Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau. Valencia, like so much of Spain, is an architectural wonderland.

St. Mary’s Cathedral / Valencia, Spain / Est. 1238

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Rotterdam, a city flattened after WWII, tells the story of rebirth in its architecture. Talk about a literal walk through history.

Erasmus Bridge / Netherlands / 1996 / Ben van Berkel

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An ode to the blurry photo. The action shot. The “Wait I was moving!” The “Oops I threw my phone.” Our built environment is our venue for energy, impulse, and momentum. And there’s nothing like the city at night. So, here’s to us and the places that made us. Let’s keep moving.

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Shanghai remains one of my favorite cities to explore for its architecture. Its history and personality re-evolves with every turn of the corner—no less is the NHM.

Shanghai Natural History Museum // Perkins&Will, 2015

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Architecture is about so much more than aesthetics. As AI-driven workloads grow, the demand for efficient, adaptable, and sustainable data centers is enormous. My colleagues talk about the role of optimization in designing for technology.

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As someone who has lived in both Southern #California and south of #Denver, I loved this piece in the @nyreviewofarch.bsky.social on #housing. Curious why Denver's suburbs feel so much like Orange County's? Give it a read:

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There's been a lot of chatter about hempcrete. Why? Hemp, from the cannabis plant, is offers insulation, carbon capture, and low environmental impact. As a bio-sourced material, it is significantly more sustainable than concrete.

LA FAGE a House Within a House / Plan Común. Image © Maxime Verret

Using traditional materials in a modern way: Exploring the Structural Details of a Bamboo Dome. Image © Luis Echeverría from ArchDaily

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Good #design isn’t stagnant. It’s evolves, adapts, and grows with us—maintaining its relevancy as we continue to modify the landscape for our needs and way of life. Good design lasts into the future it never imagined in the beginning.

📍Catania, Sicily

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From the outside or the inside? Bellver Castle’s sandstone arches perfectly frame the 14th century gothic structure’s circular courtyard keeping this Spanish palace fortified yet beautiful.

📍Palma de #Mallorca, #Spain

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"By cultivating a space that promotes natural interactions and tranquility, #biophilic design sets the stage for more meaningful relationships among coworkers, encouraging collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose."
-Rebeca Swanner AIA, LEED AP

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Form 🤝 Function

Jardín del Turia in #Valencia, #Spain is a prime example of how quality of life can be increased with #GoodDesign. The park is a social hub visual masterpiece.

Originally planned to divert flood water the city, the architects didn't stop there. Instead, they asked, "What if?"

“The concept centers around 25 distinct ideas, influenced by global examples such as Lisbon's quiosques, Turin's porticoes, and Tokyo's public toilets. These examples are brought to life below through Satoshi's illustrations, emphasizing the blend of functionality and enjoyment in #UrbanDesign.”

Functional. But make it beautiful.

Palacio Real de La Almudaina
📍Palma de #Mallorca, #Spain

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