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

• The Aga Khan Award has recognized some of the most impactful projects in architecture. Here are 10 winning designs that celebrate culture, innovation, and community.

• Beijing’s Performing Arts Centre is more than just a theater—it’s a bold, modern space designed to elevate the city’s creative scene.

• Looking to sharpen your skills? These top 10 architectural courses for 2025 will help you stay ahead with the latest tools and design methods.

• Love Santiago Calatrava’s work? These six projects showcase his signature mix of sculptural design and engineering brilliance.

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10 Inspiring Aga Khan Award-Winning Architects and Their Projects

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture, which will be awarded again in 2025, was initiated by Prince Karim Aga Khan in 1977. The Aga Khan Architecture Awards are given every three years to recognize works in the fields of architecture, planning practices, historic preservation, and landscape architecture.

Perkins + Will Performing Arts Centre in Beijing

Designed to cultivate community while promoting health and well-being, the complex includes three world-class venues, an opera house, a performance theater, and a concert hall, as well as black box and outdoor stages.

Top 10 Architectural Design Courses in 2025

In this article are standout architectural design courses for 2025, each a gateway to mastering the advanced tools reshaping AEC—computational design, parametric modeling, AI, and 3D printing.

Santiago Calatrava’s Signature Style in 6 Groundbreaking Projects

A master sculptor whose work intertwines art and engineering, Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect known for sensational structures that have become architectural landmarks in their respective locations.

Building With a Conscience: How Recycled Materials are Changing the Face of Architecture?

This article dives into how recycled materials are reshaping architecture, showing how they not only cut costs and reduce waste but also lead to some really cool, sustainable building designs that are changing the way we think about construction.

Why Should Architects Embrace Decarbonization to Build a Sustainable Future?

Architects play a key role in decarbonization and creating sustainable buildings. By embracing decarbonization, they can help mitigate climate change, protect natural resources, and promote human well-being.

Streamline Moderne: An Era of Curves, Speed, and Modernity

As a response to the plummeting economy, the Streamline Moderne aesthetic was born, a style that would both symbolize and transcend the times.

London Architecture Guide: 10 Structures to Visit

Amidst all this diversity of historical and modern architecture, this article lists some must-sees, secret gems, and unexpected encounters for architecture lovers on a trip to London.