The White House suggested that countries with digital regulations restricting U.S. tech companies could face penalties. The question is whether Europe can stand firm.

Intel has warned that granting the US government an equity stake could subject the company to additional regulations, obligations or restrictions in foreign markets and limit its ability to pursue strategic transactions that are beneficial to shareholders.The chipmaker disclosed significant uncertainties about the government equity deal in an SEC filing on Tuesday, revealing concerns that werent addressed in last weeks announcement of the 10% stake by the Trump administration.[ Related:More Intel news and insights]Given the scarcity of recent US precedents for transactions such as those contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and of the US Government becoming a significant stockholder of a company like the Company, it is difficult to foresee all the potential consequences, Intel stated in the filing.Enterprise procurement calculus disruptedThe risk disclosures fundamentally alter how enterprises must evaluate Intel as a supplier, particularly for multinational organizations. Intel warned that having the US government as a significant stockholder could subject the Company to additional regulations, obligations or restrictions, such as foreign subsidy laws or otherwise, in other countries, according to the SEC filing.Intels disclosure that government ownership could trigger restrictions under foreign subsidy laws disrupts the procurement calculus that enterprises have relied on for decades, said Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research. What was once framed purely around cost, performance, and roadmap alignment must now include geopolitical risk and compliance exposure.The implications are particularly acute for international markets. Intel noted that sales outside the US accounted for 76% of the Companys revenue for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2024.Neil Shah, VP for research at Counterpoint Research, warned this creates significant exposure: The biggest hit, however, is likely to be in China, one of Intels largest markets, where this could fuel concerns about scrutiny and sanctions similar to those faced by Huawei.Strategic flexibility constraintsIntel disclosed that the government investment could severely limit its business agility. The company warned that the arrangement may substantially limit the Companys ability to pursue potential future strategic transactions that may be beneficial to stockholders, including by potentially limiting the willingness of other third parties to engage in such potential strategic transactions.This constraint represents a fundamental shift for enterprises that have relied on Intels strategic adaptability.Historically, Intels agility in plugging gaps, whether through acquisitions of smaller firms or strategic divestitures, has been a hallmark of its ecosystem leadership, Gogia explained. That flexibility now comes under constraint.The broader competitive implications could reshape enterprise procurement strategies. Shah suggested this may give an advantage to rivals such as AMD, Qualcomm, and MediaTek, as well as catalyze growth of local Chinese semiconductor players as enterprises seek to diversify their supplier base.Financial uncertainty and governance changesIntels financial transparency concerns extend beyond international complications. The company revealed significant uncertainty about the deals impact, stating the financial, tax and accounting impacts of the transactions are being evaluated and are uncertain, with potential for additional costs or losses, that may materially impact the Companys reported financial results in future periods.This opacity creates new procurement challenges. Intel itself concedes that unknown costs, dilution, or tax obligations could materially impact its results, Gogia noted. For CIOs and CFOs signing multi-year contracts, this disrupts the calculus of long-term vendor predictability.The government equity position also reduces shareholder governance rights. While the Department of Commerce must vote its shares as recommended by Intels board in most cases, the filing noted this will reduce the voting influence of other stockholders with respect to the selection of directors of the Company and proposals voted on by stockholders.Gogia emphasized the broader governance implications. Intel has become a hybrid category player: part private enterprise, part instrument of US industrial strategy. That dual role delivers resilience, but it also introduces constraint. R&D agendas and capital allocation will be increasingly influenced by defence, manufacturing, and sovereignty imperatives, Gogia said.Political and legal uncertaintiesBeyond commercial considerations, Intel disclosed substantial political risks that could affect enterprise customers. The company warned that the legislative, judicial or executive branches of the US government could determine in the future that all or a portion of the transactions were unauthorized, void or voidable.The filing noted that enforcement against a government counterparty is inherently uncertain given the defenses available to the US Government, creating potential challenges if disputes arise. Intel also flagged risks from changes in laws, regulations, or their interpretations, as well as shifts in federal administration and congressional priorities.These uncertainties create what Shah described as a fundamental shift in Intels market position: The government backing makes Intel a politically sensitive supplier. This poses significant risks, particularly for enterprises outside the US.Navigating Intels new risk profileGiven these political sensitivities and regulatory uncertainties, enterprises face the challenge of developing new approaches for managing Intel as a supplier that traditional vendor assessment frameworks werent designed to handle.The financial uncertainty Intel disclosed creates immediate contractual implications. With the company admitting it cannot quantify the deals financial impact, procurement teams face unusual transparency gaps.Enterprises must now insist on price protections, indemnities, and exit rights, recognising that Intels financial model is unsettled and its commercial freedom constrained by its hybrid role, Gogia said.The broader strategic risk drives many enterprises toward supply chain diversification as a defensive strategy. Neil Shah noted that Intels political transformation creates an untenable position for many organizations. The uncertainty surrounding Intels long-term strategic direction puts many enterprises and IT decision-makers in a difficult position. De-selecting or diversifying their supply chain would be the only way to de-risk, Gogia added. While the governments protection may ensure Intels survival in the short term, its long-term potential as a trusted, neutral global supplier becomes far more uncertain.

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This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.How these two brothers became go-to experts on Americas mystery drone invasionIn 2024 alone, 350 known drone incursions were reported over a hundred different US military installations. A lack of coordination or even clarity from the White House, Pentagon or US intelligence community has led some in domestic law enforcement to turn to an unlikely source for help cracking the case of these mystery drones: two UFO hunters out on Long Island in New York called John and Gerald Tedesco.The twin brothers each spent about three decades in the private sector working in electrical engineering and instrumentation design before they decided to kit out an old RV with an array of homemade signals collection equipment.What the Tedescos appear to have done, in their effort to bring a maximalist approach to the sensors directed at these suspected alien spacecraft, is independently engineer the kind of aerial surveillance capability rarely seen outside the classified world. Read the full story.Matthew PhelanThis story is from our forthcoming print issue, which is all about security. If you havent already, subscribe now to receive future issues once they land.Open the pod bay doors, ClaudeThe trope of AI going rogue, disobeying commands and threatening its human operators is well-worn in Sci-Fi. But its no longer just the stuff of fiction. AI doomerism, the idea that this technologyspecifically its hypothetical upgrades, artificial general intelligence and super-intelligencewill crash civilizations, even kill us all, is now riding another wave.The weird thing is that such fears are now driving much-needed action to regulate AIeven if the justification for that action is a bit bonkers. Read the full story.Will Douglas HeavenThis story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 xAI is suing Apple and OpenAIElon Musk has accused them of illegally conspiring to thwart xAI from competing. (The Verge)+ The legal action comes after Grok failed to top Apples App Store charts. (NYT $)+ The lawsuit doesnt mention AI companies buying access to other platforms. (The Register)2 Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against countries unfriendly to US techWhether thats in the form of digital taxes, legislation or regulations. (The Guardian)+ Europes Digital Service Act appears to be a prime target. (Reuters)+ How much do AI companies care about the US in return though, really? (The Atlantic $)3 Intel doesnt want the US government to take a 10% stake in its businessIt fears the deal could affect its international sales and trigger an employee backlash. (WP $)+ Intel desperately needs to get its groove back. (NYT $)+ Trump wont want Intel to fail under the circumstances. (WSJ $)4 SpaceX cancelled its 10th Starship launch for the second night in a rowThe spacecraft hasnt had a clean flight since November last year. (CNN)+ So when is it going to attempt it again, exactly? (NYT $)5 AI is making it harder for new coders to find jobsBut that doesnt seem to apply for more experienced developers. (Bloomberg $)+ The takeaway? AI is eliminating jobs, but not lowering wagesyet. (Wired $)+ The second wave of AI coding is here. (MIT Technology Review)6 It isnt just AIs emissions you should know aboutTV, digital storage, and internet usage are other energy fiends. (WP $)+ In a first, Google has released data on how much energy an AI prompt uses. (MIT Technology Review)7 Indias tech boom is unsustainableThe city of Bengaluru is struggling to support the sprawling industry its created. (FT $)+ Inside Indias scramble for AI independence. (MIT Technology Review)8 EV sales are up in the USFor now, at least. (Wired $)+ The US could really use an affordable electric truck. (MIT Technology Review)9 This hidden network runs OnlyFans stars chats with their customersUnsurprisingly, AI chatbots are increasingly doing the heavy lifting. (Rest of World)10 Do we really even want to live on Mars?The whole radiation and poisonous atmosphere thing isnt really selling it to me. (Vox)+ A new NASA mission is simulating living conditions on the Red Planet. (The Times $)+ The quest to figure out farming on Mars. (MIT Technology Review)Quote of the dayIf socialism is government owning the means of production, wouldnt the government owning part of Intel be a step toward socialism?Kentucky Senator Rand Paul questions the wisdom of the Trump administration taking a stake in Intel, Reuters reports.One more thingLongevity enthusiasts want to create their own independent state. Theyre eyeing Rhode Island.Jessica HamzelouEarlier this month, I traveled to Montenegro for a gathering of longevity enthusiasts. All the attendees were super friendly, and the sense of optimism was palpable. Theyre all confident well be able to find a way to slow or reverse agingand they have a bold plan to speed up progress.Around 780 of these people have created a pop-up city that hopes to circumvent the traditional process of clinical trials. They want to create an independent state where like-minded innovators can work together in an all-new jurisdiction that gives them free rein to self-experiment with unproven drugs. Welcome to Zuzalu. Read the full story.We can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? 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Insights2025 Global Leadership Development StudyHarvard Business Impacts 3rd Annual StudyFast, Fluid, and Future-Focused LearningThrough interviews with and a survey of more than 1,100 Learning & Development (L&D) professionals and functional leaders across more than 14 countries, the theme that emerged this year is that L&D has a new mandate. The business is looking for fast, fluid, and future-focused learning.In response, the velocity of organizational learning must be accelerated through a reciprocal exchange of information between Al and the people working alongside it. This mandate demands big changes from L&D and has important implications for leadership development and more. Organizational learning is now a serious competitive differentiator.Download the report1,100+L&D and HR professionals andfunctional heads surveyed14+countries acrossmultiple industries20,000+employees at nearly half of companies surveyedIn the coming year, respondents foresee three objectives for L&D to develop leaders for future success.Build a Change-Seeking Organizational CultureIn this years survey, 40% say their organizations are putting even more emphasis this year than last on building a change-ready organization.We use the 4B analysis as we look at the workforce well need in the future and determine how we are going to get it. Are we going to buy, build, or borrow the talent, skill, or expertise? Or does this task get transferred to a button or bot? This kind of analysis is done in every market, every function, every business line now. Head of Corporate Training & Development at a Multinational Food and Beverage CompanyReadiness Reimagined: How to Build a Change-Seeking CulturePredict the Nonlinear Evolution of Roles44% of survey respondents say their organization will put greater emphasis this year than last on supporting workforce upskilling and reskilling in their leadership development programs.We have [many] technical people who are strong technical experts, butwith a lower capability in transmitting knowledge back into the leadership. Head of HR in North America for a Multinational Transportation CompanyThe Fluid Future of Work: Rethinking Roles in the Age of Intelligent MachinesAccelerate Speed to SkillWhether learning initiatives are designed to develop a skill, create alignment, improve collaboration, foster new ideas, or encourage changes in perspectives, they all have new requirements: they need to be more easily scalable, happen faster, and be delivered in context for the organization.Taking a broader view that considers how I can strengthen collective intelligence by supporting collective memory, attention, and reasoning can open opportunities to unlock the true potential of human-AI collaboration. Christoph Riedl, How to Use AI to Build Your Companys Collective Intelligence, HBR.orgWhy the Tortoise Doesnt Win Anymore: Speed to Skill as a Competitive AdvantageThree Strategies to Address Learning & Development ObjectivesAmplify with AILean into Full-Immersion LearningChampion the Complementary ElementsResearch ReportDiscover how to prepare your leaders to thrive in an AI-driven world.Download reportResearch FindingsDive deep into the results from our study.Download reportExplore the infographics to uncover more insights 3 L&D Priorities for Building the Collective Intelligence of Humans and MachinesView the infographic 3 Strategies to Meet the MomentView the infographic The Future Is Fluent: Why AI Demands a New Kind of LeaderView the infographicSee how forward-thinking companies are adapting to change and transforming at scale.Charles SchwabMastering Leadership in a Dynamic World at Charles SchwabThrough Advanced LEAD, a nomination-based program for high-potential directors and managing directors, Charles Schwab empowers its leaders with the strategic mindset and networks needed to thrive in a dynamic industry. Read the client storyRabobankDeveloping Leaders for Transformation at RabobankRabobank leveraged strategic leadership development to navigate significant change and realize its transformation goals.Read the client storyAtosDeveloping Managers to Lead Confidently through Transformation at AtosAtos, a global leader in digital transformation, is preparing a global population of change-leaders to thrive amid digital disruption by empowering them with the skills to become more consultative partners to their clients and to inspire and motivate diverse individuals and teams.Read the client storyOman Arab BankBuilding Leadership for the Future at Oman Arab BankOman Arab Bank aims to build a prosperous future aligned with Oman Vision 2040, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and equal opportunities.Read the client storyMaybankInvesting in Digital Learning for Greater Effectiveness at MaybankTo rapidly upskill its employees with the capabilities emerging in the new economy, financial services leader Maybank adopted an agile approach to development: They provided their entire workforce with access to digital learning and anticipated evolving business conditions with the most relevant learning resources.Read the client storyAbout the researchStudy MethodologyBased on 1,159 survey responses, plus interviews with senior L&D and functional leaders (JanuaryMarch 2025).RegionsThe Americas40%Asia Pacific28%Europe, the Middle East, and all others32%SectorsFinancial Services25%Energy & Utility12%Spread out other industries63%Company SizeRevenue more than $10B51%Headcount more than 20,00047%RoleL&D/HR Professionals50%Functional Heads50%Previous Global Leadership Development StudiesIn 2023, we launched our first study of global leaders responsible for leadership development to understand their business and human capital priorities for the coming year, and in what ways they are relying on their leaders to meet those objectives.Explore insights from our past global leadership development studies below.2024 Global Leadership Development StudyTime to TransformThe theme that emerged in 2024 wasthe need to advance the practice of leadership to meet the needs of transformation efforts across organizations.Explore the insights2023 Global Leadership Development StudyReady for AnythingIn 2023, we discovered a greater need todevelop leaders who are truly ready for anything.Explore the insightsFuture of WorkLeadership DevelopmentShare this resourceShare on LinkedInShare on FacebookShare on XShare on WhatsAppEmail this PageConnect with usChange isnt easy, but we can help. 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IntroductionInterior design in games is more than just placing furniture and decorating rooms; its about creating immersive environments that feel real and resonate with players. Whether youre designing a cozy home, a grand castle, or a futuristic spaceship, the principles of interior design play a crucial role in bringing your game world to life. This blog explores the art of interior design in games, providing insights and tips on how to create believable and engaging spaces that enhance gameplay and storytelling.The Importance of Interior Design in GamesEnhancing Player ImmersionA well-designed interior can significantly enhance a players immersion. When players enter a space that feels authentic, they are more likely to engage with the environment and become absorbed in the game. Thoughtful design choices, such as the arrangement of furniture, lighting, and color schemes, can make a virtual space feel lived-in and real.Supporting StorytellingInterior design is a powerful storytelling tool. The way a room is decorated can tell a story about its inhabitants, their lifestyle, and their history. For instance, a cluttered, dusty room might suggest abandonment or neglect, while a sleek, modern office could convey wealth and power. By aligning the design of a space with the narrative, you can reinforce the games story and provide players with additional context without the need for explicit dialogue or text.Key Principles of Interior Design in GamesScale and ProportionOne of the first principles to consider is scale and proportion. In games, the size of objects and spaces needs to be believable and comfortable for the player character. If furniture is too large or too small relative to the character, it can break immersion. Use real-world references to ensure that objects are appropriately scaled and that the overall space feels balanced.LightingLighting is essential in setting the mood and atmosphere of an interior space. It can also guide the players attention and movement through a room. Consider the following:Natural Light: Use windows and skylights to bring natural light into the space, creating a more realistic and dynamic environment.Artificial Light: Lamps, ceiling lights, and other light sources should be placed thoughtfully to highlight key areas and create contrast. The color temperature of the lighting (warm vs. cool) can also influence the mood of the space.Color and TextureColor and texture are powerful tools in interior design, affecting the mood and perception of a space:Color Schemes: Choose color schemes that fit the theme and mood of the game. Warm colors can create a cozy, inviting atmosphere, while cool colors might be used for a more sterile or ominous environment.Textures: Realistic textures add depth and detail to surfaces, making them more believable. Whether its the roughness of a brick wall, the softness of a carpet, or the shine of a polished table, textures help to bring the environment to life.Designing for GameplayFunctionality and Player InteractionInterior spaces in games should not only look good but also serve the gameplay. Consider how players will interact with the environment:Navigability: Ensure that the layout allows for smooth movement and navigation. Avoid clutter that could hinder the players path or cause confusion.Interactive Elements: Identify which objects in the environment are interactive and make them stand out subtly, either through lighting, color contrast, or placement. This helps players easily identify important items or areas without breaking immersion.Creating Focal PointsFocal points draw the players attention and can be used to guide them through a space or highlight important elements. A well-placed piece of art, a dramatic lighting fixture, or an architectural feature can serve as a focal point. Use focal points to create visual interest and lead the players eye where you want it to go.Realism vs. StylizationBalancing Realism with Artistic StyleThe level of realism in interior design depends on the overall artistic style of the game. In a hyper-realistic game, attention to detail in materials, lighting, and physics is critical. In a more stylized game, you have the freedom to exaggerate or simplify certain elements to fit the visual theme.Realistic Design: Focus on accurate lighting, realistic textures, and believable object placement.Stylized Design: Play with proportions, colors, and shapes to create a unique aesthetic that complements the games theme.Consistency with the Games WorldRegardless of the level of realism, consistency is key. The design of interiors should match the games world and narrative. A medieval castle, for example, should feature appropriate architectural elements, materials, and dcor that fit the historical setting, while a futuristic spaceship might use sleek, minimalistic designs with advanced technology.Examples of Effective Interior Design in GamesThe Last of Us Part IIIn The Last of Us Part II, the interior spaces are meticulously designed to convey the storys themes of survival and loss. Abandoned homes, overgrown with vegetation, tell stories of lives abruptly interrupted, while the use of natural light and shadows enhances the games somber mood.BioshockBioshock is another excellent example, where the art deco design of the underwater city of Rapture reflects the utopian vision of its creators, now decayed and corrupted. The intricate details, from the signage to the furniture, reinforce the games themes of dystopia and decline.Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2 showcases a variety of interiors, from luxurious mansions to rustic cabins, each meticulously crafted to reflect the time period and regional influences. The games interiors contribute to the rich, immersive world that players can explore.ConclusionCreating believable interior spaces in games requires a careful balance of aesthetics, functionality, and storytelling. By understanding and applying the principles of scale, lighting, color, and texture, and by designing with gameplay in mind, you can craft interiors that not only look great but also enhance the players experience and immersion. Whether youre aiming for realism or a more stylized approach, thoughtful interior design is essential in making your game world feel alive and engaging.Resources for Further LearningUnity Learn: Environment DesignDescription: A series of tutorials on designing environments in Unity, including interior spaces.Link: Unity Learn Environment DesignBlender Guru: Interior Design in BlenderDescription: A tutorial series on creating realistic interior scenes using Blender.Link: Blender Guru Interior DesignGame Environment Design YouTube ChannelDescription: A YouTube channel dedicated to tutorials on game environment and interior design.Link: Game Environment Design YouTube ChannelGamasutra: The Art of Game EnvironmentsDescription: An article discussing the principles of creating compelling game environments.Link: Gamasutra: The Art of Game EnvironmentsArtStation LearningDescription: A platform offering courses on environment design, including interior design for games.Link: ArtStation LearningThese resources will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to master the art of interior design in game development.

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The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.What makes a space spiritual? Its not always an explicitly religious expression; in fact, often, its not. Sometimes its the quiet, the light, or the way a space seems to hold you in place, asking nothing but your presence. Spirituality doesnt have to be served as symbols or sermons. It can be found in how a building slows you down and marks time. It can also be felt in how a space allows you to experience grief, peace, reverence or healing.This collection brings together seven A+Award-winning projects that explore what it means to design for the spirit. Each one reflects a different approach some material, some spatial, some sensory but all invite us to experience space in the most intentional and sacred ways. These spaces dont follow a single typology. Theyre not all churches, mosques or temples. Some are memorials, gardens, halls or centers. What ties them together is atmosphere and attention, not function or belief.Spirituality in architecture is not bound to faith alone. It lives in how spaces slow us down, open our senses, and connect us to something larger than ourselves. The seven projects in this collection show that a spiritual space can be made from rails and ballast, paper and plaster, water and light. What matters is the care with which they frame silence, movement and attention.Rails of MemoryBy Blaising Borchardt Studio, Lyon, FranceJury Winner, Religious Buildings & Memorials, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Lyon, where trains once carried deportees to Auschwitz, Rails of Memorytraces the history through distance and weight. A stretch of rail runs for exactly 3,850 feet (1,173 meters), representing one thousandth of the journey between Lyon and the camp. The memorial reuses real railway materials such as rails, sleepers and ballast to ground memory in matter. The designers aimed to turn movement into mourning and created a long silent procession. As visitors walk the path, there are no walls or symbols but the ground beneath them. It is a space that invites presence and in that presence, memory becomes sacred.Ritual SpaceBy Geomim, Bodrum, TrkiyeJury Winner, Wellness and Spa, 13th Architizer A+AwardsRitual space lives up to its name by turning architecture into ceremony. The design consists of a network of narrow corridors and sunken courtyards that intend to slow the body down and draw focus inward. Geomim used rammed earth floors and plaster walls to echo the colors of the soil. They created skylights to pull sunlight into the dark chambers underground to guide visitors to sunlit terraces. The meditation pavilion at the center rises in a circular form that echoes the spinning motion of the Sema ceremony. In this project, shade, texture and light work together to lead visitors inward until their stillness feels complete.The Breeze HallBy SHISUO Design Office, Shanghai, ChinaJury Winner, Cultural Pavilion, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Shanghai, SHISUO Design Office transforms a fenced-off patch of woodland intoThe Breeze Hall. Trees once trapped behind barriers now stand on an open lawn, anchoring a steel pavilion with wing-like eaves. Visitors step into a vast space, forty-two meters long and filled with soft breezes drawn through the roof. Rainwater collects in a pool, feeding evaporation that cools the air. Plaster walls feel warm to the touch, and light shifts with the day. At sunset, the faade glows through branches, holding the quiet between sacred pause and daily return.Garden for the EyesBy c+d studio, Shanghai, ChinaJury Winner, Architecture +Art, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Shanghai, c+d studio createsGarden for the Eyes as an abstracted Jiangnan garden. Visitors enter a space built almost entirely from handmade paper, its fibers textured like nature. Light filters softly across walls, guiding the visitors view toward framed scenes and ink paintings placed with precision. Openings act as windows for the eyes, controlling the rhythm of what they see. Each step reveals a new composition, and each pause invites the mind to widen. Here, looking becomes a journey; and in that journey, the act of seeing turns into a quiet ritual.The ET-302 MemorialBy Alebel Desta Consulting Architects and Engineers, Gimbichu, EthiopiaPopular Choice Winner, Religious Buildings and Memorials, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Gimbichu, the ET-302 Memorial guides visitors through absence, revelation, and healing. A main path retraces the flights last six minutes and forty-four seconds, leading toward four inclined concrete forms that mark the crash site. Each form carries the scale and texture of Ethiopias rock-hewn monuments, with plaques set like aircraft windows recording the lives lost. Underground and open-air spaces invite quiet reflection. Rock gardens, shaded walks, and a circular burial ground hold the weight of grief in stillness. Every step carries the story forward from loss, through remembrance, toward renewal.Diffuse MirrorBy Antnio Costa Lima Arquitectos, PortugalJury Winner, Architecture + Light, 13th Architizer A+AwardsOn the edge of a dam, Diffuse Mirror rises like a pier into still water. Visitors step onto pinewood posts and into a chapel wrapped in a palisade of rough, conical sticks. Light seeps through narrow gaps, scattering across the floor, changing with the day and season. A single window draws their gaze to the waters surface; another opens only to the sky. The cross, carved with the word Agape, anchors the structure in place. Here, sound, smell, and touch work with light to still the body and open the mind.Water Pavilion, LongqiyuanBy The Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture, China Academy of Art, Wenzhou, ChinaPopular Choice Winner, Architecture +Environment, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn the valleys of Wenzhous Longqiyuan Scenic Area, Water Pavilion rests on a ridge between three bodies of water. Visitors approach under the shade of preserved trees, stepping into a space formed by three curved roofs. Each roof opens toward a different stretch of water, lifting to create an entrance and dipping low to meet the surface. Light filters through narrow seams, shifting as visitors move. Reflections ripple underfoot. From each angle, the pavilion offers a new composition of water, shadow, and time.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post Where Light Lingers and Time Slows: Atmosphere as Structure in 7 Spiritual Spaces appeared first on Journal.