Architecture News
Architecture news moves fast, and this category keeps you on top of it. illustrarch reports on new projects, competition results, industry shifts, and notable openings from around the world. Check back regularly for clear, concise updates on the buildings and ideas everyone in the field is talking about.
Venice Biennale 2026: A Guide to In Minor Keys, National Pavilions & Collateral Events
The 61st Venice Biennale opened on May 9, 2026, with In Minor Keys, a deeply personal exhibition shaped by the late curator Koyo...
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SOM’s Supertall Manhattan Skyscraper: 175 Park Avenue and Its Steel Lattice Structure
Permits have been filed for SOM's supertall Manhattan skyscraper at 175 Park Avenue, a 95-story tower beside Grand Central Terminal. The project features...
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Sculpture Frank Gehry: Art That Shaped His Architecture
Frank Gehry built a parallel career as a sculptor, creating fish lamps from ColorCore plastic, animal forms in stainless steel and copper, and...
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Parramatta Powerhouse: Design, Construction and Late Opening at 2026
Powerhouse Parramatta is Australia's largest cultural infrastructure project since the Sydney Opera House. This guide covers the museum's steel exoskeleton structure, seven exhibition...
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Minoru Yamasaki Building in Minneapolis Becomes Hotel in 2028
Minoru Yamasaki's Northwestern National Life Building in Minneapolis, vacant since 2023, is being transformed into a 165-room hotel with a ballroom, rooftop patio,...
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Milan Design Week 2026: Weekly Review of Top Installations, Wasl Tower, and Global Architecture News
A detailed review of Milan Design Week 2026 covering the Salone del Mobile's 64th edition, Fuorisalone's "Be the Project" theme, standout installations by...
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Henning Larsen Reveals Northern Lights Residential Tower Next to Daan Park in Taipei
Henning Larsen has revealed the design for Northern Lights, a 14-story residential tower adjacent to Daan Park in Taipei. Developed with KHL Architects,...
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Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: Key Highlights, Numbers, and Trends from Milan Design Week
The 64th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano brought 1,900+ exhibitors and 316,342 visitors to Rho Fiera Milano from April 21 to 26, 2026....
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