Urban Design

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Architectural rendering of a new STEM-focused urban university campus designed by BIG in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring a large makerspace.

BIG designs new urban university for Bentonville

A sprawling 130,614-square-foot makerspace anchors a new STEM-focused university campus, designed by the illustrious Bjarke Ingels Group, slated to open its doors in Bentonville, Arkansas, by 2029.

Chloe Dubois·June 20, 2026

The Nieuw Bergen residential complex in Eindhoven, designed by MVRDV, featuring numerous uniquely angular roofs that maximize daylight for residents.

Travel & Place

MVRDV completes Eindhoven housing project with angular roofs

In Eindhoven, MVRDV has just unveiled a residential complex where 237 homes are topped with angular roofs.

Ikaika Kalua·June 14, 2026

Close-up of bespoke illustrated tiles featuring London landmarks and patterns adorning the walls of a restroom at Piccadilly Circus or Green Park Underground Station.

Artisans & Craft

London Underground stations unveil illustrated restroom tiles

At Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground Stations, commuters now discover public toilets adorned with bespoke illustrated tiles.

Ikaika Kalua·May 26, 2026

Modern stone benches arranged on travertine paving in front of the ancient Colosseum in Rome, Italy, during golden hour.

Artisans & Craft

Stefano Boeri Interiors add 44 stone benches to Colosseum piazza

At Rome's Colosseum piazza, the ancient cobbled ground has been replaced with sleek travertine slabs and 44 new stone benches.

Ikaika Kalua·May 23, 2026