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NEUF architect(e)s, Webster & Sons, and Permacon join forces to reduce carbon emissions with innovative concrete brick. “In this partnership, our role was to ensure that the product meets the needs of all stakeholders while achieving a 20% reduction in carbon emissions,” explains Hugo Gagnon, Partner Architect and Sustainability Manager at NEUF architect(e)s. “This close collaboration across disciplines is essential for innovative solutions to emerge”. Discover more > https://lnkd.in/dmiW-TZg

The #PritzkerArchitecturePrize has named #LiuJiakun as the 2025 Laureate. This prestigious award, widely considered the highest honor in #architecture, recognizes Jiakun’s approach’s exceptional contributions to the field. Liu Jiakun’s architecture skillfully navigates the interplay between contrasting elements, such as utopia versus everyday life, history versus modernity, and collectivism versus individuality. His work affirms the significance of architecture in enhancing the lives of ordinary people, focusing on the transformative power of design to create spaces that foster community, compassion, and elevate the human spirit. Discover more > https://lnkd.in/dVMEYPnj

Maud Caubet Architectes completed the Racine Tower project in Paris‘s 12th arrondissement. This ambitious undertaking transformed the former headquarters of the ONF (Office National des Forêts), a 35-meter-high tower built in 1970, into a striking new #architecture. The project’s extensions and a new architectural crown mark a dramatic metamorphosis. The contemporary extension, which wraps the building and flows around the site’s majestic trees, mirrors the original architecture’s curves while preserving its iconic silhouette. Discover more > https://lnkd.in/druPMw3a

The Langeveld Building at Erasmus University Rotterdam, named in honor of Henny Langeveld, the university’s first female professor, is a pioneering example of #sustainable and student-centric design by Paul de Ruiter Architects. Completed on the campus boulevard, the building prioritizes innovation, nature, and student well-being, achieving a BREEAM-Outstanding rating of 91.5%. Discover more > https://lnkd.in/duBdtWwn #architecture #design

The 2024 rankings of the largest architecture firms in the world showcase significant shifts and enduring consistencies. Gensler remains at the top with over $1.5 billion in fee income and 3,065 architects. Arcadis makes a notable "debut" at #2, marking a leap for the Netherlands-based firm, with 1,956 architects and fee income of $370 million to $379 million. HDR, now ranked #3, reports a fee income of $700 million to $799 million, maintaining its global influence. Sweco climbs to #4 as the sole European firm in the top five, with 1,504 architects and a focus on sustainable urban design. Nikken Sekkei Ltd, now at #5, continues to lead in urban planning and architectural services. South Korea's Heerim Architects & Planners Co., Ltd. rises to #6, reflecting the country's growing global presence. Emerging markets see steady growth. India's DSP Design Associates (#47) leads with a fee income of $30 million to $39 million, while Morphogenesis (#63) and Sanjay Puri Architects (#91) highlight the country’s innovative approaches. The Philippines strengthens its position with Aidea at #39 and ASYA DESIGN at #79. British firms continue their strong presence, led by Foster + Partners (#20), Zaha Hadid Architects (#28), BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) (#23), Chapman Taylor (#46) and Purcell (#67). Notable European players include austrian ATP architects engineers (#13), LINK Arkitektur (#33) from Norway, and Spain’s Morph Estudio (#77) and IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture(#43). France’s Wilmotte & Associés Architectes (#52) and Switzerland’s Itten+Brechbühl AG (#53) further reflect Europe’s design excellence. The absence of firms like MVRDV and BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group signals shifting dynamics as newer firms rise. Meanwhile, mid-tier firms like Lemay (#30) and gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects (#16) demonstrate strong growth, underscoring the industry’s evolving landscape. Explore the full 2024 rankings of the largest architecture firms in the world here > https://lnkd.in/dtH83Eb

The Best Use of Natural Light Award 2024 is an esteemed recognition that celebrates innovative and exemplary uses of #daylighting in #architecture. This prize part of the World Architecture Festival (WAF) special awards and supported by VELUX, honors completed building projects that showcase unique and impactful applications of #naturallight, with a special emphasis on enhancing human well-being. The 2024 shortlist features a remarkable array of projects that embody the transformative power of natural light in architectural design. Among the shortlisted architecture firms are 3XN/GXN, Grimshaw, Foster + Partners, and Nikken Sekkei Ltd, to name a few. Read more > https://lnkd.in/dK-uHbdj

Henning Larsen, in partnership with Ramboll, Cistri, Gehl - Making Cities for People, Participate in Design, and Camphora Pte. Ltd., will lead the transformation of Singapore's North-South Corridor into vibrant, interconnected spaces, embodying the city's vision of a ‘City in Nature.' Leonard Ng, Henning Larsen's Country Market Director, shared his personal connection to the project: “Growing up in a small flat in Queenstown, our common corridor became an extension of our home. This experience shaped my belief in the power of shared spaces to foster deep connections. Our team is not just redesigning a road; we are crafting a living, breathing space that will become a blueprint for future mobility and urban living.” Ray Krishna, Head of Smart Mobility APAC at Ramboll, emphasized the corridor's role in promoting sustainable transport: “The common corridor will offer new, immersive experiences at every step, pedal, and bus journey. Our focus on safety and efficient mobility connections will enable new community spaces to flourish.” Discover more > https://lnkd.in/dD8hcMuH

The World Architecture Festival 2024 (WAF) has announced the shortlist for this edition Special Prizes. These projects, chosen from the extensive WAF Awards shortlist, highlight remarkable architectural achievements across six categories: Best Use of Colour, The #Sustainability Prize supported by ROCKWOOL Group, #SmallProject of the Year, Best Use of Stone supported by Turkish Stones, Best Use of Natural #Light supported by VELUX, and the GROHE Water Prize. Renowned architectural firms featuring in the shortlist include: MVRDV, Waugh Thistleton Architects, 3XN/GXN, Perkins&Will, Stanton Williams, Dabbagh Architects, Studio Lotus, Adjaye Associates and many more. Discover all the nominees > https://lnkd.in/dHagkpx7 #architecture #waf24 #worldarchitecturefestival

Innovative housing project in Malling, a quaint and typical Danish market town situated along the railway that traverses Jutland and connects to Aarhus. On the historical site of the former Malling Dampmølle steam mill from the nineteenth century, CEBRA was commissioned to design a small housing community, located between the station and the local church of this suburban satellite town. Discover more > https://lnkd.in/dmzDjHY9 #architecture

The Prix Versailles, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has for the first time released its World's Most Beautiful Museums List for 2024. This prestigious list highlights seven newly opened or renovated museums that showcase exceptional creativity, respect for local heritage, and commitment to ecological efficiency. The selected museums are not only architectural marvels but also significant contributors to their environments and communities. The featured projects come from a diverse group of renowned architectural firms: #TektonnArchitects, Rajeev Kathpalia, Shigeru Ban Architects, KAAN Architecten, Cox Architecture, WXCA and heneghan peng architects. Read more > https://lnkd.in/dwJFb-q9