In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top imagesare from the board Details. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ Yunomi in Los Angeles, CA by Design Opera Architects; Photo: Taiyo Watanabe ↑ Deer Harbor in Eastsound, WA by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects; Photo: Andrew Pogue Photography ↑ Grass House in Washington, DC by BLDUS; Photo: Ty Cole ↑ The Crown Coffee Laboratory in Oakland, CA by Studio Terpeluk; Photo: Joe Fletcher ↑ Pine Cove in Harpswell Center, ME by Woodhull ↑ Whidbey Uparati in Whidbey Island, WA by Wittman Estes; Photo: Andrew Pogue ↑ Ningbo Apartment in Ningbo, China by Increments Studio ↑ Villa Sidonius in Prague, Czech Republic by Stempel & Tesar architekti; Photo: Filip Šlapal ↑ PLP City Range mixed-use ... #architectural #details #that #stood #out

This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking the best real or theoretical unbuilt projects, exceptional talents in the fields of design from the Middle East and North Africa, outstanding explorations of daylight in architectural design, and sustainable and fire-resilient passive house designs that can inspire rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here. #new #architecture #design #competitions #daylight

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitathas unveiled the winners of its 2025 Award of Excellence. The annual award series seeks to honor built and unbuilt tall buildings that “respond to current global challenges and demonstrate the vital role of tall buildings in the 21st century.” The 2025 winners span 20 countries and 20 categories. According to the organizers, the 2025 projects “exemplify creative and technical leadership across the gamut of sustainable vertical urbanism.” “This year’s cohort demonstrates not only technical sophistication and design ingenuity but also an ability to respond to the circumstances shaping the world right now—from regional issues and economic challenges to the accelerating climate crisis,” according to Javier Quintana de Uña, CEO of CTBUH. “These projects prove that tall buildings and the vertical urbanism they engender can instigate better quality of life, ecological resilience and urban equity simultaneously. That’s the direction ou... #world039s #best #tall #buildings #honored

Construction has begun on the Asaan Museum, a new cultural institution in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The project marks the firm’s first use of adobe construction worldwide. Image credit: Specto-DigitalLocated in the historic At-Turaif district, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, the Asaan Museum draws inspiration from traditional Najdi forms. The museum is being built from locally sourced clay mud-bricks, a material with roots in the region’s vernacular built environment. The use of adobe offers strong thermal insulation and high thermal mass, suited to Diriyah’s desert climate. Image credit: Specto-DigitalCommissioned by the Misk Foundation, the museum will feature interactive exhibitions, immersive displays, and conservation laboratories. The museum’s programme will span education, arts, and administration, each organized around one of three shaded courtyards that reflect the spatial logic of Najdi architecture. Image credit: Spect... #zaha #hadid #architects #designs #its

This week's edition of our curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features 20 architecture and design firms in New York City with exciting intermediate architecture and interior design job opportunities. To look up specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, interviewing skills, and increase your overall chances of getting that next job. S9 Architecture seeks an Intermediate Design Architect/PlannerQualifications include a minimum of six-plus years of experience, proficiency with Rhino, AutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, a strong design sensibility with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience in delivering presentations. The firm is also hiring for a Project Architect and an Interior Designer.The Blanton Museum of Art at The Universit... #looking #intermediatelevel #architecture #interior #design

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has entered into a partnership with Victory Cruise Lines to launch educational programming of Wright’s projects close to the Great Lakes. The series, taking place on board the cruise line’s ships, will encompass buildings across Chicago, Detroit, and Grand Rapids, and include discussions on Wright’s approach, life, and principles. In addition to on-board experiences, the operator will host three shore excursions to visit buildings by Wright. The operator’s Chicago tour will include visits to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, while the Detroit tour will include a visit to the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research which oversees Wright’s Smith House. The Grand Rapids tour will include a visit to the architect’s Amberg House. “Frank Lloyd Wright left a beautiful legacy of architectural marvels across the Great Lakes, including two sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List and our guests will appreciate exploring his vision through his desig... #frank #lloyd #wright #foundation #partners

The MVRDV-designed Sun Rock project has topped out in Taiwan. Designed for one of Taiwan’s largest public utility companies, the operations storage facility is intended to play a leading role in the country’s transition to a green energy economy. Image credit: Reiju Construction Co., Ltd.As Archinect reported back in 2022, the project is envisioned by its creators as a “manifesto in a building,” with the scheme’s large dome and sloping southern front shaped to support a layer of solar panels. Inside, the building will include a maintenance workshop, gallery spaces, a roof terrace, and a special data display room. Image credit: Reiju Construction Co., Ltd.“Of course, we aim to make all of our projects as sustainable as possible,” MVRDV founding partner Winy Maas said at the time of the design’s unveiling. “Yet we see that projects can go beyond just being sustainable in themselves. This project has unique and fascinating potential.” Image credit: Reiju Construction Co., Ltd.“The user... #mvrdvs #domeshaped #sun #rock #tops

Total construction starts fell 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.  Nonresidential building starts declined by 3%, residential starts dropped 4%, and nonbuilding starts decreased by 22%. On a year-to-date basis through April, total construction starts were down 3% from last year. Nonresidential starts were down 10%, residential starts were down 5%, while nonbuilding starts were up 8%. For the 12 months ending in April 2025, total construction starts were up 2% from the year ending in April 2024. Nonresidential starts were up 1%, nonbuilding starts rose by 5%, and there was no change in residential starts. Related on Archinect: Architecture industry saw 'accelerated decrease in billing activity' in April, says AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index“Broad-based monthly declines in construction starts represent a troubling signal for the sector,” said Dodge Construction Network chief economist Eric Gaus. “While no... #construction #starts #fall #april #reflecting

Alissa Walker, LA-based architecture writer and "walker", will be making an appearance on tonight’s episode of Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. She shared the lineup for tonight’s show, putting her in very good company with Sigourney Weaver, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Sedaris, and art-pop musician Yeule. Everybody’s Live has a history of digging into local issues such as freeways, palm trees, housing, and other planning curiosities, so tonight’s conversation, which Walker hints at addressing public transportation, should be quite interesting to locals and planning peeps.  #alissa #walker #talk #about #public

Disappointing economic data for the architecture industry this morning: The latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index reports another noticeable drop to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March. Any score below 50.0 signals a decline. Likewise, billings continued to slip, decreasing now in 28 out of the past 31 months. Scores for new project inquiries and the value of new design contracts reported ongoing declines as well.  Related explainer on Archinect: How to Understand Architecture Business Conditions Using the AIA's Architecture Billings Index"Uncertainty as to the economic outlook continues to hold back progress on new construction projects," AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker commented on today's numbers. "Despite the slowdown in billing activity, architecture firms continue to navigate this business cycle quite effectively, as staffing at firms remains relatively stable and project backlogs are holding up better than expected." April ABI Highlights Regional averages: South ... #architecture #industry #saw #039accelerated #decrease

Following our previous look at an opening for an architectural model maker at Obata Noblin Office, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Director of Facilities at the Norton Simon Museum. The role, based in Pasadena, calls for an individual to “oversee the physical operation of its renowned building and gardens.” Among the requirements for the role are at least ten years in facilities management and a strong working knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.  Image credit: Wikimedia user Tony Mariotti licensed under CC BY 2.0 Why the role interests us The open role at the Norton Simon Museum offers us the opportunity to profile the architectural qualities of the museum and gardens, which the successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for maintaining. Completed in 1969 by Pasadena architects Thornton Ladd and John Kelsey, the scheme was designed with the clean lines, o... #your #next #role #could #maintaining

The tallest 3D-printed building in the world has been completed in Switzerland. Named Tor Alvaand located in the alpine village of Mulegns, the project was undertaken by the Origen Cultural Foundation in collaboration with ETH Zurich to understand the relationship between digital fabrication, cultural heritage preservation, and rural revitalization. Image credit: Benjamin Hofer and Nova Fundaziun OrigenImage credit: Benjamin Hofer and Nova Fundaziun OrigenThe five-story tower’s defining feature is its 32 unique, load-bearing 3D-printed concrete columns. The Y-shaped columns contain intricate detailing at three distinct scales, made possible by a novel fabrication process involving two cooperating robots, with one extruding concrete while the other places steel reinforcement. Image credit: Benjamin Hofer and Nova Fundaziun OrigenImage credit: Benjamin Hofer and Nova Fundaziun OrigenMeanwhile, the interior is composed of vertically stacked rooms accessed via a spira... #worlds #tallest #3dprinted #building #completed

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled a major redesign of its Amsterdam Avenue edge, transforming the western boundary of its Manhattan campus. The million redevelopment, led by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan, will remove the longstanding wall at Damrosch Park, opening the complex to the surrounding community with a new park, improved access, and a major outdoor performance venue. Archinect first reported on the appointment of the design team in March 2024. Image credit: Brooklyn Digital FoundryImage credit: Brooklyn Digital FoundryThe redesign introduces a more welcoming edge to the cultural campus with new entrances, expanded sidewalks, and green space along Amsterdam Avenue. A new theater and plaza, seating up to 2,000, will anchor the development, supporting year-round performances and community events. Surrounding features include a mist-animated water element, shaded groves, and flexible gathering spaces.  Image credit: Brooklyn Digi... #lincoln #center #unveils #major #transformation

The Architectural League of New York just revealed this year's recipient of the Deborah J. Norden Fund: University of Miami student Catalina Cabral-Framiñan was awarded a travel grant to explore industrial reuse strategies in rural Japan for her research project "Industrial Ghosts: Revitalizing Japan’s Abandoned Industrial Landscapes." The investigation will focus on three sites: Sado Island Gold Mine in Niigata; Ishikari Coal Basin in Hokkaido; and the Setouchi region's "Art Islands" of Naoshima, Inujima, and Teshima."The landscapes of Japan bear the marks of a profound ongoing transformation — one that reflects the complex interplay of economic migration, industrial decline, and the aftereffects of colonial and wartime histories," Cabral-Framiñan shared. "Japan’s population continues to gravitate toward urban capitals such as Tokyo, leaving their rural communities hollowed out. Industrial infrastructures in many of these places — especially those pertaining to extraction — ... #norden #fund #winner #ready #investigate

The developers behind a potential casino planned for Hudson Yards have dropped the plans following “persistent opposition” to the proposal. As Archinect reported in February 2024, Related Companies and Wynn Resorts had submitted plans for Phase Two of Hudson Yards, with two scenarios for development. One of the scenarios included a five-story gaming/resort podium. “After careful consideration, we have decided not to lodge an application for a gaming license in New York City,” Wynn Resorts said in a statement. “The recent rezoning process has made it clear to us that there are uses for our capital more accretive to our shareholders, such as investment in our existing and upcoming developments and stock buybacks, than investing in an area in which we, or any casino operator, will face years of persistent opposition despite our willingness to employ 5,000 New Yorkers.” When revealed last year, the development plans prompted opposition from the founders of The High Line, which would hav... #following #backlash #hudson #yards #drops

In this week's curated employer highlight from Archinect Jobs, we are featuring five architecture and design firms with current openings in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers, firms, and schools. New York City-based design firm Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors has three exciting job opportunities: a Sr. Designer, Architecture - Residential with a minimum of five to eight years of experience and is fluent in AutoCAD, an Architectural Designer - Residential with a minimum of two to five years of experience and is fluent in AutoCAD and SketchUp, and a Sr. Interior Designer, Residential with a minimum of seven to ten years of experience and is fluent in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. The Standard NY Hotel by Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors.STUDIO V Architecture is in search of a Project Manager in New York City with seven-plus years of... #roman #williams #studio #raymond #nicolas

In this week's curated employer highlight from Archinect Jobs, we are featuring five architecture and design firms with current openings in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers, firms, and schools. New York City-based design firm Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors has three exciting job opportunities: a Sr. Designer, Architecture - Residential with a minimum of five to eight years of experience and is fluent in AutoCAD, an Architectural Designer - Residential with a minimum of two to five years of experience and is fluent in AutoCAD and SketchUp, and a Sr. Interior Designer, Residential with a minimum of seven to ten years of experience and is fluent in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. The Standard NY Hotel by Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors.STUDIO V Architecture is in search of a Project Manager in New York City with seven-plus years of... #roman #williams #studio #architecture #raymond

The Jewish Museum in New York City is undergoing a significant renovation by a team including UNStudio. Set to reopen in October 2025, the project includes reimagined collection galleries and a state-of-the-art learning center. The million renovation spans half of the museum’s public space within the historic Warburg Mansion and is described by the museum as its most extensive overhaul in three decades. Image credit: UNStudioDesigned by UNStudio in collaboration with Method Design and New Affiliates Architecture, the project connects the third and fourth floors through a double-height gallery anchored by a large-scale installation of over 120 Hanukkah lamps drawn from the museum’s holdings. The third-floor collection galleries will debut a new exhibition, Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collections of the Jewish Museum, presenting over 200 works that explore Jewish experience across time and geography.  Image credit: New Affiliates ArchitectureAbove, the fou... #new #yorks #jewish #museum #unveils

Francis Kéré returned to his native Burkina Faso this month to celebrate the inauguration of his Berlin-based firm's latest design commission, the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum in Ouagadougou, the country's capital.  The new building commemorates Thomas Sankara, who ruled the West African nation as president from 1983 until his assassination on October 15, 1987, along with twelve of his government officials. Photo courtesy Kéré ArchitectureInside the mausoleum, the 13 tombs are arranged in a concentric circle, each with a single skylight placed above them. "At each hour, a new tomb is lit by the sun overhead, moving the visitor across the room and into a new space of remembrance," the architectural concept explains. Photo courtesy Kéré ArchitectureA large 112-foot dome covers the structure from the sun, while large louvred gates aligned with the direction of the prevailing east-west winds allow for passive ventilation of the building. Photo courtesy Kéré ArchitectureLocally-sourced late... #kérédesigned #thomas #sankara #mausoleum #memorializes

With the ocean as its narrative thread, the Spanish Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan guides visitors through an immersive seascape. Image: archexistDesigned by EXTUDIO, ENORME Studio, and Smart & Green Design under the theme “The Kuroshio Current”, the Spanish Pavilion is the result of a design selected through a competition organized by Acción Cultural Española. Its connection to the ocean refers to Spain’s national identity, as well as the country’s historical ties with Japan. Image: archexistThe pavilion spans approximately 37,674 square feet, showcasing Spain’s innovation, culture, and productive activity. Over the next six months, companies, regional authorities, and other institutions will use its spaces for meetings, presentations, and forums. Image: archexistThe pavilion features an open and welcoming architecture that doesn’t rely on an imposing façade. It is designed as a landscape that invites visitors into a spacious front void. This space or square is ins... #spain039s #expo #osaka #pavilion #transports

Marvin Davis claimed that, as he sat there, probably in a room by himself at the studio with Walt standing over him poking him in the shoulder, he did 133 revisions of these maps to get to the Disneyland layout by 1955...A few of these maps have been shown before but a lot of these have not been seen before.Todd Martens writes about a new book The Happiest Place On Earth, from animation producer Don Hahn and theme park designer Christopher Merritt. Both Hahn and Merritt have over the years morphed into theme-park historians, and the book is being released to coincide with Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. #neverbeforeseen #work #early #disneyland #designers

Following our previous visit to Tighe Architecture, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York this week to explore the work of STUDIO V Architecture. From their studio in Manhattan, the firm has built a portfolio spanning architecture and urban design. “We transform spaces by redefining their edges, while engaging the sites’ unique history and culture through design,” the firm says about its ethos. Last week, we featured the firm’s work as part of our weekly Pinterest roundup while last year, the firm’s work was honored at the AIANY + ASLA-NY Transportation + Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Project Manager to join their New York City team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up five New York projects by Studio V Architecture that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Empire Stores. Image courtesy: STUDIO V Archi... #five #unique #new #york #projects

In Seoul lies a sprawling circular piece of public furniture that was designed using a computer algorithm. The structure, called Root Bench, was designed by Yong Ju Lee Architecture and is the reinterpretation of a winning proposal in the Hangang Art Competition.Image: Kyungsub ShinWith a diameter of approximately 98 feet, the project takes the shape of a root spreading throughout the surrounding park. It allows visitors to lean, sit, or lie across its “roots”, which are elevated at different heights.  Image: Kyungsub ShinImage: Kyungsub ShinThe structure’s three-dimensional geometry was generated using a computer algorithm. In order to get the effect of the branches spreading out, a reaction-diffusion system was applied to the design process. This mathematical model describes the change in space and time of the concentration of one or more chemical substances.  Image: Kyungsub ShinIt includes local chemical reactions, in which substances are transformed into each other, and diffusi... #root #bench #yong #lee #architecture

The Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche have launched a new creative partnership at the 2025 Venice Biennale, presenting a project that bridges architecture and mobility design. Titled Gateway to Venice’s Waterway, the structure acts as a transportation hub that explores the future of sustainable mobility within Venice. Image credit: Pablo Gómez OgandoImage credit: Pablo Gómez OgandoDesigned by the Norman Foster Foundation Team in collaboration with Porsche designers, the 120-foot-long installation draws inspiration from Venice’s historic bridges and adopts advanced lightweight technologies used in Porsche racing vehicles. The exterior incorporates a kinetic surface based on the Porsche Kubus pattern and is constructed with a solid aluminium chassis, referencing the Porsche 917. Image credit: Pablo Gómez OgandoImage credit: Pablo Gómez Ogando“This project encouraged a reimagining of the design philosophy to integrate circular economy principles and car manufacture know-how,” No... #norman #foster #porsche #unveil #future

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top imagesare from the board Rooftop Spaces. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles. ↑ J.G. Whittier Apartments in Seattle, WA by Johnston Architects; Landscape Design: Karen Kiest; Photo: Andrew Nam, ANAM Media ↑ Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston, MA by HMFH Architects; Landscape Design: Arcadis IBI Group; Photo: Ed Wonsek ↑ HILL House in Connecticut by Joeb Moore & Partners; Landscape Design: Reed Hilderbrand; Photo: David Sundberg / Esto ↑ J+K Residence in New York, NY by STUDIO V Architecture; Photo: David Rahr ↑ Neugraf in Prague, Czech Republic by Chmelar architekti; Photo: alex shoots buildings, CRESTYL real estate ↑ Westgate1515 in Los Angeles, CA by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects; Phot... #green #rooftop #spaces #liked #this

The Royal Institute of British Architects has recognized 38 projects as winners of the RIBA London Awards 2025. The diverse pool of projects ranged from the reinvention of the former Royal London Hospital to the restoration of the Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower to an almshouse designed to reduce social isolation for older generations.“This year’s winners exemplify architecture’s power to transform - turning spaces into places of connection, creativity, and care,” RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said about the projects. “Spanning the length of the UK and diverse in form and function, our 2025 winners show a deep sensitivity to place and a strong coherence of thought between all teams involved. Individually these projects inspire and uplift, but collectively, they remind us that architects do far more than design buildings, they shape the way we live, work and connect.”  Each of the Regional list winners will now go on to compete in the RIBA National Award competition, the winner of which is... #londons #best #architecture #honored #riba

Following our previous look at an opening for an exhibition designer at C&G Partners, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an architectural model maker at Obata Noblin Office — one of several positions currently being hired by the firm. The role, based in San Francisco, calls for a “skilled and detail-oriented model maker to play an integral role in our design process through physical model-making.” Among the responsibilities for the role will be working with design teams to explore form, material, and spatial ideas from rough study models to detailed fine models. A degree in architecture or a related field is required, as well as experience with wood shop tools, CNC milling, and laser cutting. Related on Archinect: 10 architecture models we liked this week. Image: superNODE by Tyler Hopf; Additional Credits: Alex Dorn Why the role interests us The open role for a model maker at Obata Noblin Office offers us the ... #skilled #model #maker #obata #noblin

Moriyama Teshima Architects, in collaboration with Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, has completed the new headquarters for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federationin Toronto. Image: Tom ArbanWithin a state-of-the-art mass timber structure, the relocation and revitalization of the organization’s central office is united with new commercial tenancy opportunities. The three-story, 124,000-square-foot building reflects a close connection to natural elements, prioritizing health, wellness, and sustainability through natural light, flexibility of use, and innovative technology. Image: Salina KassamThe 40,000-square-foot workplace interior by Kasian was driven by a strong focus on the human experience, while also blending functionality with a timeless aesthetic. The new offices are located on the north side of the building and span four floors. Image: Tom ArbanA central full-height atrium provides ease of circulation. Commercial office space surrounds the... #this #mass #timber #office #moriyama

MAD Architects has completed the Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam. Open to the public today, May 16th, the museum is housed in a transformed 1920s warehouse and marks the first large-scale European cultural project completed by MAD and Ma Yansong. Image credit: Iwan Baan Image credit: Iris van den BroekLocated in Katendrecht, a neighborhood with a layered migratory past, the museum is situated in a historic 170,000-square-foot structure that was once part of the world’s largest warehouse. The building previously played a critical role in the operations of the Holland America Line, which facilitated the migration journeys of millions during the 19th and 20th centuries. Image credit: Iwan BaanImage credit: Iwan BaanMAD’s intervention retains the warehouse’s industrial shell while introducing a sculptural double-helix staircase titled Tornado. The spiralling form cuts through the building and culminates in a rooftop viewing platform, offering panoramic views over the River Maas a... #mads #fenix #museum #opens #rotterdam

For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four calls seeking the world's best architecture and design projects, innovative and sustainable design proposals for a site within the Busan Design Special District in South Korea, forward-thinking multifamily housing designs that use single-stair configurations, and unique chair designs.For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here. #new #architecture #design #competitions #waf