Architecture

Arcause Spotlight at Municipalika 2026: Reimagining Cities Through Responsible Design

In a rapidly urbanising India, where cities are both the engines of growth and sites of stark inequity, Arcause Spotlight at Municipalika 2026 aims to rethink what truly makes a city safe, inclusive, and sustainable. Scheduled for February 26, 2026, the initiative is led by Gita Balakrishnan, Founder of Ethos and the Ethos Foundation, recognised for her pioneering work at the intersection […]

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Who Was Edwin Lutyens, Architect Whose Statue Removed From Rashtrapati Bhavan?

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens. According to government sources, this move is part of efforts to shed colonial symbols and honor Indian leaders. The bust was placed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, opposite Mahatma Gandhi’s statue. It

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The Impact of Parametric Architecture on Modern Urban Landscapes

Parametric design architecture with complex computational forms

Parametric design architecture is transforming the way architects approach building design, construction, and spatial planning. As part of the wider discipline of computational architecture, it uses algorithms and advanced computational tools to generate complex structures based on site, environmental, material, and programmatic requirements.

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20 Stunning Monuments in Gujarat for Architecture Lovers

The western state of Gujarat is a crown jewel of the Indian state. Not only is it famous for its food, art forms, and tourist attractions, but the state is also home to a myriad of magnificent architectural wonders spanning decades, cultures, and religions. These monuments in Gujarat remind us of the intricate details that

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Joaquim Moreno Named Chief Curator for 8th Lisbon Architecture Triennale

Portuguese architect and curator Joaquim Moreno has been appointed chief curator of the 8th Lisbon Architecture Triennale, scheduled for late 2027. The announcement highlights Moreno’s interdisciplinary practice, blending architecture, urbanism, and contemporary art to address pressing global challenges. Curatorial Vision Moreno’s program, titled Medium, explores architecture’s role as a mediator in complex socio-political and environmental contexts.

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Palestinian architect Suad Amiry receives 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in Architecture and Design

Suad Amiry, founder and director of the Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation in Ramallah, has won the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category. The award, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recognizes her decades-long efforts in documenting and preserving over 50,000 historic Palestinian buildings while linking conservation to

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SANAA’s Taichung Green Museumbrary Opens in Taiwan

The Taichung Green Museumbrary, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese firm SANAA, officially opened to the public on December 13, 2025, in Taichung, Taiwan’s second-largest city.​ Project Overview This 58,000-square-meter cultural complex integrates the Taichung Art Museum and the city’s central public library, marking Taiwan’s first hybrid “museumbrary” model. Located on the northern edge of the

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Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban Awarded 2026 AIA Gold Medal

Shigeru Ban has been awarded the 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal, recognizing his pioneering contributions to architecture through innovative use of sustainable materials and humanitarian design. Award Significance The AIA Gold Medal, established in 1907, is architecture’s highest honor bestowed by the institute and one of the profession’s most prestigious awards. Past

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U.S. Department of Education Reclassifies Architecture and Other Professions, Eliminating “Professional Degree” Status

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant policy shift that will reclassify architecture, nursing, accounting, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, and public health as non-professional degrees effective July 1, 2026. The change fundamentally alters federal student loan eligibility and borrowing limits for students pursuing these graduate-level degrees.​​ Financial Impact on

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Memorium: Frank Gehry, Architect of Boundless Imagination and Iconic Design

Frank Gehry, who died in December 2025 at the age of 96, was one of the most influential and recognizable architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His work reshaped skylines and civic identities around the world, making him a cultural figure whose name was known well beyond the field of architecture.​ Born

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