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The Architect Who Refuses to Chase Trends - David Chipperfield

The Architect Who Refuses to Chase Trends - David Chipperfield

David Chipperfield’s philosophy is the opposite of architecture’s attention economy.

Hamid Hassanzadeh
July 23, 2026

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Architecture is a dangerous mix of power and importance.

Rern Koolhaas

👋 Hi Everyone:

☕ One thing I love about architecture is that every day feels like a chance to discover something unexpected. One moment I’m reading about David Chipperfield’s philosophy of permanence, and the next I’m diving into a 3D-printed wall, a climate-adaptive tower in Seoul, or a timber skyscraper that’s redefining sustainable construction. That’s what makes this industry so exciting, it never stands still.

📰 In today’s edition, we’re exploring a critical analysis of David Chipperfield’s work, the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower rising over Sydney, and a flood-resilient residential tower in Seoul. We’re also traveling through Spain’s most beautiful architectural cities, stepping inside Barcelona’s newest design-driven hotel, discovering Shanghai’s fascinating Pollinator Machine installation, and taking a closer look at the real performance of 3D-printed walls.

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