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

• Confused by all the XR, VR, AR, and MR buzzwords? This guide breaks down what they mean and how they’re reshaping architecture and design.

• BIG and ALB are bringing a fresh vision to Kosovo with the New Opera Ballet Theatre—a space designed to elevate the arts with a bold, modern statement.

• The Blanton Art Museum is redefining how people interact with art, turning its campus into a more open, inviting, and immersive space.

• In Louisville, Heatherwick Studio’s Belvedere is set to breathe new life into the city’s riverfront, blending nature, public space, and signature sculptural design.

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Kosovo’s First Opera & Ballet Theatre, Designed by BIG and ALB-Architect

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Heatherwick Studio’s Vision for Belvedere, A New Riverfront Oasis in Louisville

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