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The U.S. federal government has awarded 10 construction contracts worth $4.5 billion to expand the border barrier along the southwest frontier by 230 miles, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday. Smart Wall Expansion The contracts will extend the Smart Wall system, a combination of steel barriers, waterborne barriers, patrol roads, lighting, cameras, and advanced detection technology, designed to strengthen border security. Seven of the 10 contracts, awarded in September, went to the BCCG Joint Venture, according to DHS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said:”The Smart Wall means more miles of barriers, more technology,…

Founded in 1872 by formerly enslaved leaders Richard Allen, Richard Brock, Jack Yates, and Elias Dibble, Emancipation Park was purchased to commemorate the end of slavery and, during segregation, served as one of the few public spaces open to Black residents. Today, the park remains a vital cultural landmark in Houston. Project Highlights Outdoor Performance Stage: A new 5,000-square-foot stage next to the Eldorado Ballroom will include green rooms, climate-controlled storage, and an advanced AV tech suite. Cultural Center Renovation: The 11,000-square-foot center will feature digital storytelling, upgraded AV, a gift shop, and landscaped exhibition spaces tracing the park’s history.…

MAD is honored that the Fenix Museum of Migration has been shortlisted for Dezeen’s Designer of the Year Award 2025. Located in Rotterdam, the Fenix Museum stands as a space for stories of movement and belonging, connecting the journeys of the past with the realities of the present. Through its design, the project captures the essence of human migration — embodying architecture as a vessel for memory, identity, and shared experience. A special thanks to Dezeen for this recognition and for celebrating projects that continue to push the boundaries of architectural innovation.