Author: Editorial Desk

Louisiana State University has approved a $215 million residential project to address rising enrollment and housing shortages on campus. The new South Quad dormitories will provide over 1,200 beds and are set to break ground in October 2025, near the Business Education Complex on South Quad Drive, replacing the Touchdown Village East commuter parking lot. Addressing Enrollment Growth The project comes amid LSU’s eighth consecutive year of record freshman enrollment. Interim President Matt Lee announced that approximately 8,000 new freshmen are expected this fall, exceeding last year’s 7,912 students. The expansion aims to relieve housing pressures, particularly for first-year students.…

Mexico City-based landscape architect Mario Schjetnan and his firm, Grupo de Diseño Urbano (GDU), have been awarded the 2025 Cornelia Hahn Oberlander International Landscape Architecture Prize. Organized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), the biennial prize honors landscape architects who excel at the intersection of design, social engagement, and environmental justice. A Legacy of Visionary Design Schjetnan and GDU were chosen from over 300 nominations by an international jury for their exceptionally creative and courageous work. The award includes $100,000 and two years of public engagement activities to increase visibility for their practice and the broader field of landscape architecture.…

The National Building Museum has announced that renowned architectural historian and curator Barry Bergdoll will receive the 2025 Vincent Scully Prize. The award, carrying a $55,000 prize, recognizes Bergdoll’s extensive contributions to architectural history, education, and curatorial practice. The ceremony will take place on October 22, 2025, at the museum’s Washington, D.C., home. About Barry Bergdoll Bergdoll serves as the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University and was the Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA from 2007 to 2013. His publications include works on Léon Vaudoyer, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and Mies van der…

The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. is set to open a landmark exhibition titled A South Forty: Contemporary Architecture and Design in the American South on February 15, 2025. Curated by Peter MacKeith, Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, and designed by Jonathan Boelkins, the exhibition captures the evolving spirit of Southern design through more than 40 architectural practices. The Context Spanning the southeastern United States—from the North Carolina coast to Oklahoma’s Highway 40—the exhibition reflects the region’s dynamic growth and cultural diversity. It underscores how architects are redefining Southern…

The Chicago Architecture Center’s (CAC) Open House Chicago festival is back, bigger than ever. The free, two-day event will feature more than 200 architectural sites across the city, with 30 new additions that promise to offer a deeper look into the city’s remarkable built environment. From historic landmarks and sacred spaces to creative studios and private residences, the festival continues to showcase why Chicago remains one of the world’s most celebrated architectural capitals. Exploring Chicago’s Architectural Diversity Open House Chicago provides rare access to sites that reveal the city’s rich architectural tapestry. Visitors can explore Bertrand Goldberg’s Hilliard Tower Apartments…

Perched on Ivan Hill in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, a pair of geometric structures now nearly doubles the footprint of an existing home. Designed by Warren Techentin Architecture (WTARCH), the new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) combines a greige blocky volume with a dark blue tiled cube, creating a terraced composition that interacts dynamically with the hillside landscape. Design & Architecture:The ADU is composed of two distinct volumes with separate exterior treatments, yet designed to work as a cohesive whole. By breaking the addition into smaller masses, WTARCH maintained a visual hierarchy with the original 1,458-square-foot residence, despite adding 1,152 square…

The historic site of the J.L. Hudson Department Store in downtown Detroit has come alive again with the completion of a 12-story office and retail building at 1240 Woodward Avenue. Designed by SHoP Architects, the development marks a major milestone in the multi-phase Hudson’s Detroit project, aiming to reinvigorate the city’s urban core with mixed-use activity. Design & Architecture:The building’s glass-and-terra-cotta façade echoes the craftsmanship of early 20th-century department stores while projecting a modern presence. SHoP Architects carved a 7-story atrium topped by a skylight inspired by the headlight of a 1954 Corvette—a nod to Detroit’s automotive heritage. Filled with…

House Beautiful has unveiled its inaugural “Whole Home” project in Texas, located in Austin’s scenic Deep Eddy neighborhood. This tri-level, 3,800-square-foot residence has been envisioned as a “grown-up, tree-top social club”, reflecting both playful sophistication and functional design. Design & Collaboration:The home features a triangular kitchen island and uniquely angled living spaces that encourage conversation and social interaction. Designed collaboratively by eight interior designers alongside the House Beautiful editorial team, the project brings together creative talent from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and beyond. Sara Malek Barney of Bandd/Design, who also designed the kitchen and bathrooms, played a pivotal…

Interior design tastes are shifting, and flat painted walls are increasingly being replaced with surfaces that offer texture, depth, and visual intrigue. Experts and designers report that clients are now seeking walls that go beyond simple color, creating spaces that feel bespoke, elevated, and dynamic. Reeded Wood: Interior designer Becky Shea installed reeded walnut paneling in a bedroom, extending across the ceiling to create an enveloping, warm effect. This approach adds depth and contrast, resulting in a space that feels both distinctive and timeless. Uniform Tiles: Rachael Gowdridge designed bathroom tiles inspired by a 19th-century lithograph, using a repeating pattern…

Henning Larsen has announced the appointment of Eve Clark as Regional Director – Head of Australia, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Sydney, Eve will lead the Australian operations, supported by Design Director Thomas Hobbs, as the studio deepens its presence in the country’s design and development landscape. Context:Eve Clark brings over 25 years of experience spanning real estate investment, asset management, and large-scale urban development. Her professional journey includes senior leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and AMP Capital, where she collaborated with Henning Larsen on the Lighthouse at Darling Park…