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Architecture

Professional portrait of Lina Ghotmeh, founder of LG—A, wearing a red blouse. The image includes "Observer 2025 Art Index" branding with her name and title "Founder & Architect, LG—A," on the right side.

Lina Ghotmeh Is Reimagining Cultural Architecture for a Connected World

In this Q&A, architect Lina Ghotmeh discusses how she’s reimagining the role of museums and cultural institutions through projects like the AlUla Contemporary Arts Museum, the British Museum’s Western Range and the Jadids’ Legacy Museum in Uzbekistan. She explains why art spaces must evolve into living ecosystems that reflect place, context and collective memory, and how her “archaeology of the future” approach bridges past and present to create architecture that is grounded and deeply connected to its surroundings.
By The Editors
An immersive video installation fills two walls with large projections of smoke and fire, evoking environmental destruction addressed in the triennial’s “Spectres” exhibition.

The Seventh Lisbon Architecture Triennale Calls for a Radical Rethinking of the Contemporary City

Faced with the perplexity of our current social, political and ecological crises, the triennial proposes a new imaginary for the urban form.
By M Vulfson
A large spherical sculpture with green padding and glowing pink lights is encased in a teal metal frame inside a brightly lit room.

At the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Radical Times Demand Radical Change

Most of the projects here argue that housing, design and—by extension—public investment must actively honor and sustain people’s histories, identities and lived needs.
By Noah Berlatsky
A curated flat lay of August favorites arranged against a backdrop of an elegant marble hallway with geometric floor tiles. Items include aviator sunglasses with green-tinted lenses, a white ribbed cotton tee, a powder blue vintage-style t-shirt, stacks of colorful floral gift wrapping paper with orange ribbon, a gray yoga mat partially unrolled, a striped wet bag in soft mint and white, a white candle, and a stack of bright yellow "Super Book of Gems" children's books, all composed on a soft pink background.

Things We Loved This Month: August Edit

By Merin Curotto
A man stands in a grand indoor hall with stone walls and large trees, wearing a red jumpsuit, green platform shoes with transparent heels, a white shearling jacket draped over his shoulders, blue sunglasses and jewelry, holding a glass of champagne in one hand and a small green handbag in the other.

Cultural Reckonings: Architect Kulapat Yantrasast and the New Language of Museums

By Jordan Riefe

Architecture’s Algorithmic Turn: A.I., Adaptation and the Future at the Venice Biennale

By Auronda Scalera and Dr. Alfredo Cramerotti
Image of a woman reading under a pink umbrella in a pink architecture outdoor.

Marina Abramović Blessed Fernando Romero’s Reopening of Barragán’s La Cuadra San Cristóbal

By Elisa Carollo
Richard Serra's sculpture inside a pavilion in a new art park

A Monumental Richard Serra Sculpture Will Anchor a New Art Park in Florida

By Elisa Carollo
Black and white image of small square house

The Philip Johnson Brick House Is Finally Being Restored

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Older woman wearing glasses smiles at camera, pigeon sits on her shoulder

At 95, Barbara Stauffacher Solomon Brings Her Signature ‘Supergraphics’ to SFMOMA

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Three photos side by side of two men in suits and woman in black dress

David Zwirner Switches Up Architects for His New Chelsea Gallery

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The David Adjaye Allegations Put the Art World in A Tricky Spot

By Dan Duray

Immaculate Norse-Themed Encino Home Lists for $22.9 Million

By Dustin Nelson

A Dubai Magnate’s Villa, With Art, for $125 Million

By Andrea Dean

Ricardo Orts and Ulises Studio Conjure Whimsical Worlds with A.I.

By Cat Woods

David Geffen Hall Furthers Lincoln Center’s Uniquely Stunning Architectural History

By Annie Levin
A photo of a Google office in Bay View, featuring high white ceilings and a spiral staircase, with a floor designated for teams to meet.

Workers Are Returning to the Office, But It Won’t Look Quite the Same

By Courtney Vinopal
A levitating building in the metaverse

Is the Future a Luxurious “Invite Only” Masterplanned Metaverse Community? Maybe.

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Trump’s Classical Federal Art Restrictions Have Been Overturned

By Helen Holmes

Rothy’s Just Launched the Perfect Sustainable Sandals and Totes for Summer

By Morgan Halberg

3 People Have Committed Suicide Prompting Vessel at Hudson Yards to Shut Down

By Helen Holmes

Vittorio Gregotti, Who Designed Milan’s Arcimboldi Theater, Has Died of Coronavirus

By Helen Holmes

Miami Organization Oolite Arts to Build Impressive Barozzi Veiga-Designed Campus

By Helen Holmes

How the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Went $100 Million Over Budget

By Helen Holmes
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