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Rammed Earth Takes Center Stage in 2026 Modern Homes
A design-forward feature highlights five rammed-earth homes and projects—from Brazil's Piracaia Eco-Village to Japan's Lib Earth House Model B, Slovenia's Rammed Earth House, Colorado's Casa Covida, and Bali's Ulaman Eco-Retreat—that demonstrate rammed earth as a low-carbon, thermally stable, long-lasting material that blends local soils, 3D printing, and biophilic design with rainwater harvesting, solar-readiness, and natural aesthetics.
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JPMorgan Chase Unveils $3 Billion, 60-Story Headquarters in New York
Foster + Partners has completed 270 Park Avenue in New York, the city's largest all-electric tower powered entirely by renewable energy, designed to achieve net-zero emissions. The 60-story skyscraper features a lifted base supported by fan-shaped columns, creating open sightlines and public space, with advanced load-transfer systems to accommodate the dense subway infrastructure. The building emphasizes sustainability, health, and public engagement, with LEED Platinum and WELL certifications, and includes extensive interior work by Gensler focused on human-centered design and flexible workspaces.
PEBL Cabins Collaborates with Hello Wood
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Robotic Earth Printing Advances Living Building Materials
The article explores innovative approaches to sustainable architecture by integrating living materials and eco-resilient design, including the use of robotic earth printing to develop walls that coevolve with their environment, inspired by projects like vertical gardens and natural integration of vegetation into building structures.
House M and Atelier About Architecture: Exploring Design and Innovation
House M, designed by Atelier About Architecture and completed in 2025 in Beijing, is a multi-story residence that emphasizes horizontal layering through five courtyards, creating a fluid, interconnected space that captures natural light and reflects nostalgic memories. The design incorporates customized pigmented concrete panels, blending old and new, to evoke a serene and tactile environment that deepens family interactions and personal memories.
Pointe Living Apartments Designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects
Pointe Living is a nine-storey, environmentally sustainable apartment development in Sydney designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, featuring unique layouts, private and communal outdoor spaces, and innovative use of recycled materials, aimed at addressing urban housing needs and enhancing resident privacy and quality of life.
Hawkinsrown and Webb Yates Create Arched Stone Brick Installation
Hawkinsrown and Webb Yates created two hyperbolic arches from unwanted British stone bricks at Clerkenwell Design Week, highlighting the beauty and environmental benefits of stone as a sustainable building material, with the structures made from a single layer of bricks and designed using a catenary curve to optimize material efficiency.
1996 Stirling Prize-Winning Building Faces Demolition
The Centenary Building at Salford University, an award-winning structure that received the RIBA Stirling Prize in 1996, is set to be demolished after being vacant for several years. The university cites its ageing infrastructure as the reason, despite criticism from architect Stephen Hodder and the Twentieth Century Society, who argue for its preservation due to its architectural significance and potential for adaptive reuse. The decision has sparked debate over sustainability and the preservation of modern architectural heritage.
"Notre-Dame Restoration: Reconstructed Spire and Cathedral Reopening"
A video by Dezeen showcases the progress of Notre-Dame cathedral's restoration in Paris, featuring the reconstructed spire adorned with a golden rooster designed by architect Philippe Villeneuve. While the spire marks a significant milestone, much of the cathedral remains under scaffolding, with completion now expected by December 2024. President Macron has pledged to rebuild the cathedral "identically" to its pre-fire state, and the restoration project also includes revamping the cathedral's surroundings and creating a visitor center beneath the forecourt.
"Cala Blanca Bali House: A Stunning Creation by Biombo Architects"
Cala Blanca is a 4-bedroom residential house located in a unique villa hotel in Bali, designed by Biombo Architects. The challenge was to maximize space and privacy, resulting in a layout that creates a sense of spaciousness and integrates nature into the living spaces. The design features a sole parking area for all villas, a speak-easy bar, a cinema room, and a saltwater pool with an organic design. The architecture aims to blend the timeless allure of Bali with contemporary sophistication, using local materials and creating an intimate relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.