Architecture

March 18, 2025

Zaha Hadid Architects Wins International Design Competition To Revitalize East Naples

For decades, the eastern edge of Naples has been a place of detachment. Its fractured urban fabric suffers from isolation, “inadequate” public spaces, and safety concerns. What was once a thriving industrial center has seen a downturn in the past decades due to the decline of its heavy industries. The effect is a loss of connection from the rest of the city. Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)

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March 10, 2025

Dramatic Wellness Retreat Serves as a Verdant Oasis in Dubai’s Skyline

For over 40 years, the New York-based firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) has reimagined the limits of architecture, whether it be through New York’s iconic High Line or the Blur Building for the 2002 Swiss Expo. DS+R’s newest initiative is no exception. Part of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy 2033, Therme Dubai combines wellness with architectural ingenuity and incorporates water as a core facet of its design.

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March 1, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Newest Luxury Resort Welcomes Guests to the Red Sea With a Sustainable Spirit

The Red Sea, which lies between Africa and Asia, is known for its beautiful landscapes and vast marine life. Hoping to share these beautiful sights with the world while guarding the health of the environment, a new luxury resort has opened off the west coast of Saudi Arabia. Shebara is the first luxury resort to be fully owned and operated by real estate developer Red Sea Global and marries sweeping architecture with innovative sustainability.

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February 16, 2025

Biophilic Residences Inspired by Seoul’s Rich Landscape Beautifully Unite Urban and Natural Amenities

Frank Lloyd Wright had this piece of advice for his students: “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” Even decades after his death, it’s an adage that many architects still follow, uniting the natural and built environments through biophilic design. A new residential concept by UNStudio is yet another manifestation of this impulse.

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