Architecture

July 26, 2026

MVRDV Imagines a Towering “Bioutopia” for Rotterdam, Winning an International Design Competition

The Rotterdam-based architecture firm MVRDV recently won the Shift International Architecture Competition with Rotterdam Rocks!, a “bioutopia” that invites visitors to live among nature. The sustainable landmark takes the form of seven giant, stacked rocks on the banks of the river Maas, featuring terraces, exhibition spaces, and porous facades covered in soil and plants, providing shelter for wildlife.

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July 18, 2026

Underground Spa in Paris Hotel Transports Guests Into a World of Quiet Luxury

Paris is synonymous with luxury, and Hôtel Costes has long cultivated an atmosphere of glamour and escape in the heart of the French capital. Now, with the opening of its new spa complex designed by renowned architecture studio Liaigre, the hotel invites guests to bask in a sensory experience that combines holistic luxury, science-backed skincare, and the opportunity to embrace tranquility.

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July 10, 2026

How a Historic Philadelphia School Became a Creative Hub for a Neighborhood and Beyond [Interview]

In South Philadelphia, there’s an old school that has been given a new lease on life. For over 10 years, a former vocational high school has been a hub for makers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits. It’s called BOK, named after Bok Vocational High School, a 340,000-square-foot building originally constructed in 1936, where students across Philadelphia learned skills such as bricklaying, auto mechanics, wallpapering, and more.

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