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In the lush darkness of the Appalachian Mountains, tiny larvae known as Orfelia fultoni alight upon mossy embankments and canyon walls with an electric blue glow. Unlike familiar fireflies, these forest-floor dwellers shine from both ends, weaving sticky webs...

From waterfront legends to local‑art retreats, Seattle’s top hotels transcend mere accommodation to become narratives in themselves. Each offers its own blend of culinary flavor, architectural personality, or ethical vision. Whether seeking design, view, sustainability, or cultural integration, these...

At Seoul’s fifth Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, Kengo Kuma contributes to an imaginative installation called “Walls of Public Life”—one among 24 designed wall fragments that propose a new, emotionally rich language for urban facades. Far from mere barriers,...

Mosul is a city scarred by conflict yet defined by layers of history. In a candid conversation with UNESCO coordinator Maria Rita Acetoso, a deeper vision emerges—one of reconstruction not just in stone, but in memory and resilience. The project goes...

In Tunbridge Wells, a 19th-century villa has been transformed into a beacon of low-carbon living. Studio Bark’s deep retrofit and modular extension has turned a traditional Victorian home into a sustainable, family-oriented dwelling—one that reduces operational energy use by...

Clayton Korte’s adaptive transformation of the Samuels Glass factory in San Antonio’s Pearl District revives a 54,000-square-foot industrial relic as Pullman Market—a bustling food and culture destination where heritage, agriculture, and architecture converge. Honoring place through preservation Rather than demolish and...

In the heart of Kew Gardens’ Carbon Garden, a striking new pavilion has taken root—not just as a structure, but as a living symbol. Designed by Mizzi Studio, this poetic, plant-like form channels the regenerative power of fungi, the...

Once celebrated as a beacon of sustainable, dignified council housing, Goldsmith Street in Norwich is now at risk of being dismembered through the UK's "Right to Buy" policy. The award-winning development, lauded for its design integrity and energy efficiency,...

On the northern shore of Istanbul’s historic Golden Horn estuary, Foster + Partners has unveiled designs that promise to transform a neglected stretch of shoreline into a luxurious yet inclusive retail and cultural district. As part of the ambitious...

Once left dormant in the heart of Colonia Roma, Casa Sofia has found new voice through the hands of AMASA Estudio. Originally built in the 1940s, the house has been quietly reimagined—its bones retained, its circulation reversed, its interiors...