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

• PA Talks 68 with Arthur Mamou-Mani takes us inside the mind of the architect behind some of the most innovative parametric designs. From Burning Man to cutting-edge digital fabrication, this is a must-listen.

• Skyscrapers symbolize progress, but what happens when they’re abandoned? These 10 tallest deserted towers reveal the rise and fall of ambitious projects left to time.

• In Goa, the National Institute of Water Sports is making waves with a bold new campus designed to integrate education, sustainability, and adventure.

• Floating above the Hudson, Little Island turns a simple pier into an immersive public space with sculptural landscapes and stunning city views.

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PA Talks 68 – Arthur Mamou-Mani

Join us at PA Talks 68 for an exclusive office tour and interview with Arthur Mamou-Mani, an acclaimed architect renowned for his innovative use of 3D printing and eco-friendly materials.

Towering Tragedies: 10 Tallest Abandoned Skyscrapers and Their Untold Stories

Abandoned skyscrapers, once symbols of modern grandeur, now stand as eerie ruins, reflecting economic struggles, demographic shifts, and the rapid changes of today's world.

National Institute of Water Sports by M:OFA Studios: Architecture in Motion

Being one of its kind of Institute in Asia, the project has been designed to strive for a dynamic relationship between the sports player and the sea through its architectural language and spaces.

Little Island on the Hudson River: Landscape or Waterscape?

The Little Island on the Hudson River is an engineered urban park that radically redefines the notions of landscape architecture. Parametrically modeled and locally fabricated, 132 concrete ‘tulip’ columns create an undulating platform over the river in the city of New York.

Top 10 Inspirational 3D-Printed Clothes for 2025

Just as fashion designers sculpt fabric to create wearable art, architects create spaces that cater to our needs. Now, more than ever, advanced 3D technologies bridge these two domains and offer a powerful tool bound only by imagination.

The Importance of Computational Design in Architecture

Computational design allows architects to optimize building performance, reduce waste, and create more efficient workflows. It is not just about producing visually striking designs but also about solving real-world problems in smarter ways.

Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston blends Venetian-style architecture with art and history, featuring an unsolved heist mystery.

Blender’s impact on 3D modeling and architectural visualization

Blender is an open-source 3D graphics software, developed in 1995 by Ton Roosendaal, offering a versatile tool for users across various sectors like animation and architecture for both commercial and educational purposes.