When we asked architects in our recent Archinect Business Survey about their economic outlook, one of the five big factors behind the architecture industry’s current economic slowdown mentioned most frequently by participants was high construction costs. "Construction costs are exceeding... View full entry
This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking designs for a new life and sciences facility at St. Mary's Hospital in London, proposals for a playable, sculptural installation at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, designs for a bold... View full entry
A selection of interior designs from around the world has been revealed as part of the 2024 Inside World Festival of Interiors shortlist in advance of a live, in-person event in Singapore this November 6-8th.As the sister event to the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the Inside shortlist... View full entry
The El Paso Children's Museum in Texas from Snøhetta and Exigo Architecture is advancing toward completion later this summer. The four-story, 70,000-square-foot museum is part of El Paso’s Downtown Arts District and will serve the community as its first purpose-built children's museum when it... View full entry
MAD Architects has shared a construction update for the easternmost portion of e-commerce giant Tencent's new Shenzhen headquarters, which is currently under construction for 2025. The project is located in the east of Dachan Bay Island, Qianhai, and comprises five blocks equal to about... View full entry
The Prix Versailles just unveiled the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants List for 2024. A group of 16 newly opened or reopened restaurants around the world that "have left an extraordinary imprint" were selected to compete later for three 2024 World Titles – Prix Versailles, Interior, and... View full entry
The Judd Foundation has announced progress on restoring Donald Judd's fire-damaged Architecture Office project in Marfa, Texas: The restoration will now make the building ready for public use by September 20, 2025. It continues the pre-fire work that began in 2019. The final construction phase... View full entry
The Underbridge Housing Challenge just revealed its winning entries. The design ideas contest is the 17th edition in a series of competitions by Buildner centered around developing speculative solutions for affordable housing challenges around the world. Three winners, a sustainability... View full entry
As the Southeast Texas region swelters through the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, a new exhibition of seven designers and academics at the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH), titled Big, Hot, and Sticky, is turning an eye to the future and the present dilemma through a closeup look at... View full entry
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Taoyuan Station from Mecanoo was recently held in Taiwan. The 656,598-square-foot transportation project supports the country’s transition to an underground rail network as part of the initial segment of a two-phase master plan. Image courtesy Mecanoo The... View full entry
In this week's curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs, we are highlighting 11 architecture schools with an assortment of open teaching, academic leadership, and facilities staff roles. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and... View full entry
Büro Ole Scheeren has shared images and project details of their underway mixed-used Scenic City design at the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base in China. As the new HQ for e-commerce giant JD.com, the project will feature prominently in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District when it is completed... View full entry
Kengo Kuma and Associates has inaugurated what could be this year’s most interesting new cultural project, the new Audeum (or Audio Museum) in Seoul, South Korea, following a two-year construction period. The world’s first museum experience dedicated to sound is approximately... View full entry
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased by 10.4% in June to a new score of 198.6, according to new data from Dodge Construction Network. The latest numbers are up considerably from the revised May reading of 179.9. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.5%, and institutional planning... View full entry
The international jury of the European Prize for Urban Public Space has chosen ten finalists who will compete for the prize's 12th edition.Projects selected are located in eight countries: Belgium, Spain, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland. Most correspond to... View full entry
