Exploring 6 iconic works of Rem Koolhaas

Rem Koolhaas is well-known for his innovative designs that have had a significant influence on the contemporary urban environment.

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Foster + Partners, the renowned architecture firm, has launched its very first exhibition in South Korea at the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA). The exhibit, titled "Future Positive," showcases the works of the celebrated architect Norman Foster and his studio Foster+Partners to Korean visitors for the first time.

In other news, the German Pavilion of the Expo 2025 Osaka, titled "Wa! Germany," officially broke ground on April 10, exactly one year before the opening, with a celebration ceremony.

Henning Larsen has recently released images of the new Opera House design in Jeddah, which draws inspiration from the Rhythm of Al-Balad.

Marriott International announced that it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Trojena, NEOM, Saudi Arabia.

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How can robotics in architecture enhance building design and construction?

With the latest technologies emerging in architecture, design development is rapidly evolving. Architects and designers are turning their conceptual ideas into more articulated designs with the help of these changing technologies.

Exploring 6 iconic works of Rem Koolhaas

Remment Lucas Koolhaas, better known as Rem Koolhaas, is a Dutch architect, urbanist, and architectural theorist who holds a professorship in the practice of architecture and urban design at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.

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The evolution of AI in space exploration and habitat engineering

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The free-spirited nature of design is what makes it beautiful. Therefore, customization plays a huge role in shaping the very basics of architecture and interior design. It helps curate spaces that have character, meaning, and, most importantly, emotion attached to them.

Foster + Partners reveals designs for 350 Park Avenue

Foster + Partners revealed the designs for 350 Park Avenue, a 140,000-square-meter office tower in New York. The tower is located on New York’s most famous boulevard, and Foster + Partners is designing its third commercial office tower on this street.

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Heatherwick Studio and Magis reunited to create “In-Side” collection

A global architecture and design practice, Heatherwick Studio and the leading Italian furniture company Magis have reunited for a new collection, In-Side. The duo had their first collaboration in 2007 with the Spun Chair. Sold under the Magis brand, the chair gained huge recognition as sculptural furniture designed for fun and function.

Marriott signs agreement with NEOM for Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Trojena

Marriott International announced that it signed an agreement with NEOM to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Trojena, NEOM, Saudi Arabia. Trojena, a flagship development within NEOM, is being positioned as a year-round destination for adventure sports.

10 eco-sensitive materials for roofing

Sustainability seems to influence every realm of our lives today, particularly building construction. Accounted for utilizing one-third of the world’s resources, emitting nearly 39% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and generating millions of tons of waste every year, the built environment is attributed as a potential threat in accelerating the climate crisis.