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Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
#brooklyn-bridge
New York City
fromThe US Sun
3 days ago

You can rent part of Brooklyn Bridge under $17m plan for New York City

Renting hidden vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge could generate $17 million annually to help address NYC's budget deficit.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

The entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge is getting a massive upgrade

A redesign of the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan entrance will improve pedestrian and cyclist access ahead of the World Cup.
#bridges
Washington DC
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
1 week ago

Think You're Fine With Heights? These U.S. Bridges Might Test You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Some bridges in the USA are dangerous due to environmental factors and design flaws.
Washington DC
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
1 week ago

Think You're Fine With Heights? These U.S. Bridges Might Test You - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Some bridges in the USA are dangerous due to environmental factors and design flaws.
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Albert Bridge may close for a year for repair

Cracks in a cast-iron component may close Albert Bridge to motorists for up to a year; pedestrians and cyclists will still be allowed.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Albert Bridge remains closed to traffic after cracks found

Albert Bridge, opened in 1873 and over 150 years old, is closed to vehicles for safety inspections while remaining open to pedestrians.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This major London bridge will be shut to cars until 2027 - here's how to avoid the disruption

Albert Bridge will be closed to vehicles for repairs until 2027 due to structural issues, but remains open for pedestrians and cyclists.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Albert Bridge repairs to cost staggering 8.5million and take up to a year to complete

A major bridge in west London will close for up to a year for an £8.5 million repair project affecting 15,000 vehicles daily.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

A new two-lane bike lane will (finally!) connect Union Square and the Brooklyn Bridge

Lower Manhattan is set to receive significant bike and pedestrian upgrades ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
#architecture
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago
Renovation

GM House / Frederico Bicalho Arquitetura

Casa GM features a longitudinal layout that maximizes mountain views and ensures privacy from future developments.
Brooklyn
fromAxios
1 week ago

The Rock Island Bridge is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district opens April 1, revitalizing a neglected river area with diverse community spaces.
Portland food
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

In Seaside Paraty, Brazil, the Narrative Returns to Its Roots

Paraty preserves the cultures of pre-Columbian and enslaved African communities while showcasing its colonial heritage and natural beauty.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Mamdani Will Upgrade Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan-Side Entrance By June - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's administration will construct a new bike lane and pedestrian entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge, enhancing safety and accessibility.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Agriculture of life': the Rio families growing bananas to protect the world's largest urban forest

Quilombola communities in Rio de Janeiro preserve banana cultivation traditions while contributing to biodiversity in the Pedra Branca state park.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

New Nonstop Flights Will Connect New York and Rio de Janeiro This Summer-What to Know

GOL Linhas Aéreas launches direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York City starting July 8, 2026, with three weekly departures and one-way fares beginning at $479.
#portal-north-bridge
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Bridge lights are here to stay: Get a close up look at the new installation

The Bay Bridge's western span receives a new LED lighting system with 48,000 lights designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, officially relighting on March 20.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Setbacks as Courtyards: How Civil Architecture Reimagines the Gulf House in Bahrain

Civil Architecture reinterprets the traditional Gulf courtyard house model for contemporary suburban development by transforming underutilized peripheral spaces into functional gardens that serve both environmental and domestic purposes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC will add more pedestrian and bike space, extend bus lane on Ninth Avenue ahead of World Cup | amNewYork

Ninth Avenue in Manhattan will be redesigned to enhance pedestrian and cyclist space ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Residents: Keep Historic Wood Bridge For Pedestrians And Cyclists Only! - Streetsblog New York City

The Carroll Street Bridge reopening this spring presents an opportunity to pedestrianize a historic 1889 landmark and manage traffic growth in rapidly gentrifying Gowanus.
#residential-architecture
History
fromAnimals Around The Globe
1 month ago

11 Historic Bridges in The World That Are Engineering Masterpieces

Bridges represent human ambition and ingenuity, solving impossible engineering challenges across millennia using available knowledge and materials of their time.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Architects Office Designs World Trade Center Biotic Mixed-Use Complex in Brasilia's Parque Tecnologico

The project explores the integration of multiple programs within a shared spatial system, proposing a development in which residential, commercial, hospitality, and public functions coexist in close proximity. Instead of organizing these uses as separate buildings with independent infrastructures, the proposal concentrates them within a connected structure that allows circulation, services, and public areas to operate collectively.
Renovation
#new-york-bridges
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago
New York City

How Many of New York's Most Famous Bridges Have You Actually Seen? - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago
New York City

How Many of New York's Most Famous Bridges Have You Actually Seen? - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago
New York City

How Many of New York's Most Famous Bridges Have You Actually Seen? - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

fromThe Boutique Adventurer
3 weeks ago
New York City

How Many of New York's Most Famous Bridges Have You Actually Seen? - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35

Brooklyn
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and other NYC pedestrian spans

Walking across New York City's pedestrian bridges offers scenic views, adventure, and historical connection to the city.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Architectural Ingredient: 15 Brazilian Restaurants Where Design Meets Gastronomy

Architecture and gastronomy form a sensory symbiosis where environmental design principles like volume, balance, and contrast directly influence flavor perception and dining experience.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Reef Waterfront Living / KCAP + DCA Architects

The Reef at King's Dock transforms Singapore's southern waterfront into a human-scale urban village that balances maritime heritage with contemporary residential living while maintaining landscape connectivity.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

RICHAUS / Vari Architects

RICHAUS transforms an overlooked office building into a contemporary public cultural hub that integrates architecture with nature and community within a mountain city context.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rotterdam's Sustainability Landmark and Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Stadium: This Week's Review

Architecture navigates legacy, authorship, and social responsibility while addressing sustainability, accessibility, and public engagement across cultural and institutional contexts.
#suspension-bridges
World news
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Buildner and Dubai's RTA Award 500K for Climate-Responsive Urban Design

Dubai Urban Elements Challenge awarded 2,000,000 AED to promote modular, climate-responsive urban elements for scalable public-realm improvements across Dubai.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

This Major U.S. City Is Betting Big on a Brand New Urban Bike Park

A 45-acre bike park at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park will offer 2.25 miles of trails, a pump track, jump lines, a skills course, and inclusive, progression-based design.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Corrego do Bispo Linear Park / Natureza Urbana

Córrego do Bispo Linear Park is a landscape and urban infrastructure project in Cachoeirinha, São Paulo, linking urban areas and Cantareira State Park.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

1million redesign of junctions by Putney Bridge branded a 'disaster'

A £1 million road redesign near Putney Bridge prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists increased congestion, gridlocked roads and displaced traffic onto side streets.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Brazil's Goiania deploys electric bi-articulated fleet (Volvo - Marcopolo) on upgraded BRT corridors - Sustainable Bus

Goiânia has launched a fleet of electric bi-articulated buses in regular passenger service, deploying 21 high-capacity Volvo BZRT vehicles supported by a new dedicated charging hub. The Brazilian city has introduced 16 articulated and 5 bi-articulated battery-electric buses built on the Volvo Buses BZRT chassis and bodied by Marcopolo (Attivi model). The vehicles operate within the RMTC metropolitan public transport network, alongside the inauguration of the Eletroposto Oeste charging facility located at the METROBUS S.A. depot.
Environment
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Gateway Hudson River tunnel funds are flowing, but no shovels are in the ground

Construction remains paused for now and we continue to work with our contractors to plan how to deploy these funds in the most effective way and get workers back on the job to resume some construction as soon as possible,
US politics
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Seattle just built the world's first light rail on a floating bridge

A light rail will run on a floating Lake Washington bridge, using track-bridge structures and bearings to accommodate movement while keeping tracks aligned.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Building at the Edge: New York and Hong Kong's Competing Waterfront Logics

Coastal development balances capital drives, public access, sustainability, and urban identity, forcing trade-offs evident in New York City and Hong Kong waterfront projects.
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Office / IGArchitects

Renovated single-floor Shibuya office designed for flexible, multi-use functions including employee welfare, receptions, and various gatherings.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Ramalde Sports Park / Domitianus Arquitectura

Architecture And Project Coordination: Paulo Tormenta Pinto Collaboration: Rosa Maria Bastos, Joao Costa, Bernardo Vicente, Mariana Brito Foundations And Structures: Miguel Villar, Paulo Mendonca Hydraulics: Jorge Pinheiro, Rita Duarte Electrical Infrastructure And Scs: Jorge Loureiro Ferreira, Daniel Moreira Safety: Renata Costa Carvalho Acoustics: Renata Costa Carvalho Gas Network: Susana Costa e Sousa Interior Roadways: Susana Costa e Sousa Landscaping: Monica Farina Partnerships: Betar and JCT Promoter: GoPorto Gestao e Obras do Porto, EM Procedure Manager: Helder Pereira Contractor: CT - Calculos & Titulos Construcoes Unipessoal Construction Management: Carlos Quaresma, Domingos Brito Supervision: KN Engenharia, Lda Technical Supervision: Luisa Outeiro, Sandra Araujo
Design
fromAol
2 months ago

10 U.S. Bridges That Engineers Say Are "Structurally Deficient"

A bridge failure might sound like something from a blockbuster, but real damage usually creeps in slowly. Across the nation, engineers watch thousands of bridges that remain open, yet are far from their best condition. "Structurally deficient" is not a death sentence, but it signals repairs can no longer wait. These 10 bridges handle massive traffic and are a serious concern nationwide today.
US news
fromWorld Wild Schooling
2 months ago

12 Iconic Bridges That Are Engineering Marvels

Some seem to defy gravity, rise to unimaginable heights, and traverse difficult terrains. These iconic bridges are engineering marvels that offer tourists immense exploration opportunities. While they were built to serve as links between two points and enhance transportation, adventurers cannot help but admire the technical prowess involved in their construction and the scenery these bridges create. From being considered impossible to construct
Travel
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Postcard-pretty and filled with pollution: how Brazil's fishers are reviving Rio de Janeiro's famous bay

Raw sewage and solid waste flow into the bay from surrounding cities, home to more than 8 million people. Cargo ships and oil platforms chug in and out of commercial ports, while dozens of abandoned vessels lie rotting in the water. But at the head of the bay, between the cities of Itaborai and Mage, the environment feels different. The air is purer, the waters are empty but for small fishing canoes, and flocks of birds soar overhead.
Environment
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

How Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival rescued the human scale of the city

Carnival rehearsals and blocos transform Rio's streets into vibrant pedestrian spaces, mobilizing millions, reshaping urban life, and revitalizing neighborhoods.
US news
fromAol
2 months ago

10 U.S. Bridges That Engineers Say Are "Structurally Deficient"

Ten heavily trafficked U.S. bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete and require prioritized repairs or replacement despite remaining open.
Travel
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
1 month ago

29 Most Famous Bridges in the United States: How Many Have You Crossed?

America contains numerous impressive bridges offering iconic sights and remarkable engineering, from the Golden Gate and Brooklyn Bridge to cliff-spanning and ocean-crossing structures.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Six people killed, 46 injured in Brazil highway bus crash

A bus's left rear tyre burst on BR-153 near Marilia, causing an overturn that killed at least six people and hospitalized 46.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Street Was Just Named the Coolest in the World-and It's Full of Art, Samba, and Seriously Good Food

Rua do Senado in Rio de Janeiro is the world's coolest street for 2026, celebrated for its vibrant food, drink, culture, nightlife, and community.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani personally led a quick asphalt repair and prioritized a $70 million redesign to make the Williamsburg Bridge bike path safer for cyclists.
#residential-renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Is Trump About to Redesign the Golden Gate Bridge?

What power does the council have? The council is purely advisory in nature and has no decision-making powers. It "does not exercise program management responsibilities and makes no decisions directly affecting the programs on which it provides advice," the charter reads. "The Secretary of Transportation may accept or reject a recommendation made by the Council and is not bound to pursue any of its recommendations."
Design
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Exhibition opens Friday on alternative visions for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal

RED HOOK - A SPECIAL EXHIBITION - "Brooklyn Marine Terminal: Past, Present, & What's Next for Red Hook?" - will hold its opening Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Compere Collective, 351 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook. The display, hosted by Resilient Red Hook in collaboration with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, features student work that explores alternative visions for the BMT, bringing academic insight, community priorities and design innovation together.
New York City
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Train Station and Footbridge / Estudio Herreros

The railway trench isolated Santiago de Compostela's historic center from southern neighborhoods while unintentionally preserving the ecologically valuable Las Brañas del Sar.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

SO arquitetos builds coastal 'casa da rocha quebrada' as a grid of framed views

Casa da Rocha Quebrada by SO Arquitetos stands on the southern coast of São Miguel in the Azores, occupying the final open plot along a line of older houses facing the Atlantic. Set against lava rock and open water, the house addresses a landscape shaped by salt and wind, where buildings are designed to endure the coastal elements. The project was conceived for the parents of one of the studio's founders, a circumstance that allowed decisions to remain close to daily use and long-term inhabitation.
Design
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Reimei Kobashi Pedestrian Bridge / Hoshino Architects

Reimei Kobashi footbridge in Tokyo opened March 25, 2024, featuring a soft arching design that spans the Asashio Canal to Grand Marina Tokyo.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Civic Architecture Opens to the City as Global Attention Turns to Africa: This Week's Review

Across this week's broader architecture news landscape, a central theme emerges around the advancement of civic architecture conceived as open, publicly engaged infrastructure, with cultural and institutional projects increasingly designed to strengthen their relationship with the city and everyday urban life. At the same time, renewed global attention turns toward Africa, where large-scale transport infrastructure and the conservation of modernist landmarks reflect interests in the region and the reassessment of the continent's architectural heritage.
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