Dear PA reader,
From fleeting ice palaces to visions of Mars, the week in architecture and design is marked by experiments that blur permanence, performance, and possibility.

Balenciaga hasn’t suddenly announced a pair of true wireless earbuds, but if the fashion house ever stepped into the audio world, you might expect them to look something like this.

From eco-driven campuses to transformative skylines, SOM is redefining sustainable design, a vision now recognized with the Sustainable Architecture Firm of the Year award.

Rabat’s new Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with 68,700 seats and a parametric LED façade, marks a bold step for Moroccan football on the global stage.

BIG and ICON’s 3D-printed Mars habitat is set for a year-long test, bringing us a step closer to life beyond Earth.

Each winter, Harbin transforms into a surreal frozen city of glowing ice castles and sculptures that melt away with spring.

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Parametric Architecture

Balenciaga Sculptural Earbuds Concept Redefines Luxury Tech Design

10 SOM Projects Leading the Way in Sustainable Architecture

Harbin Ice Festival: World’s Largest Frozen Wonderland That Melts in Two Months

Populous Completes Morocco’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium with Parametric Façade Design

Nano Banana in Photoshop: Google’s Gemini AI Joins Adobe’s Creative Suite

NASA’s 3D-Printed Mars Habitat by BIG & ICON Set for Second Year-Long Mission in 2025

Taichung Green Museumbrary: Taiwan’s First Combined Museum and Library by SANAA

Bangkok City Guide: 10 Must-See Places for Every First-Time Visitor

A Look at Tiny House Movement’s Impact and Challenges

10 Most Anticipated Supercars of 2026

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