Architecture

January 11, 2025

Floating Bicycle Bridge in Belgium Beautifully Adapts to Its Unique Mining Landscape

In the 20th century, the border between Dilsen-Stokkem and Maasmechelen in Belgium radically transformed. The area withstood years of coal and gravel mining in its subsoil, which created two terrills—large piles of mining waste materials— and, later, a large pond between them. Now, the Belgian architecture firm BuroLandschap presents a clever solution to bridging the gap between these mountains.

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December 30, 2024

Frida Escobedo Is the First Woman to Design a Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

For the first time in its 154-year history, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is getting a new wing designed by a female architect. Mexican architect Frida Escobedo will design the new Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing, which will house the museum's world-class 20th- and 21st-century art collection. The MET has just released Escobedo's plans for the five-story wing, which will have over 70,000 square feet of display space.

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December 21, 2024

Innovative Coffee Bar Reimagines Sturdy Bricks as Rolling Ocean Waves

Nestled on the north coast of China’s island province Hainan, Haikou is known for its tropical climate and towering coconut trees. The port city overlooks the South China Sea, and boasts idyllic beaches perfect for swimming, kayaking, and sunbathing. Haikou’s close relationship with water inspired Hong Kong-based architecture firm One Plus Partnership throughout its new commercial project. The Gaoxingli Insun Cinema-Coffee Bar brilliantly embodies the island’s surrounding ocean.

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December 4, 2024

Notre-Dame Slated To Reopen This Month After Devastating Fire Five Years Ago

On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame, the result of a spark beneath the Gothic cathedral’s roof. Flames billowed across the 860-year-old structure, collapsing its roof and wooden spire, which was originally erected in 1859. An intensive restoration project that cost more than $760 million is about to pay off nearly six years later. On December 7, the UNESCO world heritage site will finally reopen its doors.

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