The city of Kharkiv has faced significant challenges due to its proximity to the Russian border. Amidst these circumstances, Kharkiv's Mayor, Ihor Terekhov, underscored the need for a new landmark during the United Nations' Second Forum of Mayors—a project that could embody renewal, resilience, and hope. The Freedom Square International Competition was launched as part of this vision, inviting local and international experts to propose innovative designs for Freedom Square and the Kharkiv Regional State Administration Building.
This competition is part of the broader Kharkiv Masterplan Concept, an initiative led by the Kharkiv City Council in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Norman Foster Foundation, Arup, and local architects and experts. The Masterplan Concept seeks to guide Kharkiv's regeneration by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking urban environment while honoring the city's historical identity.
Project developed by student Jonah Ring, during InArch 2024. Image Courtesy of UC Berkeley
Are you considering a career in architecture or environmental design? The College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley offers immersive summer programs that could help you decide if these creative fields are right for you. Whether you're a professional, undergraduate, or high school student, CED's Summer Programs offer you an invaluable opportunity to explore architecture, urban design, sustainable city planning, and landscape architecture.
Micropolitics and Territorial Mapping for Culture is a theoretical-practical course that seeks to understand the socio-spatial aspects of a territory through field exploration, systematization, and collaborative visualization. Based on the concept of micropolitics, the course identifies characteristics such as conflicts, alliances, local resources, and cultural expressions, using Galpão Comum as a case study.
The University of Kentucky College of Design is partnering with New York-based nonprofit organization The World Around (TWA) to present TWA's first exhibition, Life On Earth from Jan. 24 through March 14 on display in the Gray Design Building's first-floor gallery.
We are pleased to announce the release of the first edition of the NASA India Research Conference 24-25 (NIRC 24-25), a NASA India Research Cell Initiative. A two stage research conference with initial Abstract submission and final paper submission. An initiative which fosters critical thinking, deepens understanding of design challenges, and contributes to innovative solutions for sustainability, technology integration, and societal impact in the built environment.
The National Athletics Centre in Budapest marks a significant milestone in urban regeneration and architectural innovation. Located on a former industrial site along the Danube, this transformative project revitalizes a neglected brownfield into a vibrant hub for sports, recreation, and community engagement. Designed by Marcel FERENCZ, architect at NAPUR Architect Ltd., with landscape design created by S-TÉR and several hundred pieces of furniture from VPI Concrete, the Centre is a cornerstone for connecting North Csepel to the city and fostering urban development.
The City Invites. Open House Europe Annual Summit. Courtesy of Architektūros fondas
The Irish Architecture Foundation will host the second Annual Summit of Open House Europe. Taking place in Dublin, Ireland, on January 30–31, 2025, the summit will present a public program exploring how accessibility and inclusion can transform cities into vibrant, welcoming spaces for everyone.
The Growarq Week is an event dedicated to architects, engineers, designers, and students looking to revolutionize their design process through a methodology that combines two software programs: Revit and Lumion. It takes place from data_do_evento, starting at 7:00 PM, and is held entirely online.
Photo of BA Union Bargaining Committee Members by David DiMaria.
In the world of design, most of our attention is given to the objects and spaces we create. But behind every great space, there is a team of people who have been working for months, if not years, to make it possible. How these teams work together, and under what conditions work is getting done, has been an area of increased focus over the past years. Particularly in the field of architecture—where many of the common pitfalls of creative disciplines also intersect with regulatory requirements and exceptions to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act—there is an understanding that we must do better.
Lichee Garden model by Alisa Lau & Tina Lin. Nanking Tavern model by Lana Dang & Avory Lai
Through intergenerational storytelling with more than 200 community members, we invite you to explore how shared memory, imagination, and co-design can build community power. "Cold" memories anchor Chinatown in its legacy of anti-displacement organizing and mutual aid traditions. "Hot" memories celebrate Chinatown as an everyday, dynamic, and active space. Together, these memories honour Chinatown's past while reminding us that Chinatown's story is still being written every day.
