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The Day of Launching / Practice on Earth + ARC Z Architects

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000

As an installation for SUSAS 2025 (Shanghai Urban Space Art Season), this project is situated on Fuxing Island, Shanghai—once the former China Shipbuilding Factory, which relocated across the Huangpu River in the early 2000s. The client initially asked for an intervention to enhance the slipway's exposed elevation. Yet on site we realized the slipway is more than a façade: it traces the site's central axis and, more importantly, was the final stage where ships were assembled and launched. Rather than a surface upgrade, the project begins by activating a larger imagination embedded in the scale and memory of the place.

Aranyani Pavilion / Tara Lal + T_M.space

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Taking its name from the forest goddess of the Rigveda, one of ancient India's sacred texts, the Aranyani Pavilion is conceived to deepen public connection to nature and advance urgent conversations around ecology. Aranyani launches one of South Asia's most ambitious ecological art and architecture pavilions at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi, opening Wednesday, 4th February 2026. Founded by conservation scientist and creative director Tara Lal, Aranyani is a conservation and creative arts initiative dedicated to renewing human connection with the natural world.

Fujian Wuyi Mountain National Park Moon Bay Observation Deck / CLAB Architects

Andreas Luco — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Moon Bay Waterfall marks the threshold of Mount Wuyi National Park and is the first landscape encountered upon entering the park. In 2023, CLAB Architects was commissioned to construct a viewing platform at this site. The waterfall originates from an artificial dam built in 1979 for hydrological regulation. Crescent-shaped in plan, it lends Moon Bay its name. Over decades of interaction between human intervention and natural processes, the dam has been fully absorbed into its environment. Upstream, the water settles into a calm surface; downstream, erosion exposes massive river stones. Together, these elements form a place in the phenomenological sense—close to the ground, yet acting as a center that brings sky, mountain, and water into relation.

Qingjiang Furong Pavilions / FLIP studio

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000

The town of Qingjiang lies between the northern foothills of the Yandang Mountains and Yueqing Bay, with the Furong Pond area at the heart of its regional ecological corridor. Against the backdrop of growing suburban agro-cultural tourism, the project centers on Furong Pond, establishing two key landscape nodes: one at the Ecological Island Wharf and the other at Qingyang Park on the opposite shore. By reviving a short-distance ferry route, the initiative aims to create a distinctive water-based ecological and cultural destination for Qingjiang.

In the Assembly of Lovers - Art Basel Qatar / Counterspace

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Sumayya Vally, Counterspace pays homage to lost gathering spaces across the Muslim world at the inaugural Art Basel Qatar. Architect Sumayya Vally, Counterspace presents In the Assembly of Lovers, an installation commissioned for the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, taking place in Doha from 3–7 February 2026. Curated by Egyptian artist Wael Shawky, the fair explores the theme 'Becoming' – a meditation on humanity's ongoing transformation and the evolving systems that shape how we live, believe, and create meaning.

Córrego do Bispo Linear Park / Natureza Urbana

Susanna Moreira — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Córrego do Bispo Linear Park is a landscape and urban infrastructure project located in the Cachoeirinha district in the northern zone of São Paulo, in a strategic transitional area between the consolidated urban fabric and the Cantareira State Park. Developed by the Natureza Urbana office, the project was commissioned by the Secretary of Green and the Environment (SVMA) for the review of the preliminary study and the preparation of the basic and executive projects of the Main Core, encompassing architecture, urban planning, landscaping, and urban infrastructure.

Noon Repose Pavilion / CLAB Architects

Andreas Luco — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Background — The Noon Repose Pavilion is located on the bank of a rural river in Huizhou, a city in southern China, along the scenic route encircling Nankun Mountain and Luofu Mountain. Huizhou was once a place of exile for the Northern Song scholar Su Shi. During his years there, exile did not result in withdrawal from life, but rather intensified his attention to its everyday rhythms. In his writings, he identified what he called the "sixteen pleasures of life," one of which he described as "resting at noon on a simple rattan pillow." The pavilion takes its name from this phrase. It is not intended as a nostalgic reference, but as a way of anchoring contemporary experience to a different understanding of time—one that allows for pause, slackening, and repose. What is recalled here is not a historical figure, but a mode of living that remains possible in the present.

Look Out Point Vresse-Sur-Semois / SBE nv

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The new lookout point at Point Vue le Jambon in Vresse-sur-Semois is conceived as a discreet and respectful gesture within an exceptional landscape. Rather than asserting itself as an object, the project carefully embeds architecture into the terrain, allowing the site's natural qualities to remain central to the experience.

Kulhad Pavilion / Wallmakers

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

'Kulhads' or 'mud cups' (terracotta cups) used to be a familiar sight at railway stations, used to sip hot tea or cool buttermilk (lassi), and eventually thrown away across beaches and train tracks in India.

Isla Teja Performance Pavilions / Dum Dum Lab

Valentina Díaz — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The proposal is presented as a strategy for territorial and landscape activation in the eastern sector of Isla Teja, in Valdivia, in the stretch between the Architecture building of the Universidad Austral de Chile and the edge of the Río Calle-Calle. Through the design and construction of three pavilions, the project aims to consolidate this area as a space for walking, pausing, and gathering, incorporating new architectural references that engage with the river landscape and its high ecological value.

Xinhepu Historical and Cultural Precinct Core Area Enhancement Project / Atelier cnS

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Xinhepu Historical and Cultural Precinct is imbued with rich historical layers and urban memories. This enhancement initiative deliberately avoids large-scale demolition and reconstruction. Instead, it follows a strategy of "micro-regeneration and refined enhancement," focusing on reconnecting the precinct's spatial network. Guided by the "one building, one tailored solution" to architectural restoration and driven by the goal of improving everyday livability, the project employs meticulous craftsmanship and techniques. The ultimate aim is to foster a vibrant precinct where historical character and contemporary life exist in symbiosis.

Water Sculpture LJ / P PLUS arhitekti + m.kocbek architects

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

In the very centre of Ljubljana, a water sculpture has been realized nine years after winning a public design competition. Conceived as both a spatial and symbolic contribution to the city's public realm, it introduces a distinct micro-ambient within the dense urban fabric – a small urban "platform" whose continuous, rounded form establishes a separate, almost intimate space amid the city's bustle.

Resting Loop with Views / HCCH Studio

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Resting Loop with Views is located on a platform surrounded by Mount Luofu. The site is situated between the highway and a parallel river, originally serving as a buffer zone and a parking area at a sharp turn. The pavilion serves as a rest stop and vista point for cycling enthusiasts, offering services for parking and beverage.

The Wine House / NORM Architects

Valeria Silva — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Set within the gentle contours of the Swedish landscape, the transformation of Vinhuset marks the next chapter in our ongoing collaboration with Ästad Vingård – an estate where nature, craft, and hospitality intertwine. Following the creation of Restaurant ÄNG and the lakeside retreat of Sjöparken, this new project extends the dialogue between architecture and terrain, deepening the sensorial experience that has come to define the vineyard's growing constellation of spaces and functions.

The Hungry Caterpillar / Lyth Design

Valeria Silva — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Adopting sustainable living today, both in design and daily life, is crucial for reducing our environmental footprint and preserving resources for future generations. In design, this means using eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient technologies, and creating spaces that harmonize with natural surroundings. In daily living, sustainability involves mindful consumption, reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and supporting local, ethical products. Together, sustainable design and living form a holistic approach that not only benefits the environment but also enhances health, well-being, and long-term resilience.

AVENUE & SON Skatepark / Various Associates

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The AVENUE & SON SKATEPARK NORTH COAST is located in Riverain, the ninth-phase development of Aranya, spanning 15,000 square meters beside the UNDEFEATED SPORTS CENTER. Taking root in a pioneering seaside neighborhood defined by art, culture, and creativity, it has become a popular destination for both residents and visitors. The skatepark stands at the heart of Riverain's vision, weaving sports culture and commercial vitality into public environments to foster a thriving, symbiotic community.

Yanbu Old Dragon Park / Atelier cnS-CICADA ART

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In Yanbu Village, Nanhai, Foshan, an ancient dragon boat rests beneath the silt of a local river—the renowned "Yanbu Old Dragon." Constructed in 1432 during the Ming Dynasty's Xuande reign, it is now 593 years old. The legend behind it, centered on the principle of "resolving discord with mutual respect," forms the ethical core of the local dragon-boat culture, one characterized by humility and ritual observance. This legacy has spawned a set of unique customs perpetuated for centuries. By weaving this profound intangible heritage into its fabric, the park project aims to create contemporary spatial forms that reactivate community vitality.

Sports Complex in Petit-Quevilly / Olgga Architects

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The project is located in the Quartier de la Piscine in Petit-Quevilly, south of the Rouen metropolitan area. Situated on a former industrial site, the plot lies at the heart of a fragmented territory, divided by the Sud III expressway, which has long disrupted the urban continuity between the historic center and the eastern neighborhoods. Until recently, the site read as a disparate assemblage: parking areas to the north, an urban boiler house at the center, dispersed public facilities to the south, all enclosed by a series of physical barriers – fences and ball-stops – which accentuated the fragmentation of the space.

Waterfront Botanical Gardens / Perkins&Will

Valeria Silva — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The Waterfront Botanical Gardens and Graeser Family Education Center sit on a former landfill site, which had been unusable and closed off to the public for decades. Today it has been redesigned into 23.5 acres of lush, verdant, sustainable public space: the first botanical garden in Louisville. The education center and surrounding trails and gardens provide green space to residents and visitors, while educating the public on topics of conservation and sustainability. There is programming for adults and children, as well as the opportunity for event rentals.

Basketball Court - Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park / Adjaye Associates

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is a landmark 22-acre transformation along the Detroit Riverfront, redefining the city's connection to its waterfront. Once a derelict industrial site, the area has been reimagined as a vibrant public park that serves as a new civic interface between Detroit and the river.

Le Carrier Cabin / Léo Brouel + Gauthier Cammas + Hugo Rubio + Seddik Lemcherfi

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The monolith, born from the limestone quarry and detached from its slope after mining ceased, slowly opened up over time. With a gap carved out, hikers rush in.

Cloud 11 Creative Park / Snøhetta

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000

With a civic landscape doubling as ecological infrastructure, the 250,000 m² mixed-use urban regeneration project sets a precedent for future climate adaptation in Southeast Asian cities. Snøhetta, in collaboration with A49 Architects, has unveiled its most extensive urban regeneration project in Asia for Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC). Located in the South Sukhumvit — one of Bangkok's most vibrant cultural and innovation hubs — Cloud 11 is a mixed-use development defined by a central courtyard that serves as both ecological infrastructure and cultural park. The design harnesses the power of landscape to create an urban oasis that champions environmental resilience and community wellbeing. Rooted in its surrounding context, the project is inspired by the layered conditions of Bangkok's shophouse streets, elevated sky train lines, and emerging high-rise towers. By sculpting the architecture from the space between these layers, Cloud 11 forms a new "in-between" realm. The result is a generous public landscape that bridges scales, reconnecting the neighborhoods, offering a vibrant civic space for all.

Kunshan City Square / Dazhou And Associates

Andreas Luco — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The square in front of the Kunshan Municipal Government, together with its subway station, has underwent a comprehensive transformation since 2022. With the new retail and parking facilities introduced to the underground, the landscape above ground followed the original cross-axis structure of the city square, placing a water feature and a large grass slope along the central axis, dividing the site into four sections. Dazhou and Associates was commissioned for the design of the landscape architecture above ground.

Attache / BRICKLAB

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

For decades, musical performances and other non-religious public gatherings were strictly controlled by the Saudi government. This practically confined most forms of public cultural expression, especially music, to the privacy of homes and gated communities. By 2016, the country witnessed wholesale social, cultural, and economic transformations to wean off religious extremism, improve the quality of life, and attract foreign investment. In 2019, a small group of entrepreneurs established Middle Beast (widely known by the acronym MDL Beast) to launch a series of large-scale music festivals across the country. This historic moment represented a dramatic shift in common attitudes towards public gatherings. More importantly, it is considered the first time that the hidden underground culture of electronic music was accessible to the public.