As the architectural world enters 2026, a look back at the previous year reveals a material that continues to defy trends and expectations: weathering steel. Far from fading into obscurity, this "living" material—often known by the brand name Corten—has...
On the rapidly expanding outskirts of Prague, a new architectural landmark is redefining the relationship between pedagogy and the built environment. Completed in early 2026 by the renowned Czech studio Opočenský Valouch Architects (OVA), Vida Elementary School stands as...
In the quiet suburbs of Chiba, Japan, a small timber pavilion has emerged as a profound statement on the value of the handcrafted in a rapidly industrializing world. Local studio Kurosawa Kawara-Ten has completed the "Sekiyuan Waiting Area," a...
As we move further into 2026, the global skyline is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From the bustling streets of Shenzhen to the coastal horizon of Abidjan, a new generation of supertall structures is nearing completion, each pushing the boundaries...
In the shadow of Mount Monviso, nestled in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, an "anonymous" relic of the 1960s has been transformed into a vibrant vessel of contemporary family life. Rome-based studio Errante Architetture has completed the renovation...
In the heart of London, where the tension between historic preservation and urban expansion is most palpable, a new residential structure is proving that the future of the city can be built from the fragments of its past. Architecture...
As the world of sports prepares for a year of unprecedented spectacles—from the Winter Olympics in Milan to the lead-up for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations—the architectural landscape is rising to the occasion. 2026 is poised to be...
In the dense, rapidly evolving landscape of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a new residential structure has captured the attention of the global architecture community by seemingly defying the constraints of its footprint. 545 Metropolitan, the latest project by the New York-based...
In the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, a new giant has claimed its place at the top of the skyline. Reaching a height of 451 feet, the Astra Tower—designed by the global architecture firm HKS—has officially surpassed the...
In the quiet coastal town of Noroshi, located at the northern tip of Japan’s Noto Peninsula, a new structure has emerged as a beacon of collective recovery. Unveiled in early January 2026—exactly two years after the devastating Noto earthquake—the...
