Author: Christele Harrouk | ArchDaily

Distraction in Architecture: In Conversation with 2026 Pritzker Laureate Smiljan Radić

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

"I want to start by thanking architecture itself." With these words, Chilean architect Smiljan Radić, the 55th laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, opened his acceptance speech in Mexico City. Reflecting on what he calls "distractions," he thanked the many encounters that have accompanied him throughout his life and practice: from art, cities, materials, structures, and compositions to landscapes, poetry, nature, forms, stories, and memories. He spoke about what, within them, provoked him and the marks they left on his architectural imagination.

Rethinking Museums: A Conversation with Béatrice Grenier on Architecture as Cultural Policy

Christele Harrouk — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000

The opening of the new Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain in Paris last October sparked renewed questions around the role, form, and future of museums. As cultural institutions continue to proliferate worldwide in this digital era, the museum itself appears increasingly in need of redefinition. Rather than offering a single model or solution, Architecture for Culture: Rethinking Museums, written by architectural historian and curator Béatrice Grenier, argues for a more contextual and plural understanding of what a museum can be: an institution shaped by its environment, its public, and the specific cultural questions it seeks to address.

An Architecture of Care: ArchDaily’s Direction for 2026

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Dear Readers,

Lina Ghotmeh on Memory, Museums, and the Archaeology of the Future

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Known today for her poetic yet rigorous approach to architecture, Lina Ghotmeh has become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary design. Her work spans continents, from the British Museum's Western Range redesign in London to AlUla's Contemporary Art Museum, and includes landmark commissions such as the Serpentine Pavilion in London, Stone Garden in Beirut, the Bahrain Pavilion at the 2025 Expo Osaka, and the Estonian National Museum in Tartu, Estonia which she won the competition to design at just 25. Through a palimpsest of projects, Ghotmeh has established a distinctive architectural language that bridges memory and contemporary life. Wherever she builds, her process captures a constant dialogue between people, place, past and future.

20 Practices Shaping the Future of Architecture: Winners of the ArchDaily 2025 Next Practices Awards

Christele Harrouk — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

ArchDaily is proud to reveal the winners of the 5th edition of Next Practices, recognizing 20 groundbreaking architectural practices from around the globe. These firms embody the creativity, innovation, interdisciplinary approach and social responsibility that are shaping the future of architecture and expanding its horizons.

From Platform to Powerhouse: ArchDaily’s Evolution and Vision for the Future

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Dear Readers,

Muharraq. A meeting ground of tradition and transformation

Christele Harrouk — Mon, 26 May 2025 02:30:00 +0000

A place of rebirth, the city of Muharraq in Bahrain has undergone a visionary cultural and urban transformation, emerging as a pioneering model for culturally-led regeneration in the Arab world, particularly in the Gulf region. Once the capital of the country's pearling industry, Muharraq has preserved, reinterpreted, and reintegrated its historical legacy into its evolving urban fabric.

Redefining Urban Domesticity: How SO-IL Transforms the Concept of Home

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +0000

SO-IL (Solid Objectives – Idenburg Liu) is an architectural design firm based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2008 by Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu. Known for an architecture deeply engaged with social, cultural, and environmental contexts, the studio focuses on exploring innovative materials, creating fluid spatial experiences, and prioritizing ecological sustainability. SO-IL's work spans various scales and program types, reflecting their versatile approach to design. In 2024, their housing project 450 Warren in Brooklyn was selected as ArchDaily's Building of the Year by the audience in the housing category.

Building on Foundations: ArchDaily’s Vision for 2025

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Dear Readers,

It is with immense gratitude and excitement that I share my first letter as Editor-in-Chief. Addressing you directly marks a meaningful shift from our usual approach, and I believe it's the perfect way to begin the year. As I step into this new role, I am honored by the opportunity to lead ArchDaily into a new chapter, building on our strong foundation to reach even greater heights.

Amplifying Female Voices: Premiering the Second Chapter of 'Women in Architecture"

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

"It's a long journey, but it's a valuable journey, and it's a journey that does reap rewards in the end".

Documenting Female Voices in Architecture: “Women in Architecture” Returns in Second Chapter

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:45:00 +0000

"We think we are diverse, and we think we have equality, but is that really the case?"

Empowering Children Through Public Spaces in Lebanon: In Conversation with CatalyticAction

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Public spaces are not always shaped by planning but by the practices they host. Their existence stems from our inherent need for connection with others. As spaces of encounter, these urban, open, and accessible areas reflect how we interact with our surroundings and each other while offering places for exercise, play, socializing, and recreation.

The Obel Award Announces Theme for its 6th Cycle, the 2024 Edition

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

The Obel Award is an international prize for architectural achievement presented annually by the Henrik Frode Obel Foundation. Each year, the jury selects a specific theme and grants an award to a promising solution. For the 2024 edition, the prize that honors architectural contributions that positively impact both people and the planet will be focused on “Architecture With”.

Graham Foundation Announces 56 Grants for Individuals Expanding Architecture Ideas Through Interdisciplinary Work

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The Graham Foundation has announced 56 new grants to individuals, selected from nearly 600 submissions. Centered on publications, research, exhibitions, films, site-specific installations, and digital initiatives, the funded projects "expand contemporary architecture ideas through innovative rigorous interdisciplinary work on the design and the built environment." The projects are led by 84 individuals, including established and emerging architects, artists, curators, designers, filmmakers, historians, and writers.

Watch Riken Yamamoto, David Chipperfield, Francis Kéré, and Anne Lacaton Live at the 2024 Pritzker Prize Laureate Lecture & Panel Discussion

Christele Harrouk — Fri, 17 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000

The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture present "Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change", the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion, on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 pm CDT, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center.

EU Mies Awards 2024 Announces Winning Projects for both Architecture and Emerging Categories

Christele Harrouk — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Fundació Mies van der Rohe and the European Commission have selected the winners for its 2024 edition of the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Awards, from a pool of 362 nominated works. The 2024 Winner of the Architecture Prize is the Study Pavilion on the campus of the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany, by architects Gustav Düsing and Max Hacke, both with studios in Berlin. The 2024 Winner of the Emerging Architecture Prize is the Gabriel García Márquez Library in Barcelona by SUMA Arquitectura founded by Elena Orte and Guillermo Sevillano in Madrid.

Lombardini22 and Salone del Mobile's People-Centric Approach to Fair Design

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile at Rho Fiera brought together designers, architects, producers, and prominent figures from the design realm. With more than 1950 exhibitors, the six-day event, running from April 16 to 21, 2024, emphasized conviviality, well-being, and sustainability. Designed with a human-centric approach, incorporating neuroscience principles to enrich visitor interaction, Salone del Mobile is revolutionizing the future of fairs.

"The Site is the Architect, the Site is Materiality": On Ammar Khammash and Notes on Formation

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Ammar Khammash is a Jordanian architect, designer, and artist best known for his approach that focuses on the preservation of cultural and natural heritage while crafting an architecture that engages with its surroundings. With deep admiration for nature and its ecosystems, Khammash trusts that "the site is the architect”, a statement for which he is renowned that underscores the profound influence of context on his architectural design. With over three decades of experience spanning various disciplines and across several Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan, Oman, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, and the UAE, Ammar Khammash has consistently attempted to preserve and enhance the symbiosis between human constructions and the natural environment. His contributions include the Royal Academy for Nature Conservation, the Wild Jordan Center, and the restoration of the Church of Apostles.