The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) returns to Toronto this fall with an exciting new lineup of films, panel conversations, and design-forward experiences at the TIFF Lightbox from November 12-15, 2025. Presented by Eventscape, this year's program features 14 international films that explore how design shapes our cities, our values, and our future.
Design Post Köln: The central hub for interior design during idd cologne
How can design move beyond aesthetics to advance human and environmental well-being? This panel discussion brings together leading voices in design to explore the role of creativity and innovation in shaping healthier, more sustainable futures. Moderated by acclaimed design journalist Adrian Madlener, the conversation will feature Lisa Gralnek (iF Design), Sergio Silva (Humanscale), and Suchi Reddy (Reddymade). Hosted by iF Design and Humanscale, the evening will include drinks, networking, and thought-provoking dialogue.
The City of Ostrava is inviting authors to submit conceptual designs for the unique "World of Transport" project
The second instalment of the Architecture and Technology series brings together a diverse collection of fifty-five lectures given at the Norman Foster Foundation between 2021 and 2023 by leading voices in the fields of sustainability, architecture, urbanism, energy, art and mobility. With an introductory chapter by Amory B. Lovins, Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Rocky Mountain Institute, authors include experts such as Vishaan Chakrabarti, Founder and Creative Director of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism; Dava J. Newman, Director of the MIT Media Lab and Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics at MIT; Maya Lin, Director of Maya Lin Studio; and Shigeru Ban, Founder and Principal of Shigeru Ban Architects.
The sauna has always been more than a room of heat. It is a place of stillness, where the body slows, the breath deepens, and the mind begins to loosen. Architecture has the power to enrich this ritual — to frame silence, to choreograph the movement between warmth and air, to turn a simple act of sweating into a profound experience of presence. But what else belongs in this rhythm? How might architecture extend the ritual of renewal beyond the sauna itself?
Kengo Kuma – Portugal Pavilion
The Architect's Chair Competition offers architects and designers an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity by designing a signature chair that embodies their unique architectural vision. Inspired by the tradition of renowned architects creating custom furniture as an extension of their work, this competition challenges participants to distill their design philosophy into a single, iconic piece.
The Norman Foster Foundation has produced a new edition of the initial volume of the Norman Foster Sketchbooks series. Originally published in 2020, this volume had been out of print for several years, leading to it now being re-published so that no interested reader is left without a copy.
The Norman Foster Sketchbooks series was launched in 2020 with this volume—now re-edited—that contains a selection of over 500 pages from the sketchbooks held in the Norman Foster Foundation Archive.
A number of more detailed volumes covering five-year periods have subsequently been published: I, 1975-1980; II, 1981-1985; III, 1986-1990; IV, 1991-1995; and V, 1996-2000. The next Volume VI, 2001-2005, is scheduled for release in autumn 2025.
With this series, the Norman Foster Foundation aims to showcase the extensive graphic work that Norman Foster has produced and continues to produce in his sketchbooks.
Every place carries a story — not just of its past, but of its present values and future possibilities. Architecture can give form to those stories, offering a way to express culture, ideas, and identity without relying on words. A pavilion, in its simplicity and scale, is an ideal format for this kind of expression. It invites reflection, exploration, and dialogue. It is not about size or permanence, but about clarity of thought and the power of a spatial idea.
Volume Zero invites each one of you to participate in the 28th edition of our architectural competitions and the 6th edition of Tiny House Architecture Competition. This year's Tiny House aims to celebrate individuality, reimagine sustainability and to exalt simple, innovative yet resourceful living. The Tiny House Movement is also a platform that not only explores the avenues of 'mobile' or 'Off the Grid' Living spaces but also the freedom and independence they would offer. Come be a part of this movement; join a new wave of habitat designers! - https://bit.ly/4nQ8Kag
Explore Europe through the eyes of a young architect on the brink of greatness.
Open House Tallinn is an annual architecture festival that opens the doors of the city to everyone curious about what lies behind them. For one weekend each autumn, residents and visitors are invited to explore the stories of Tallinn through buildings, landscapes, and urban spaces that are not always accessible to the public.
For this year's Open House Dublin free festival of architecture, taking place 11th-19th October, the Irish Architecture Foundation is inviting people to explore how the design of our built environment can shape a better world for generations to come
Crafted by Place reveals Omar Gandhi Architect's evolving practice as works shaped by terrain and material — anchored yet looking forward. Rooted in Canada's raw coastal and urban settings, OGA's buildings emerge from land and craft: resilient to climate, responsive to local narratives, and always carefully honed.
The International Festival of Urban Interventions (FIIU Fest) will celebrate its tenth edition from October 20 to 23, consolidating itself as a key space to rethink the way we build our cities. On this special occasion, the event will take place in Cusco, Peru, as part of the "Urban Encounter Week" from October 18 to 26, 2025. We return to Peru, to this emblematic city, to bring together diverse actors and exchange experiences, knowledge, and strategies that continue to promote a more inclusive, participatory, and people-centered urbanism.
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Room 706, Yale School of Architecture, 180 York St, New Haven, CT, USA
Each month, Friends of Residential Treasures Los Angeles (FORT: LA) curates a new self-guided trail, inviting Angelenos to explore the city's rich architectural heritage. These immersive experiences highlight significant homes, hidden gems, and the designers who have shaped Los Angeles' built environment.