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One of the most enduring traditions in the U.S. is undoubtedly the state fair. The very first was held in Syracuse, New York, in 1841, and throughout the mid-19th century, states launched their own unique takes. Some of the largest and busiest, such as those in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, have been running just about […]
The votes are in! Earlier this year, AN called for entries from firms across North America to find those not only with the best design, but also designing a better place to live and work. This program, AN’s 6th annual Best of Practice Awards, celebrates the design of a studio itself—and the 2026 results are in. A […]
La PyramIde: The Futuristic soul of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.In the heart of Abidjan’s administrative district, La Pyramide rises as a 62-meter monument to the era of the “Ivorian Miracle.” Designed by architect Rinaldo Olivieri and engineer Riccardo Morandi between 1968 and 1973, a 15-story brutalist landmark meant to announce Côte d’Ivoire onto the global stage. […]
Alpine Resilience: Concursos AG360 Launches the Mountain Sanctuary Competition in Patagonia Concursos AG360 has officially launched the Mountain Sanctuary international design competition, inviting architects, designers, and students worldwide to propose a high-altitude architectural intervention within Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia. The brief mandates the design of a contemplative refuge along the challenging alpine […]
The International Design Contest Trieste Contemporanea aims at showcasing the most original contemporary design projects proposed from Central and Eastern European countries on the theme of its current edition. The competition is a biennial event established in 1995 by the Italian aestetics and design scholar Gillo Dorfles. art. 2 – THEMEThe 16th edition of the […]
Architectural Essay Writing, 7th Cycle: ‘Thresholds of Movement’ Architectural Essay Writing Contest, 7th Cycle is the twenty-seventh initiative of the Architectural Journalism & Criticism Organization founded by architect Pappal Suneja to spread awareness about this subject and sow the seeds of inspiration to explore and write about Architecture and allied fields from a researcher’s perspective. […]
Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2026 ADCA 2026: The Search for Remarkable Work Begins The Architecture & Design Collection Awards (ADCA) returns for its 5th edition, inviting architects, designers, studios, artists, photographers, students, developers, and creative professionals worldwide to submit their work.Organised by Architecture & Design Community (ADC), the ADCA provides an international platform for […]
a new life for wasted resources in copenhagen In central Copenhagen during the city’s annual 3daysofdesign festival, Project Materia returns with an experimental new material. Titled Materia x Mater, the exhibition gathers nine artists around Matek, a circular material developed by Danish brand Mater from discarded coffee shells, sawdust, and recycled plastic. The […]
Casa Tlaloc is a residential project in Xalapa designed by Lopez Gonzalez Studio. The structure features a vertical composition resembling a stack of volumes. This design manages gravity through superposition, where each story supports the next to create a sense of natural permanence within the site. The interior organization follows the building’s verticality, arranging spaces […]
Near Bend, Oregon, architecture and interior design firm Hacker completed a contemporary residence that embraces the dramatic beauty of Central Oregon’s high desert. Created as a weekend getaway for a couple and their extended family, the home draws inspiration from the area’s volcanic landscapes, rugged terrain, and expansive skies. The house immediately stands out with […]
“I’ve always said one thing: ‘I’ll never let anyone but Moshe touch that building.’ But all of a sudden, I turned around, and he was 80 and our 50-year master plan turned into a five-year plan,” billionaire Walmart heiress Alice Walton told a room of 500 guests attending a May 29 panel discussion on the […]
Panamá’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC Panamá) was founded in 1962. Today, the institution is based in Ancón, Panamá City, and houses a collection of over 1,200 artworks by Panamanian and Latin American artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. Palma and Taller TO, two Mexico City architecture offices, have won an international competition to […]
