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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announces themed cruise on the Great Lakes
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Victory Cruise Line on a series of onboard lectures about the American architect's life, as well as visits to projects such as Unity Temple in Chicago. More about Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announces themed cruise on the Great Lakes
Rarify collaborates with Gantri on "infinitely expandable" 3D-printed light
Lighting manufacturer Gantri partnered with vintage furniture dealer Rarify on a modular 3D-printed light system using elements from Swiss furniture studio USM, showcased with local designer Studio Guapo for NYCxDesign. More about Rarify collaborates with Gantri on "infinitely expandable" 3D-printed light
MSCHF creates furniture collection from "pile of car parts"
Art and design collective MSCHF has integrated auto parts from Mercedes-AMG vehicles into a furniture collection, including a couch with headlight armrests and a step-on trash can with car pedals during NYCxDesign. More about MSCHF creates furniture collection from "pile of car parts"
Twelve design-oriented cafes and restaurants to visit during NYCxDesign
As the yearly festival NYCxDesign 2025 begins in New York, we have rounded up 12 restaurants, bars and cafes around New York City where festival-goers can rest, recharge and admire design during the busy week. More about Twelve design-oriented cafes and restaurants to visit during NYCxDesign
Amazon creates "more empathetic smile" for first logo update in 20 years
Design agency Koto has collaborated with online retailer Amazon's design team Amazon XCM in a rebrand of the company's distinct smile logo, while simplifying the identity of over 50 Amazon sub-brands. More about Amazon creates "more empathetic smile" for first logo update in 20 years
Docomomo "fundamentally disagrees" with Trump administration's views on modernism
Modernist conservation group Docomomo US has said that it strongly disagrees with the Donald Trump administration's position on modern architecture, following news that the Marcel Breuer-designed Weaver building is set to be sold. More about Docomomo "fundamentally disagrees" with Trump administration's views on modernism
Safdie Architects designs Maine's tallest building to resemble a lighthouse
Boston architecture studio Safdie Architects has designed a reimagined downtown "urban heart" for Portland, Maine, USA, centred around a 30-storey skyscraper designed to reference coastal architecture. More about Safdie Architects designs Maine's tallest building to resemble a lighthouse
Thaden School in Arkansas wins Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize
A school in Arkansas, USA designed by studios Marlon Blackwell Architects, Eskew Dumez Ripple, and Andropogon Associates has won the fifth Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize for its "campus steeped in the rural culture of its place". More about Thaden School in Arkansas wins Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize
Frank Gehry's "tallest residential building" among upcoming Toronto skyscrapers
Following a construction update on Canada's tallest skyscraper, we've rounded up other skyscrapers in progress in Toronto, designed by architecture studios such as Frank Gehry, Studio Gang and Foster + Partners. More about Frank Gehry's "tallest residential building" among upcoming Toronto skyscrapers
Photos show construction of Canada's tallest skyscraper
Construction on the Hariri Pontarini Architects-designed SkyTower, set to be Canada's tallest supertall skyscraper, is underway in Toronto, with cladding already going up on the base of the structure as the tower reaches towards its planned 351-metre height. More about Photos show construction of Canada's tallest skyscraper
Mountainous residential development by BIG rises in Toronto
The terraced, pixelated King Toronto Residences urban development, designed by Danish architecture studio BIG, is under construction in Toronto, Canada, with move-ins planned for next year. More about Mountainous residential development by BIG rises in Toronto
Studio Gang encases Atlanta academic building in metal screens
Architecture practice Studio Gang has created an academic building at Spelman College in Atlanta encased in red metal screens that references the geology of the state of Georgia. More about Studio Gang encases Atlanta academic building in metal screens
Ai Weiwei designs large-scale camouflage installation for New York
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has designed a large-scale installation with camouflage netting for the launch of the Art X Freedom public art program on Roosevelt Island in New York City. More about Ai Weiwei designs large-scale camouflage installation for New York
RAMSA New York skyscraper to feature classical details for "life today"
A skyscraper with a tiered, masonry facade designed by architecture studio Robert A M Stern Architects and informed by buildings of the Upper East Side is under construction in Manhattan. More about RAMSA New York skyscraper to feature classical details for "life today"
Ten "brutal yet deeply rooted" Mexican houses photographed by Edmund Sumner
Following the release of the Casa Mexicana book , British photographer Edmund Sumner has selected 10 contemporary Mexican houses that encapsulate the country's contemporary design ethos. More about Ten "brutal yet deeply rooted" Mexican houses photographed by Edmund Sumner
First 3D-printed Starbucks nears completion in Texas
The first 3D-printed store by coffeehouse chain Starbucks is nearing completion in Brownsville, Texas, featuring exposed layered walls overlaid with the brand's signage. More about First 3D-printed Starbucks nears completion in Texas
Tallest residential skyscraper in Atlanta under construction
The 1072 West Peachtree skyscraper, designed by architecture studio TVS, is under construction in Atlanta, USA and will be the "tallest building in the city in over 33 years" when completed. More about Tallest residential skyscraper in Atlanta under construction
Optima designs apartments with America's "largest private rainwater harvesting" system
Local development and design studio Optima has announced the six-tower residential McDowell Mountain development in Arizona, designed to harvest up to 210,000 gallons of rainwater in an underground vault. More about Optima designs apartments with America's "largest private rainwater harvesting" system
Bench Architecture converts Brooklyn steel mill into spa and artists studios
Local studio Bench Architecture has completed the renovation of a multi-storey Brooklyn warehouse into artist studios and a member's club with a rooftop pool. More about Bench Architecture converts Brooklyn steel mill into spa and artists studios
Photos reveal construction progress on granite-wrapped Obama Presidential Center museum
Photos of construction at the Obama Presidential Center Museum Building in Chicago have shown an exterior wrapped in granite panels, as well as the interior of the partially completed uppermost floors. More about Photos reveal construction progress on granite-wrapped Obama Presidential Center museum