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Domain: Architecture: Designing Spaces for Life ×

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Rahul Mishra’s brings ‘Devi’ to Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Isha Ambani, Cardi B attend Paris Haute Couture Week

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

11,12...14: Why do so many buildings not have a '13th floor'?

Many buildings omit the thirteenth floor due to buyer superstition and triskaidekaphobia. This practice is a global real estate phenomenon influencing design choices worldwide. De…

Source: TechCrunch ·

Tech & Startups

Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage

As part of an ongoing legal dispute with three Hollywood studios, Midjourney is seeking to compel those studios to reveal how they use AI themselves.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Caution on land tenders key to Hong Kong’s property recovery: analysts

As Hong Kong moves forward with its huge new Northern Metropolis development zone, analysts argue the government should take a cautious approach to land sales to help sustain the …

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Bigger space, better living: what Northern Metropolis public flats have to offer

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achie…

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence

Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mould – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. For mor…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Reducing fire risk to zero would cost huge amount, Tai Po blaze inquiry hears

Requiring that only incombustible materials be used for large-scale renovations at housing estates is unrealistic and fails to take into account risks that arise after prolonged u…

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?

The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what comes next.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

MSMEs will drive Andhra's economic shift: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said MSMEs will drive the state’s economic transformation and announced plans to establish industrial parks in all cons…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority

The expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport will be crucial to the city’s role as a global aviation hub, with its departure concourse set to open at …

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

HKIC at the helm of Hong Kong’s construction transformation through AI+ adoption

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s construction sector stands at a decisive inflection point. A wave of public investment—anch…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum | Live

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he lands in Rome, Italy, on the last leg of his five-nation visit

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Architecture of remembrance and hope: Daniel Libeskind at 80

Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

Master Strokes 2026 exhibition showcases impressive talents of 36 artists

In this photo essay, we feature highlights from a group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC

The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Senegal: The Goethe-Institut opens its new building in Dakar

The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary desi…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging

Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legal amendment requiring property owners to attend a mandatory briefing on major renovation projects before voting on procurement resolution…

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann pleads guilty

Architect admitted to strangling eight women, whose remains were mostly found along Long Island’s coastRex Heuermann, a Long Island architect accused of seven murders known as the…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Cabinet approves Jaipur metro phase-2 worth Rs 13,038 crore, check routes

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk provides the latest business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. • The…

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