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Domain: Architecture: Designing Spaces for Life
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Geopolitics
Bauhaus Manifesto: Broad alliance promoting artistic freedom
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Weeks before Saxony-Anhalt's state election, representatives from German cultural, crafts, architecture, design and church sectors unite to promote freedom, op…
Startups
Tagbin has built an AI platform that turns words into 3D building designs
Your Story · India
Tagbin is taking Brixx to large enterprises first, promising faster BIM generation, cost estimation and regulatory compliance
Geopolitics
After Notre-Dame Fire, France Restored the Cathedral — but Not These Windows
The New York Times – World · US
France has faithfully renovated most of what burned at Notre-Dame in 2019. Contentiously, six towering windows will soon be replaced by a new design.
Geopolitics
Buildings collapse, panic grips residents: 10 visuals that captured Colombia quake horror
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with dedication, covering diverse events and perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and t…
Geopolitics
Inside Rob Zombie’s $6.5M Origami House with glass walls and waterfalls
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a dedicated team of journalists passionate about curating lifestyle news. - Focuses on uncovering extraordinary stories beyond mainst…
Geopolitics
Residents of London’s Barbican Are Battling a New Tower
The New York Times – World · US
The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story bu…
Geopolitics
Foster + Partners cleared over man’s death when window fell from London penthouse
The Guardian – World · Europe
Crown court rules architecture firm not responsible for fatal incident but project managers and engineers found guilty of safety breachesThe architecture firm …
Tech & Startups
The National Design Studio Became a DOGE Landing Pad. Now ‘Big Balls’ Is Recruiting
Wired · Global
WIRED spoke with an engineer who was interviewed by Edward “Big Balls” Coristine for a government engineering role at the NDS, the White House agency staffed b…
Startups
Operation Sindoor architect AK Bharti signs off after 39 years
Your Story · India
Air Marshal A.K. Bharti retires after 39 years, remembered for Operation Sindoor, fighter leadership and his long life of service.
Tech & Startups
The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter
Wired · Global
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
Geopolitics
Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties
South China Morning Post – World · China
Aeons before Hong Kong and Shenzhen became bustling metropolises separated by a border and checkpoints, the stretches of land where they would eventually arise…
Geopolitics
The trained architect behind Ukraine’s deep-strike drones: Iryna Terekh
South China Morning Post – World · China
She tours major international defence shows, negotiates with arms manufacturers and takes part in discussions on Europe’s rearmament. At 34, Iryna Terekh, an a…
Geopolitics
Herzog & de Meuron makes second donation to Hong Kong’s M+ museum
South China Morning Post – World · China
International architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, which built Hong Kong’s M+ museum and the National Stadium in Beijing, has donated a second collection of m…
Geopolitics
Rahul Mishra’s brings ‘Devi’ to Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
The Hindu – World · India
Isha Ambani, Cardi B attend Paris Haute Couture Week
Geopolitics
11,12...14: Why do so many buildings not have a '13th floor'?
Times of India – World · India
Many buildings omit the thirteenth floor due to buyer superstition and triskaidekaphobia. This practice is a global real estate phenomenon influencing design c…
Tech & Startups
Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage
TechCrunch · US
As part of an ongoing legal dispute with three Hollywood studios, Midjourney is seeking to compel those studios to reveal how they use AI themselves.
Geopolitics
Caution on land tenders key to Hong Kong’s property recovery: analysts
South China Morning Post – World · China
As Hong Kong moves forward with its huge new Northern Metropolis development zone, analysts argue the government should take a cautious approach to land sales …
Geopolitics
Bigger space, better living: what Northern Metropolis public flats have to offer
South China Morning Post – World · China
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the ad…
Geopolitics
Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
The Guardian – World · Europe
Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mould – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a c…
Geopolitics
Reducing fire risk to zero would cost huge amount, Tai Po blaze inquiry hears
South China Morning Post – World · China
Requiring that only incombustible materials be used for large-scale renovations at housing estates is unrealistic and fails to take into account risks that ari…
Tech & Startups
What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
Wired · Global
The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what comes next.
Startups
MSMEs will drive Andhra's economic shift: CM Naidu
Your Story · India
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said MSMEs will drive the state’s economic transformation and announced plans to establish industri…
Geopolitics
Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority
South China Morning Post – World · China
The expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport will be crucial to the city’s role as a global aviation hub, with its departure conco…
Geopolitics
HKIC at the helm of Hong Kong’s construction transformation through AI+ adoption
South China Morning Post – World · China
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s construction sector stands at a decisive inflection point. A wave of pu…
Geopolitics
PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live
The Hindu – World · India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit
Geopolitics
Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide.
Startups
Master Strokes 2026 exhibition showcases impressive talents of 36 artists
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we feature highlights from a group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
Geopolitics
Trading Spaces
The New York Times – World · US
With spring comes the urge to spring-clean. It’s about so much more than just organizing your closet.
Geopolitics
US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.
Geopolitics
Senegal: The Goethe-Institut opens its new building in Dakar
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials wi…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legal amendment requiring property owners to attend a mandatory briefing on major renovation projects before voting on pr…
Geopolitics
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann pleads guilty
The Guardian – World · Europe
Architect admitted to strangling eight women, whose remains were mostly found along Long Island’s coastRex Heuermann, a Long Island architect accused of seven …
Geopolitics
Cabinet approves Jaipur metro phase-2 worth Rs 13,038 crore, check routes
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk provides the latest business news from around the world to readers of The T…
Geopolitics
Living Space
The New York Times – World · US
We don’t have to travel to the moon to gain some of the insight that astronauts do.
Geopolitics
World’s highest hotel opens in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon in 2011 – from the SCMP archive
South China Morning Post – World · China
This article was first published on April 3, 2011 If the altitude doesn’t give you a nosebleed, the room rates might By John Carney You could say it is the hei…
Geopolitics
Cambridge top architect Francois Penz relocates to China from UK
South China Morning Post – World · China
Francois Penz, former head of the department of architecture at the University of Cambridge and a pioneer in the interdisciplinary field of architecture and fi…
Startups
Custom Furniture in Bareilly: Where Design Briefs Turn into Built Spaces
Your Story · India
In Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, custom furniture making has evolved into a project-driven industry, closely tied to residential interiors
Geopolitics
Donald Liao, the architect who shaped Hong Kong’s housing landscape, dies at 96
South China Morning Post – World · China
Donald Liao Poon-huai, one of Hong Kong’s most influential government architects and public housing visionaries who became the first Chinese official under Bri…
Geopolitics
Is architecture a portrait of society?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
What does our architecture say about us?
Geopolitics
Inside Shivam Dube’s Mumbai home with stunning interiors and private gym
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Lifestyle Desk curates diverse lifestyle news with passion, focusing on fashion, travel, food, and wellness. - Journalists provide daily inspiration an…
Geopolitics
Open kitchens to private retreats: How home architectural styles are witnessing a shift in 2026
Times of India – World · India
Home design is shifting from purely aesthetic appeal to prioritizing functionality and lifestyle integration. Modern homeowners now seek comfort, flexibility, …
Geopolitics
6 Vastu tips to keep in mind while designing a 3-BHK apartment
Times of India – World · India
Designing a 3 BHK home goes beyond aesthetics, impacting family well-being and decision-making. Vastu principles, when applied, foster inner stability and futu…
Startups
Basti’s Woodcraft: Crafting Complete Spaces Through Design and Installation
Your Story · India
Under Uttar Pradesh’s ODOP programme, Basti’s woodcraft units are executing customised furniture projects for homes, offices, hospitals
Geopolitics
Why floor plan matters more than square footage in real estate
Times of India – World · India
Property layouts are transforming, shifting from large square footage to open-concept designs driven by evolving individual aspirations and hybrid work models.…
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