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A group led by Milan/London-based a-fact has won an international competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro. Selected from 48 submissions, the scheme is inspired by the nature of Montenegro, with stone cladding reflecting nearby mountains.Read the full post on Bustler

The New-York Historical Society recently launched Lost New York, an exhibition exploring the ever-changing palimpsest of the city’s built environment. 90 different historical photos, paintings, and other media document its transformation into a global metropolis. Lost relics such as the original Madison Square Garden, old Yankee Stadium, the 1853–54 Crystal Palace, Croton Distributing Reservoir, and Penn Station appear along with first-hand witness depictions of city life as it was during the time of their prominence as civic landmarks. 

The 2024 recipients of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)’s National Urban Design Awards have been announced. They include twelve new projects in six provinces, each with a marked ability to advance the discipline and improve the quality of life for a broad range of Canadian communities, both large and small. The bi-annual honors are presented in unison with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA). The Awards jury stated: "The submissions were consistently very high quality, and focused on many of the topics we as designers are all focusing on in our ever-changing world

The shortlist finalists for the 2024 Davidson Prize have been announced as part of the annual contest’s third edition, whose theme is 'Rethinking Home — Adapt and Reuse.'The field that was selected from the proposals included in this month’s longlist announcement were each asked to develop ideas for new homes made from recycled materials or using retrofitting methods on existing structures. Each finalist will receive honorariums worth a total of £5,000 ($8,160 USD) each to develop their proposals further toward the £10,000 ($12,500) final prize.

Buildner invites architects and design enthusiasts to join the Microhome Kingspan Edition competition, offering a significant €150,000 prize fund. This challenge seeks innovative designs for an off-grid, modular home for two, efficiently utilizing a 25 square meter footprint.Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity and dedication to sustainability, without any geographical constraints. This is your chance to push the boundaries of design, integrate green technology, and address contemporary socio-economic issues through your architectural solutions.This competition presents a unique opportunity for both establis

Buildner presents the second edition of the Home of Shadows architecture competition. This event once again highlights the crucial interplay between light and shadow in creating functional and inviting living spaces.Natural light is not just a vital aspect in home design for its practicality, but it also transforms spaces into welcoming and comfortable havens. It enables architects to infuse emotion and ambiance into their designs, giving life to structures beyond their physical form.Similarly, shadows are not to be overlooked. They are essential in adding depth, texture, and mood to spaces. The strategic placement of architectural elements like windows or

Steven Holl Architects has won an international competition for the design of a new expo center in Tirana, Albania. Titled ‘Expo Albania,’ the project will also see the construction of an adjacent wine hotel and demonstration vineyards with the potential for wine trade festivals to be held in the expo hall.Read the full post on Bustler

Ngā Aho, the national network of Māori design professionals working in New Zealand, has been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) with the 2024 International Prize. The award, created in honor of the late Raymond Moriyama, was conferred this year to align with values related to the Canadian Truth & Reconciliatio

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has announced its slate of Annual Award winners for 2024. Joining the New Zealand-based Māori design professional network Ngā Aho as the International Prize laureates and Canadian Indigenous rights activist Justice Murray Sinclair as the RAIC Gold Medallist were award r

If you're looking for exciting architecture and design events to add to your calendar this May, check out our curated selection of recommendations, including exhibitions, festivals, conferences, and symposia taking place across the U.S. and abroad. For the complete roster of ongoing and upcoming happenings listed on Bustler, head to our Events section.UPCOMING EVENTSRead the full post on Bustler