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What is the life cycle of urban play structures?

Agustina Iñiguez — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0000

p>Understanding play as a social catalyst and an influential factor in defining public space, urban life is shaped by diverse individuals of different ages, cultures, ideologies, interests, classes, and social groups. Thinking about how play inhabits cities means thinking about all generations, and about the need to build public spaces with urban equipment designed to last and be maintained over time.

Underground Architecture in Ibero-America: 9 Projects That Relate to Their Surroundings

Santiago Baraya — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0000

While some works serve as monuments to the egos of those who practice this profession, other architectural approaches propose the exact opposite. These practices deliver projects that—almost poetically—harmonize built elements with the surrounding natural environment. There are also designs that adapt to the morphological order of nature, resulting in an organic language that generates highly unique and singular interior spaces.

Learning through Play: How Does Playground Equipment Influence Childhood Development?

Camila Prieto — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0000

Play represents a key opportunity for children to acquire skills and knowledge in a natural and engaging way. Among the key innovations in early childhood and primary education, play stands out as a central axis of the learning process, serving as a fundamental pedagogical principle to achieve educational goals. Combining play with outdoor learning fosters exploration, experimentation, sensory stimulation, and motor development during childhood.

Dymak HQ / BIG

Nina Vuga — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Set between an industrial area and the natural landscape surrounding Glisholm Lake, Dymak's new headquarters in Odense is conceived as a circular building wrapped around a sheltered green courtyard. Designed by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, the DGNB Gold, Heart and Diamond-certified headquarters combines office spaces, showrooms, and shared facilities within a 2,800 m2 building that brings daylight, landscape, and social interaction into the center of the company's daily life.

Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 44 Projects Defining the Capital of Human-Scale Design

Hadir Al Koshta — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Copenhagen is long famous as the global capital of human-scale design and livability. Today, the city has widened its focus and is an active space where mid-century Scandinavian modernism meets the modern demands of climate adaptability, material circularity, radical conservation, and neighborhood density. During the first-ever Copenhagen Architecture Biennial, in 2025, the city transformed into a global platform for dialogue under the theme "Slow Down," exploring how architecture can respond to global pressures by rethinking the pace of change. And this year's 13th edition of the 3daysofdesign Festival will explore the theme of "Make This Moment Matter", encouraging the global design community to step away from digital noise and mass production to focus on the present.

Trailcenter Rytterknægten / Matters architects

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Trailcenter Rytterknægten is part of the nationwide initiative Danish Trailcentres, buildings designed to promote outdoor activity and nature access across Denmark. Designed by Matters in 2021, built in 2025, the project was initiated by DIF and Lokale & Anlægsfonden, in collaboration with Bornholm's regional municipality. Trailcenter Rytterknægten is located at the highest point in Bornholm, 162 meters above sea level, in the heart of Almindingen, Denmark's third largest forest. The pavilion offers visitors unique access to the island's diverse terrain and rich biodiversity through a series of scenic viewpoints and recreational zones.

The Architecture of Rewilding: Designing for Ecosystem Recovery

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +0000

As climate instability reshapes design priorities, architecture is increasingly drawn into ecological debates not as a spectator but as a participant. Among the concepts gaining traction is rewilding, a practice rooted in the restoration of self-sustaining ecosystems through the reintroduction of biodiversity, the removal of barriers, and the rebalancing of human presence in the landscape. Though often associated with conservation biology, rewilding also opens up new spatial and architectural imaginaries — ones that challenge conventional notions of permanence, authorship, and use.

How Will Transportation Work in the Future? A Look at the Rise of Electric Mobility in Cities

Agustina Iñiguez — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

From greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution to deforestation, one of the leading contributors to global warming today is emissions from the transportation sector. Exploring its origins and evolution, as well as the major challenges it faces, the development of electric mobility in urban environments represents a global transition that requires a coordinated mix of policies and actions to achieve cleaner and more sustainable transportation systems. Designing safe and comfortable infrastructure for walking and cycling, promoting public transit and shared mobility, and designing more efficient streets that include electric vehicles, among other actions, are part of a growing worldwide effort to reduce carbon emissions.

Kristin Feireiss, Founder of the Aedes Architecture Forum, Passes Away at 82

Reyyan Dogan — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:15:00 +0000

Kristin Feireiss, the German architecture curator, writer, and editor, passed away on April 20, 2025. With a career spanning over four decades, Feireiss played a significant role in promoting international public discourse on architecture, urban development, and social change.

Learning from Copenhagen

Eduardo Souza — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Copenhagen was founded around the 11th century, from a small fishing village called "Havn" (harbor), which served as a strategic point for trade and navigation. Over time, this settlement transformed into an industrial city and eventually became the capital of Denmark. Though small in size, Copenhagen exerts significant global influence as a model of urban living. Spread across two islands, it is recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world, compensating for its modest size with an imposing character, reflected in its vibrant urban life and a skyline punctuated by historic towers, low-rise buildings, and a mix of old and modern architecture.

Building Better with Data: The Role of Material Libraries in Sustainable Architecture

Ankitha Gattupalli — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:30:00 +0000

For decades, the construction industry followed a familiar rhythm: design came first, materials followed. The pressing need for sustainable buildings has shattered this routine. Material selection is no longer an afterthought, but a critical decision made at the outset, with the potential to dramatically reduce a project's environmental footprint. This shift is even more crucial given the construction industry's appetite for raw materials – a staggering 3 billion tons extracted annually. To navigate this new landscape, digital material libraries and data-driven evaluation are emerging as powerful tools, creating a culture where materiality takes center stage to shape a more sustainable built environment.

On World Bicycle Day: 22 Inspiring Architectural Cycling Projects

María Francisca González — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Nowadays bicycles are not only used for sports or as a recreational activity, as more and more people are choosing bicycles as their main means of transportation. Architecture plays a fundamental role in promoting the use of bicycles, as a properly equipped city with safe bicycle lanes, plentiful bicycle parking spots, and open areas to ride freely will encourage people to use their cars much less.

"Industrialization Is Emerging as the Only Sustainable Approach”: New Voices in Construction Reinvention

Eduardo Souza — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +0000

In the Brazilian architectural scene, Felipe Savassi stands out for being a unique mix of designer and communicator. He shares his passion for architecture and his entrepreneurial vision with his thousands of students and followers on social media, with content that seeks to promote an approach centered on the promotion of industrialized and modular construction. With a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Isabela Hendrix Institute in Belo Horizonte, his professional activity is supported by four essential pillars: design and execution of architectural projects, education, mentoring and consulting, and a strong commitment to communication and content dissemination.

Is Mass Timber the Key Element in a Low Carbon Future?

Mark Alan Hewitt — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

Gigantium Urban Space / JAJA Architects

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Project description
Assigned to transform a former loading area into a new plaza, our vision has been to create an urban space where sports and cultural life inside Gigantium – Aalborg’s biggest sports- and culture center – are carried further out to the outdoor space. Shades of red and white playful streaks lead people from the street into the square and give identity to the concrete elements.

An Architect’s Guide to Copenhagen: Anders Lendager and the Essence of the Sustainable City

Enrique Tovar — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:45:00 +0000

Copenhagen was founded in the 12th century and has undergone numerous transformations to establish itself as an urban benchmark of the 21st century. Its dynamic urban environment stands as an exemplar of architecture's importance and crucial role in shaping a sustainable future for cities. Confronting global challenges like mobility, urban development, and eco-friendly construction, the city is an inspiring model. This is why in 2023, the Danish city was named the World Architecture Capital by UNESCO-IUA, positioning Copenhagen as a platform for discussions on climate, sustainable solutions, and livability.

Public Waterfront Pools: 10 Aquatics Facilities Bordering Rivers and Oceans

Belén Maiztegui — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000

At first glance, building a pool right beside another body of water seems a little redundant. After all, why would someone choose to swim in a pool when they have a river or ocean to enjoy? However, for people with limited mobility and younger more inexperienced swimmers, natural bodies of water can prove both daunting and dangerous. Pools not only provide a controlled, secure space for them to enjoy aquatic activities, they also provide a connection with the surrounding landscape.

Beyond 2023 UIA World Congress of Architects: 9 Events to Explore in July in Copenhagen

Maria-Cristina Florian — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:30:00 +0000

This year, the UIA World Congress of Architects gathers professionals from the construction industry to the Danish Capital to discuss and promote more sustainable ways of practicing architecture. This edition of the congress, happening between July 2^nd and 6^th, is centered around the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, highlighted by the overarching theme “Sustainable Futures – Leave no one Behind.” The world’s largest architecture congress offers a vast program of keynote dialogues, new findings presented on the science track, Next Gen sessions, workshops, exhibitions of new materials, and political talks. The packed schedule also includes the Obel Award Talks on the theme “Wellbeing Through Architecture”, Velux Daylight Talks, and Realdania Talks.