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đź—˝Architect's Guide to NYC
30 Must-See Landmarks in New York City + a Case Study of the City’s Strangest Tower!
Yagmur Baydır
September 15, 2025
🌍 The latest in architecture and design, at a glance:
The RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 shortlist features six standout UK buildings, including the Elizabeth Tower, which has been restored to preserve its heritage while integrating modern upgrades.
Dubai is raising the bar with these 10 upcoming futuristic hotels.
A curated list highlights 30 iconic landmarks that define the cultural and architectural fabric of New York City.
Innovative Japanese technology now converts pedestrian footsteps into electricity.
The Flatiron Building case study explores its iconic design, rich history, and upcoming transformation in New York City.
ARK NOVA’s inflatable concert hall challenges convention by delivering world-class acoustics in a structure that can be packed up and moved.
The Anhui Broadcasting & TV Center in Hefei stands out with a facade adorned in ancient Chinese characters.
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See you next edition,
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Meet the Six Finalists Competing for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025
An Architect’s Guide to 30 Must-See Landmarks in New York City
From Floating Villas to Underwater Suites: Dubai’s 10 Most Futuristic Upcoming Hotels
How Japan Is Turning Footsteps Into Electricity with Piezoelectric Technology
 Free Event! Chad Oppenheim - Rethinking ArchitectureChad Oppenheim, Founding Principal of Oppenheim Architecture, will lead this free lecture exploring his design philosophy and project inspirations. The event is scheduled for October 3, 2025. |  Body Architecture 4.0This workshop explores the integration of computational design and AI to create innovative, body-centric designs. The workshop is scheduled for September 27 & 28, 2025. |
New York’s Strangest Tower: Flatiron Building Case Study
Anish Kapoor and Arata Isozaki’s Inflatable Concert Hall Debuts at Lucerne Festival 2025
The Datum: Rethinking Timber Through Waste, Craft, and Care
The Skyscraper Covered with Chinese Characters: Anhui Broadcasting & TV Center
