ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1121187/why-you-should-look-to-nature-to-design-efficient-architecture Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1121187/why-you-should-look-to-nature-to-design-efficient-architecture As the Egyptians, Aztecs, Greeks, and Incas well knew, nature holds within itself the answers to life's great mysteries. We only need to observe it closely to decipher the enigma. Often, we move heaven and earth searching for what has been right in front of our eyes all along. Immersed in our cell phones and concrete cities, when was the last time we walked on the grass or gazed at the stars?

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1121190/mario-coreas-evolutionary-hospitals-awarded-in-argentina Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1121190/mario-coreas-evolutionary-hospitals-awarded-in-argentina The Dr. Gutiérrez Hospital and the Specialty Outpatient Medical Center of Santa Fe (CEMAFE) recognize the work of Mario Corea and his team, having received the ex–aequo Award from the Central Society of Architects of Argentina, the First Prize ARQ FADEA 2018, and the ORO Gran Premio Nacional.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120871/architecture-at-the-service-of-sports-and-youth-espacio-infancia-by-galpon-estudio Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120871/architecture-at-the-service-of-sports-and-youth-espacio-infancia-by-galpon-estudio Every four years, the city of Olympia hosted athletic competitions in honor of the god Zeus. During this period, time stood still: the city-states declared a truce and wars were suspended. These festivities were known as the Olympic Games. These new activities required new building typologies; architecture was put at the service of sports, a tradition that continues to this day.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120508/art-nouveau-in-the-buenos-aires-botanical-garden Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120508/art-nouveau-in-the-buenos-aires-botanical-garden In the heart of Palermo, a large iron and glass structure houses species whose origins date back to distant eras predating the dinosaurs. This is the main greenhouse of the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden in Buenos Aires.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120416/discover-the-new-argentine-project-by-moarqs-for-ochoquebradas Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120416/discover-the-new-argentine-project-by-moarqs-for-ochoquebradas Located just two hours from Santiago, the town of Los Vilos is home to a development that offers a reconnection with nature and architecture: the Ochoquebradas project. Within a vast oceanfront property, the master plan features weekend homes designed by renowned architects. The latest house to join the master plan was designed by the Argentine architecture firm Moarqs.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120434/color-in-argentine-architecture Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120434/color-in-argentine-architecture It is said that when Le Corbusier arrived in Greece, he was struck by its architecture—the Hellenistic temples, their regulating system of proportions, and their monochromia. Many of these elements went on to influence his work. What would have surprised the architect, however, is that Greek temples were actually not monochromatic; in fact, they were far from it. Blue, red, green, and even gold: these were the vibrant colors that enveloped Greek buildings. Friezes, pediments, colonnades, and even sculptures—every inch was coated in color derived from pigments. The passage of time, wars, exposure to the sun, rain, and wind, along with the perishable nature of the pigments, caused the surfaces to fade, leaving the cold marble exposed.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1121017/rehabilitation-of-railway-sheds-for-a-fine-arts-school-in-rosario Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1121017/rehabilitation-of-railway-sheds-for-a-fine-arts-school-in-rosario As part of the heritage preservation program of the municipality of Rosario, the provincial authorities of Santa Fe held the national preliminary design competition for the new building of the Provincial School of Visual Arts No. 3031 "General Manuel Belgrano". The selected plot contained the former railway workshops of the Central Argentino line, where contestants had to adapt the structures to the needs of the school and the community while preserving their historical value. Discover the winning project below.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1121003/faculty-of-engineering-in-buenos-aires-neo-gothic-and-unfinished Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1121003/faculty-of-engineering-in-buenos-aires-neo-gothic-and-unfinished Walking through the classrooms of the University of Buenos Aires' School of Engineering is like stepping into a time machine: fine wooden desks, rosettes, pointed ogival arches. Green chalkboards with theorems and equations waiting to be solved. Here, the foundations of knowledge are laid for the young minds who will later calculate bridges and dams, and optimize plants and processes. 

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120442/argentine-pavilions-through-time Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120442/argentine-pavilions-through-time Pavilions have been a key typology in architectural history. Their flexibility and ephemeral nature have allowed architects to unleash their imagination, breaking away from established canons. Each generation has taken the baton, pushing boundaries even further. From demountable structures to spaces that foster a democratic spirit, we look back at the history of Argentine pavilions and reflect on their importance.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120457/discover-all-the-winning-projects-of-the-competition-for-the-raincoop-site-in-montevideo Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120457/discover-all-the-winning-projects-of-the-competition-for-the-raincoop-site-in-montevideo As part of Montevideo's urban housing management framework, the local government, together with the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning, and Environment, launched a national public ideas competition to develop a housing and public space program on the site formerly occupied by the Raincoop company in the La Unión neighborhood.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120638/what-will-the-project-for-plaza-houssay-in-buenos-aires-look-like Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120638/what-will-the-project-for-plaza-houssay-in-buenos-aires-look-like The spire of the San Lucas Parish rises serenely over an expansive green canopy of blooming jacarandas and tipu trees. Behind it, the massive School of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires and a dense cluster of gray buildings contrast with this permeable green lung. A paved plaza climbs from the street, navigating the site's topography with winding paths, underground connections, parking, and a cultural center: this is the new project for Plaza Houssay, currently under construction.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120945/clorindo-testa-at-the-national-museum-of-fine-arts-this-is-my-home Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120945/clorindo-testa-at-the-national-museum-of-fine-arts-this-is-my-home The galleries of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires are currently showcasing the creativity of Clorindo Testa. Curated by María José Herrera and Mariana Marchesi, the new exhibition “Esta es mi casa” (This Is My House) offers a closer look at the architect-artist: What did he think about before going to bed? What did he see from his window? What was his house like?

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120721/poeticas-colectivas-explores-the-architecture-of-rosario-by-matericos-perifericos-and-arquitectura-del-sur Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120721/poeticas-colectivas-explores-the-architecture-of-rosario-by-matericos-perifericos-and-arquitectura-del-sur Reading "Poéticas Colectivas" is a unique experience: the pages divide into two, three, and then become one. The boundaries of the pages dissolve, and both knowledge and architectural works intersect on both a literal level—the pages—and a theoretical one—the ideas.

This book by Bisman Ediciones brings together the work of Matéricos Periféricos and Arquitectura del Sur, two collectives of Rosario-based architects with shared ideals.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1119937/architecture-environments-how-argentine-architects-work-in-their-studios-by-bisman-ediciones Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1119937/architecture-environments-how-argentine-architects-work-in-their-studios-by-bisman-ediciones Have you ever been curious about how architects work in their studios? Usually off-limits to the public, these spaces hold stories and dreams within their walls—completed projects, upcoming buildings, proudly won competitions, and unrealized ideas. Fortunately, the new book “Ambientes de Arquitectura” (Architectural Environments) by Bisman Ediciones opens the doors to 50 architecture studios, allowing us to explore their spaces. Ping-pong tables, mate, and scale models: discover how architects really work!

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1120004/architects-on-vacation Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1120004/architects-on-vacation It is time to close AutoCAD and Revit, turn off the computer, and put away the ultimate architect's uniform: black clothing. Summer is here, and with it, vacation season. Whether for a few weeks or just a couple of days, here are some activities to clear your mind without leaving the discipline behind.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1119827/in-search-of-the-argentine-style Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1119827/in-search-of-the-argentine-style When talking about Argentine architecture, does a native style exist? The question is complex, as Argentina's DNA contains a mixture of contributions from various origins, ranging from Indigenous peoples to immigrants from diverse global regions. The country is as rich as it is diverse.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1119494/how-did-they-do-it-the-first-steps-of-great-argentine-architects Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1119494/how-did-they-do-it-the-first-steps-of-great-argentine-architects “You don't have to arrive first, but you have to know how to get there,” goes the song. In architecture, this path is often envisioned as a perfectly straight line, but in reality, it is more of a zigzag with the precision of an electrocardiogram.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1119607/architecture-that-inspires-argentine-poetry Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0000 Mariana Etulain https://www.archdaily.com/1119607/architecture-that-inspires-argentine-poetry Ink and paper were enough to immortalize the charm and spell of balconies, courtyards, and houses—both iconic and everyday structures. The giants of Argentine literature draw their pens to confront the concrete, reminding us once more of what moves and concerns us about architecture.

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