Winners Announced for the 20th Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest

More than 200 universities from 33 countries participated in the 20th edition of the Architecture Student Contest. Students from all over the world imagined projects to transform and challenge the development of a peripheral urban city and a village in a territory at the crossroads of Europe, home to the largest logistical platform of Southern Europe and a major cross-Europe high-speed railway project to come, and linked by the ambition of "Attracting Youth."

New Athletics Ballpark, Designed by BIG and HNTB, Breaks Ground in Las Vegas

BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, in collaboration with HNTB, has broken ground on its first-ever realized Major League Baseball stadium, marking a new chapter for the Athletics as they relocate to Las Vegas. The new A's Ballpark is scheduled to open ahead of the 2028 MLB season and will serve as the team's permanent home in the city. The architectural vision is supported by a broad team of collaborators, including Thornton Tomasetti, Henderson Engineers, CAA ICON, Mortenson, and McCarthy Building Companies. Located in what is widely known as "The Entertainment Capital of the World," the project reflects the growing presence of major sports infrastructure in Las Vegas.

Halala Kella Lodge / RAAS Architects

Halala Kella Luxury Lodge is a landmark project under the 'Gebeta Le Hager' initiative of the Koysha cluster, directed by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Located in the Dawro Zone of Ethiopia's Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. The lodge is nestled within the historic Halala Kella—a monumental stone wall constructed by King Kawo Halala (1782–1822 EC). Originally stretching approximately 175 km, the wall encircles a dramatic landscape enriched by the Omo River and Lake Gibe III, offering both historical and natural allure.

From Fragility to Resilience: Organizing the Inaugural Pan-African Architecture Biennale

A Pan-African Biennale of Architecture is planned for 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. According to the organizer, it "represents an unprecedented opportunity to reclaim Africa's architectural narrative, reasserting the continent's role as a global leader in urban resilience, sustainability, and cultural expression."

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