In this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we're highlighting four challenges calling for the best new projects in London, innovative ADU proposals in Portland, redevelopment pitches for a South Harbour section in Helsinki, and design ideas... View full entry

Juan Ramon Cantu draws on a number of emerging practices, competitions, and academics to argue an evolution is underway for Post-Digital Drawing / Post-Digital Rendering. He notes "Ironically, this evolution of the Post-Digital aesthetic seems to be going in the opposite direction to its original... View full entry

The submerged Italian village of Curon is resurfacing for the first time in over 70 years.  Located in the northern part of the country near Switzerland, the village, dating back to the 14th Century, was once home to hundreds of people. However, in 1950 construction began on a large dam in... View full entry

Snøhetta has designed a new type of retail experience or “a better place to think” in collaboration with Norwegian tech company reMarkable, whose next-generation paper tablet was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time Magazine. Responding to the rise and proliferation of online... View full entry

Today, academic and architectural practitioner Amale Andraos announces her decision to step down as Dean of Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. After succeeding Mark Wigley as Dean in 2014, Andraos has dedicated her time towards serving and... View full entry

A new online home for the erstwhile Southern Apache Museum is now operating in Houston, furthering a trend of digitizing cultural spaces that has accelerated during the pandemic era. Those looking for a transformative delve into the history of Native culture can visit the renamed Southern Plains... View full entry

Following 2020, graduation this year for students was a bit different. While some schools were able to have a hybrid graduation ceremony of in-person and virtual commencements, there's one feeling every graduate can relate to, "where can I find a job?" As the leader in architecture employment and... View full entry

The Beirut municipality and the Inspireli Awards have announced a competition calling on architecture students from around the world to submit entries for a new Port of Beirut, following the devastating 2020 explosion that completely destroyed the port and the adjacent part of the city.  The... View full entry

NYT critic Michael Kimmelman reviews the anticipated elevated river park Little Island (formerly known as Pier 55) which opens on Manhattan's Hudson River bank this week. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick and Signe Nielsen of NY-based landscape architecture firm MNLA, the $260 million parcel resting... View full entry

Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for a residential-led masterplan on the outskirts of Bangkok. Named “The Forestias,” the masterplan seeks to address the growing disconnect between contemporary city life and family traditions, while also placing an emphasis on health, wellbeing, smart... View full entry

Ten residential buildings, spanning an array from single-family homes to specialized housing, have been revealed as the winners of this year's AIA Housing Awards. Now in its 21st edition, the annual program recognizes design excellence in the residential sector and evaluates buildings for... View full entry

Make Architects has converted a former chocolate factory in Sydney, Australia into a boutique office building. Situated in the city’s Haymarket district, the building was originally built in the early 1900s. The project is the latest in a series of new developments in the area with dining... View full entry

Continued economic recovery and strengthening confidence are the main takeaways from the latest report released by the American Institute of Architects this morning. After rising to a score of 55.6 in March, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for April expanded to 57.9 — the third... View full entry

MIT has announced a goal of achieving net-zero emissions from their campus by 2026, and eliminating direct emissions by 2050. The goal is one of a number of initiatives announced under the institution’s new plan titled “Fast Forward: MIT’s Climate Action Plan for the Decade,” aimed at... View full entry

Rice University School of Architecture announces Igor Marjanović as the new William Ward Watkin Dean. Beginning his position starting July 1, Marjanović is an experienced architect, educator, and curator. Before his move to Rice, Marjanović is currently the JoAnne Stolaroff Cotsen Professor and... View full entry