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Revival or ruin? The controversial €65m makeover of Madrid’s Torres de Colón
Once a defining part of the Spanish capital’s skyline, the renovated Torres de Colón has lost much of its eccentric charm. A reminder that ‘architecture doesn’t have to appeal to everyone’.
Why digital-first furniture brand Tylko chose Berlin for its first physical shop after a decade of online-only
Stop by the new Berlin showroom of Tylko, the technology-first Polish furniture firm that thinks we should meet in person.
Appetite for construction: The pioneering engineer, Hanif Kara
For Hanif Kara, technology is a tool for uniting architecture and construction – and building a better world.
‘Architecture can heal.’ The architects who rebuilt Norway’s national pride
The Nordic Office of Architecture’s renovation of an Oslo district that was damaged by a terrorist bombing shows how buildings can help a country’s healing process.
‘Architecture should be equally functional and beautiful’: Matt Goodman’s thoughtful approach to beachside builds
Australian designer Matt Goodman proves he’s the designer to commission with his refined approach to crafting buildings.
The place to contemplate: Chapel of St Thérèse of Lisieux Lyttelton
Charity – an approach to giving rooted in care for one’s neighbour – is a crucial tenet of Christianity. New Zealand-based architect Michael O’Sullivan’s family’s decision to design and donate the Chapel of St…
Shone Puipia is the brand connecting with the world on a personal level, one design at a time
A riot of colour, patterns and experimental elements is on display in the collections of the Thai fashion designer.
An inside look at Carlo Ratti’s minimalist Olympic torches for Milano Cortina
The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.
We can’t keep building houses to solve the housing crisis, say two leading architects
Is architecture broken? It will be until the architects become activists.
Altqadum, the Omani design studio rethinking form and function of shared cultural spaces
This Oman-based architecture firm combines tradition, memory and community to push design in the Sultanate and beyond. We speak to members of its team, Najd Al Balushi and Abdulrahim Alkendi, to learn more.
