The Venice Art Biennale is regarded as the most significant art exhibitions in the world. With artists and designers from across the globe showcasing their work, co-founders of the Carpenters Workshop Gallery were moved to wonder "What defines an artwork?" "Why can artworks not be functional?"... View full entry
We have profiled many social media profiles on Archinect, but this may be the first haunted account we have come across. Cursed Architecture (@CursedArchitect) has showcased "The best of the worst in questionable design decisions, horrible DIY, and existential terror" through its twitter page... View full entry
Weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has concluded. Amongst the food trucks run by celebrated chefs, and sets by Grammy artists such as Kacey Musgraves, architects like Francis Kéré were busy activating the polo field with large-scale art installations. The... View full entry
Famous for their popular talks, TED's 2019 conference, which kicks off today in Vancouver, promises thought-provoking speeches from the likes of people such as Twitter's chief executive Jack Dorsey, and the journalist Carole Cadwalladr, who broke last year's Cambridge Analytica scandal. Amongst... View full entry
This post is brought to you by Flexform Influenced in part by the work of some of the Rationalist masters, Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava developed the concept of a sofa with a very uncluttered, sleek appearance, yet dense with artisanal details. Details designed to highlight the company’s... View full entry
Singapore is already known for its mesmerizing structures. However, the country wanted to make sure Singapore isn't only a great place to visit, but stopover! With international travel increasing over the years airports are becoming more than just lines and terminals. Many airports are becoming... View full entry
With their unabashed imagination, fresh perspectives, and uninhibited curiosity, young adults have a lot of talent to offer the world of design. And, what better way to let them explore their aesthetic capabilities than giving them free reign to design their own bedrooms? That's why, when seeking... View full entry
In light of a recent breakthrough within the topic of space, the architecture design firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) shares their partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in designing the first "full-time human habitat on the... View full entry
Join us in celebrating New Investigations In Collective Form: The Open Workshop, the latest book by Neeraj Bhatia at Archinect Outpost on Friday, April 26, 7–9pm. Keith Krumwiede will give a short introduction to kick off the event, followed by a panel conversation between Neeraj Bhatia... View full entry
New renderings of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Álvaro Siza’s first United States building was revealed this week, stirring up interest before the Hell’s Kitchen tower launches sales this fall. Currently under construction just off 11th Avenue, 611 West 56th Street will reach 35 stories... View full entry
If you're an architect - or even simply a fan of architecture - you probably try to poke your head into every building that catches your eye. As difficult as it can be trying to get away with this in your home country, it becomes exponentially more so when traveling abroad. Global Architect... View full entry
April 9th kicks of a week filled with head-turning designs and exhibitions at this year's Salone del Mobile in Milan. Over 300,000 visitors from all over the globe come to experience the newest designs and ideas in product, furniture, and interiors. In conjunction with Milan Design Week, Salone... View full entry
When Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius was preparing to leave the small town of Weimar, Germany due to pressure from the Nazis, he hand selected 168 objects for safekeeping. Including ceramics, metalwork, furniture and rugs, this collection is being exhibited together for the first time. As design... View full entry
Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Architecture recognized Frank Gehry with the Richard Neutra Award for Professional Excellence, so Mackenzie Goldberg wrote up his conversation with Orhan Ayyüce. Aram Guiragozian was grateful "I’ve always admired Gehry for how human he is. He speaks a language... View full entry
Prada is no stranger to working with highly acclaimed architects. The Milanese fashion house's longstanding partnership with the Rem Koolhaas-led architecture firm OMA, who have helped them with boutiques, branding studies, films, digital products, and other projects, has been one of the... View full entry
