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

• Think Star Wars buildings are out of this world? You might be surprised, some of Earth’s most stunning architecture looks like it belongs right on Tatooine or the Death Star.

• ZHA just finished the futuristic Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, designed to inspire innovation and get the public more excited about science.

• If you’re passionate about buildings that move both heart and mind, these 10 documentaries dive into the stories behind the world’s most inspiring buildings.

• Originally built for just one event, the legendary timber gridshell Multihalle is getting a modern makeover nearly 50 years later to secure its place in architectural history.

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Star Wars Architecture on Earth: 10 Buildings From a Galaxy Not So Far Away

Star Wars may be set in a galaxy far, far away, but its iconic architecture mirrors some of Earth’s most visionary real-world buildings, thanks to architects who blur the line between sci-fi fantasy and futuristic design.

Zaha Hadid Architects Completes the Futuristic Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

Zaha Hadid Architects’ newly completed Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum stands as a sculptural gateway to innovation, blending bold design with a mission to spark public curiosity about science and technology.

10 Documentaries for Architecture Enthusiasts

From the marble majesty of the Taj Mahal to the steel dreams of modernism, architecture documentaries unveil the soul of design, where vision, emotion, and innovation converge to tell stories that shape our world.

Ancient Roman Architecture: From Arches to Aqueducts

From arches to aqueducts, Roman architecture redefined design with bold ideas and lasting impact, and we’re still learning from it centuries later.

10 Biggest Theatre Buildings in The World

Theatre architecture has evolved from simple open spaces to monumental buildings that fuse performance, culture, and engineering into awe-inspiring venues for storytelling.

Restoring the Multihalle: A Modern Take on a Timber Gridshell Icon

Once a temporary pavilion, the Multihalle has become an icon of timber innovation, now undergoing a thoughtful restoration to preserve its legacy in lightweight architecture.

SpY’s Golden Monoliths Recast Shipping Containers as Urban Totems

SpY’s Golden Monoliths reimagine urban space by transforming industrial containers into poetic totems, provoking a new spatial and symbolic dialogue in the heart of Lille.

Geneo: Singapore’s New S$1.4 Billion Life Sciences and Innovation Cluster

Geneo redefines Singapore’s innovation landscape with a $4 billion life sciences hub that fuses cutting-edge research facilities with vibrant urban living and sustainable design.