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World Monuments Fund Releases 2025 Watch List of At-Risk Cultural Heritage Sites

Matt Hickman

January 16, 2025

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Included are 25 sites representing 29 countries across five continents—and the Moon.

How to Help Those Impacted by the L.A. Wildfires

Matt Hickman

January 16, 2025

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The design community in Southern California—and beyond—rallies to support displaced colleagues, friends, and neighbors during the extreme fire event.

In Barcelona, a Temporary Pavilion Highlights Passive Design and Recyclability

Matthew Marani

January 16, 2025

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The reusable pavilion, designed by the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia for Acciona Energía, debuted at the most recent America’s Cup.

AIA New York Announces 2025 Design Award Winners

Pansy Schulman

January 15, 2025

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The 23 recognized projects include work by New York City–based practices, including REX, CookFox, and Snøhetta.

Conference

Autodesk University Showcases the Future of Design Technology in San Diego

Leopoldo Villardi

January 14, 2025

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Organized by Autodesk, the annual conference drew nearly 12,000 industry professionals from around the world for a preview of the latest innovations and exciting news.

Books

‘Assembly by Design’ Challenges the Accepted Story behind the Design of UN Headquarters in New York

Review: ‘Assembly by Design: The United Nations and Its Global Interior’ by Olga Touloumi

Anthony Paletta

January 13, 2025

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Olga Touloumi’s book reveals how bureaucrats and technical advisors—not star architects—helped shape the design of the United Nations complex, with broadcast media top of mind.

January 2024: Dates and Events

Pansy Schulman

January 10, 2025

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This month’s lineup includes an exhibition at the Flanders Architecture Institute in Antwerp that examines the ‘urban villa’ typology and envisions its transformation into a model for affordable communal housing.

Books

In ‘Beyond the Envelope,’ Students Interview 21 Leading Designers About Architecture

Review: ‘Beyond the Envelope’ edited by Tom Verebes

Katharine Logan

January 9, 2025

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The conversations, ranging from material exploration to mass customization, are complemented by photography of significant 21st-century buildings.

The Losses are Profound as Los Angeles is Ravaged by Fire and Wind

Matt Hickman

January 8, 2025

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Whipped by brutal winds, the historic wildfire event unfolding across Southern California has claimed thousands of homes, businesses, and local landmarks.

DESIGN:ED Podcast: Joost Moolhuijzen

RECORD Editors

January 8, 2025

Renzo Piano Building Workshop partner Joost Moolhuijzen joins the DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the development of London’s Shard Place and the design philosophies that have made the firm one of the most recognizable in the profession.