Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, according to the UNHCR, and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional emergency camp approach....
View ArticleInvisible Cities: Rethinking the Refugee Crisis Through Design
What do Katuma, Hagadera, Dagahaley, Zaatari or Ifo bring to mind? They are truly beautiful names, and could easily belong to Italo Calvino's 55 invisible cities.
View ArticleCities and Conflict: Exploring Urban Adaptive Reuse
COP26, The United Nations Climate Change Conference, is scheduled to be held in Scotland soon, in the last week of October 2021. Against the backdrop of this conference is a heightened global awareness...
View ArticleAmman, Bogota, and Freetown Among the 15 Winning Cities of the 2021 Bloomberg...
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the 15 winning innovations of its 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge. Hailing from six continents, the chosen projects "seek improvements in the areas of economic...
View ArticleTents: An Architectural Language
It’s a ubiquitous architectural form. An architectural typology that spans centuries and borders, a staple across cultures. The tent. In its simplest form – it’s a shelter, with material draped over a...
View ArticleA Cliff House in Bali and a Waterfront Estate in Greece: 9 Unbuilt Villas...
This week’s curated selection of Best Unbuilt Architecture highlights private villas submitted by the ArchDaily community. From a Mediterranean retreat in Greece to a one-person residence in Iran, this...
View ArticleIn Times of Need: Architects Stepping Up in Humanitarian Crisis
Hard times bring people together. In recent years we have seen how collective work can be a driving force to help those affected by natural or man-made disasters. After a disaster or displacement, a...
View ArticleBIG Unveils Master Plan for the Green Transformation of Aqaba Container...
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group supports APM Terminals and Maersk in reimagining the shipping industry's future with a master plan for the Aqaba Port Terminal in Jordan, expected by 2040. Considered one of...
View ArticleMeet the Winners of the 2022 Arab Architects Awards
The Association of Arab Architects has announced the winners of the 2022 Arab Architects Awards. This year’s winning architectural projects highlight the importance of inclusive design, taking into...
View ArticleA Reimagined Monument in Germany and a Scent Installation in the Netherlands:...
Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. The results are often theatrical,...
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