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

• China’s urban voids are being reimagined as catalysts for innovation, transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant hubs of social and architectural potential.

• If you love thought-provoking films, 10 must-watch AI movies will challenge your perspective on artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity.

• The life and work of Frei Otto come alive in this architectural biography, showcasing his experimental spirit and collaborative approach to lightweight, sustainable design.

• Posthuman architecture invites us to rethink the role of humans in design, imagining a future where architecture integrates with broader ecological systems and posthuman subjects.

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Instructor Article — China’s Urban Voids as Catalysts: Reimagining the Horizon

China’s city skylines are characterized by towering cranes and half-built structures, emblematic of rapid urban growth and ambition. However, a closer inspection reveals a starkly different reality: many of these developments, once launched with optimism, have stalled, leaving behind eerie, hollow concrete frames. China's "Urban Voids" offer unique repurposing opportunities to transform abandoned sites into sustainable, dynamic communities.

10 must-watch movies about AI that will challenge your perspective

Movies have always been a great source of inspiration, particularly for creative professionals. Strong visual storytelling can help you approach a problem differently, sparking new ideas and concepts. While there are countless topics that movies can explore, one that has been particularly fascinating to audiences is the concept of artificial intelligence. From classic sci-fi movies to modern ones, movies have long explored the possibilities and dangers of AI.

Inventing, experimenting, and collaborating: The Architectural Biography of Frei Otto

This article embarks on a visionary journey of invention, experimentation, and collaboration, the architectural biography of Frei Otto unveils a profound legacy that revolutionized lightweight structures and left an indelible mark on the 20th-century architectural landscape.

Posthuman Architecture: Designing for/with posthuman subject

Architecture continued with an human-centric approach for a long period of time. The actions for the built environment are carried out by people and for people. The posthuman perspective is a wider understanding of bringing human, non-human; living, non-living; nature, and technology together.

8 stunning contemporary architecture in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is located in the Eastern region of Asia in China's southern region referred to as the administrative region in China. Here are eight such stunning Contemporary Architecture in Hong Kong.

LEMKI Robotix presents the world’s first 3D printed mobile home – DISCOVER 3D

The Ukrainian-German company LEMKI Robotix and Iscale3D has made a revolutionary breakthrough in large-scale 3D printing by creating DISCOVER 3D, a mobile home printed from an eco-friendly composite material consisting of recycled polypropylene (7400 bottles) with the addition of fiberglass.

Bolwoningen: Living in Spherical Homes

Aliens in a classic Dutch architecture: Bolwoningen. In this extraordinary neighborhood, the buildings are still occupied (by humans, not aliens) and worth seeing. From the story behind the construction and the construction process to what the atmosphere is inside. This article aims to invite you to take a closer look at these unique Bolwoningen Houses.

Rhinoceros: Fundamental informations and useful plugins

Rhinoceros, also referred to as Rhino or Rhino 3D, is a robust computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling software that is widely used across various industries. Its versatility in free-form surface modeling, solid modeling, and editing makes it a preferred choice for professionals in architecture, industrial design, automotive design, jewelry design, and more.

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