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China Installs World’s Largest Inflatable Dome
Explore the world’s largest inflatable dome, an innovative structure that’s pushing the boundaries of temporary architecture.
Yagmur Baydır
July 21, 2025
🌍In today’s edition, we’re diving into innovative architecture that’s transforming our world. China Installs World’s Largest Inflatable Dome in Jinan, offering an eco-friendly solution to construction pollution, setting a new precedent for temporary structures. Meanwhile, Tadao Ando’s “Drawing of Space” in South Korea showcases how minimalism and light can define spaces that evoke serenity and profound meaning.
As the world looks to the future, Michael Pawlyn: Father of Regenerative Design Revolution highlights how regenerative design can reshape the built environment by restoring ecosystems. Felix Candela and the Poetry of Thin Shells reminds us how Candela’s use of lightweight structures continues to inspire timeless, efficient design.
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Parametric Architecture
China Installs World’s Largest Inflatable Dome to Contain Construction Pollution in Jinan
Tadao Ando’s “Drawing of Space” Opens in South Korea
Michael Pawlyn: Father of Regenerative Design Revolution
Felix Candela and the Poetry of Thin Shells: Lessons for the Future of Architecture
 Architectural Fashion: AI & 3D PrintThis workshop merges architecture and fashion through AI, generative design, and 3D printing with Grasshopper. The workshop is scheduled for July 26 & 27, 2025. |  Generative Architecture with AI 2.0 (SUX)This workshop explores how to integrate Stable Diffusion, FLUX, and text-to-video tools into advanced architectural design workflows. The workshop is scheduled for August 2 & 3, 2025. |
🏙️Turning to urban innovation, the WAF 2025 Shortlist features over 460 groundbreaking projects that are pushing the boundaries of urban design. Over in Porto, the Porto City Guide reveals a vibrant blend of history and modern design, offering an unforgettable architectural experience.
CEBRA Crafts LEGO’s New Eco-Friendly Headquarters in Denmark showcases how sustainable design and creativity come together to create a dynamic and inspiring workspace. Meanwhile, Designing for the Machine: A New Era of Concrete Architecture explores how 3D printing is changing the future of concrete, making it more adaptable and sustainable.
WAF 2025 Shortlist: 460+ Projects Shaping Global Architecture
Porto City Guide: Portugal’s Cultural Powerhouse
CEBRA Crafts LEGO’s New Eco-Friendly Headquarters in Denmark
Designing for the Machine: A New Era of Concrete Architecture
🌱As we venture into nature-inspired designs, Living the Landscape: Huangshan Mountain Village by MAD Architects creates harmony between architecture and China’s stunning Anhui province. In Qatar, Foster + Partners’ Aluminum-Clad Skyscrapers blend sustainability with regional inspiration, setting a new standard for eco-conscious urban design.
Frei Otto’s Lightness continues to inspire modern architects with its use of lightweight materials and nature-driven forms. Finally, Xi’an CCBD by Heatherwick Studio offers a unique urban design that combines Xi’an’s rich heritage with contemporary architecture for a sustainable future.
Living the Landscape: Huangshan Mountain Village by MAD Architects
Foster + Partners’ aluminum-clad skyscrapers inspired by the learnings from the region
Frei Otto’s Lightness: What Architects Can Learn from His Experimental Structures
Vertical Gardens Reinvented with Local Tiles on Cladding by Heaterwick Studio
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