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

• Is BIM dead? Not quite, but it’s evolving. We’re taking a look at what’s changing and what’s next for digital design in architecture.

• Jaguar Type 00 at Paris Fashion Week brings speed and style together in a way you wouldn’t expect. Check out how they pushed design boundaries.

• The Beeah Headquarters in Sharjah is a game-changer for sustainable architecture—modern design meeting environmental consciousness in the most impressive way.

• Googie architecture is back! This mid-century style, with its futuristic and quirky vibes, is still influencing how we design today.

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Is BIM dead?

What if you just read that it is happening shortly? A graphical tool, Building Information Modeling (BIM), which has been widespread since the early 2000s, is being replaced by innovative and fast upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Haptic Design in Architecture and Product Design

Although haptic design is often considered a merely touch-driven approach like tactile design, it actually encompasses a broader sensory experience, including movement, force, material, and spatial awareness.

From Concrete to Bio-plastics: The Material Revolution in 3D Printing

The 3D printing revolution is transforming from a niche invention to a powerful transformative force in the design industry, supported by an eclectic array of materials. From concrete to bio-plastics, the impressive catalog of materiality can inspire substantial flexibility in how buildings are designed and constructed.

ZHA’s Beeah Headquarters: A Landmark Case Study Redefining the Future of Office Design

In the expanse of Sharjah’s Al Sajaa Desert, Zaha Hadid Architects implanted the Beeah Group Headquarters as nothing less than an oasis in the middle of the desert, featuring sand dune-like structures and water elements.

Pooriya Zamani’s Vision for Reimagining Iranian Architecture with AI

In an era where technology continuously reshapes the creative landscape, architect and designer Pooriya Zamani is pioneering a bold new approach to Iranian architecture, one where artificial intelligence becomes a tool for rediscovery rather than disruption.

Googie Architecture: A Glimpse into the Futuristic 1950s-1970s Design Movement

Googie architecture can be defined as a futuristic style of architectural design, which was born in the 1930s and stayed popular roughly between 1945 and 1970. Its popularity was mainly in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles and the surrounding suburbs in Southern California.

Jaguar Type 00 Takes to the Streets of Paris During Fashion Week

Jaguar's Type 00 concept car, debuting at Paris Fashion Week in a striking 'French Ultramarine' finish, dazzled onlookers with its futuristic design and sleek, almost computer-generated appearance.

Top Ten Brutalist Utopias in World Architecture

Brutalist architecture has often been a controversial topic during architecture critiques. Loved and loathed by people alike, one thing that can be agreed upon is that it carries a heavy structural style, which is a reminder of the post-war era.