Architecture

February 15, 2025

2025 Burning Man Temple Draws From Kintsugi and Volcanic Rock To Mix Strength and Fragility

Every year, Burning Man reaches its emotional conclusion when the Temple, the structure at the spiritual and geographical center of the festival, is set on fire. For the 2025 edition of Burning Man, this sweeping shelter will be designed by Spanish architect Miguel Arraiz, who found inspiration in the natural elements of the Black Rock Desert for his creation.

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February 13, 2025

Stylish Chicken Coop Cleverly Designed To Be Hidden Within a Hill at a Park

Bali-based studio RAD+ar has taken on the mission to decentralize sustainability—specifically, by applying and using concepts beyond architecture. Their latest project, called Chicken Hero Pavilion, achieves this with flying colors, drawing inspiration from green concepts to create a practical solution that can easily be applied and replicated. It has simultaneously become a prime example of a micro circular economy, showcasing the effective impact these well-designed efforts can have in a community.

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February 4, 2025

Louvre Museum Plans New Grand Entrance Through Global Architecture Competition

On January 28, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron held a press conference in front of the iconic Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where he unveiled the ambitious Nouvelle Renaissance project. This renovation initiative aims to boost the museum’s sustainability and accessibility, while also tackling the escalating issue of overcrowding. The Louvre currently attracts around 8 million visitors annually, making it the most visited museum in the world.

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January 25, 2025

Portland’s Expanded Airport Terminal Celebrates Oregon’s Forested Landscape

Out of all construction materials, concrete is undoubtedly the most popular. It’s durable, versatile, and cost-effective and adorns countless buildings across the globe. A new airport terminal in Portland, Oregon, however, opts for one of the world’s oldest materials instead: wood. Designed by the architecture firm ZGF, Portland International Airport’s (PDX) Main Terminal expansion serves as the largest mass timber project of its kind.

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