Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto has been awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the world’s most prestigious accolade in the field, for his forward-thinking contributions to housing design in Japan. This honor celebrates Yamamoto’s visionary work in creating residential spaces that foster social connection, transparency, and communal living while adapting traditional concepts to the needs of…
Latest News
Preserving cultural heritage in architecture is vital for maintaining our connection to history, identity, and tradition. Through a variety of methods, it is possible to safeguard buildings and sites that embody the values, stories, and artistry of past generations while adapting them for future use.
Methods of Preservation
Architects employ several approaches to protect cultural…
Smart cities represent a new era in urban living, powered by advanced technology and data-driven systems. By integrating information and communication technologies, IoT devices, and real-time analytics, cities can operate more efficiently, sustainably, and responsively.
What Are Smart Cities?
A smart city uses technology to collect, analyze, and utilize data from citizens, sensors, and infrastructure.…
Upgrading the public realm is essential for creating vibrant, high-footfall urban spaces. In 2025, cities worldwide are reimagining streetscapes to welcome residents and visitors alike—using well-chosen interventions that invite people to linger, interact, and return.
1. Street Furniture: Comfort Meets Functionality Modern benches, tables, bike racks, bins, bollards, and signage serve much more than utilitarian roles. Strategically placed…
The Zero Waste Polygood Panel is a leading example of sustainable innovation in architecture and design, crafted entirely from recycled plastics. By transforming plastic waste into high-quality, versatile surface materials, Polygood panels are helping to reduce landfill dependency and lower carbon emissions.
What Makes Polygood Panels Unique
Polygood panels are produced using post-consumer and post-industrial…
Architect Philip Thalis strongly criticizes Australian housing design for placing profits ahead of quality, sustainability, and community well-being. He argues that profit-driven developments are harming urban environments and diminishing the character of Australian cities.
Lack of Architectural Integrity
Thalis identifies a widespread use of repetitive, generic designs in new housing projects. These developments often lack…

