profile firms including David Chipperfield Architects, Foster + Partners, and BIG, alongside noteworthy boutique firms such as MAKER architecten and Studio Mumbai. “This year’s RIBA International Awards reflect the breadth and ambition of contemporary architecture at its best, through work that is globally diverse yet united by a shared commitment to improving how people live,” RIBA President Chris Williamson said about the projects. “What has stood out has been not only the quality of individual projects, but the clarity of thi...
Lorcan O’Herlihy, the Irish-born, Los Angeles-based architect whose influential body of work helped reshape conversations around housing, urbanism, and the social role of architecture, has died at the age of 66. His firm, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA], shared the news in a statement, saying O’Herlihy died peacefully in Malibu with his wife Cornelia Hayes O’Herlihy, and sons, Daire and Darcy, by his side. The cause of death was glioblastoma, according to Architectural Record. “With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the life he shared with all of us, we share the news of the passing of Lorcan O’Herlihy, founder of LOHA,” the firm wrote. “Lorcan was a visionary architect, a teacher, and a mentor whose work transformed cities and urban housing into humane, socially-engaged spaces.” Shipping containers rise to form Lorcan O’Herlihy's new supportive housing development for South LA Born in Dublin in 1959, O’Herlihy moved to Los Angeles with his family as a young child before returni...
The Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the world’s most beautiful airports for 2026. The list of seven newly opened airports comprises “innovative, inescapable hallmarks of their regions and their eras,” according to Prix Versailles Secretary General Jérôme Gouadain. In December, three projects from the list will be given additional titles of a World Title – Prix Versailles, Interior, or Exterior. The unveiling of the airport shortlist comes shortly after the organization chose its shortlist for restaurants, hotels, and museums. Below, we have published the seven projects comprising the World's Most Beautiful Airports list 2026. You can compare the projects with those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here.
Following our previous visit to HED, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to the San Francisco Bay Area this week to explore the work of RO | ROCKETT DESIGN. The firm, which operates studios across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Aspen, has won several awards for their work, including at the AIA San Francisco Design Awards last year. The firm says its approach is “centered around the belief that spaces need to be shaped, lit, and clothed in a way that can dynamically mediate an occupant’s relationship with the surrounding site, both near and far.” Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for an intermediate designer/architect to join their Sausalito/San Francisco 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 rural residential projects by RO | ROCKETT DESIGN that exemplify their ethos. Lake Tahoe Cabins. Image credit: Adam Rouse PhotographyLake Tahoe Cabins, In...
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 Rooftop Spaces. 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 ↑ iCampus Rhenania in Munich, Germany, by HENN; Landscaping: VOGT/BL9; Photo: HGEsch ↑ Intuit Marine Way Building in Mountain View, CA, by WRNS Studio; Landscape Architecture: Studio Five Design; Photo: Jeremy Bittermann ↑ Punto Luce in Milan, Italy, by AOUMM ↑ Soho Penthouse Duplex in New York, NY, by Joseph Vance Architects; Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama ↑ Wuzhou Elementary School in Shenzhen, China, by People's Architecture Office; Landscape Consultant: Beijing Tianlan Lihe Landscape Design; Photo: Zhu Yumeng ↑ Grand Paris Swimming Pool and Wellness Center i...
Bustler's curated picks of new architecture and design competitions this week feature four calls seeking proposals for the development of the N.Y.C. Groceries visual identity, the most impressive work by graduating architecture students, exceptional designs of a contemporary riverfront market in Rochester, New York's future High Falls State Park, and standout projects where clay brick is the primary building material. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
A few months after winning a closely watched legal battle over the right to move beyond its founder's name, Zaha Hadid Architects has done exactly that. The London-based practice has officially rebranded as simply ZHA, unveiling a new visual identity and website as it marks a new chapter a decade after Zaha Hadid's death in 2016. The rebrand follows a March ruling by the UK Court of Appeal, which found that the practice was not required to indefinitely retain the "Zaha Hadid" name or continue paying royalties to the Zaha Hadid Foundation. The decision overturned an earlier High Court ruling, clearing the way for the firm to end the trademark licensing agreement on reasonable notice and giving it greater freedom to define its future identity. While the name is changing, the practice says its ambitions are not. Now an employee-owned firm of nearly 500 professionals, ZHA describes the move as an evolution rather than a departure, one intended to honor Hadid's legacy while reflecting th...
As the Sagrada Família inches closer to completion in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV visited the site this week to commemorate the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death. The pope also presided over the blessing of the basilica’s newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ. The mass, which drew more than 8,500 people, focused on Gaudí’s architectural and spiritual legacy. Prior to the mass, the pope visited the basilica's crypt and prayed at Gaudí’s tomb. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basílica de la Sagrada Família (@basilicasagradafamilia) Standing at 566 feet, the tower is now the tallest point of the basilica, making the Sagrada Família the tallest church in the world. The structure is crowned by a 56-foot-tall four-armed cross clad in glass and white enameled ceramic tiles, designed to reflect light both day and night in accordance with Gaudí’s original vision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basílica de la Sagrada Família (@basili...
The Philip Merrill Environmental Center has been awarded the 2026 AIA Twenty-five Year Award, given each year to a building that has “set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25 to 35 years.” Designed by SmithGroup and completed in 2000, the scheme is described by the AIA as “a pioneering environmental headquarters” in Annapolis, Maryland.
Awards season has arrived at the American Institute of Architects, with this year’s winners unveiled during the AIA26 Conference on Architecture in San Diego. The annual celebration recognized standout work across 10 categories, honoring everything from interiors and housing to urban design, sustainability, and small-scale interventions. Among the most closely watched announcements are the recipients of the 2026 AIA Architecture Awards, a program that highlights exemplary contemporary architecture in all its forms. Unbound by project type, budget, or stylistic approach, the awards offer a snapshot of the ideas, ambitions, and design excellence shaping the profession today. Here are the winning designs: Arbour House, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Patkau Architects
Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Our latest curated career roundup from Archinect Jobs features 15 LGBTQIA+-led architecture and design firms across the country with exciting job opportunities. To see and keep up with the range of roles at firms run by or founded/owned by LGBTQIA+ individuals, use our Diverse Ownership filters or this direct link. 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. Rafael de Cárdenas seeks a Senior Interior Designer in New York, NY "We are currently seeking an intellectually and culturally curious Senior Designer with 6-8+ years of experience matching the diversity of our body of work across residential, retail, commercial, and experiential design. The Senior Designer will be responsible for working on 3 to 5 projects at a time to ensure quality of work and design intent, schedule and budget. Working alongside the Founder, Design Director, and other senior staff, the ...
Former HOK CEO and Chairman Patrick MacLeamy has encouraged architects to think more like the creators of smartphones when navigating the future of the profession. The comments came as part of a wide-ranging discussion Archinect had with MacLeamy last month on business and economics in architecture. “Architects must become relevant by rescuing what good design really means and what good service means,” MacLeamy told Archinect. “Good design is not superficial. It’s not about style or the latest colors. It's about buildings that work really well, that serve their clients’ needs.” “My ‘Exhibit A’ is the iPhone,” MacLeamy added. “It’s well designed, it fits in my hand, and it’s useful as hell. It is indispensable now. Steve Jobs and his team came up with a great design that not only looks good but works exceptionally well. The indictment of the architect is that when you hire an architect, buildings sometimes end up costing more than they should and don’t work as well as they should.” ...
Herzog & de Meuron has completed the redevelopment of the Titlis mountain station and antenna tower in Engelberg, Switzerland. The scheme forms part of a wider master plan for one of the country’s most-visited alpine destinations, attracting over one million annual visitors. Image credit: Herzog & de MeuronImage credit: Herzog & de Meuron Located almost 10,000 feet above sea level, Titlis was originally developed following the construction of the first cableway to Klein Titlis in 1967. The infrastructure at the summit has expanded incrementally over several decades to accommodate growing tourism demand. Image credit: Herzog & de MeuronImage credit: Herzog & de Meuron The project was undertaken in order to improve visitor circulation and capacity and seeks to reorganize and consolidate the site’s infrastructure while retaining significant portions of the existing structures. In particular, the scheme revolves around the adaptive reuse of a 180-foot-high antenna tower built by the Swiss...
Following our previous look at an opening for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in AI-enabled Design and Building Technology at the University of Hong Kong, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Environmental Graphics Designer at Pentagram. The role, based in New York City, calls on a designer focused on environmental graphics to work on the firm’s signage and exhibition design projects. Among the responsibilities for the role will be working with the design team to develop projects from concept to implementation, and working with project managers on developing project schedules, deliverables, and scopes of work. The role calls for proficiency in Rhino and Adobe CC as well as strong typographic skills. Pentagram's new visual identity for the Memphis Art Museum. Video courtesy of Pentagram The open role at Pentagram comes as the opening date approaches for the Memphis Art Museum, for ...
The European Centre has honored 40 architects and designers under 40 years old, who they describe as “the most promising new talent in architecture and design from across Europe.” The Europe 40under40 Award initiative attracted over 350 submissions, with names chosen from Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom. The program was open to all early-career architects, landscape architects, urban planners, and industrial designers currently under the age of 40, whether working independently, in a firm, or on a specific project as a lead architect/designer. The 40 names for the 2026 edition are as follows:
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 New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. Pentagram is hiring for an Environmental Graphics Designer in New York City with three-plus years of experience and proficiency in Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite. Applicants should also be skilled in a rendering program, such as Keyshot, C4D, and/or Enscape, to generate renderings for concept presentations. The role requires experience with exhibition detailing, including casework and integration of lighting and media components. 7 World Trade Center by SOM; Brand Identity by Pentagram. San Francisco-based studio jones | haydu has two exciting roles available: a Project Architect with seven to ten years of experience and an Architectural Designer with two-plus years of experience. Both positions requir...
Construction of The Line in Saudi Arabia has been halted until at least 2030, according to new reporting from Semafor. The NEOM project's flagship development, initially expected to span 100 miles and cost more than $1 trillion, was ‘radically scaled back’ at the beginning of the year, according to The Financial Times. The move comes as the Saudi government reportedly is redirecting funds from The Line to infrastructure such as ports and data centers. Semafor further reports that NEOM projects along the Red Sea coast are also postponed, while the Trojena mountain resort will not receive any further funding until 2030 either. Related on Archinect: Webuild wins $4.7 billion contract to deliver NEOM's Trojena artificial lake. Image credit: NEOM NEOM’s original scope covered an area along the Red Sea coast comparable in size to Belgium and featured a series of highly ambitious megastructures. By canceling parts of the projects, the Saudi government is expected to pay contractors $16 bil...
New renderings have been unveiled for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station. Last month, the DOT selected Halmar and Skanska to lead the project, having taken over the development from the MTA. Image courtesy of U.S. Department of Transportation Image courtesy of U.S. Department of Transportation The redevelopment, designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), aims to transform Penn Station into a larger, more accessible hub serving over 600,000 daily commuters. Among the priorities are reorganizing circulation throughout the station, reducing congestion, and introducing expanded waiting areas, retail, and passenger amenities. Image courtesy of U.S. Department of TransportationImage courtesy of U.S. Department of Transportation The proposal includes a new grand entrance on 8th Avenue leading to a train hall, alongside the replacement of existing low-ceilinged corridors with larger concourses. The station’s subterranean structure will also be upgraded, while plans call...
Northwestern University’s search for an architect-engineer team to design a future engineering research building has drawn considerable interest, with more than 100 firms responding to the initial open call. The pool reportedly ranged from internationally renowned practices to emerging contenders, underscoring both the competitiveness of major academic commissions and the continued appetite for large-scale research and higher education work. After reviewing submissions, the university has narrowed the field to these 12 firms to advance to the next phase: 3XN Architects Behnisch Architekten Henning Larsen KieranTimberlake PAYETTE Richärd Kennedy Architects SHoP Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Snøhetta Studio Gang TenBerke Architects WEISS/MANFREDI The project is tied to a recently completed research facilities master plan for Northwestern’s Evanston, IL, campus, which identified new space needs to support the institution’s long-term research and teaching ambitions. The selected teams...
Following our previous visit to jones | haydu, we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in San Francisco this week to explore the work of HED. The firm, which employs over 400 people, has amassed a portfolio spanning healthcare, education, housing, science and technology, workplaces, community schemes, and government projects. In 2024, we covered the firm’s merger with Denver-based Larson Incitti Architects. In the same year, several of HED’s projects were included in the Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards. Over on Archinect Jobs, the practice is currently hiring for several education design roles to join their San Francisco team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the studio’s output, we have rounded up four education projects by HED that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Miracosta College Chemistry and Biotechnology Building. Image courtesy of HEDMiracosta College Chemistry and Biotechnology Building, Oceanside, CA ...
Henning Larsen has announced the launch of its first technology spin-out Nflection. The announcement comes alongside the public release of jifto, a real-time environmental analysis platform aimed at architects, landscape architects, and urban designers. Image credit: Henning Larsen Founded by former Henning Larsen computational design lead and industrial PhD candidate Mariusz Hermansdorfer, Nflection marks the first independent company to emerge from the Danish firm’s internal innovation ecosystem. The company has received backing from Henning Larsen as well as funding from Denmark’s Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (MUDP), the Ramboll Foundation, and Google for Startups. Image credit: Henning Larsen jifto is designed to integrate environmental analysis into the early stages of the design process. The platform includes tools for analyzing sunlight, shadows, wind, microclimate, stormwater, earthworks and daylight conditions in real time as designs evolve...
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 Houses. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ The House of Time in Babahoyo, Ecuador by Natura Futura Arquitectura; Photo: OHFA - Oscar Hernández ↑ Dolores Heights Residence in San Francisco, CA by jones | haydu; Photo: Matthew Millman ↑ Casa Juriquilla in Querétaro, Mexico by Estudio MERO; Photo: Dane Alonso ↑ Gates Residence in Gates, OR by Skylab Architecture ↑ Makers Marsh in Massachussetts by Woodhull ↑ Olive Passive House in Olivebridge, NY by PLANS; Photo: Chaunte Vaughn ↑ Mashomuck in Sag Harbor, NY by BMA Architects; Photo: Marc Bryan Brown ↑ Maine Coast House in Kennebunk, ME by Marcus Gleysteen Architects ↑ Cabin in a Cabin in Wenatchee, WA by Syndicate Smith; P...
For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four calls seeking proposals using Van Alen Institute's archive that provoke reflection on the progression of design access, ideas for the adaptive reuse of a former textile technical school building into the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Center for Contemporary Art in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, speculative architectural propositions that reconsider the White House as a civic and spatial instrument, and concepts for the revitalization of La Pyramide in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
The LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família set, a new large-scale model released to coincide with the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death in 2026. The project was rumored to be in production earlier this year. Image courtesy of LEGO GroupImage courtesy of LEGO Group The set recreates Barcelona’s Sagrada Família through a sequential building process intended to mirror the real structure’s historical construction phases. The model begins with the basilica’s Apse and Crypt before progressing through the Nativity and Passion facades, the nave, sacristies, and six towers, concluding with the Glory facade. Image courtesy of LEGO GroupImage courtesy of LEGO Group Comprising 12,060 pieces, the model is the largest LEGO set ever released by piece count. The set also includes a stained-glass window effect designed to replicate the colored light conditions within the scheme’s interior. The set became available for pre-order yesterday and will be released globally ...
The Obama Presidential Center finally appears ready to open to the public later this month, on June 19. Designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects in collaboration with landscape architecture studio Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, the 9.3-acre civic campus in Chicago’s Jackson Park has been among the city’s most high-profile developments since discussions on the center began over a decade ago. Moody Nolan was in charge of the scheme's athletic center building, while Maya Lin created a water garden installation. Image credit: The Obama FoundationImage credit: The Obama Foundation The campus includes the Museum Building, Forum, Chicago Public Library Branch, John Lewis Plaza, and Home Court, alongside new pathways, gardens, and public gathering areas intended to strengthen connections to Jackson Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Image credit: The Obama FoundationImage credit: The Obama Foundation A defining feature of the design approach for the scheme was the integration o...
In this week's edition of our curated career roundups from the Archinect job board, we highlight 20 design firms with job openings across the Midwest in Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Michigan. 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. Populous seeks a Computational Designer (Early Career) in Kansas City, MO "This role sits at the intersection of design and technology. You will support project teams in solving complex design challenges while contributing to the development of computational tools, workflows, and systems used across Populous. You will work on real projects; exploring geometry, rationalizing design intent, and improving delivery, while also building reusable tools that enhance how we design at scale. This is an ideal role for someone with strong foundational skill in computational design who is looking to grow into a more advanced and imp...
The University of California, Berkeley has appointed Nicholas de Monchaux as the next dean of the College of Environmental Design (CED). De Monchaux, an architect, urbanist, and scholar, will assume the role on July 1, 2027. Currently head of the Department of Architecture at MIT, de Monchaux serves as a professor of architecture and professor of urban studies and planning. His appointment marks a return to UC Berkeley, where he previously taught architecture and urban design between 2006 and 2019. During his previous tenure at Berkeley, de Monchaux served as director of the Berkeley Center for New Media and held the Craigslist Distinguished Chair in New Media. At MIT, he co-founded the Local Code Lab, a research initiative focused on digital urbanism and computational approaches to cities and design. Nicholas de Monchaux, Local Code: 3,659 Proposals about Data, Design, and the Nature of Cities, Princeton Architectural Press, 2016. De Monchaux’s work spans architecture, technology, u...
OMA has completed the Hangzhou Prism, a 430,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Hangzhou’s Future Tech City district. The project marks the firm’s first completed building in the Chinese city. Image credit: Tu Xi Meng, courtesy of OMAImage credit: Tu Xi Meng, courtesy of OMA The development combines a hotel, residential units, office space, retail functions, and public amenities within a single pyramidal volume defined by two large oblique cuts through the building envelope. The cuts orient the building toward a nearby high-speed rail station to the northwest and a park to the southeast, while creating terraces for the residential loft units. Image credit: Tu Xi Meng, courtesy of OMAImage credit: Tu Xi Meng, courtesy of OMA At ground level, the scheme incorporates a public exterior atrium and landscaped garden that connect to surrounding streets, canals, and parkland. The space includes water features, playgrounds, and areas designed for both organized and informal events. Meanwh...
Serpentine has offered a first look at the completed 2026 Serpentine Pavilion designed by Mexico City-based studio LANZA atelier, ahead of its June 6th opening in London’s Kensington Gardens. Founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo in 2015, the studio was announced as the designers in January. Image credit: Iwan Baan, courtesy of Serpentine This year’s pavilion takes inspiration from the “serpentine wall” or “crinkle-crankle wall,” a historical brick construction method characterized by alternating curves. Originating in ancient Egypt and later introduced to East Anglia in the UK by Dutch engineers, the undulating wall form provides structural stability while using fewer bricks than a straight wall. The design also references the nearby Serpentine Lake, named for its curved shape. Image credit: Iwan Baan, courtesy of Serpentine “Inspired by the figure of the serpent as a generative and protective force, we draw a parallel with England’s winding fruit walls, which are structu...
Following our previous look at an opening for a BIM Coordinator at COOKFOX, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in AI-enabled Design and Building Technology at the University of Hong Kong. The role, based in Hong Kong, calls for an individual who has “experience in developing projects on how AI and advanced technology can augment creativity and sociability” as well as the ability to apply computational tools “in creative, socially meaningful responses to challenging design problems.” Among the requirements are a postgraduate and professional degree in the relevant field. Related on Archinect: What 2025 told us about the future of AI in architecture Why the role interests us The open role at the University of Hong Kong offers us an insight into how the institution sees artificial intelligence intersecting with design and construction. The university describes AI as a “new fron...
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 and New York City. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board. Los Angeles-based architecture firm SPF:architects has an opening for a Project Architect, Associate with eight-plus years of experience and expert-level Revit skills. The ideal candidate should also be experienced with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite. Applicants should have experience across a variety of projects, preferably in high-end residential, multi-family residential, cultural, educational, or infrastructure projects. Excellent people management and communications skills are also desired. Bronze and Black House by SPF:architects. Swift Lee Office is looking to add a Project Designer (3 to 5 years) and a Project Manager (10 to 12 years) to its practice in Los Angeles. The Project Designer should be experienced wit...
Competition platform Volume Zero has unveiled the winners of their Tiny House 2025 Architecture Competition. The sixth edition of the competition saw entries from 37 countries. The competition called on participants to “rethink the conventions of modern living and explore how architecture can respond to the evolving idea of home.” Submissions were to include a tiny home for two individuals within a maximum built-up area of just 300 square feet. "Our humble abodes are being redefined with every passing day," organizers said about the motivation for the competition. "The world is changing constantly, and along with it, our homes are seeing us spend more time within them. The built form of a home is evolving rapidly; its design adapting to various other needs that were not limited to this space before." The winning entries for the 2025 edition are as follows: First Place Housing is a Human Right by Han K of Taiwan
The Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the world’s most beautiful restaurants for 2026. The sixteen designs are “imbued with an array of styles and colors that put each one in perfect harmony with its environment… and its menu,” according to Prix Versailles Secretary General Jérôme Gouadain. In December, three projects from the list will be given additional titles of a World Title – Prix Versailles, Interior, or Exterior. Stay tuned for further upcoming categories, including airports and emporiums, and review the selection of hotels published last month. Below, we have published the sixteen projects comprising the World's Most Beautiful Restaurants list 2026. You can compare the projects with those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here. Nobu One Za’abeel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Rockwell Group
This post is brought to you by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design. UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (UCLA AUD) invites you to Rumble60, on view Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9, a special edition of UCLA AUD's year-end show to conclude the institution’s 60th anniversary programming. The main event of Rumble60 is PechaKucha presentation "You See LA," taking place Tuesday, June 9, 2:00 to 6:00 pm in Perloff Hall Decafe. This event features a roster of designers and thought leaders who will speculate about the future of Los Angeles. Presenters include a host of UCLA AUD faculty and alumni, as well as guests including Brett Steele, Dean of USC Architecture, and Winka Dubbeldam, Director of SCI-Arc. A full roster appears below. In addition, all are welcome to browse our student reviews taking place 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday, June 8, and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 9. Every June since 2008, Rumble has illustrated UCLA AUD’s stake in design innovation and public engagement, offeri...
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will open a major expansion designed by Safdie Architects on June 6th and 7th. The scheme, which we reported on in 2024, will add 114,000 square feet of new galleries, educational facilities, and public spaces to the Crystal Bridges campus in Bentonville, Arkansas. Image credit: Tim HursleyImage credit: Tim Hursley The project extends the museum’s original facilities, also designed by Safdie, and introduces new exhibition and community spaces intended to broaden access to American art and arts education. The expansion includes two dedicated gallery spaces, among them a large temporary exhibition hall featuring a custom skylight system designed to support rotating exhibitions. Image credit: Tim HursleyImage credit: Tim Hursley The scheme continues the museum’s looping circulation system and completes a figure-eight plan spanning two stream-fed ponds. Materials and forms draw from regional building traditions and the surrounding Ozark landscape...
Following our previous visit to EskewDumezRipple, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to San Francisco this week to explore the work of jones | haydu. Founded in 2004 by principals Hulett Jones and Paul Haydu, the firm has amassed a portfolio across architecture, design, and interiors. “Rather than imposing a unified style upon user and circumstance, we seek inspiration from them,” the firm says about its approach, adding that “at the core of this philosophy is the goal to have architecture enhance one's experience.” We recently included the firm’s work in our roundup of the world’s most beautiful coffee shops, while the firm was also honored at the 2024 AIA California Design Awards. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for several roles to join their San Francisco 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 projects with expressive timber elements by j...
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 Biophilia. (Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles!) ↑ ZOLAND·Emei Resort in Emeishan, China, by Studio J. Bridgland; Photo: Jonathan Leijonhufvud@AGENT PAY ↑ FR House in São Paulo, Brazil, by Meireles + Pavan Arquitetura; Landscape Designer: Rodrigo Oliveira Paisagismo; Photo: Fran Parente ↑ Guanajuato 194 in Mexico City, Mexico, by bloqe arquitectura; Photo: Rafael Gamo ↑ Foshan·Origin and Future in Foshan, China, by Chengdu MaiWei Landscape Architecture Studio ↑ Cummings Estate in Los Angeles, CA, by Chet Architecture; Landscape Designer: Elysian Landscapes; Photo: Minh T./Garrett Rowland ↑ Ravine House in Mississauga, Canada, by Orangeink Design; Photo: Scott Norsworth...
With summer right around the corner, now's the perfect time to get outside and experience some of the exciting festivals, exhibitions, and conferences in store for the architecture and design community in June. From the roster of ongoing and future events listed on Bustler, here are a few featured picks worth checking out that month. UPCOMING EVENTS
The Architectural Review has shortlisted seven projects for the 2026 AR Public Awards. The entries span the globe from Thailand to Poland, from Mexico to Japan, and vary in scale and function. The jury panel for the shortlist included Rafiq Azam, founder of Shatotto; Judith Loesing, director of East; and Mario Súñer Díaz, senior associate at Batlleiroig. The winning and commended projects will be announced next month. In the meantime, the seven shortlisted projects are: Quintana Roo Park in Mexico by Aidia Studio (picture above) Warsaw Uprising Mound in Poland by Archigrest and Toposcape
Getty has revealed details of a campus-wide modernization project at the Getty Center. The overhaul will include elements designed by Gehry Partners, OLIN, and WHY Architecture. The redesigned arrival sequence at the Lower Tram level will be led by Gehry Partners, with landscape architecture by OLIN. New features planned for the arrival area include expanded landscape design, a sheltered stairway, reinstalled outdoor sculptures, contemporary artworks, a new café, and retail space. Lower Tram Station. Image credit: Gehry Partners Lower Tram Station. Image credit: Gehry Partners Lower Tram Station. Image credit: Gehry Partners The existing tram system, which has operated since the Center’s opening, will be replaced with a new model manufactured by Doppelmayr. The updated system will feature redesigned cars, increased passenger capacity, and a new propulsion system intended to reduce wait times and improve comfort. The new Getty Tram. Image credit: Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group The new Getty...
The two leaders of Charlotte-based architecture and design practice SILO are on a roll right now: We reported yesterday that founding principal Marc Manack was appointed the new director of UIC's School of Architecture, while at the same time, co-principal Frank Jacobus has been named the next director of the Knowlton School at The Ohio State University. Jacobus, an architect, designer, artist, and educator, currently leads the Department of Architecture at Penn State’s Stuckeman School and will begin his four-year term at Knowlton on July 1. He arrives with nearly two decades of higher-ed experience spanning architectural education, administration, design-build pedagogy, and professional practice, including serving as associate department head in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas and teaching at the University of Idaho. Throughout his career, Jacobus has maintained a strong focus on fabrication, construction technology, and hands-on stu...
The latest edition of our curated career highlights from Archinect Jobs features 23 architecture and design firms in New York City seeking early-career professionals to join their teams. If you're a recent graduate or still fairly new to the workforce, be sure to read Archinect's Tips for Recent Graduates Navigating Architectural Employment feature. Selldorf Architects seeks an Entry-Level Architectural Designer "The ideal candidate will possess a strong design sensibility, intellectual curiosity, and a thoughtful approach to architecture, materiality, and spatial composition. We are looking for a motivated and highly organized individual who is eager to contribute within a collaborative and design-focused studio environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on carefully considered projects with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, proportion, detail, and architectural integration." 200 Eleventh Avenue by Selldorf Architects. Photo: DavidSundberg lEsto DXA Studio seeks a Ju...
The Council on Vertical Urbanism, formerly known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Award of Excellence. The annual award series seeks to honor “projects, concepts and initiatives that exemplify new directions in vertical urbanism across the globe.” The 73 projects comprising this year's winners span 20 countries and 20 categories. According to the organizers, the 2026 high-rises “reflect a growing emphasis on adaptability, interdisciplinary thinking and long-term urban value.” “What distinguished this year’s winners was not simply technical achievement or architectural ambition, but clarity of purpose,” CVU CEO Javier Quintana de Uña shared. “These projects demonstrate a deeper understanding of what cities now require: flexibility under changing conditions, intelligent resource use, cutting-edge technology integration, meaningful public engagement, and development strategies capable of delivering lasting social and environmental ...
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) has published details on reforms it is undertaking following the fallout from its Board’s decision last year to halt publication of the Journal of Architectural Education’s Fall 2026 issue 79:2 Palestine. As Archinect reported at the time, the edition asked participants to examine the Israeli occupation of Palestine. The issue was canceled in February 2025, with the board saying that “in the current legal and political climate, organizations must weigh the ability to operate with their values and mission to resist injustice.” The decision led to claims of academic censorship, a petition to reinstate the issue, and a call to boycott the ACSA Annual Meeting in New Orleans, which was scheduled to be held one month later. Destroyed buildings after an Israeli airstrike on the El-Remal area in Gaza City on October 9, 2023. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 Deed) Following the controversy, the ACSA created a specia...
Leadership change at the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois Chicago: Architect and educator Marc Manack is set to become the new school director in August 2026, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Manack arrives from UNC Charlotte’s Ravin School of Architecture, where he has taught since 2016, while also co-leading SILO (with Frank Jacobus), the architecture and design practice known for its residential, experimental, and community-focused work. His other prior teaching positions include the University of Arkansas, Kent State University, and the Ohio State University. "I am excited to build upon the school’s reputation for design ambition while expanding the ways our work is imagined, produced, and shared — connecting creative projects with forms of practice that make a meaningful difference in the world," Manack shared.
Following our previous look at an opening for a Store Design Project Manager at In-N-Out Burger, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a BIM Coordinator at COOKFOX, one of several the firm is currently hiring for. The role, based in New York City, calls for an individual who will support project teams, advance BIM standards, and develop studio training sessions. Among the requirements are five or more years of relevant professional experience, a degree in architecture, and comprehensive knowledge of Revit and related software and plug-ins. One Bryant Park. Image credit: COOKFOX Why the role interests us The open role for a BIM coordinator at COOKFOX offers us the opportunity to explore recent notable BIM-related developments across AEC. Last year, a survey found that over half of construction leaders believe that AI and automation to disrupt the construction industry. Elsewhere, two former executives from Autode...
French artist JR has transformed Paris’ Pont Neuf into a temporary installation designed as a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude and their 1985 project The Pont Neuf Wrapped. Titled La Caverne du Pont Neuf, and scheduled to open from June 6 to 28, the installation will reinterpret the city’s oldest bridge as a large-scale cavernous environment accessible free of charge. Image credit: Éléa Jeanne Schmitter © 2026 Atelier JRImage credit: Éléa Jeanne Schmitter © 2026 Atelier JR Engineering and fabrication for the installation are being led by Air Toiles Concept, who are developing the inflatable architectural structure, tunnel system, printed fabric skin, and safety infrastructure for the project. Composer Thomas Bangalter has additionally been commissioned to develop the project’s sound environment. Image credit: Éléa Jeanne Schmitter © 2026 Atelier JRImage credit: Charlotte Abramow © 2026 Atelier JR The installation will also incorporate an augmented reality component developed in co...
Twilight LA, a new exhibition by Los Angeles–based architect and SCI-Arc professor Herwig Baumgartner, reimagines domestic space through a series of AI-generated environments. Moving between architecture and moving image, the work presents residential interiors that feel familiar at first glance, then subtly off. Across seven projects shown as generative video installations, Baumgartner uses custom-trained AI models to reinterpret his own residential designs. Rather than generating architecture directly, the models are trained on environmental systems, with each scene shaped through selection, editing, and recomposition. “What you see is not accidental,” he says, “but neither is it fully predetermined, it’s the result of navigating between control and discovery.” Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, a city shaped as much by image and atmosphere as by its physical fabric, the work leans into the overlap between reality and simulation. The interiors are notably unoccupied. In pla...
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. NYC-based architectural design practice Selldorf Architects is hiring an Entry-Level Architectural Designer with up to three years of experience. The ideal candidate is proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite. Applicants should also be able to communicate design ideas clearly through drawings, models, renderings, hand sketching, and verbal presentation. 10 Bond Street by Selldorf Architects. Robert Young Architects is seeking a Studio Operations Manager and a Senior Designer/Project Manager in New York City. The Studio Operations Manager should have at least five years of experience and be comfortable with project management software and invoice workflows. The Senior Designer/Project Manager must possess ei...
Following our previous visit to BMA Architects, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New Orleans this week to explore the work of EskewDumezRipple. Operating across New Orleans and Washington DC, the firm engages in the fields of architecture, interior design, research, and urban strategies. “Our work unfolds at every scale, harmoniously integrating interiors and buildings with neighborhoods and communities,” the firm says about its approach. Recently, the firm’s Thaden School, designed in collaboration with Marlon Blackwell and Andropogon Associates, won the 2025 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for several roles to join their New Orleans 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 education projects by EskewDumezRipple that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Thaden School. Image credit: Timothy HursleyThaden School, Bent...
A team led by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Canadian firm Paul Raff Studio has won the international competition to redesign the Banff National Park Visitor Centre in Alberta, Canada. Organized by Parks Canada in partnership with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, the competition invited six shortlisted teams to reimagine the 200 Block of Banff Avenue, the main civic gateway into Banff National Park. The winning scheme takes a landscape-focused approach, avoiding a singular monumental structure in favor of a series of low-profile buildings composed of wood, stone, and glass. Arranged around a central public plaza, the design frames views toward the Bow Valley and Mount Rundle while integrating visitor amenities, interpretive spaces, mobility infrastructure, and the adaptive reuse of the existing Parks Canada administration building. The jury noted the scheme’s strong sustainability approach, as well as the emphasis on connecting users to nature. The jury also praised the sc...
Architecture speaks silently...The attempt to revive classical architecture under current political conditions is an attempt that speaks silently about dismantling not just the ideas that were expressed in 2020, but the institutions of civil rights. And so it speaks silently the language of white nationalism. And that is well known, but it’s very difficult to literally demonstrate or prove. That’s why it’s so effective, because it’s easily deniable. Layla A. Jones spoke with a number of architectural historians including Mabel Wilson and Reinhold Martin about federal architecture under President Donald Trump and the attempt to remake DC in his gold-colored image.
The winners of the 2026 W Awards’ Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture and MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice have been announced at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. Formerly known as Women in Architecture, the W Awards are intended to raise the profile of women and non-binary people in architecture. Pooja Khairnar, founder of PK Inception, received the Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture, which recognizes architects under the age of 45 leading their own practices. Based in Nashik, India, PK Inception focuses primarily on projects in rural communities and underserved regions, with much of its work centered on lower-income and tribal populations. “Pooja Khairnar is a very lucid architect who doesn’t compromise aesthetic, beauty or high-quality design in her architecture,” the jury noted. “Her practice is anchored in local realities and materialities, and driven by a responsibility to address the issues she sees around her.” ...
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding student projects on various Archinect People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Student Work. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Prisma - ADU Proposal in Los Angeles, CA, by the USC Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Inventive Technologies third-year cohort; Construction designer and machine coordinator: Nicholas Scrimshaw ↑ Alleyscraper-Thesis Project in Kathmandu, Nepal, by Shreya Tuladhar ↑ Bay to Berkeley: A Journey Through Material by Yifei Chen, in collaboration with Yuechao Zhang ↑ Kuka Wabi Sabi in Burbank, CA, by Matthew Silva, in collaboration with Woodbury School of Architecture, Nous Engineering, and Studio Eight; Instructor: Matthew Gillis ↑ MAKERSPACE in Los Angeles, CA, by Pallav Panigrahi ↑ Through Hoehyeon in Seoul, South K...
To the surprise of literally no one, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts yesterday granted its final approval for Trump's Triumphal Arch pet project. Following the April release of further details on the proposed 250-foot structure, the commission, composed of Trump appointees, voted at their Thursday meeting not only to advance the plan at a conceptual level for further review but instead to sign off on it right away. The body acknowledged, and successfully disregarded, some 600 new written public comments on the proposal, only three of which were in favor. Opposing groups, including preservation groups and local residents, were also present during the meeting, which took place at D.C.'s National Building Museum. Image credit: Harrison Design/U.S. Department of the Interior A lawsuit filed earlier this year by a group of Vietnam War veterans seeks to block the project, arguing that its immense size and placement halfway between the Lincoln Memorial and the Arlington National Cemetery ...
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 inviting emerging or mid-career architects seeking to develop their research and practice through travel, innovative designs of educational spaces for early childhood learning, high-impact, small-scale projects that support underserved or vulnerable communities, and designs for the revitalization of the garden of the historic University House of Bucharest. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
The Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in Porto, Portugal, is set to open a major retrospective dedicated to the work of Frank Gehry. Titled The Century of Gehry, the exhibition will chart the late architect’s career through models, drawings, furniture, sculptures, and archival material spanning several decades of practice.
Our latest curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features six universities and schools currently hiring for faculty, academic leadership, and staff 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 NuVu Studio seeks a NuVu Summer Coach in Cambridge, MA "The NuVu Summer Coach position is a temporary, independent contractor position. NuVu summer coaches have interests in design, technology, and education. Coaches are responsible for envisioning and teaching studios where they brainstorm, design, and create with the students. The coach will teach for either 1, 2, or 3 sessions of the summer program in their field of expertise. NuVu Coaches come from a range of backgrounds and bring a diversity of expertise." University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor in Chicago, IL "The School of Architecture,...
The International Union of Architects and UN Habitat have unveiled the winners for the latest edition of the UIA 2030 Award, recognizing projects that “demonstrate design excellence while contributing meaningfully to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” The initiative invites architects around the world to submit completed projects. The biennial event is now in its third cycle, having been launched in 2022. The winners have been divided into six categories, aligning with the UN SDGs. According to the jury, the winning projects “demonstrate how architecture and urban design can provide integrated responses to climate adaptation, ecological restoration, housing, public space, participation, and social inclusion.” The winners are as follows:
The Trump Administration has announced that Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar and Skanska) has been appointed Master Developer of the overhaul of New York Penn Station. As we reported last year, Trump took over the project from the MTA, criticizing its management and budget. Announcing the move, the Department of Transportation also said that $200 million of additional funding would be provided to the project, which will reportedly cost $7 billion. The project hopes to break ground in 2027. The plan, which has been in development for over five years, was stalled after the pandemic due to the new financial realities of the CRE market in Midtown. The National Civic Art Society released their own "classically inspired" alternative design last year that would reposition Madison Square Garden.
After coming increasingly close to crossing into growth territory over the last two months, April's new AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index, however, reports that the much-anticipated moment of expansion still has not yet arrived, and declining billings would remain the reality for most American architecture firms as economic instability drags on. Released this morning, the latest ABI score of 48.3 marks a significant drop from the essentially flat readings from March at 49.8 and February at 49.4 (any score below 50.0 indicates a decline in billings compared to the previous month). Inquiries into new projects, however, continued to rise for the third consecutive month in April, and the value of new design contracts remained "close to returning to growth." "April’s economic picture was mixed as employers continued to add jobs, but inflation accelerated as higher energy prices tied to the conflict in Iran drove up costs," AIA Chief Economist Richard Branch summarized the data. "Wh...
Following our previous look at an opening for a Summer Coach at NuVu Studio, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an opportunity on Archinect Jobs for a Store Design Project Manager at In-N-Out Burger. The role, based in Baldwin Park, California, calls for an individual who will be responsible for managing new architecture and design projects related to new stores. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field, as well as five or more years of experience in architectural project management. In-N-Out near UCLA campus designed by A Kanner Architects. Image courtesy of WIkipedia/Leahcim506 Why the role interests us The opening at In-N-Out Burger offers us the opportunity to explore how architectural skills are sought by recognizable brands and food chains. In particular, In-N-Out locations follow a distinct design language with mid-century California modern aesthetics. Many stores feature vintage lighting, checker tile ...
The winners of the 2026 edition of The Daylight Award have been announced, recognizing architects and researchers whose work explores the role of daylight across different scales, from microscopic aquatic ecosystems to dense urban environments. Announced on UNESCO’s International Day of Light, the biennial award honors contributions in both scientific research and architectural design related to the understanding and use of daylight.
The curators of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027, Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, today revealed the theme for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, and it arrives with a title that sounds less like a curatorial statement and more like a direct challenge to the profession: Do Architecture — For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality. If recent architecture biennales have often leaned toward theory, speculation, and research-heavy installations, the current curatorial team seems intent on pulling the conversation back toward the physical act of building itself. "We believe that architecture is not only something to be discussed but, more importantly, something to be done first-hand," the curators explained in the announcement. "The philosophy of architecture is a philosophy of how to do: A practice that confronts real reality, in real places, through real construction." Their framing repeatedly returns to construction, craftsmanship, local mate...
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 New York City, Boston, and Albuquerque. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers, firms, and schools. Höweler + Yoon has two attractive roles available in Boston: a Project Architect/Manager with five to ten years of experience and advanced digital modeling and BIM skills; and a Designer with three-plus years of experience and proficiency with Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite. Both positions require strong organizational skills, the ability to manage deadlines, and flexibility. Plus House by Höweler + Yoon. Photo: Hadley Fruits Also in Boston, architecture and design firm Arrowstreet has four openings available: a Project Manager with ten-plus years of experience, a Project Architect with ten-plus years of experience, an Experienced Desi...
Alexander Walter connected with Andrew Linn and Jack Becker of Washington, DC-based BLDUS, for Archinect's latest Studio Snapshot. We learn they "think of BLDUS houses as wood salads: organic ingredients tastefully combined, balanced for flavor and texture. Living on a diet of salads has kept us lean, and we’re ready to bulk up on something heartier. The historic DC built environment is full of spectacular masonry buildings, and our pre-BLDUS experience with brick and stone at a civic scale has given us the technical know-how to work on this next course." rubinazainab "Really enjoyed...The…ethos and the idea that a modest project can lift the life next door stays with you." Wide House in Washington, DC. Photo - Ty Cole Plus, the latest Deans List features a conversation with Winka Dubbeldam, the first female director at SCI-Arc. We got our first look inside the new David Geffen Galleries by Peter Zumthor. While some thought "It looks dope" others were "underwhelmed". Paul Petrun...
Zaha Hadid Architects has collaborated with Neutra and Citco on two new furniture series presented at the recent Salone del Mobile in Milan. With Neutra, the firm unveiled The Erosion Collection, inspired by geology and sculptural form, while with Citco, ZHA unveiled The Aeris Collection, exploring structural engineering principles. The Erosion Collection. Image credit: Jacopo SpilimbergoThe Erosion Collection. Image credit: Jacopo Spilimbergo First introduced in 2024 with the marble MINERA Table and BRANCH Console, The Erosion Collection draws on natural erosion processes to create fluid, carved forms that emphasize the material qualities of stone. The latest additions include a bench, coffee table, low chair, low table, carpet, and tableware. The Erosion Collection. Image credit: Jacopo SpilimbergoThe Erosion Collection. Image credit: Jacopo Spilimbergo While earlier pieces focused on the density and permanence of marble, the expanded furniture collection incorporates lighter mater...
The Royal Institute of British Architects has recognized 43 projects as winners of the RIBA London Awards 2026. The projects ranged from the reimagining of the Natural History Museum’s gardens, to a major mixed-use west waterfront development in Brentford, and a block of 75 later-living flats in East Ham. “This is a landmark year for RIBA as we mark 60 years of our Awards and the impact of past winners on society,” RIBA President Chris Williamson said about the projects. “Over six decades, the Awards have charted a cultural journey across the UK, reflecting how architecture has responded to changing needs in education, industry, work and home life. Today, as in 1966, we celebrate architecture that sets new standards for how we live and shape our communities — and reminds us just how important it is to keep raising the bar.” Each of the Regional list winners will now go on to compete in the RIBA National Award competition, the winner of which is expected to be announced on July 9th. In...
Nearly 40 years after I.M. Pei transformed the Louvre Museum with his once-controversial pyramid, the storied Paris art landmark is gearing up for another major architectural intervention — this time led by STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects. Earlier today, French officials selected the team’s proposal as the winner of the international "Louvre-Nouvelle Renaissance" competition as part of the new “Grande Colonnade” project, an ambitious overhaul aimed at untangling circulation, improving access, and giving the world’s busiest museum a little more room to breathe.
Following our previous visit to Marcus Gleysteen Architects, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Miami this week to explore the work of BMA Architects. Operating between Miami and New York, the firm has built a portfolio anchored by bespoke residential schemes that “celebrate modernism” and “embody the future of elevated living.” Among the firm’s work in Miami is a proposal for a high-rise tower in Brickell, which we reported on at the beginning of 2024. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Senior Project Coordinator to join their Miami team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up five residential projects by BMA Architects that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Ditch Plains. Image credit: John MusnickiDitch Plains, Montauk, NY Ditch Plains is a compact coastal residence designed on a half-acre site constrained by FEMA flood zone requirements and adjacent ...