Architecture

November 17, 2025

Alpine Bivouac Designed to Produce Its Own Water and Electricity

In just a few months, hundreds of athletes from around the world will descend upon Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. But, aside from winter sports, the Italian city will also be home to an innovative new bivouac designed by Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), in collaboration with Salone del Mobile.Milano. Nestled in the nearby Alpine landscape, this bivouac isn’t simply an exercise in organic architecture.

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November 10, 2025

Electricity Pylons Reimagined as Massive Animals Supporting Power Lines in Austria

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, you’ve probably encountered towering power structures made of steel. Known as electricity pylons (or transmission towers), these typically latticed structures support high-voltage overhead power lines, helping transport electricity around. While key to help cities running, their design often contrasts with that of the surrounding landscape. In an effort to improve their design, the Austrian Power Grid has reimagined pylons as massive animal sculptures.

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November 7, 2025

The Only Way To See if This Cocktail Bar Is Open Is To Look for the Red Glow

Cocktail bars are more than the inventive drinks they have on the menu. While the cocktails are certainly important, the locale's vibe plays an important role; it sets the mood and tone of your evening. Suite 115 in Toronto gets the vibes right with a “moody glow” that’s striking in its minimalism and inviting in its intimacy. Local studio Atelier Sun is behind the bar’s look and feel.

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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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