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Mastering Interdisciplinary Architecture and Sustainable Urbanism at UC Berkeley

Rene Submissions — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Today, interdisciplinary learning and exchange are more important than ever in addressing increasingly complex environmental, social, and urban challenges.

BuildFest Introduces “Acts of Construction,” a Three-Year Exploration of Timber Installations

Rene Submissions — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0000

The Bethel Woods Art and Architecture Festival announces BuildFest: Acts of Construction, a three-year initiative that activates the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival through large-scale timber installations and multimedia experiences. Each year is organized around a single theme, inviting designers to collaborate on an interdisciplinary series of "acts" that build on one another to create an interconnected set of installations, activations, and performances. Act One: Staging is currently accepting proposals for adaptive art infrastructure designed to "set the stage" for future activations. It will be followed by Act Two: Choreography in 2027 and Act Three: Performance in 2028.

From Measure to Matter: Planetary Practices Beyond Calculation

Rene Submissions — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000

A GEO and HAAU collaboration, led by the 2025 Planetary Transitions Artists in Residence Sam Spurr, Eduardo Kairuz, and Angela Lee
Invited guest: Daniel Barber, Professor of Architecture at the Technical University of Eindhoven

Workshop: Thursday 26th, Friday 27th February, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

This transdisciplinary two-day workshop brings together creative thinkers from architecture, art, critical theory and social sciences to explore questions of scale and representation within contemporary energy regimes. Set against a backdrop of escalating climate crisis, widening social inequity, and profound geopolitical turmoil, the workshop responds to the growing recognition that predominantly data-driven approaches to planetary action have failed

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Opens Memoryscapes Exhibition Exploring the Design Methodologies of ATTA and DnA

Antonia Piñeiro — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0000

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art will inaugurate, on January 22, 2026, the second exhibition in its Architecture Connecting series, focusing on the discipline's relationship with science and research across a wide range of fields, including biology, neuroscience, and anthropology. The first exhibition in the series, Living Structures (2024–2025), featured ecoLogicStudio, Atelier LUMA, and Jenny Sabin Studio, highlighting their work at the intersection of algorithms and nature and their development of methods that re-evaluate sustainable architecture and climate considerations. This second exhibition, titled Memoryscapes, explores the memories, stories, and traditions informing the working methodologies of Xu Tiantian's DnA_Design and Architecture (Beijing) and ATTA – Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects (Paris).

Beyond Manufactured Landscapes: Quarries as Sites for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Quarries can be seen as indelible abandoned scars of human resource extraction. Man-made spaces, perceived as voids, and material gain, have fundamentally shaped our accelerating built environment. All the while, the earth stands still as a silent witness. For decades, these open-pit mines have been viewed as a necessary consequence of consumerism and urban growth, their raw, imposing forms a testament to the large-scale extraction of materials essential for building our cities. However, a global architectural movement is now emerging to engage with these existing forms, transforming these subtractive spaces into sites of innovation, collaboration, and renewed purpose.

Bridging Disciplines, Connecting Cities: The Interdisciplinary Approach to Urban Mobility in Portugal

Susanna Moreira — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000

An architecture degree may provide a vast curriculum, but many of the skills needed for a project lie outside the discipline. This is especially true for urban-scale projects. They demand expertise in areas like traffic studies, structural calculations, landscape design, and technical installation forecasting. These are often seen as "complementary" but are, in fact, fundamental to the overall design.

Burning Man 2025: 15 Temporary Installations in the Black Rock Desert

Reyyan Dogan — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Each year, Burning Man transforms Nevada's Black Rock Desert into a temporary city where large-scale installations define both the landscape and the collective experience. Serving as a platform for experimental design, the event brings together artists, architects, and interdisciplinary teams to create works that blur the boundaries between sculpture and architecture. These temporary structures often function as gathering spaces, landmarks, or immersive environments, embodying the festival's guiding principle of impermanence.

"Luxury Without Context Is Just Excess": Elisa Orlanski Ours on Bridging Design Vision with Market Realities

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +0000

In the complex ecosystem of architectural development, where innovative concepts meet market realities, a distinct role exists to bridge diverse professional interests and realize impactful spaces. Elisa Orlanski Ours exemplifies this function. This is the domain of Elisa Orlanski Ours, a designer, educator, and industry leader. As Chief Planning & Design Officer at Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, Elisa founded her department two decades ago. Now, her extensive portfolio spans condominium skyscraper master plans and individual branded villas across continents, including significant New York City developments like Hudson Yards and 220 Central Park South, as well as international developments in collaboration with prominent architectural firms like SHoP Architects, BIG, Herzog & de Meuron, Adjaye Associates, and SO-IL. Her strategic perspective on bringing projects from schematic phase to final sale provides valuable insights into the industry's intricate workings. ArchDaily's Managing Editor, Maria-Cristina Florian, had the opportunity to discuss these critical topics with Elisa in the following interview.

Filmmaker David Lynch, Master of Surrealism, Passes Away at 78

Maria-Cristina Florian — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Filmmaker David Lynch, renowned for his surreal and influential works like Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, passed away at age 78. Lynch's nearly 50-year career was marked by distinctive, stylized films often featuring surreal elements and fragmented narratives. He received numerous accolades, including a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement and an honorary Oscar. His career began with painting and experimental animation before transitioning to filmmaking, culminating in iconic films and the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks. His impact extended beyond the silver screen; his unique manipulation of space and atmosphere profoundly influenced architectural discourse.

Beyond Conventional Design: The Unique Approaches of Office ParkScheerbarth

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Office ParkScheerbarth, selected as one of ArchDaily's 2024 Best New Practices, was founded in Berlin in 2019 by principals Moojin Park and Benjamin Scheerbarth. Together, they create a synthesis between architecture, urban planning, and social science, drawings on cultural and educational contexts from Korea, the US, and Germany. Their work creates spaces that welcome versatility, challenges, and growth. The duo embodies a fusion of cultures, nationalities, and diverse disciplines, approaching each project from multiple perspectives and emphasizing adaptability, respect for ownership, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge and innovation. Challenging norms and regulations of the built environment, Moojin Park and Benjamin Scheerbarth share a commitment to pushing and exploring design boundaries. They met during their Master's studies in the US, where their shared vision took shape and marked the beginning of their journey together.

Hanif Kara of AKT II Receives 2024 Soane Medal for Pioneering Engineering and Architectural Innovation

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Sir John Soane's Museum has announced Hanif Kara, a celebrated structural engineer and co-founder of AKT II, as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Soane Medal. This marks a historic moment as Kara becomes the first engineer to receive the accolade, traditionally awarded to architects and theorists. The recognition highlights his profound impact on the built environment, particularly through his pioneering approach to interdisciplinary collaboration. Kara will deliver the Soane Medal Lecture at the Royal Academy on November 26.

“Resources For a Future”: Tallinn Architecture Biennale Announces Program and Curation for 2024 Edition

Nour Fakharany — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

The 7th Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB 2024) will commence on October 9th, 2024, at various venues around the city. Organized by the Estonian Centre for Architecture, this edition of the global architecture exhibition explores “Resources For a Future,” hoping to encourage dialogue, interdisciplinary work, and innovation within architecture. The event targets both architects and the general public and includes a comprehensive program featuring workshops, panels, seminars, and Open House Tallinn.

Designing Spaces for Impactful Musical Experiences

Carla Bonilla Huaroc — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Music consumption has historically been closely connected to the environments in which it is enjoyed. Before the advent of music recordings, listening to music was a social activity tied to collective rituals in physical spaces, such as concerts or smaller communal gatherings. With the development of music records and now with the current availability of virtually any kind of music at our fingertips, experiencing music has become a more solitary and routine endeavor. However, returning to the roots of communal musical experiences may unlock numerous benefits much needed in our isolating digital age. These collective musical events have the potential to significantly enhance a community's social cohesion and improve their mental health through memorable shared experiences.

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.

"The Designer Should Challenge The Context:" In Conversation with Formafantasma at Milan Design Week 2024

Nour Fakharany — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Simone Farresin is the co-founder of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio exploring the ecological, historical, political, and social influences that shape the design industry. Most recently, the studio participated in Milan Design Week 2024 and Salone del Mobile.Milano with various products and exhibitions. Onsite in Milan, ArchDaily had the chance to speak to Simon Farresin about the studio’s installation for Cosentino at the historic Teatro Gerolamo, and the broader Formafantasma design practice.

Architect Alberto Campo Baeza and Chronobiology Professor Till Roenneberg Receive the Daylight Award 2024

Maria-Cristina Florian — Fri, 17 May 2024 06:30:00 +0000

In Copenhagen, during the 2024 UNESCO International Day of Light, The Daylight Award has announced Spanish architect and professor Alberto Campo Baeza as the laureate for the architecture category and German professor of chronobiology Till Roenneberg for his scientific research regarding the impact of daylight. The two categories create an interdisciplinary bridge between fields, grounding architectural thinking with high-level research. The two winners have been commended for scientific investigations into issues like circadian rhythms and dependencies in the case of Professor Roenneberg, and the poetic qualities obtained through the use of daylight in Alberto Campo Baeza’s architectural works.

Immersive Spaces: Shaping Profound Experiences Through Architecture and Art

Carla Bonilla Huaroc — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Immersive spaces are heavily sensorial environments meant to create impactful experiences crafted through intentionally curated architecture, light, imagery, sound, and sometimes even smell. To "immerse" oneself is to be wholly enveloped in a world shaped solely by immediate sensory input. Using digital tools to craft these environments to showcase art, create compelling exhibitions, and feature performance events has become increasingly popular. Evocative experiences like these can offer a respite from the inundation of personalized digital content and foster shared, grounding encounters. The design of these can exist at the intersection of architecture, graphic design, visual art, lighting design, music, and performance. They underscore the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to craft memorable moments. So, what role does architecture play in shaping these?

From Trash to Ornament: Architects and Designers Give New Life to Discarded Objects

Carla Bonilla Huaroc — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:30:00 +0000

A vital aspect of a circular economy lies in shifting our view of waste. Labeling an item "waste" implies voiding its value and ending its useful role in a traditionally linear economy. While the item might be out of sight and out of mind, its life continues in the landfill. This shift in perspective regarding waste means opening our minds to the opportunity that the abundance of junk presents. These designers and architects have managed to not only effectively reclaim discarded objects but also to make them look precious, imbuing them with new meaning and value through their careful curation.