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Turning Environmental Challenges into Design Opportunities
There is a poetic aspect to the ability to transform the most difficult problems into innovative solutions, clearly demonstrated in some contemporary architectural projects that deal with invasive plant species.
https://archup.net/aranyani-pavilion-sustainable-architecture/
A Major Airport Project as a Case Study in African Infrastructure
Ethiopia has entered a transformative phase in its aviation sector with the launch of the Bishoftu International Airport project, serving as a prime example of large-scale infrastructure expansion in Africa.
https://archup.net/bishoftu-international-airport-infrastructure/
Survey data from S&P Global shows that the contraction in the UK construction sector slowed in January 2026. The Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 46.4 points, up from 40.1 in December 2025, which had been the lowest level in five and a half years.
Mexican studio Lanza Atelier, this year’s Serpentine Pavilion designer, has unveiled a solo exhibition titled Azul y Verde at AGO Projects during Mexico City Art Week. The show presents a diverse body of furniture, ranging from functional to sculptural, incorporating reused materials such as rebar and up-cycled sail fabric.
https://archup.net/lanza-atelier-azul-y-verde-exhibition-2026/
In Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, FAMM Arquitectura has completed a private residence that takes its cues directly from the site’s natural conditions. Named Casa Tres Pochotes, the 440-square-metre house sits on a two-acre plot and is organised around three existing pochote trees that predated the project and ultimately shaped its form. #CasaTresPochotes #FAMMArquitectura
https://archup.net/casa-tres-pochotes-sustainable-tropical-architecture-2026/
A community center designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is currently under construction in Altadena, Los Angeles, serving as a relief and recovery space following the 2025 wildfires. The project is built using two linked shipping containers sheltered by a timber structural roof, combining rapid deployment with material efficiency. #ContainerBased #ShigeruBan
https://archup.net/shigeru-ban-relief-center-los-angeles-2026/
Average UK house prices have surpassed £300,000 for the first time, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index (HPI), signalling a cautious but uneven recovery in the country’s housing market.
The data shows prices rose by 0.7% in January, following a 0.5% decline in December, while annual growth increased to 1%, up from 0.4% the previous month. #HousingMarket #uk
Architecture studio Turner Works has completed the extension and transformation of a former textile manufacturing site in London’s Harringay Warehouse District into Florentia Village, a creative hub that reinterprets industrial architecture as a flexible framework for contemporary creative economies.
https://archup.net/florentia-village-transformation-industrial-flexibility-2026/
The Experience of Strangeness in Open Space
There is a strange and profound sensation when facing a perfectly spherical object resting in the midst of nothingness. This sphere does not follow the usual logic of space; it is not part of buildings or bridges, yet it seems to have existed for a long time.
Redefining Small Spaces
The phenomenon of tiny homes demonstrates how limited space can be transformed into a comfortable and efficient living environment through smart design. Tiny homes, which usually span only a few square meters, rely on maximizing every corner with multifunctional use, providing a complete living experience despite space constraints.
