Author: Editorial Desk

STUDIOS designer Miranda Kontner has been recognized as one of the nation’s most promising young professionals after receiving the prestigious NEXT Award at the Interior Design 30/30 National Conference in Chicago. The accolade highlights the rising influence of emerging designers shaping the future of the industry. Honoring the Next Generation of Design Leaders The Interior Design 30/30 National Conference is a significant platform that celebrates creativity, innovation, and professional growth among early-career designers. Held in Chicago, the event gathers exceptional talent from across the United States, providing visibility to those redefining interior design through fresh perspectives and bold ideas. Kontner’s…

AECOM has announced the appointment of Joe Quitter as the new Metro Los Angeles Executive, marking a significant leadership enhancement for the region’s transportation ecosystem. With more than three decades of experience in organizational leadership and major infrastructure programs, Quitter brings a deep understanding of the complex mobility challenges shaping Los Angeles. Leadership for a Transforming Transportation Landscape Los Angeles continues to undergo a major transformation in mobility, driven by expanding transit networks, airport modernization projects, and sustainability initiatives. Against this backdrop, AECOM’s decision to bring Joe Quitter into its leadership structure signals a strategic step toward supporting the city’s…

Windshape stands as one of the most compelling explorations of responsive architecture in the early 21st century. Designed by nARCHITECTS and built in collaboration with SCAD students during the summer of 2006 in Lacoste, France, the installation transformed environmental forces into an active architectural language. Its fluidity, motion, and sensory depth drew global attention and reshaped understandings of how structures can behave. Architecture That Moves With the Wind Situated between the historic limestone village of Lacoste and the serene agricultural fields of Provence, Windshape emerged from a radical design question—what if architecture could breathe? Instead of fighting natural forces, the…

Kim Herforth Nielsen, Founder and Creative Director of 3XN/GXN, is set to present at ZAK World of Façades on 19 November 2025, offering insights into how next-generation façade strategies can redefine the synergy between performance, sustainability, and architectural expression. The Future of High-Performance Building Envelopes As global architecture increasingly prioritizes circularity and energy efficiency, façades have become critical interfaces shaping environmental impact. ZAK World of Façades provides an influential platform where leaders like 3XN/GXN share research and methodologies that advance the industry’s transition toward resilient, low-carbon construction. Operational Details: Inside 3XN/GXN’s Methodology Nielsen’s session will explore how façade decisions influence…

WATG and Wimberly Interiors have earned the prestigious NEWH Las Vegas 2025 HOSPY Award for their exceptional design of Club Privé & Baccarat at the iconic Bellagio Hotel & Casino. The recognition highlights the studio’s commitment to crafting immersive environments rooted in sophistication, luxury, and artistic storytelling. Honoring High-Limit Gaming Design Awarded in the Best High Limit Gaming Design category, the project stands out for redefining elevated gaming spaces in Las Vegas. Club Privé & Baccarat required a design approach that blends exclusivity with immersive hospitality, reflecting Bellagio’s global reputation as a premier luxury destination. Operational Details: Elevating Luxury Through…

IA Interior Architects has been honored with the 2025 SEGD Global Design Honor Award in the Branded Environments category for its transformative project, Relish’in Change. Designed for Relish Works, the workspace represents a harmonious fusion of creativity, strategy, and experiential storytelling. A Dual-Natured Design Challenge Relish Works required a workplace that reflected both its innovation-driven ethos and its partnership with a seasoned corporate entity. IA Interior Architects approached this challenge by crafting an environment where experimental thinking meets structured business identity. Operational Details: Crafting an Immersive Hybrid Workplace The project features experiential graphics and environmental design elements that illustrate the…

The University of Arizona’s Applied Research Building (ARB) has received two major recognitions-the AIA Arizona Distinguished Architecture Award and the SRP Sustainable Award-celebrating its forward-thinking design and commitment to sustainable innovation. The facility represents a new benchmark in research spaces that balance cutting-edge capability with environmental stewardship. A Facility Built for Discovery Designed by SmithGroup, the ARB functions as a launchpad for advanced scientific exploration. The building includes specialized payload integration laboratories and a state-of-the-art thermal vacuum chamber capable of simulating deep-space conditions. These facilities support interdisciplinary research programs while enabling the university to take a leading role in national…

The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) has awarded an honorary doctorate to Lord Norman Foster, recognizing his profound influence on contemporary architecture and urban planning. The distinction celebrates his decades-long commitment to shaping built environments that elevate the human experience. A Legacy Rooted in Determination Lord Foster reflected on his early journey, sharing how his path from a working-class neighborhood to the world stage was shaped by perseverance and transformative educational opportunities. His formative years at the University of Manchester and Yale University became the foundation of an architectural philosophy grounded in innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. Design Philosophy That…

Completed in 2013, the Islamic Center of Rijeka stands as a landmark of contemporary religious architecture and the first mosque built along the Adriatic coast in more than five centuries. Designed to serve the Muslim community of Rijeka, the project reflects decades of aspiration and a distinctive artistic approach that shaped its iconic form. The mosque’s conceptual foundation began not with drawings, but with a sculptural model created by renowned Croatian sculptor Dušan Džamonja (1928–2009). His artistic vision guided the project’s expressive geometry, which was later translated into architecture through a collaboration with architects Darko Vlahović and Branko Vučinović, supported…

A new chapter in healthcare education is emerging beneath The University of Arizona’s Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB). In a collaborative effort, Kitchell, CO Architects, and Swaim Associates LTD AIA have redesigned 10,000 square feet below HSIB into a state-of-the-art instructional environment that elevates clinical learning and interdisciplinary training. HSIB, originally completed in 2019, is recognized as one of the university’s most advanced health education facilities. The newly completed lower-level expansion builds on its legacy, supporting the institution’s mission to prepare future healthcare leaders through immersive, technology-driven learning experiences. Design and Operational Details The transformation features precision-engineered curved walls, flexible…