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

• Ancient Roman concrete has endured for millennia due to its unique composition, including volcanic ash and lime, which enable it to self-repair over time.

• Ingenhoven Architects have transformed Stuttgart Main Station into a sustainable architectural landmark.

• The Bahrain Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale has been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for its impactful and thought-provoking exhibition.

• Canada’s pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale presents 'Picoplanktonics,' a living installation that explores regenerative architecture through 3D-printed cyanobacteria.

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Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years

Creative innovation in Roman concrete, commonly known as Opus Caementicium, enabled Romans to build monumental structures of varying scales and proportions.

Stuttgart Main Station: Ingenhoven Architect’s Turn Structure into Sculpture

The Stuttgart Main Station project allows for reconnecting with the city districts of Stuttgart East and Stuttgart North, which have been separated by railway tracks for over 150 years.

Bahrain Pavilion Wins Golden Lion at Venice Architecture Biennale

At the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national pavilion, ‘Heatwave,’ was awarded the Golden Lion for the Best National Participation.

Ebrar Eke’s Innovative AI-Driven Architectural Design

At the forefront of blending artificial intelligence with architectural creativity, Ebrar Eke is redefining how design and technology can intersect. Her unique approach challenges traditional methods, opening new possibilities for the future of architecture.

Picoplanktonics Turns the Canada Pavilion into a Living Laboratory at Venice Biennale 2025

As part of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Canada presents Picoplanktonics: a 3D-printed living artwork incorporating cyanobacteria, a global first at the intersection of architecture, biotechnology, and art.

Top 10 Tallest Hotels Around The World in 2025

Promising a luxurious accommodation experience, tall hotels are places where the concept of service meets architecture and technology.

AIDIA Studio’s DIF Community Centre Fuses Culture and Concrete

The DIF Community Centre in Oaxaca features an L-shaped concrete design with five bays and shallow vaults, blending local craftsmanship and sustainable, modular elements to support community needs.

Malaysia’s “Iron Mosque” Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin

The Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque in Putrajaya stands out with its steel lattice design and sustainable features, showcasing modern architecture while reducing the need for air conditioning.