As cities evolve, the demand for sustainable development and the desire to preserve cultural identity often seem to be at odds. Adaptive reuse offers a creative and responsible solution, allowing architects to transform historic warehouses, factories, mansions, and civic monuments into vibrant, modern destinations—balancing preservation, innovation, and community benefit.
What is Adaptive Reuse? Adaptive reuse…
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In a historic moment for architecture and design enthusiasts, Frank Lloyd Wright’s long-lost RiverRock House has finally been built in Ohio—nearly nine decades after its conception. This ambitious project, driven by passionate preservationists and innovative builders, completes Wright’s vision for harmonious living deeply rooted in nature and the famed Usonian principles that marked his legacy.…
As climate disruptions, social challenges, and resource constraints accelerate, 2025 has seen a dramatic shift in architectural priorities worldwide. This year’s dominant theme, “Design for Strength,” asks designers to balance ecological resilience, social continuity, and technological innovation for future-ready environments.
Regenerative Architecture: Beyond Sustainability No longer is sustainability just about minimizing harm; architects now focus…
Human-centric urbanism is redefining how cities are planned and built, shifting the focus from infrastructure and vehicles to the needs, wellbeing, and experiences of people. This approach creates environments where residents feel safe, comfortable, and actively engaged in shaping their communities.
Principles Behind Human-Centric Cities
A genuinely human-centric city prioritizes accessibility for all, ensuring everyone…
Tier-3 cities across India are experiencing a renaissance—where strategic regeneration models are revitalizing urban centers, enhancing livability, and attracting fresh investment. Here’s how the most effective approaches combine plot amalgamation, main street redesign, and innovative funding to spark transformation.
1. Plot Amalgamation: Unlocking Development Potential Fragmented, irregularly shaped plots often hold back large-scale renewal in smaller cities. Through plot amalgamation, adjacent land…
The pursuit of net-zero cities is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of urban development in 2025. As climate change and resource scarcity challenge our way of life, architects, planners, and policymakers are uniting around a powerful vision: creating cities that balance their energy use and carbon emissions—achieving true sustainability at the urban scale.
What Is a…
Award-winning international design practice Joyce Wang Studio partners once again with hospitality group, Maximal Concept on its latest restaurant, Mott 32 Dubai. Having conceived of the interiors for Mott 32 in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vancouver and Las Vegas; for Dubai Joyce Wang Studio incorporated the design elements that make Mott 32 a dining destination for…
When our client first approached us, their warehouse was divided into small rooms. Greeted with a hopeful smile, we quickly understood that they had a clear vision in mind—a space that would reflect the spectrum of emotions tied to Indian weddings.
From the very beginning, working with them was a delight. They knew exactly…
Being his own client offered Philip the opportunity to push boundaries – combining wisdom earned designing houses with SAOTA over the years with something a bit more whimsical and experimental. “When architects design their own homes,” he says, “they can have a bit more fun; they can be a little bit less intellectual”.
That doesn’t…
Australia’s leading industry-based awards initiative, the Australian Interior Design Awards, has concluded for 2024 with the innovative and meticulously styled Northcote House by LLDS awarded the Premier Award for Interior Design at last night’s Gala event, held at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
The Australian Interior Design Awards celebrate interior design excellence, both nationally and internationally. Marking…

