RISCO Designs New Hospital da Luz Clinic in Figueira da Foz
News - 4 min readThe new Hospital da Luz clinic by Portuguese practice RISCO is located in a consolidated urban area in…
Read more
Lead story
2050+ Transforms a Logroño Parking Lot into a Temporary Sports Landscape
Ippolito Pestellini Laparelli and Erica Petrillo of 2050+ discuss their installation 'Frontones Danzantes' at Concéntrico 2026, arguing that informal sport can challenge surveillance and reclaim urban public space.
Latest
All newsFresh architecture news, project updates, design analysis and practical context from the editorial desk.
ANYAO Table Lamp Concept Links Guest Service Buttons to Restaurant Staff Apps
News - 5 min readThe ANYAO concept combines cordless table lighting with four service controls, connecting guest requests to a receiver, mobile…
Read moreAmansara renovation revives a landmark of Cambodia’s New Khmer architecture
News - 4 min readThe renovated Amansara in Siem Reap preserves the 1960s character of the former Villa Princière while adding updated…
Read moreGermane Barnes to Curate the US Pavilion at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
News - 4 min readArchitect and educator Germane Barnes will lead the 2027 US Pavilion in Venice with historian Vyta Pivo and…
Read moreBDNY 2026 to spotlight hospitality interiors, adaptive reuse and material innovation
News - 4 min readBoutique Design New York will bring architects, designers, hoteliers and product brands together in New York on November…
Read moreDuplex Design on a Standard Sydney Lot: Where the Outcome Is Actually Decided
News - 6 min readA design explainer from Amazing Architecture walks through the decisions that make or break a dual occupancy on…
Read moreFoster + Partners and MANICA Reveal 71,500-Seat Generali Stadium to Replace San Siro in Milan
News - 4 min readThe new shared home of AC Milan and Inter Milan features a Duomo-inspired roof, steeper fan stands than…
Read moreJaguar Turns Knightsbridge Flagship Into Architectural Showcase for Type 01
News - 4 min readJaguar has overhauled its Knightsbridge flagship in London, pairing a restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef with a two-car…
Read moreEditor picks
Scaffolding as Interior Architecture: Adaptable Systems Challenge the Divide Between Temporary and Permanent
A new article by Jonathan Yeung examines how modular scaffolding systems, from steel frames to Dieter Rams’ shelving, demonstrate that longevity in…
Read more
Nelson Byrd Woltz Begins Construction on Restorative Eagle Courtyard at Walter Reed Medical Center
Construction has started on a redesigned Eagle Courtyard at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, led by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.…
Read more
WXCA Completes Intimate Warsaw Apartment Block at Plac Politechniki, Showcasing Adaptive Reuse
Warsaw's Plac Politechniki has a new addition: a nine-unit apartment block by WXCA that reuses an existing structure, blending contemporary design with…
Read more
KUMO Mountain Residence Blends Architecture and Landscape on a Steep Forested Slope
Designed by Rabani Design, KUMO is a private mountain residence embedded into a steep forested mountainside. The project treats the terrain as…
Read more
Studio Officina82 Completes TreeBOX Cabin as Part of Alpisella Alpine Recovery
Designed by Studio Officina82, the TreeBOX alpine cabin in the Ligurian-Piedmontese Alps introduces modern hospitality to the recovery initiative at the abandoned…
Read more
Willo Perron’s Pillo Bed Brings Knoll Back to the Bedroom After 20 Years
The Los Angeles-based designer expands his Pillo collection with a plush, upholstered bed — the first bed from Knoll in two decades.
Read moreArchitecture desks
Jump into the main Paionia7 desks: architecture news, projects, urbanism, design, sustainability, competitions and reference pages.
Architecture news
Open topicCompetitions, awards, studio moves, landmark buildings and design decisions that shape the built environment.
Museum Extension Debate Shows Why Public Projects Need Clearer Design Evidence
A foundation story for tracking how cultural projects are judged beyond renderings and headlines.
Read moreProjects
Open topicBuildings, districts, infrastructure and adaptive reuse from concept through opening.
Adaptive Reuse Moves From Niche Tactic to Central Project Strategy
Reuse, retrofit and conversion are becoming central to how new architecture is planned and judged.
Read moreUrbanism
Open topicPublic realm, streets, masterplans, placemaking and the policy choices behind better city life.
Street Redesigns Are Becoming Architecture Stories, Not Only Transport Stories
Public realm coverage needs to explain design, mobility, accessibility and maintenance together.
Read moreDesign and interiors
Open topicInterior architecture, materials, products, furniture and spatial design culture.
Reused Finishes Reshape the Specification Conversation
Interiors coverage should connect aesthetics to sourcing, performance and maintenance.
Read moreSustainable design
Open topicReuse, retrofit, embodied carbon, climate adaptation and performance-led design.
Embodied Carbon Is Changing How Architects Explain Material Choices
Material claims need clear methods, comparable numbers and honest limits.
Read moreCompetitions and awards
Open topicOpen calls, shortlists, winners, jury notes and the award cycles shaping architecture coverage.
Architecture Competition Calendars Need Clearer Source Trails
Competition and award coverage works best when shortlists, jury notes and deadlines are tied to organizer pages.
Read moreGuides and reference
Open topicEvergreen explainers for materials, planning processes, sustainability terms and architecture fundamentals.
Architecture Data Pages Should Track Useful Public Signals
Data pages can turn planning portals, award calendars and public records into useful reference tools.
Read more
Adaptive Reuse in Architecture
Reference page for reuse, retrofit, conversion, embodied carbon and design constraints.
Read more
How to Read an Architecture Competition Shortlist
A practical guide to teams, briefs, juries, public value and what can still change after selection.
Read moreFeatured wiki
Open wiki
Wiki
Adaptive Reuse in Architecture
Reference page for reuse, retrofit, conversion, embodied carbon and design constraints.
Open contextPopular topics
Architecture
Core architecture coverage.
8 itemsSustainability
Climate, carbon and reuse.
6 itemsCity Data
Maps, data and public documents.
5 itemsUrban Design
Public realm and city design.
4 itemsMaterials
Materials, interiors and specification.
3 itemsCompetitions
Architecture competitions and shortlists.
3 items