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Pedagogy in Space: Architecture Schools' Hidden Curriculum

Jonathan Yeung — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0000

This article is part of our new Opinion section, a format for argument-driven essays on critical questions shaping our field.

Why Smart Lockers Are Architecture’s New Micro-Infrastructure

Kiana Buchberger — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

How can the most structured elements in architecture give rise to unplanned forms of everyday life? "Spontaneous order" describes how structured systems can generate unplanned but coherent patterns of behavior. In urban discourse, it is often used to describe cities: frameworks of streets, plots, and buildings that are designed, while everyday life is not. Movement, encounters, routines, and informal uses emerge from simple spatial rules rather than explicit programming. In cities, this is visible in how sidewalks, stations, and thresholds operate. The structure is fixed, but the social order is fluid, setting conditions for behavior rather than defining it.

Plastic That Is Not a Plastic: Redefining Circularity in Open-Plan Design

Kiana Buchberger — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000

When walking into a large living space, a hotel lobby, or an open-plan workplace, the first thing that can be noticed is not what divides the space, but what holds it together. There are rarely clear boundaries, no obvious rooms, no strict partitions, yet the space still feels organized. Some areas invite a pause; others dictate movement; others foster community. The transitions are subtle, but legible.

Designing for Movement in a Workplace Built for Sitting

Kiana Buchberger — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

For all the spatial experimentation of the contemporary workplace, one condition has remained largely unchanged: people are still sitting. Studies suggest that office workers spend up to 89% of their working day seated—close to 36 hours a week—despite decades of ergonomic awareness. As workplaces become more flexible, social, and design-led, this contradiction becomes harder to ignore.

A Picture Worth a Thousand Pixels: Turning Disneyland Paris into a Canvas

Kiana Buchberger — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

In highly-curated environments such as Disneyland Paris, architecture operates under a different set of expectations. Buildings are not only required to perform, they must also communicate, often instantly. Within this context, the facade becomes a visual marker that can serve as a threshold, mediating light, air, and perception. One strategy that has gained traction in this setting is the use of semi-opaque envelope systems. Neither fully transparent nor entirely enclosed, these facade systems introduce depth and variability.

Allies and Morrison and SLA’s Plot C at Manchester’s Sister District Receives Planning Approval

Reyyan Dogan — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Plot C, Sister, Manchester, a pair of linked commercial buildings located on the north-east corner of the Sister campus, has received planning approval from Manchester City Council. Designed by Allies and Morrison and SLA for client Sister, a joint venture between the University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech, the scheme represents the first major new-build phase of the master plan for Manchester's emerging innovation district. With a total gross external area of approximately 81,000 square metres, the development is positioned as one of the city's largest new workplace-led projects, marking a key moment in the phased transformation of the site.

Introducing hushGuide: The Complete Handbook for Designing High-Performance Offices with Acoustic Booths

Rene Submissions — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:45:00 +0000

One challenge connects every office: noise. HushGuide is a new resource from Hushoffice that takes on this ubiquitous design problem headfirst with clarity and detail. It offers a roadmap for fine-tuning any workplace into a quieter, healthier, more productive space using acoustic pods and complementary furnishings, thoughtfully planned. From step-by-step advice to technical guidelines and visual layout strategies, the guide bridges vision with implementation, promising to help architects, designers, and facility managers bring acoustic balance to their own office ecosystems.

Architecture Now: Designing Future-Ready Spaces for Work, Culture, and Public Life

Nour Fakharany — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

From Bangkok to Billund, a new wave of architectural project announcements is reshaping how spaces for work, culture, mobility, and public life are conceived. Across Norway, Thailand, the United States, Denmark, Australia, and Thailand, these projects reflect an increasing emphasis on technological integration, sustainable construction, and flexible, future-ready environments. Whether designing production hubs for digital creators, adaptable media campuses, or civic landscapes layered with history and ecological intent, each scheme offers insight into how architecture is evolving to support emerging industries, cultural programming, and new forms of public engagement. This edition of Architecture Now brings together a selection of recently announced projects that highlight the intersection of design, technology, and innovation in a global context.

Transforming Historic Industrial Buildings in US Cities: 6 Buildings Adapted For The Contemporary Workspace

Paula Pintos — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Many major cities in the United States are grappling with large industrial buildings that have fallen into disuse. These buildings hold historical and architectural significance and are often protected from demolition. Consequently, architects face the challenge and responsibility of adapting these buildings to contemporary functionalities. Opting against demolition reflects a sustainable construction approach and highlights the importance of honoring the built heritage.

Artist Studios and Creative Workspaces: 8 Latin American Projects that Blend Work, Living, and Exhibition Spaces

Paula Pintos — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:30:00 +0000

In recent years, working from home has become increasingly common, creating a need for domestic spaces that accommodate both professional and personal life. This is especially true for artists, where the integration of living and working spaces is essential. Often, these spaces must also serve as areas for exhibiting artistic production, such as paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and more.

The Role of Aesthetics in Modern Office Design: Insights from the XYZ Collection

Rene Submissions — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:30:00 +0000

In today's rapidly changing professional landscape, the office is no longer a static environment. As companies continue to embrace hybrid working models and flexible teams, the need for adaptable, people-centric workspaces has never been greater. In collaboration with Foster + Partners Industrial Design, UniFor has responded to this shift with the XYZ collection, a suite of modular, versatile furniture designed to meet the dynamic needs of contemporary workplaces.

Architecture Offices in Taiwan Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Further developing his collection of photographic series featuring architecture offices from around the world, Archmospheres photographer Marc Goodwin is now exploring workspaces in Taiwan. Among the included offices are well-known studios such as Fieldoffice Architects, an office whose output has significant cultural importance as they represent an example of Taiwanese Deconstructivist Architecture, in addition to other offices such as KRIS YAO | ARTECH, Divooe Zein Architects, and hii architects.

From Factories to Workspaces: The Evolution of Industrial Buildings into Modern Offices

Nour Fakharany — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Industrial heritage, once central to urban growth and economic prosperity, is now often neglected and underused. Around the world, various factories, mills, and warehouses sit abandoned, and their distinctive structures fall into disuse. These buildings were typically constructed from materials such as brick, steel, concrete, and large glass windows. Known for their strength and longevity, these materials make the structures ideal candidates for refurbishment, maintaining structural integrity.

A Skyscraper in China and Headquarters in France: 8 Unbuilt Offices Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

Nour Fakharany — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In the evolving landscape of workplace design and office architecture, the boundaries of creativity and functionality are constantly being pushed. From futuristic skyscrapers to co-working spaces, the future of work environments respond to the dynamic needs of modern businesses and their employees. This week's curated selection of Unbuilt Architecture focuses on office, workplace, and administrative buildings submitted by the ArchDaily Community.

A Chair's Anatomy: The Ergonomics of Anti-Gravity Office Seating

Paul Yakubu — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:45:00 +0000

Sitting for extended periods is an everyday reality in many workspaces, which can lead to a dangerously sedentary working day. This makes office chair design a crucial element for both productivity and overall well-being. Ergonomic design takes into account the human body's needs, including posture, comfort, support, and health. A good ergonomic chair is adjustable, allowing for better control and customized settings that support the spine and promote a natural position for the body's joints. An even better ergonomic chair employs technology to accommodate all seating nuances—including occasional slouching, neck rest, and continuous hip movements, among others—, helping to maintain good body posture at all times.

Micro-Office Spaces for the Modern Small Business

James Wormald — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:30:00 +0000

The traditional office space of the 20th century, with its huge filing cabinets, industrial-strength printers, and high-capacity meeting rooms, is no longer the only way to do business. As technologies such as cloud computing, video conferencing, and AI make our working lives simpler, all we really need is a flat surface and a wifi password.

Designing Meeting Rooms for the Contemporary Office: Partitions, Seating, Tables and Lighting

Valeria Montjoy — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:30:00 +0000

“Two brains are better than one,” goes the old saying. And with good reason. As the social beings that we are, humans thrive through interpersonal interactions and the dynamic exchange of ideas. It is these collective thoughts that tend to flourish, evolve and reach their full potential, fueled by a diversity of perspectives and experiences. That is precisely why teamwork stands as one of the most valued pillars of any working environment, and also explains why office workers spend an average of 37% of their time every week sitting in meetings. It’s no surprise then that modern office settings embrace meeting rooms as designated spaces for collaborative ideation and decision-making. But not in the way many might imagine. Gone are the days of bland conference rooms with nothing but a large table, uncomfortable chairs and white walls, giving way to new, more innovative models that respond to a shifting paradigm.

Henning Larsen Designs Largest Timber Logistics Center in Lelystad, Netherlands

Nour Fakharany — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Henning Larsen has revealed the designs for Europe’s largest timber logistics center. Located in Lelystad, on the Dutch island of Flevopolder, the center is a testament to the future of timber structures. Serving as Bestseller’s new 155,000 sqm Logistics Center, the design is committed to reduced emissions, fair working conditions, and following circular design principles in order to minimize waste.