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 images (in no particular order) are from the board Architecture Models.Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles! Thesis: Crossing the Line by Javier Benavides; Thesis Partner: Erik Valle Air Ops: A Retroactive Platform for Energy Exchange by James Leng The Introvert by Mason Brown Times Square Re-Imagined by Toshiki Hirano Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Center by Tamim Aljefri; Design Partner: Yunha Choi One Astor Plaza. 3D Designer & Modeler: Sarah Chriss Object Beyond House by Kalbod Design Studio Thick Facades by William Maya The Slab Tower by Myriem Rhmari Tlemcani with Yongki Sunarta and Gyuhyeon ChoiTo see more highlights from Archinect's Pinterest boards, click here.Wanna be included in one of the ...

Zaha Hadid Architects' new Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) in Beijing was inaugurated today, becoming the citys largest and most advanced venue of its kind.Image: Virgile Simon Bertrand/Zaha Hadid ArchitectsThe structure expands Beijings existing facility to over 6.5 million square feet with nine new exhibition halls, three new reception halls, a conference center for 9,000 delegates, and a hotel with 410 rooms.Image: Virgile Simon Bertrand/Zaha Hadid ArchitectsCIECC comes in response to the significant amount of growth Beijing has experienced in the service and digital technology industries. This expansion of the citys corporate sectors has increased demand for it to host conventions, international conferences, and industry expos.Image: Virgile Simon Bertrand/Zaha Hadid ArchitectsThe building is located in Beijings Shunyi District along the citys subway network and adjacent to Capital International Airport. The CIECCs central north-south axis se...

MAD Architects has updated the progress on their forthcoming Shenzhen Bay Culture Park ahead of its anticipated September completion.The project was firstannounced in 2020 along with founder Ma Yansongs vision for a "surreal atmosphere" where "time and space are dissolved and placed against each other" in a concept that weightlessly integrates the Creative Design Hall, the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, and a new green public space into one complex covering roughly 550,000 square feet (or 51,000 square meters).The firm is also currently hiring for a Junior Architect role in their Beijing office.

New research on disaster recovery from theUrban Institute has given a sketch of the complicating factors dictating the timeline for recovery of communities affected by the Los Angeles Fires.The reports authors claim their study of recovery timelines following recent wildfires in Hawaii, Colorado, and Northern California indicated that the issuance of new building permits will, alongside the debris removals process, most likely push into the end of the decade. This comes after both the state and city dropped certain requirements recently in an effort to expedite the recovery process. The estimated cost of the damage has been reported at $30 billion per the LA Times.Heres more from our recent coverage of the disaster:SCI-Arc research on Los Angeles wildfires to be exhibited at Venice BiennaleThe zoning 'trap' in Los Angeles' post-fire rebuildSCI-Arc faculty member Erik Ghenoiu studies rebuilding after losing home in Eaton Fire

Get Lectured continues its spring roundup today with a look at the events in store for our school partner the New York School of Architecture (NYIT) this semester.Responding to the theme of WORLDS UN/DESIGNED: Unscripted, Atypical, Unnatural, & Uncontrolled, the spring series continues March 26 with a book launch event for professor Tom Verebess book Beyond the Envelope that will feature talks by Verebes, Jesse ReiserandNanako Umemoto, Scott Lee, and Morphosis.Following that event are lectures from Jose Araguez (April 1);Benedetta Tagliabue (April 4); Raffaella Laezza (April 11); Harold Kloft (April 17); and Miriam NiCastro (May 1). A special symposium on interior design will be held on April 2, and the semester concludes with an exhibition of photography work on May 2.Want to share your school's lecture series? Send us your poster and details toconnect@archinect.com.

A new exhibition opening this month at the Chicago Architecture Center(CAC)is set to explore the art of wearable architecture in the form of ritual headdresses designed by architects to mimic their favorite buildings in the city. On view through May 30th, Architectural Head Games features a dozen designs that communicate the "experience" of Chicagos great architecture first-hand through interpretive design skills and creative self-expression.

A project for the Therme Group from Diller Scofidio + Renfro in Dubai is drawing lots of online attention for its radically transparent facade and status as the "worlds tallest resort" after being announced by planning authorities in the UAE.What is set to be located on a manmade archipelago in the heart of the city includes an indoor waterfall feature inside its cascading 328-foot (100-meter) tall labyrinth of different wellness programming divided into three themed experiential zones.Image courtesy Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Rendering by MIRAs with other designs for the European resort chain, the Therme Dubai locations interior spaces serve a network of pools both large and small, a Michelin-star restaurant, and what has been promoted to become the worlds largest indoor botanical garden.Image courtesy Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Rendering by MIRThis would make it a direct challenge to the latter claim by the time of its planned opening in 2028. (The most likely current record...

Construction of the two-building Infinity Tower project in Shanghai from Studio Libeskind is progressing in the citys Free-Trade Zone. The symmetrical towers, whose architectural form resembles a dance of two cranes, are connected by a 15th-floor skybridge containing an open viewing platform and feature an articulated facade.The project equals a combined floor area of just under 829,000 square feet (77,000 square meters). Together, they stand as a "grand arch" framing entry into the Flying Fish commercial complex. Libeskind was also recently announced as the lead architect for a Holocaust remembrance museumproject at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland.

The British Museum has announced that Lina Ghotmeh Architecture (LGA) has won the international competition to redesign the museum's Western Range galleries. Part of the London institutions wider masterplan project, the redesign is set to be one of the biggest cultural renovations undertaken anywhere in the world, according to the museum.

For this week'scurated picksof architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four calls seeking the best of Irish architecture across all types and scales, the exceptional design originating from the tri-state area, innovative designs for large underground structures, and proposals for the transformation of a historic Venetian villa into a sustainable, rural retreat.For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, clickhere.

A design from Gensler for the Egyptian Al-Ahly Football Club has won quite a few online supporters thanks to a unique site response and focal point as a potential future venue for the2034 FIFA World Cup. The 42,000-seat stadium would be located close to the Sphinx International Airport, between Cairo and Alexandria, and feature a partially submerged bowl and sunken pitch they claim is a first for such large-scale stadium designs.This accomplishes two things by first overcoming the height restrictions imposed by the airport and allowing for heat gain to be reduced throughout the stadium by using the pre-existing natural conditions.Genslers Tayomara Gama says their aim is to "create a new landmark venue" for the game globally. The firm led all other competitors last year with a reported$1.83 billion in revenue thanks in part to its investment in the growing market for sports architecture and stadium design.Image courtesy of GenslerImage courtesy of GenslerImage courtesy of Gen...

The Chicago Architecture Biennialis ramping up for an upcoming sixth edition with the announcement of its decision to welcome noted art gallerist and administrator Jennifer Armetta as the event's next Executive Director. Armetta, the Owner and Director of Aspect/Ratio Projects in Chicago, will help raise funds and expand partnerships that support curatorial and programming opportunities for the popular biennial. She joins the CAB'sfirst female and Latin American Director, current UIC School of Architecture director Florencia Rodriguez, who was appointed in November.The CAB 6 will kick off on September 12th, 2025, under the title Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change.

Perkins&Will has completed the overhaul and rebuild of the Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat, a 311-acre retreat for blind and visually impaired visitors in Napa, California. The project, commissioned by the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, was grounded in reimagining the physical environment to more directly serve the goals of the camp.Image credit: Emily HagopianImage credit: Emily HagopianThe camp, which for 70 years provided blind and visually impaired visitors an unparalleled opportunity for outdoor recreation and skills development, was severely impacted by 2017 wildfires, with 14 buildings destroyed in the Lower Camp area. The reconstruction involved nearly 30 new buildings and extensive site infrastructure improvements, guided by a masterplan developed in collaboration with camp stakeholders.Image credit: Emily HagopianImage credit: Emily HagopianA key feature of the design process was the innovative approach taken to communicate plans to visually impaire...

Renne Chow is moving on from her position as dean of the UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design(CED) at the end of her current five-year term in 2026. Chow has been in the post in a permanent capacity since replacing Vishaan Chakrabarti in 2021 and, in that time, helped to revitalize the CED following COVID-19 while securing the largest donation in its history. Outside of academia, she is also a principal atStudio URBIS in Berkeley.In a statement, Chow said: "Im not going anywhere just yet. We still have much to accomplish over the next 16 months, and Im committed to supporting our vibrant CED community, world-class faculty, talented students, and dedicated alums."

This week's edition of ourcurated career roundupfrom theArchinect Job boardfeatures13 architecture schools in search of faculty,academic leaders, staff, and fellows.Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow ourArchinect Tipsseries to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.Teaching PositionsUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)seeks an Architecture & Urban Design Lecturer in Los Angeles"The UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design is creating a pool of candidates for the potential to teach courses in all areas of the department. Members of the pool would be called upon to teach lower division, upper division or graduate students during the 2024-25 academic years, as needed."Image courtesy UCLA Architecture and Urban Design/FacebookVirginia Techseeks anOpen Rank - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Architecturein Alexandria, VA"The successful candidate will be capable of connecting th...

BIG'sJinji Lake Pavilion design has been completed in the Lake District of Suzhou, China. The first images shared post-completion showcase its pixilated glass tile roofline, polished steel adornments, and site position along the waterfront and Jinji Lake pedestrian trail.Image: StudioSZ Photo / Justin SzeremetaImage: StudioSZ Photo / Justin SzeremetaThe project has been labeled as the "little sister" to the new Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art that topped out last summer. It was further conceived to bear resemblances to traditional Chinese teahouse architecture while offering an updated take on the courtyard typology. A unified canopy shelters nearly 13,000 square feet (1,200 square meters) of "tranquil" public spaces. The pavilion is BIGs first completed building project for the city.Image: StudioSZ Photo / Justin SzeremetaImage: StudioSZ Photo / Justin SzeremetaLike its larger cultural counterpart, the design roots itself in the Lake Districts naturalism and rich ga...

Democratic politicians alarmed at the handling of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the new federal regime are leading a new push they see as necessary to forestall a worse turn into thehousing crisis nationwide.Aletter signed by five of the party's longest-serving Senate members states that efforts to deliver housing will "fall apart completely, only making our current housing crisis worse" if the mandated cuts are enacted without regard to their impact on that and other important HUD directives such as disaster relief and rebuilding.The Trump administration has reportedly considered cutting the overall size of the agency by half. Scott Turner, its new Secretary, has not yet made statements as to exactly how much or what programs specifically will be targeted by the Elon Musk-led DOGE downsizing.This could be negotiated to be less of a blow to the area of housing, however. As NPR noted: "Agency officials said some areas could face less-severe ...

Architect Stefano Boeri has received a one-year ban from being part of jury panels for public competitions as part of an investigation into bid-rigging and forgery. The decision was made by a judge in Milan, who also rejected the request for house arrest against Boeri and fellow architect Cino Paolo Zucchi by Milans Public Prosecutors Office.In addition to a one-year competition ban, Boeri is prohibited from concluding contracts with the public administration as an architect for one year, according to Italian outlet Agenzia Nova. Meanwhile, Zucchi received a partial suspension from the exercise of the public office of university professor and a, eight-month ban from judging commissions of public contracts.The investigation stems from Boeri and Zucchis role as jury members for the 2022 competition for the European Library of Information and Culture in Milan.

Omar Gandhi Architects has completed a flagship store for luxury appliance company Fisher & Paykel in Toronto. Named the Toronto Experience Centre, the store is located in the historic Boiler House of the former Toronto Carpet Factory in Liberty Village.Image credit: Doublespace PhotographyThe scheme marks the brands fourth flagship experience hub, following locations in Auckland, London, and Melbourne. The 4,100-square-foot interior was designed to blend historic and contemporary design, with locally sourced stone, North American timbers, and red-hued plaster contrasting with the original red-brick masonry and industrial steel of the building. The design also incorporates sculptural elements and experiential zones to embody the brands raw sophistication aesthetic.Image credit: Doublespace PhotographyWeathered brick, textured plaster, and exquisite stonework combine to evoke emotional resonance, Omar Gandhi said about the design. The result is a layered and intimate spat...

The Chicago Plan Commission and Committee on Zoning has approved the construction of the KPF-designed 1325 West Fulton Street development. Archinect covered the schemes design last month, which is defined by a facade of brick arches.Developed for Sulo Development, the 859,000-square-foot project is the first of three plannedtowersfor the full-block site in the West Loop neighborhood. The towers distinctive brick arches pay homage to the areas industrial heritage while integrating modern design elements; a move KPF calls rugged sophistication.Image credit: Atchain via Kohn Pedersen FoxA shared podium serves as the base for the three towers, offering amenities and parking services. The development also includes publicly accessible pocket parks between the towers, creating pedestrian-friendly entryways and breaking up the structures overall mass.With zoning approval secured, the scheme will now seek final approval from the City Council....

A new Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued by the Vancouver Art Gallery after the departure of Herzog & de Meuron from its planned expansion was announced in late December. A group of 14 firmshighlighted by the return of past competition finalist KPMBnow have the chance to design a replacement for the Swiss firms vision for the Gallerys new home. The new building's projected cost had surpassed $430 million USD before the plan was recalled.The 14 new firms include: Diamond Schmitt; Formline Architecture; Hariri Pontarini Architects; HCMA; KPMB; Michael Green Architecture; OMB; Patkau Architects; Perkins&Will; Revery Architecture; Saucier+Perrotte Architectes; Teeple Architects; and 5468796 Architecture.They will have until March 14th to respond with proposals. Related on Archinect:Vancouver Art Gallery cancels Herzog & de Meuron design plansVancouver Art Gallery CEO & Executive Director Anthony Kiendl said of the new direction. "Our goal is to create a new building th...

Three winners of the 2025 Brick in Architectural Education Prize have been announced jointly by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). Their vision in developing academic courses that champion the material and create stimulating learning environments through which students can learn sustainable design skills that apply to a range of different project types was recognized as both effective and nurturing of the next generation of architects.This year, winners explored the potential for Augmented Reality (AR) and computer-aided tessellating techniques in creating projects that touched on repurposing, public health, and designing for the circular economy. The competition was judged byAhmed K. Ali of Texas A&M University, Lisa Huang of the University of Florida, and the BIA's Chip Clark.Each will receive a cash prize along with travel support for the course, students will get to visit a BIA-affiliated manufacturing facility, in...

The U.S. Department of Transportationhas informed officials in New York State that it will be rescinding its approval of a congestion pricing plan affecting Manhattan in a policy turnaround directed by the new Trump Administration.The plan, seen by most as a progressive policy, had been in place for only six weeks after being inaugurated in early January and following a false start last June. Supporters had hoped it would raise $12 billion in revenues to support capital improvement projects for the cash-strappedMetropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA).In a statement, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffycalled the concept, which has faced legal opposition from the state of New Jersey and other commuter groups, a "slap in the face to working-class Americans and small business owners."AMNY.com adds: "It is unknown right now when or if theMTAwill stop collecting congestion pricing tolls. Local transit groups, however, are prepared to fight back the Trump administrations edi...

The latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for January has recorded a slightly slowing decline to 45.6. For the month, inquiries for new projects continued to rise at a steady, slow pace, while the value of newly signed design contracts dropped for the eleventh month in a row. This is the third consecutive ABI to record a decline. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions.Billings were shown to be soft across all regions and specializations. Firms with a commercial/industrial focus reported the most significant decline in business conditions, but weakness was observed across all sectors. Business conditions remained weakest in the Northeast, continuing a trend from recent months."Stubborn inflation, persistently high interest rates, and labor concerns continue to weigh on the willingness of owners and developers to move ahead with construction projects," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. "Architecture firms have been moving to right-size their...

New London Architecturehas named the overall 'Home of the Year' winner and six other superlative projects at the culmination of the annualDont Move, Improve!competition, which is celebrating its 16th edition this year.The winners were selected from the jury's 14-entry shortlist. Federico Ortiz, the Head of Programme at NLA, said: "The architects have skilfully hollowed out theexisting structure, creating unexpected volumes and flows that seamlessly integrate with thehouses original heritage. The inversion of the stairs, the removal of the garage, and the subtlemanipulation of sections are all brilliant yet restrained moves. The use of recycled materials hascreated an environmentally conscious space that is both functional and homely. Its aprofoundly intelligent approach that remains grounded, never showysimply exemplary."

A new Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued by the Vancouver Art Gallery after the departure of Herzog & de Meuron from its planned expansion was announced in late December. A group of 14 firmshighlighted by the return of past competition finalist KPMBnow have the chance to design a replacement for the Swiss firms vision for the Gallerys new home. The new building's projected cost had surpassed $430 million USD before the plan was recalled.The 14 new firms include:Diamond Schmitt; Formline Architecture; Hariri Pontarini Architects; HCMA; KPMB; Michael Green Architecture; OMB; Patkau Architects; Perkins&Will; Revery Architecture; Saucier+Perrotte Architectes; Teeple Architects; and 5468796 Architecture.They will have until March 14th to respond with proposals. Related on Archinect:Vancouver Art Gallery cancels Herzog & de Meuron design plansVancouver Art Gallery CEO & Executive Director Anthony Kiendl said of the new direction. "Our goal is to create a new building tha...

The latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for January has recorded a slightly slowing decline to 45.6. For the month, inquiries for new projects continued to rise at a steady, slow pace, while the value of newly signed design contracts dropped for the eleventh month in a row. This is the third consecutive ABI to record a decline. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions.Billings were shown to be soft across all regions and specializations. Firms with a commercial/industrial focus reported the most significant decline in business conditions, but weakness was observed across all sectors. Business conditions remained weakest in the Northeast, continuing a trend from recent months."Stubborn inflation, persistently high interest rates, and labor concerns continue to weigh on the willingness of owners and developers to move ahead with construction projects," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. "Architecture firms have been moving to right-size their...

From March 5th to June 2nd this year, the Centre Pompidou will be hosting a dynamic peak into the remarkable career of Hans Hollein's in the 1960s, 70s, and 1980s.

Following our previous look at an opening for aCo-Executive Director at the University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Collaborative Design Center, we are using this weeks edition of ourJob Highlights seriesto explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for aDesigner at Lanserring.The role, based in New York, calls for an individual who will assist the company in bringing kitchen and millworker designs to life. Among the responsibilities for the role will be developing design briefs and presentations for millworker and interior fit out projects, as well as creating CAD plans and 3D visuals for proposed pieces. Among the essential skills required for the role is a knowledge of various material properties such as veneers, stone, metal, and leather.Image credit: LanserringWhy the role interests usThe open role for a designer at Lanserring, one of three the company currently has advertisedon Archinect Jobs, offers us the opportunity to explore a design studio dedicated to products bey...

HEC Montral has unveiled its new Hlne Desmarais Building, a 258,000-square-foot facility designed by Provencher_Roy. Located in the Ville-Marie borough, the building marks a return to the business schools original area, where it was founded in 1907.Image credit: Ema PeterImage credit: Ema PeterThe building, named after notable businesswoman Hlne Desmarais, aims to provide a new space for education, research, and community interaction. The schemes design was guided by three objectives: Opening up a dialogue paying homage to a remarkable heritage, establishing a downtown presence reflecting its international character, and supporting the principles of sustainable development by creatively applying current standards.Image credit: Ema PeterImage credit: Ema PeterThe resulting facility includes 27 classrooms, a 296-seat amphitheater, a research wing with over 10 research units, and various community spaces such as a library, cafeteria, and indoor garden. The layout connects th...