Architecture

July 3, 2025

The Louvre Announces Design Competition Ahead of Ambitious $316M Renovation

The Louvre, which happens to be the world’s largest and most visited museum, is on the verge of undergoing an ambitious, $316 million renovation. The project seeks to address overcrowding by incorporating an additional entrance near the Seine River and a special exhibition area housing Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. On June 27, the Louvre officially launched an international architecture competition, whose winner will design the museum’s new entrance and exhibition hall.

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July 1, 2025

How the Summer Solstice and a Ruined Artwork Fit Together at the Getty

Each summer, during the solstice, something magical happens at the Getty Research Institute (GRI) in Los Angeles. A skylight known as the “oculus,” situated precisely at the center of the GRI, catches the sunlight at midday, filtering it down toward an opaque glass circle below. It’s a moment of intense peace and reflection, during which staff members often gather to witness the sun’s rays gently spreading across the tiled floor.

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June 25, 2025

Iridescent Gem-Inspired Café Immerses Visitors in Colorful Light

Located within the grounds of a renowned gemstone shop in Chiang Mai, Thailand, THE FACETS café captures the mesmerizing quality of diamonds, opals, sapphires, and other dazzling gems. Designed by the innovative Thai design studio BBWORKSPACE, the space has been transformed with shimmering iridescent panels that immerse visitors in a captivating, crystal-inspired environment. THE FACETS project comprises two parts: a renovation of an old building and a new extension.

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June 18, 2025

Artist Preserves Childhood Memories With Handmade Miniature Models of Historic Architecture

Miniature art has a unique way of capturing the imagination, transforming real-life spaces into tiny, handcrafted worlds rich with detail. Chinese artist A Du is a master at turning homes and buildings into scaled-down replicas filled with thoughtful architectural details, tiny figures, and little props. A Du is based in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in northeast China.

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