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Location: United StatesSector: Civic Architecture, Public InfrastructureArchitect: Richard DattnerFirm: Dattner ArchitectsFocus: Public and Civic Architecture Richard Dattner’s architectural journey took a decisive turn in the 1960s, when early residential projects in the Hamptons led him to reassess the broader potential of his work. These formative experiences revealed that his greatest impact could be achieved not through private homes, but through civic architecture—spaces designed to serve the public and enhance collective life. A Shift Toward the Public Realm Reflecting on his early practice, Dattner recognized that architecture could play a transformative role in shaping communities. This realization prompted a strategic and…

Location: GlobalSector: Architecture, Illustration, Urban CultureProject: CityLiveSketchArtist: Pietro Cataudella CityLiveSketch is a visual exploration that reconsiders how cities are perceived and represented. Through this ongoing project, Italian illustrator Pietro Cataudella overlays hand-drawn architectural sketches onto real urban photographs, transforming everyday cityscapes into speculative narratives that challenge conventional visual interpretations of the built environment. Concept and Artistic Approach At the core of CityLiveSketch is the direct intervention into existing urban imagery. By drawing over real photographs, Cataudella introduces imagined structures, extensions, and spatial ideas that coexist with the present city. This hybrid approach blurs the boundary between reality and speculation, encouraging…

Earl Santee, FAIA, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Populous, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s inaugural Influence 125 List, which honors the most influential figures in sports business over the last quarter century. The recognition highlights Santee’s enduring impact on sports architecture, venue-led urban development, and the evolution of the modern fan experience. Leadership Legacy and Industry Influence With a career spanning more than four decades, Santee played a defining role in transforming Populous into one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment architecture firms. His leadership extended beyond design excellence, shaping how sports venues function as economic catalysts,…

Location: Sydney, AustraliaSector: Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, SustainabilityProject: Inner West GreenWayLead Designer: ASPECT StudiosDelivery Team: Gartner Rose Pty LtdLandscape Contractor: Glascott The official opening of the Inner West GreenWay marks a significant milestone in Sydney’s urban evolution. What began as a grassroots community vision over 20 years ago has now materialised into a continuous environmental and cultural corridor, linking neighbourhoods while promoting active transport, biodiversity, and inclusive public space. Urban Context and Design Approach Delivered by ASPECT Studios as part of the Gartner Rose Pty Ltd team, the GreenWay navigates a highly constrained urban environment along the Inner West Light…

Location: San Sebastián, SpainSector: Architecture, Gastronomy, Research & InnovationProject: GOe – Gastronomy Open EcosystemArchitect: BIG – Bjarke Ingels GroupClient: Basque Culinary Center San Sebastián has reinforced its global culinary reputation with the official opening of GOe – the Gastronomy Open Ecosystem. Situated at the foot of Mount Ulía, the new international center is designed to unite gastronomy, science, entrepreneurship, and education under one roof, creating a platform for collaboration and experimentation in future food systems. Architectural Context and Design Vision Designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, GOe responds directly to its hillside setting through a composition of stacked volumes…

Ill-Sam Park, Partner and Architect at Foster + Partners, recently delivered a keynote titled “Living Networks – How Design Shapes Urban Interactions” at the Third Annual Forum for Regional and City Development Authorities in Al Khobar. The session explored how architecture and urban design can influence social interaction, resilience, and long-term urban performance through collaborative and human-centred approaches. The Role of Architects in Living Urban Networks The keynote positioned cities as interconnected systems shaped by people, infrastructure, and public space. Ill-Sam Park emphasised the evolving responsibility of architects in designing environments that support adaptability, inclusivity, and sustainability. Collaboration across disciplines…

This year’s architectural exhibitions signalled a decisive shift—from formal experimentation and visual spectacle toward themes of climate responsibility, social equity, and lived experience. Increasingly, exhibitions are no longer passive showcases of finished work but active platforms for critique, reflection, and public dialogue. As this transformation accelerates, a critical question emerges: what should future architectural exhibitions prioritise to meaningfully advance the discipline? Re-centering Climate Responsibility Future exhibitions must move beyond symbolic sustainability narratives and instead address measurable environmental impact. This includes transparent discussions on embodied carbon, adaptive reuse, circular material systems, and post-occupancy performance. Exhibitions should present architecture not as an…

When the owners of a rugged Big Sur property approached Field Architecture, their ambition was clear: to create a home that did not compete with the landscape, but conversed with it. The site—shaped by tectonic movement, erosion, and coastal forces—demanded a design approach grounded in restraint, observation, and respect for nature. The project began with a careful reading of the land. What initially appeared to be a flat site revealed a hidden ravine beneath decades of deposited soil. Rather than erase this condition, the design embraced it, dividing the home into two volumes—an entry structure and a living pavilion—connected by…

When the homeowners set out to create their second home in Jackson Hole, they weren’t looking for a showpiece—they wanted a place that felt natural, durable, and deeply connected to the land. With 160 acres of river valley, creeks, and floodplain terrain, the site was breathtaking yet complex. Rather than seeing constraints, the clients saw opportunity—and trusted Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to translate that vision into a livable retreat. The challenge was proximity to water. Seasonal snowmelt placed much of the site within a flood zone, but being close to the river was essential for the owners, avid fly fishers who wanted…

Set within New Hampshire’s storied Lakes Region, Cove House by Marcus Gleysteen Architects (MGa) reinterprets the traditional lake home through a modern architectural lens. Designed as a year-round retirement residence for a long-time summering family, the house balances contemporary living with a deep respect for its natural surroundings. Rather than constructing a dominant waterfront landmark, the clients envisioned an intimate family compound that would coexist quietly with the landscape. The 4,820-square-foot home sits on a 0.6-acre waterfront parcel, complemented by an adjacent guest cottage, shared garage, and boathouse. “They didn’t want the house to dominate the land,” explains Marcus Gleysteen,…