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Architecture and fashion have a long standing relationship; but actually incorporating the textile weave in a building façade is another thing. SPARK's 'pleated' and 'woven' façade for the award-winning mixed-use development Jing Mian Xin Cheng in Beijing demonstrates that depth of experience need not be forgotten despite the speed of the central city's expansion. 'Pleats' of perforated aluminium sheeting and a 'weave' of rippling windows resolve a variety of practical issues, while referencing a textile market that formerly operated on the site. Check it out here…

Reinventing building design in order to make a mark, Blocher & Blocher India design the country's largest LED façade… Check it out here…

Department of Architecture at @ku_leuven along with Architecture firm DMOA design a façade that appears 'alive', in that, it produces soundscapes actively engaging with passers-by, and evens nudges them to interact with each other. Check out the full story here…

Plush spaces aren't always characterized by luxurious elements; Abhikalpan Architects carve out luxury with spatial juxtapositions and a touch of quirk. Check out this residence with its tapering façade and leave us your views…

Dublin's McCullough Mulvin Architects and Delhi's Design Plus Associates' masterplan of the Thapar University in Patiala embraces the context, reflects culture and inspires students in a beautiful blend of contemporary and traditional architecture. Check out the project here…

Responding to Madrid's Mediterranean climate, Foster + Partners reveals their newest project in Madrid seeking to nurture a new identity and sense of place for the city. Check it out here…

The new 18,000 sq. m. Maison de l'Économie Créative et de la Culture en Aquitaine, MÉCA, creates a frame for the celebration of contemporary art, film and performances, cementing the UNESCO-listed Bordeaux as the epicenter for culture. Check out the monolithic, sculptural building here…