Kiihtelysvaara Church / LUO Architects

The former Church (1770) of Kiihtelysvaara village was burnt down in an arson in 2018. Built in the old church yard and surrounded by old graves, the new multipurpose church has a new functionality, with many parish functions inhabiting the new church. The parish's goal was a church with open doors and a high occupancy rate.

From Smart to Intelligent: Evolution in Architecture and Cities

"The limits of our design language are the limits of our design thinking". Patrik Schumacher's statement subtly hints at a shift occurring in the built environment, moving beyond technological integration to embrace intelligence in the spaces and cities we occupy. The future proposes a possibility of buildings serving functions beyond housing human activity to actively participate in shaping urban life.

Dark Skies Sound Installation / Leopold Banchini Architects + Giona Bierens de Haan Architectures

Dark Skies is a sound experience designed by Leopold Banchini and Giona Bierens de Haan in collaboration with DJ and producer DVS1. It is not an architectural pavilion but rather a large-scale sound system defining a precise space for bodies meeting in sound.

Studio Gang Unveils Design for Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway in Downtown Denver

Studio Gang, led by Jeanne Gang, has revealed its design for the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway, a new civic infrastructure project commissioned by Governor Polis and the America 150-250 Commission. Spanning 11,000 square feet, the walkway is conceived as both a connective urban thread and a commemorative landscape, marking the 150th anniversary of Colorado's statehood. Strategically sited in downtown Denver, the intervention links key public spaces and monuments, enhancing pedestrian accessibility while fostering a layered experience of art, culture, and history. Set to be completed by July 2026, various features, such as viewing platforms, monuments, new public artworks by Colorado-based artists, play areas, and interpretive elements, aim to invite users to explore, gather, and reflect along the route.

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