Ellen Eberhardt
Massimiliano Malagò creates chair as "essay in the form of an object"
Local designer Massimiliano Malagò has created an acrylic chair covered in illustrations and writings that explore the experience of "labour, love and leisure" in New York City. More about Massimiliano Malagò creates chair as "essay in the form of an object"
Polk Stanley Wilcox completes angular Bentonville medical school
Local architecture studio Polk Stanley Wilcox has completed the Alice L Walton School of Medicine in Arkansas, USA with an angular glass facade and colours informed by the surrounding Ozark Mountains. More about Polk Stanley Wilcox completes angular Bentonville medical school
Eight North American boathouses that make storage a breeze
Beat the summer heat with this roundup of eight boathouses from Austin to Québec that combine waterfront storage with cozy spaces to relax and take in the views. More about Eight North American boathouses that make storage a breeze
Foster + Partners reveals designs for Paraguay's tallest skyscraper
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has released designs of an "elegant" skyscraper in Asunción, Paraguay, that is set to be the headquarters for Sudameris Bank. More about Foster + Partners reveals designs for Paraguay's tallest skyscraper
Eames House and studio reopens following Los Angeles fires
The Eames House in Los Angeles has reopened following "a meticulous process of restoration" due to smoke damage from the city's extensive wildfires earlier this year, coinciding with the announcement of a foundation to preserve the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames. More about Eames House and studio reopens following Los Angeles fires
Grimshaw completes "iconic entry point" for Los Angeles at LAX rail station
Architecture studio Grimshaw has completed a rail and bus station just outside of the Los Angeles International Airport that connects directly to the city's urban centre. More about Grimshaw completes "iconic entry point" for Los Angeles at LAX rail station
Hines proposes tallest skyscraper on the West Coast in San Francisco
Texas-based developer Hines has submitted an application to build a supertall skyscraper in San Francisco, which would be the West Coast's tallest building if completed. More about Hines proposes tallest skyscraper on the West Coast in San Francisco
Mecanoo completes "magic wooden box" theatre at Jacob's Pillow in Massachusetts
Following a fire at dance centre Jacob's Pillow in 2020, Dutch architecture studio Mecanoo has completed the Doris Duke Theatre on the Massachusetts, USA campus, with a design guided by Indigenous principles. More about Mecanoo completes "magic wooden box" theatre at Jacob's Pillow in Massachusetts
MoMA displays "faithful restoration" of original Nakagin capsule
Following the dismantling of the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Japan, MoMA has displayed a fully restored capsule for a New York exhibition, complete with ephemera such as original drawings and documents of tenants' lives. More about MoMA displays "faithful restoration" of original Nakagin capsule
California exempts infill housing from environmental review in state's "most consequential" housing reform
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that exempts infill housing from environmental review under the state's California Environmental Quality Act in the hopes of expediting development. More about California exempts infill housing from environmental review in state's "most consequential" housing reform
Blur Workshop overhauls W Austin with colourful interiors informed by local culture
Atlanta design studio Blur Workshop has renovated the lobby, amenity spaces and suites of W Austin, adding rich textures and jewel tones as an homage to the city's outdoor and music culture. More about Blur Workshop overhauls W Austin with colourful interiors informed by local culture
New Affiliates to convert New York commercial space into creative "town square"
Local design studio New Affiliates has released renderings of Canyon, a museum and cultural venue located in a former commercial building in the Lower East Side that will feature a massive atrium. More about New Affiliates to convert New York commercial space into creative "town square"
Lo Design slots metal buildings into brownstone backyard in Philadelphia
Local architecture studio Lo Design has created a condominium building in Philadelphia with a bevelled roofline and interior courtyards to maximise daylight for residents inside and outside of the building. More about Lo Design slots metal buildings into brownstone backyard in Philadelphia
Photos reveal Peter Zumthor's LACMA museum ahead of opening
Photographer Iwan Baan has captured images of the curving Los Angeles County Museum of Art expansion by architect Peter Zumthor, which is complete after more than 20 years and ready to be filled with art ahead of its 2026 opening. More about Photos reveal Peter Zumthor's LACMA museum ahead of opening
Seven interiors where doors and panels hide secret rooms
Bedrooms, bars and bathrooms are hidden in plain sight behind concealed wall panels and operable bookshelves in our most recent lookbook, which features secret rooms. More about Seven interiors where doors and panels hide secret rooms
Studio Proba collaborates with Hoka on colourful sneaker series
New York and Portland-based Studio Proba has collaborated with footwear brand Hoka on a colourful adult and kids footwear series with shoes designed to be "a wearable piece of art". More about Studio Proba collaborates with Hoka on colourful sneaker series
One Bloor West by Foster + Partners becomes Canada's first supertall skyscraper
The Foster + Partners-designed One Bloor West skyscraper has reached 300 metres tall in Toronto, making it Canada's first supertall skyscraper and the "tallest residential building in the country to date". More about One Bloor West by Foster + Partners becomes Canada's first supertall skyscraper
BIG breaks ground on "Armadillo" stadium for the Las Vegas Athletics
Danish architecture studio BIG and American studio HNTB have broken ground on its layered Las Vegas stadium for the Major League Baseball team the Athletics, which will be the studio's first baseball stadium. More about BIG breaks ground on "Armadillo" stadium for the Las Vegas Athletics
Basura and Yerba Madre create shoes "literally made out of dirt"
Beverage company Yerba Madre has worked with New York-based design studio Basura to create shoes made out of soil that crumble and spread wildflower seeds as the wearer walks. More about Basura and Yerba Madre create shoes "literally made out of dirt"
Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin with Model Y cars
American car manufacturer Tesla has launched its Robotaxi autonomous car service in Austin, Texas, offering test rides with a safety monitor present during trips. More about Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin with Model Y cars