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.
Kengo Kuma & Associates Unveil Earth | Tree Installation at Copenhagen Contemporary
Kengo Kuma & Associates have unveiled Earth | Tree, a site-specific installation at Copenhagen Contemporary in Denmark. Built from Douglas fir timber, Petersen...
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World Health Day: How Architecture Supports Health and Well-Being
Marked annually on April 7, World Health Day reminds us that health begins in the spaces we inhabit. This article examines how well-being...
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Multi-Use Stadium for Shakira: BIG Designs the Concert Venue in Madrid
BIG's design for Shakira Stadium at Macondo Park in Madrid goes far beyond a typical concert setup. Spanning 21 hectares on the Iberdrola...
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Burning Man 2026 Temple and Man Pavilion Designs Revealed
Burning Man 2026 has officially revealed its two central architectural structures: the Temple of the Moon, a parametric timber design by James Gwertzman...
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Longest Outdoor Escalator China: Wushan Goddess Explained
China's Wushan Goddess Escalator opened in February 2026 as the world's longest outdoor escalator system. Stretching 905 meters and rising 242 meters through...
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Central Pavilion Renovation: A Complete Guide to Venice Biennale’s Historic Rebirt
The Central Pavilion in the Giardini at the Venice Biennale has been completely renovated in 16 months with a €31 million investment. Led...
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RSHP Architecture Wins Rives-Défense Competition in Paris
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) has won the international competition to redevelop the Rives-Défense site in Paris. The winning proposal envisions an...
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Lesley Lokko Wins African Cultural Icon Award for Architectural Educatio
Lesley Lokko OBE has been named the 2026 African Cultural Icon Award recipient, recognizing her decades of work reshaping architectural education through the...
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