For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

• 25 Influential Computational Designers highlights the brilliant minds shaping the future of architecture through computational design.

• I.M. Pei’s Louvre Pyramid continues to be one of the most iconic structures in the world, blending modernity with classicism in a way that only Pei could pull off.

• Le Corbusier reshaped the architecture world with his focus on form and function, revolutionizing modern design with his bold, functional approach.

• In this edition, we’re taking a look at Albert Speer’s legacy, his controversial work under the Nazi regime still sparks debate and leaves a lasting impact on modern architecture.

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25 Influential Computational Designers Building the Future of Architecture

In this feature, we honor 25 of the most influential individuals who are leading the way in computational design. These visionaries are not just pushing boundaries, they're redrawing them entirely.

I.M. Pei’s Louvre Pyramid, A Timeless Innovation Unveiled

I.M. Pei (Ieoh Ming Pei), a Chinese-American architect born on April 26, 1917, is celebrated as one of the 20th century’s most influential architects and a pioneer of late modernism, most famously exemplified by his iconic Louvre Pyramid in Paris.

Ideology, Propaganda, and Architecture: The Legacy of Albert Speer

Albert Speer’s architectural career was shaped by the influence of Nazi ideology and propaganda. His professional life, which began with modernist tendencies, evolved in a different direction due to Hitler’s special interest in art and architecture.

Le Corbusier’s Architectural Philosophy: Form, Function & Modernism

The article examines Le Corbusier's architectural philosophy, highlighting his revolutionary contributions to modernism, urban planning, and iconic projects like Villa Savoye and the Secretariat Building.

Deconstructing Deconstruction: Peter Eisenman & His Architectural Philosophy

The oldest teaching and practicing architect in the world, Peter Eisenman, is one of the most contentious figures in the field of architecture and is known for his architectural work and theoretical essays.

The Legacy of Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang in Shaping Modern Architecture

Jeanne Gang, an American architect born in 1964, is recognized as one of the world's leading female architects. She founded Studio Gang, which has gained global acclaim for projects like the Aqua Tower and St. Regis Chicago.

Neri Oxman’s Contributions to Parametric Design and Biomimicry

Neri Oxman, an Israeli-American architect and innovator, revolutionizes architecture by blending biology, technology, and design, with projects like the Silk Pavilion and Aguahoja, while advancing sustainable and biomimetic design through her research lab, Oxman.

Kisho Kurokawa: Pioneer of Symbiosis and Metabolic Architecture

Have you heard of the Metabolism movement in architecture? Born in Japan in the 1960s, this architectural movement described the avant-garde Japanese style of construction and shaping cities in the post-war period. One of its pioneers was Kisho Kurokawa.

7 visionary designs by Richard Rogers

Richard Rogers was a prominent British-Italian architect best known for his modernist, constructivist, and functionalist designs.

Exploring the architectural approach of Shigeru Ban through 6 remarkable works

Shigeru Ban, a Japanese architect awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2014, is renowned for his innovative use of materials like recycled paper tubes in humanitarian projects, especially for disaster relief shelters.