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8000 shimmering discs of varying diameters suspended from 650 wire cables constitute the site-specific installation by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. Christened Binary Spectrum, the installation "explores the yin-yang relationship of tangible fabricated objects (manufacturing) with a representation of the intangible digital realm", according to architect Heather Dubbeldam.

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Municipal Building in Boston embodies a time-honoured approach to craft in construction... Take a look and leave us your views...

Winner of an international competition, Dutch architects Mecanoo and Kaohsiung-based MAYU architects' Tainan Public Library represents the meeting of cultures, generations and histories; check it out and leave us your views…

Karim Rashid proposes The Church of Globalove, a contemporary recreation that elegantly balances fundamental elements, inspiring one to embrace humanity.

Cadena brothers, chef Alfonso and architect Ignazio Cadena design a dauntless monochromatic restaurant in California that celebrates the ethos of the two Americas and the symbolic essence of fire. Check out the story and tell us what you think...

Ar. Jean Verville continues his reflections on compact domestic spaces transgressing standardization. He infiltrates his projects with intriguing photographic proposals, where the presence of a symbolic character offers a new modality of appreciation of architecture. Check out his latest exploration, where he ingeniously plays with scale to increase the perception of visual depth…

Himematsu Architecture uses hemp leaf motif symbolic of growth as an integral pattern of a boutique hotel's facia in Tokyo, announcing Japanese cultural roots to a city readying itself for the Olympics 2020. Take a look here

Panorama Design Group redesigns a renowned Chinese fine dine emulating the ethos of a Southern China house highlighting simplicity and elegance!

The essence of community lies at the heart of living - a concept not merely confined to physical proximity but rather a dynamic interplay of shared spaces, experiences, and aspirations. Sanjay Puri Architects' visionary community centre in Nokha embodies this ethos, sculpting a free-flowing organic spiral that envelops the community like a nurturing cocoon, symbolizing inclusivity and collective growth. Here, architecture transcends mere structure; it becomes a catalyst for fostering connections and nurturing a sense of belonging.

Hermann Kamte & Associates takes smart, sustainable architecture to a whole new level through their latest project: a wooden mixed-use residential tower in Ikory, Lagos. Challenging the material, this tower rises above the town and follows the sky... Find out more here

UN Studio's winning design for the proposed 'Theatre on the Parade' in Holland is contextually grounded with equal emphasis on the overall experience of the theatergoer and the public qualities of the project. Check it out and leave us your views...