Aerofoot 'Flying Shoes'

Next leap in human mobility or just a glimpse of a future not yet here?

Dear PA reader,

Desert Ark tests how 3D printing can build self-sufficient shelters in one of the planet’s harshest terrains. In China, a dual-mode flying car hints at a future where urban mobility takes to the air.

In Milan, BIG’s CityWave connects two towers under a sweeping photovoltaic canopy, and Snøhetta’s King Abdulaziz Centre in Saudi Arabia continues to stand as a symbol of cultural renewal.

WAF and The Architect’s Newspaper spotlight a new generation of talent in their 40 Under 40 North America list as Aerofoot “flying shoes” test the limits of AI-generated illusion, and our list of 10 unconventional stadiums shows that even in an age of data and design logic, architects still know how to surprise.

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Aerofoot ‘Flying Shoes’, Real or an AI-Generated Illusion?

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China’s GAC Debuts GOVE, a Dual-Mode Flying Car for the Future City

40 Under 40 North America Architects Honored by WAF and The Architect’s Newspaper

Reverse Modeling: AI-Inspired Architecture

This workshop focuses on transforming AI-generated concepts into precise 3D models and refined visualizations with MidJourney, Rhino SubD, and Krea. The event is scheduled for November 15-16, 2025.

AI-Powered Design Ideation: Midjourney, mnml & Nano Banana

This workshop explores AI-powered ideation with Midjourney, mnml, and Nano Banana to create and refine design concepts. The workshop is scheduled for September 27 & 28, 2025.

The Lesser-Known Story of the Dancing House

10 Most Unique and Weird Stadiums in the World

CityWave by BIG Takes Shape in Milan with One of Europe’s Largest Urban Arches

Snøhetta’s Pebble-Inspired King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture in Saudi Arabia