Author: Editorial Desk

CannonDesign has announced the appointment of Stephanie Leedom, AIA, as Executive Director of the Great Lakes region, a strategic role overseeing the firm’s operations across Chicago, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. The appointment underscores CannonDesign’s commitment to cultivating strong, people-centered leadership across its North American network. A Career Built on Collaboration and Service With over 20 years of experience in public service, Stephanie Leedom has earned recognition for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to unite diverse teams around a shared vision. Her professional journey reflects a belief that architecture is more than design—it is a means of building lasting…

Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) celebrates Principal Lloyd Sigal, FAIA, on his appointment to the Board of Publicolor, an organization devoted to transforming lives through the power of design and education. The initiative reinforces the shared belief that design can be a catalyst for social change and personal growth. Empowering Communities through Design Founded in 1996, Publicolor engages underserved students by involving them in hands-on painting and design projects that revitalize public spaces, foster confidence, and build valuable life skills. The organization’s programs help students envision brighter futures through creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. Operational Details: Leadership and Mentorship at the Core…

In the heart of Mumbai, Turner House emerges as a symbol of balance between the past and the future. Designed in collaboration with Proctor & Matthews Architects (UK) and Design Studio: Nisar Shaikh, this landmark mixed-use development reinterprets heritage architecture through a lens of modern sustainability and contextual sensitivity. Celebrating Mumbai’s Architectural Legacy Turner House occupies a historic site anchored by a 19th-century bungalow, carefully restored and transformed into a three-level retail podium. The adaptive reuse preserves the neighborhood’s distinctive character while engaging the vibrant street edge, ensuring that history remains a living part of the urban fabric. Operational Details:…

As workplaces become increasingly digitized, the challenge for organizations is no longer adopting technology—but ensuring it enhances rather than diminishes human connection. MillerKnoll’s upcoming Insight Series session addresses this critical intersection, exploring how sociotechnical design principles can foster collaboration, empathy, and trust within evolving work environments. The Role of Sociotechnical Design Sociotechnical design is a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes the alignment between technology systems and the social needs of people. In modern workplaces, it ensures that technological innovations—whether digital platforms or AI-driven tools—support human interaction and well-being instead of isolating teams behind screens. Operational Details: MillerKnoll’s Upcoming Session MillerKnoll will…

As La Biennale di Venezia 2025 concludes, Cox Architecture celebrates the remarkable contribution of Andrew Parish, whose installation was featured in the opening display of the Australian Pavilion. This year’s exhibition, HOME, marked a milestone as the first-ever Biennale pavilion curated entirely by a First Nations design team. The showcase, titled Living Belongings, explored themes of identity, connection, and belonging through a series of tactile and experiential artefacts. The Installation Andrew Parish’s work, Carved Through Experience, stood out as an interactive sculpture inspired by the movement and duality of water — a universal element that both sustains and transforms life.…

At Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2025, Gensler is set to spotlight the intersection of sustainability and profitability in hospitality design. Lori Mukoyama, Principal at Gensler, will join leading industry voices for a panel discussion titled “Green Is the New Gold: Making the Business Case for Sustainable Design.” As sustainability evolves from an ethical imperative to a strategic business driver, the hospitality sector is reimagining how environmental responsibility enhances both guest experience and financial performance. Session Focus The session, scheduled for Monday, November 10th, from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST, will delve into how resilient and eco-conscious design contributes…

At Chicago Build Expo 2025, George Sorich, Vice President, Residential at NORR, led a forward-looking discussion titled “From the Ground Up: Skyscrapers & the Future of Cities.” The session, one of five Sorich is presenting this year, explored how design innovation, collaboration, and policy integration are redefining urban living in an age of rapid urbanization. As global urban populations are expected to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, the session emphasized that cities will continue to serve as engines of progress — but only if sustainable infrastructure and resilient planning are prioritized. Technological Innovations Speakers discussed how technology is reshaping…

The Middle East continues to stand at the forefront of architectural innovation, blending cultural heritage with future-focused design. In an exclusive discussion, Li Ren, President of AIA Middle East and Associate at Perkins Eastman, Dubai, shared his insights on navigating emerging markets, fostering creativity, and advancing the global design dialogue through collaboration and cultural sensitivity. The Middle East’s urban growth has positioned it as a laboratory for bold experimentation and sustainability-driven architecture. As cities across the region continue to expand, architects and designers are challenged to harmonize historic identity with contemporary ambition, creating built environments that reflect both innovation and…

HKS, Inc. is celebrating Rachael Rome, who has been named among Building Design+Construction’s (BD+C) 40 Under 40 winners for 2025 — an annual recognition spotlighting emerging leaders driving transformation in architecture, engineering, and construction. The BD+C 40 Under 40 program honors professionals under the age of 40 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, and impact within the built environment. Rome’s inclusion reflects her forward-thinking approach to healthcare architecture and her commitment to shaping environments that promote wellbeing and resilience. Operational Details Over her six-year tenure at HKS, Rome has delivered more than 60 health projects — representing over $1.2 billion in…

Architect Norman Foster, founder and executive chairman of Foster + Partners, delivered an insightful keynote at the NEXT Design Perspectives conference held at the Triennale Milano, Italy. His address was followed by a conversation with Stefano Boeri, president of Triennale Milano, and moderated by Marco Sammicheli, providing a rich dialogue on the evolving role of architecture and design in shaping a resilient, human-centered future. The annual NEXT Design Perspectives conference brings together global leaders in design, innovation, and culture to discuss how creativity can respond to contemporary challenges. This year’s edition explored themes of design memory, longevity, and sustainability, reflecting…