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Public design and architecture projects require careful planning and execution. We feature case studies from around the globe that place emphasis on the ecological, economic and social benefits of each structure or space, exploring how the people that visit and use them feel, react and benefit.

CGI image of a new building proposed for Hungary

BIG: Hungarian Natural History Museum.

03.04.2025

Modern Manchester Digital Campus office complex designed by AtkinsRéalis, featuring green spaces and urban architecture.

First look: Manchester Digital Campus.

04.03.2025

Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion illuminated at night, featuring geometric light patterns on a concrete wall.

SpaceInvader: Piccadilly Gardens Pavilion.

06.01.2025

A construction worker walks by a building featuring innovative sustainable materials for circular construction.

Circular construction from Pretty Plastic.

04.11.2024

Intricate painting of a flowering plant with white blossoms and green leaves, showcasing the artistry of Beth Travers.

Behind-the-scenes with BOBO1325.

15.10.2024

Brightly lit interior of the new Museum for Paper Art, featuring modern seating and large windows showcasing a scenic view.

BIG shares first look at new paper museum concept.

24.09.2024

Resilient garden design featuring innovative rainwater collection structure surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil water features.

WaterAid Garden wins gold at RHS Chelsea.

05.06.2024

Interior view of Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub showcasing bio-based mass timber design, with vibrant seating and greenery.

BIG & A+ Architects: Timber transport hub.

25.03.2024

Curved wooden pathway surrounded by lush greenery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlighting Japanese-inspired landscape design.

Japanese heritage meets modern engineering at Kew.

19.02.2024

Fluffy white art piece stands in Chatsworth House's lavishly decorated room, showcasing rich heritage and materiality.

Mirror Mirror at Chatsworth House.

04.08.2023

Santiago Calatrava's sculptural church, featuring sleek white curves and illuminated glass, set against a city skyline at dusk.

Santiago Calatrava: Engineer, Architect, Artist.

31.07.2023

Vibrant mural showcasing traditional craft and community diversity, with pedestrians and red buses in an urban setting.

A Thousand Streams.

14.07.2023

Children engaging in playful reading in a vibrant, child-friendly space at the Young V&A museum.

Playfulness personified: Young V&A.

27.06.2023

Newly designed Hayes Pavilion at Glastonbury Festival, showcasing innovative fungi-based architecture with visitors interacting at sunset.

Glastonbury Festival’s Hayes Pavilion.

16.06.2023

Refurbished exterior of The Lexi cinema, featuring a marquee with film listings and a woman walking past.

Cinematic spaces: The Lexi by RISE Design Studio.

15.02.2023

Colorful Memphis Milano furniture displayed against a playful black-and-white patterned wall in a modern gallery setting.

Take a peek into the world of Memphis Milano.

14.11.2022

Modern architecture at Borough Yards features textured brick exterior with illuminated signage, highlighting a cultural destination in London.

f.r.a. curates Wanderfinding at Borough Yards.

07.11.2022

Sleek interior of Vintage Vaults in Dubai featuring modern rental deposit boxes and elegant design elements.

Roar unveils state-of-the-art Vintage Vaults.

22.08.2022

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