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

• 25 books for creators to read in 2025 is your go-to list for inspiration, covering creativity, design, and innovation to spark fresh ideas.

• Community First! Residences redefine affordable housing, prioritizing dignity and connection while addressing homelessness with thoughtful design.

• Discover the genius behind the Musmeci Bridge, where Sergio Musmeci’s visionary engineering meets surreal elegance.

• A brief history of Danish architecture takes you through centuries of innovation, showcasing how Denmark became a leader in functional and modern design.
  
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25 Books For Creators to Read in 2025

We don’t know what your hopes for 2025 might bring but one thing is certain: the excessive speed of technological development will undoubtedly bring new tools, materials, and applications for all the creators out there. This year is expected to inspire creatives to thrive, redesign, and transform our built environment. Here are 25 books that will guide you along the way.

Community First! Residences Transform Affordable Housing with 3D-Printed Homes

Beta Realities’ design for Community First Residences in Austin, Texas, offers a personalized solution to 3D printable, dignified housing. Conceived for a collective design approach, our kit of parts platform for customizable 3D printed homes presents a humanistic approach to technology.

Sergio Musmeci, The Creator of Surreal Musmeci Bridge

Known for his famous 2-kilometer-long concrete bridge, Sergio Musmeci is an intellectual engineer and a forerunner in the field of form-finding. “Architecture is a field in which we must take some risks. If you want to invade a new field, you must face the unknown.” (Sergio Musmeci)

A Brief History of Danish Architecture and Design

Explorers of the oceans, founders of trade ways, creators of the arts and crafts, stewards of nature, and warriors of their time: The Vikings. Their profound legacy continues to this day in different forms. Once Vikings, now Danes define functionality, practicality, durability, and sustainability in architecture and design.

The Couch by MVRDV, Features an Iconic Undulating Form That Redefines Clubhouse Design

The Couch by MVRDV is a clubhouse for the Tennis Club IJburg in the east of Amsterdam. It is an attempt to minimize the use of valuable playing space by combining the clubhouse typology, a long low strip opened up to views of the courts on one side and the waters of the IJMeer on the other, with that of a sports tribune or grandstand, perfectly angled for center-court viewing.

A Closer Look at Trojena’s Clusters at NEOM Saudi Arabia

NEOM called the Trojena, is “a unique travel destination in the mountains of NEOM.” Trojena, masterplanned by LAVA, is currently under construction around a large, artificial lake surrounded by hotels and residences and expects to have 700,000 visitors and 7,000 permanent residents. The project is set to be ready by 2026.

Exploring Beyond the Standard Design Methods with Mitchell Joachim

Mitchell Joachim is an expert on ecological design and urbanism. He is looking beyond the classical design methods, focusing on socio-ecological and computational design. He believes it would be more practical to use trees as they are, essentially utilizing pre-existing ecosystems.

2034 World Cup bid: Saudi Arabia Announces 15 Stadiums

Saudi Arabia’s plan includes 4 existing venues, 3 new stadiums currently under construction, and 8 planned new stadiums for the World Cup 2034. The country’s ongoing strategy for the games involves refurbishment, new construction, or the addition of temporary facilities.