Reconsidering Brutalist Renovations: A Transformation of the Boston City Hall for the PublicBoston City Hall has undergone significant renovations instead of demolition, reflecting a shift towards embracing sustainable Brutalist architecture.
Can Architects Build for Rebuilding?Old industrial buildings in New York are successfully repurposed to meet contemporary needs, illustrating their adaptability and ongoing relevance.
Expansion of STUDIO SCRIPT OFFICE / Studio ScriptThe office expansion fosters creativity by integrating greenery and adapting to various scenarios, enhancing the workspace environment for collaboration.
Padel 1.8.5 / Salto StudioA disused warehouse in Lisbon was innovatively transformed into a boutique padel club, blending historical and modern elements.
KCAP Designs Two Skyscrapers in Bratislava, SlovakiaKCAP's skyscraper design in Bratislava emphasizes urban renewal, sustainability, and optimal living conditions with scenic views and shared community spaces.
The Artist Dennis Maher's Dollhouse-Filled Home in Buffalo, N.Y.Dennis Maher transformed a dilapidated duplex into a continuously evolving artistic installation, inviting visitors to engage with salvaged objects and architectural imagination.
Reconsidering Brutalist Renovations: A Transformation of the Boston City Hall for the PublicBoston City Hall has undergone significant renovations instead of demolition, reflecting a shift towards embracing sustainable Brutalist architecture.
Can Architects Build for Rebuilding?Old industrial buildings in New York are successfully repurposed to meet contemporary needs, illustrating their adaptability and ongoing relevance.
Expansion of STUDIO SCRIPT OFFICE / Studio ScriptThe office expansion fosters creativity by integrating greenery and adapting to various scenarios, enhancing the workspace environment for collaboration.
Padel 1.8.5 / Salto StudioA disused warehouse in Lisbon was innovatively transformed into a boutique padel club, blending historical and modern elements.
KCAP Designs Two Skyscrapers in Bratislava, SlovakiaKCAP's skyscraper design in Bratislava emphasizes urban renewal, sustainability, and optimal living conditions with scenic views and shared community spaces.
The Artist Dennis Maher's Dollhouse-Filled Home in Buffalo, N.Y.Dennis Maher transformed a dilapidated duplex into a continuously evolving artistic installation, inviting visitors to engage with salvaged objects and architectural imagination.
Housing plan for site of David Bowie Ziggy Stardust pubPlans are underway to build 965 new homes on the former pub site in Tolworth, including affordable housing and community spaces.
Thamesmead set for 20,000 new homes which will double town's populationThamesmead's redevelopment could double its population to 100,000 by 2050 due to new housing initiatives.
NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan DevelopmentsThe housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.
2024 was a record-setting year for office building conversionsOffice conversions from vacant space have surged, particularly for housing, with 103 projects completed or underway in 2024, a 63% increase from 2023.
Housing plan for site of David Bowie Ziggy Stardust pubPlans are underway to build 965 new homes on the former pub site in Tolworth, including affordable housing and community spaces.
Thamesmead set for 20,000 new homes which will double town's populationThamesmead's redevelopment could double its population to 100,000 by 2050 due to new housing initiatives.
NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan DevelopmentsThe housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.
2024 was a record-setting year for office building conversionsOffice conversions from vacant space have surged, particularly for housing, with 103 projects completed or underway in 2024, a 63% increase from 2023.
New North Portland development aims to repair harms of urban renewalThe redevelopment of a long-vacant block aims to revitalize a historic Black community in Portland.
The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against sod you architecture'Graeme Shankland's vision for Liverpool was to radically redevelop the city, prioritizing modern structures over historical significance.
New North Portland development aims to repair harms of urban renewalThe redevelopment of a long-vacant block aims to revitalize a historic Black community in Portland.
The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against sod you architecture'Graeme Shankland's vision for Liverpool was to radically redevelop the city, prioritizing modern structures over historical significance.
Designers have proposed a dazzling 'ribbon' solution to fix Hammersmith BridgeThere are new proposals to restore vehicle access to Hammersmith Bridge after six years of closure.
Trump Suggests an Option to "Clean Out" Palestinian Refugees from GazaTrump's comments on relocating refugees have raised concerns about underlying themes of ethnic cleansing.
Everyone thought it would cause gridlock': the highway that Seoul turned into a streamCheonggyecheon exemplifies the global trend of transforming urban car infrastructure into pedestrian spaces, enhancing city life and ecology.
skybowl rooftop amphitheater by sopa integrates qingdao's urban fabric with the bayfrontSKYBOWL project in Fushan Bayfront transforms mall into a public space, fostering community and inclusivity.
Everyone thought it would cause gridlock': the highway that Seoul turned into a streamCheonggyecheon exemplifies the global trend of transforming urban car infrastructure into pedestrian spaces, enhancing city life and ecology.
skybowl rooftop amphitheater by sopa integrates qingdao's urban fabric with the bayfrontSKYBOWL project in Fushan Bayfront transforms mall into a public space, fostering community and inclusivity.
Vibrant, Immersive Installations by Poh Sin Studio Emphasize Vulnerability as a StrengthPublic art fosters relationships between individuals and their communities, serving as a catalyst for urban renewal and psychological well-being.
New York City's Piers, Once Abandoned, Are Now Full of LifeNew York's waterfront piers have transformed from industrial hubs into vibrant public spaces, reflecting the city's economic and social evolution.
Coax Road Poket Park / VIASCAPE designThe Caoxi Road pocket park project aims to revitalize a neglected area by creating a vibrant green space for pedestrians and enhancing the commuting experience.
'Dirty' 100m Clapham Junction overpass set for 4.5m transformation next yearPlans to transform a hazardous underpass in Clapham Junction are advancing, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
Vibrant, Immersive Installations by Poh Sin Studio Emphasize Vulnerability as a StrengthPublic art fosters relationships between individuals and their communities, serving as a catalyst for urban renewal and psychological well-being.
New York City's Piers, Once Abandoned, Are Now Full of LifeNew York's waterfront piers have transformed from industrial hubs into vibrant public spaces, reflecting the city's economic and social evolution.
Coax Road Poket Park / VIASCAPE designThe Caoxi Road pocket park project aims to revitalize a neglected area by creating a vibrant green space for pedestrians and enhancing the commuting experience.
'Dirty' 100m Clapham Junction overpass set for 4.5m transformation next yearPlans to transform a hazardous underpass in Clapham Junction are advancing, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
This week in Oakland: MLK Day of Service and Jahari Stampley Family Trio at Yoshi'sOrganizations in Oakland celebrate MLK Day of Service with cleanup efforts and community events, reflecting on history and promoting peace.
Tirana Reimagined: Architectural Projects Transforming Albania's Capital through Public EngagementTirana is transforming into a sustainable urban hub through the Tirana 2030 Master Plan focused on quality of life and accessibility.
Polishing a local 'gem': Coney Island pol secures $10M for Kaiser Park renovations * Brooklyn PaperKaiser Park will receive $10 million for significant renovations, marking a transformative improvement to the community's recreational space.
City-funded, church-owned affordable housing complex opens in Fort Greene * Brooklyn PaperAffordable 104-unit housing building inaugurated in Fort Greene for formerly homeless individuals and low to moderate-income households.
Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years - and public is in aweA long-closed park under the Brooklyn Bridge reopens, boosting greenspace for a crowded NYC neighborhood.
Neglected Hell's Kitchen pier featured in 'Taxi Driver' transforms into luxe $47.5M parkPier 97 revitalizes a once-neglected area in Hell's Kitchen and provides essential recreational spaces for the community.
Ask a Housing Expert: What Does 50 Years of Community Development Look Like?ANHD has been instrumental in promoting affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in NYC for 50 years.
Parque Esmeralda: Community Garden Project / CAW ArquitectosParque Esmeralda transforms a landfill into a community green space, enhancing quality of life and environmental conditions for vulnerable families in Northern Chile.
Polishing a local 'gem': Coney Island pol secures $10M for Kaiser Park renovations * Brooklyn PaperKaiser Park will receive $10 million for significant renovations, marking a transformative improvement to the community's recreational space.
City-funded, church-owned affordable housing complex opens in Fort Greene * Brooklyn PaperAffordable 104-unit housing building inaugurated in Fort Greene for formerly homeless individuals and low to moderate-income households.
Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years - and public is in aweA long-closed park under the Brooklyn Bridge reopens, boosting greenspace for a crowded NYC neighborhood.
Neglected Hell's Kitchen pier featured in 'Taxi Driver' transforms into luxe $47.5M parkPier 97 revitalizes a once-neglected area in Hell's Kitchen and provides essential recreational spaces for the community.
Ask a Housing Expert: What Does 50 Years of Community Development Look Like?ANHD has been instrumental in promoting affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in NYC for 50 years.
Parque Esmeralda: Community Garden Project / CAW ArquitectosParque Esmeralda transforms a landfill into a community green space, enhancing quality of life and environmental conditions for vulnerable families in Northern Chile.
How Craig Robins became a collector with an eye to the future, seen through the prism of the pastCraig Robins is vital in shaping Miami's art and culture, integrating creativity to revitalize urban spaces.
A Tale of Two Cities: The Role of Art in Kochi and Kassel's Cultural RevivalArt and festivals help Kochi and Kassel heal and reclaim their identities post-historical trauma.
How Craig Robins became a collector with an eye to the future, seen through the prism of the pastCraig Robins is vital in shaping Miami's art and culture, integrating creativity to revitalize urban spaces.
A Tale of Two Cities: The Role of Art in Kochi and Kassel's Cultural RevivalArt and festivals help Kochi and Kassel heal and reclaim their identities post-historical trauma.
Black and Latino families reach tentative settlement with Palm Springs over razed homesPalm Springs' city council has reached a tentative $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families affected by 1950s and 1960s urban renewal projects.
Art Vessels / OPEN ArchitectureArchitecture can create cultural spaces that engage with urban life and foster connections through art.Successfully adapting commercial spaces into cultural venues requires innovative design and responsiveness to constraints.
yang fei critiques facadism in parisian townhouse renovations through his midjourney studyInnovative use of AI tool Midjourney to blend old and new in Parisian townhouses, revitalizing urban spaces while preserving historical essence.
Art Vessels / OPEN ArchitectureArchitecture can create cultural spaces that engage with urban life and foster connections through art.Successfully adapting commercial spaces into cultural venues requires innovative design and responsiveness to constraints.
yang fei critiques facadism in parisian townhouse renovations through his midjourney studyInnovative use of AI tool Midjourney to blend old and new in Parisian townhouses, revitalizing urban spaces while preserving historical essence.
Why Elon Musk's Cybercab promises leave plenty of room for doubtTesla unveiled the fully autonomous Cybercab Robotaxi, aiming to reshape urban transport by eliminating driver input, with plans for rollout in 2026.
Neighbors re-imagine neglected Bernal Heights block as community gardenBernal Heights neighbors are transforming neglected streets into a vibrant community garden, showcasing grassroots activism and urban renewal.
Meet the people hoping to bring back Seven Sisters' 'Latin Quarter' marketThe community is making progress in efforts to save the Seven Sisters Indoor Market by focusing on a sustainable, community-led restoration plan.
felipe escudero's orange land art winds 1.6 kilometers through quito's historic centerCROMA revitalizes Quito through a vibrant land art installation, enhancing community engagement and urban aesthetics.
Automatic Mills Grain Silo Conversion / Proks Prikryl architectsThe Automatic Mills, a historical cultural monument, underwent conversion into a social hub with various facilities to benefit the urban district.
Meet the people hoping to bring back Seven Sisters' 'Latin Quarter' marketThe community is making progress in efforts to save the Seven Sisters Indoor Market by focusing on a sustainable, community-led restoration plan.
felipe escudero's orange land art winds 1.6 kilometers through quito's historic centerCROMA revitalizes Quito through a vibrant land art installation, enhancing community engagement and urban aesthetics.
Automatic Mills Grain Silo Conversion / Proks Prikryl architectsThe Automatic Mills, a historical cultural monument, underwent conversion into a social hub with various facilities to benefit the urban district.
SoCalGas to move from its longtime headquarters in downtown Los AngelesSouthern California Gas Co. is moving to a new headquarters in downtown LA, reflecting a shift in office space dynamics post-pandemic.
Ex-Goldman Sachs HQ offers luxury $10k a month pads to New York eliteGoldman Sachs' former headquarters has been converted into luxury apartments in a revitalized Financial District.
SoCalGas to move from its longtime headquarters in downtown Los AngelesSouthern California Gas Co. is moving to a new headquarters in downtown LA, reflecting a shift in office space dynamics post-pandemic.
Ex-Goldman Sachs HQ offers luxury $10k a month pads to New York eliteGoldman Sachs' former headquarters has been converted into luxury apartments in a revitalized Financial District.
Work begins to convert San Jose office tower to housing highriseThe historic Bank of Italy office tower in San Jose is set to be converted into a residential highrise with at least 100 apartments by 2025.
MLC Holdings to replace OC's Trinity Broadcasting campus with homesMLC Holdings aims to convert the Trinity Broadcasting Network site into residential units, reflecting a shift from its original use as a broadcasting campus.
Work begins to convert San Jose office tower to housing highriseThe historic Bank of Italy office tower in San Jose is set to be converted into a residential highrise with at least 100 apartments by 2025.
MLC Holdings to replace OC's Trinity Broadcasting campus with homesMLC Holdings aims to convert the Trinity Broadcasting Network site into residential units, reflecting a shift from its original use as a broadcasting campus.
Former Streatham police station could transform into boutique hotelA former South London police station is set to be redeveloped into a 57-bed boutique hotel, addressing the local accommodation shortage.
BIG DREAMS FOR LITTLE VILLAGEDetroit's transformation showcases a cyclical narrative of rebirth through art and culture amid persistent economic challenges.
The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana schoolA school in South Bend is providing a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ kids, rewriting the narrative of growing up queer in America.
Brandywine Homes to Build 95 Infill Townhomes in Pico RiveraBrandywine Homes is swapping a hotel for 95 townhomes in Pico Rivera, featuring diverse bedroom options and ample parking space, with a planned 32-month construction timeline.
This Grade I-listed Victorian arcade in London is getting a vast refurbRestoration plans for Royal Opera Arcade part of £430 million West End makeover.
Removing the highway is the easy part. Reconnecting the community is harder.Communities impacted by midcentury highway projects are receiving federal funding to reconnect neighborhoods destroyed by urban renewal and freeways.
Neil Goldschmidt, Portland Mayor Tarnished by Scandal, Dies at 83Neil Goldschmidt, a transformative figure in Oregon politics, dies at 83. His vision reshaped Portland and urban renewal strategies influenced officials nationwide.
cascading planes and platforms encircle spActrum's stellar isle center in chinese old townStellar Isle in Shaoxing, China, blends contemporary design with historic structures, creating a dynamic cultural center in an old town neighborhood.