What is architecture today: merely a tool for form and aesthetics, or a vehicle for public life, social justice, and human relationships? In essence, our fundamental question is: what is architecture building today? Is it merely aesthetic forms and flashy facades, or
Curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa and coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), Türkiye Pavilion presents Grounded at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from 10 May to 23 November 2025.
The UQAM Design Centre is hosting Buone Nuove: Women Architects of Change, an exhibition highlighting the contributions of women architects throughout history. The exhibition, which celebrates the impact of female architects on architectural history, has opened in Montreal, Canada. Originally launched by
Chinese architect Liu Jiakun has been awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious honor in the field. As the founder of Jiakun Architects (established in 1999), Liu is recognized for seamlessly integrating traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design while emphasizing
The details of the Grounded, curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa, were announced at a press conference held for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). The project featured
The book Hammam, written by art historian Prof. Dr. Nurhan Atasoy, explores the rich tradition of Ottoman bath culture, starting with Mimar Sinan’s masterpiece, the Hürrem Sultan Bath. The book delves into the central role of baths in Ottoman social life and
Questioning the ways in which architecture can adapt to the future, the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 is set to be the largest architecture biennale ever organized. At the press launch of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, curator Carlo Ratti provided details about
The Küçükçekmece Cemevi project, designed by EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture, was awarded the grand prize for ‘Future Project of the Year’ at this year’s World Architecture Festival. The project was selected as the winner among the first-place winners of 14 different categories. This
The Türkiye Pavilion, commissioned by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will showcase ‘Grounded’ at the upcoming 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2025. The exhibition, curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa and running from
Hungarian Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér opened the exhibition Parliament on the Danube Bank at Istanbul’s Tarık Zafer Tunaya Cultural Center during an official visit to Türkiye. Running until October 31, the exhibition is part of the Hungarian-Turkish Cultural Year and is organized
In the wake of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes in February 2023, Foster + Partners has revealed an ambitious masterplan to rebuild Antakya, a city in Turkey’s Hatay province that was significantly damaged. Collaborating with Buro Happold, Mic-hub, DB Architects, and KEYM Urban
Artİstanbul Feshane, Istanbul’s largest culture and art focus in public space, was selected as one of the 16 projects that made it to the finals in the “refunctionalization” category at the World Architecture Festival. The World Architecture Festival will be held in
