Architecture

October 31, 2025

Renzo Piano’s Floating Performance Center in Hanoi Is Shaped Like a Mother of Pearl

With its mother-of-pearl shape, the new Isola della Musica offers a striking visual to the landscape in Hanoi. Designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), the performance center acts as a bridge between two lakes and will become a new monument visible from all shores. The plans call for an innovative construction, taking advantage of existing land rather than attempting to build over water.

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October 28, 2025

5 Historic Buildings in New York City That Can’t Be Missed

Filled with iconic buildings, New York City has always been shaped by its architecture. It's this architecture that has helped New York transform from farmland to the bustling metropolis we know today. In fact, the built environment is so intertwined with the city that it's impossible not to think of these famous buildings when mentioning New York.

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October 13, 2025

Look Inside the Museum Dedicated to Frida Kahlo and Her Family That Just Opened in Mexico City

Before the art world new her name, Frida Kahlo was a young woman living in the quaint neighborhood of Coyoacán, in the south of Mexico City. A curious child who developed an interest in art from a young age, Kahlo loved learning about the world as much as she loved spending time with her parents and sisters. Museo Casa Kahlo, a new museum honoring Kahlo’s family life, has just opened in the Mexican capital.

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October 4, 2025

This Compact Café Sits Nestled Between Bucharest’s Historic Buildings

Bucharest is home to countless historic buildings in a fascinating blend of architectural styles, but this dense urban environment leaves little room for new development. Every plot, no matter how small or irregular, becomes a rare opportunity—and often a challenge—for architects seeking to create something new within the city’s tightly-packed landscape.

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