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France 24Paris Court Allows New Windows at Notre Dame Cathedral
A Paris court ruled that six stained-glass windows at Notre Dame may be replaced with new designs. Heritage groups had sought to block the change after the 2019 fire.
vanguardngr.comTimeline Shows Tallest Buildings Since 1909
A visual timeline tracks every building that held the title of world's tallest since 1909. Heights are measured to the architectural top under Council on Vertical Urbanism rules.
nbcnews.comArchitect Israel Goodovitch, former Tel Aviv city engineer, dies at 92
Israel Goodovitch, who served as Tel Aviv city engineer and practiced architecture, died Friday at age 92. He was born in Haifa in 1934 and studied at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the University of Tokyo.
dnaindia.comNew York Firm Designs 13,961-Square-Foot House in Wellesley, Massachusetts
New York City-based 1100 Architect completed a residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts, that uses flush-painted wood volumes to reference local clapboard houses. The 13,961-square-foot home sits on a 0.71-acre lot and contains five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
deccanchronicle.comCommission of Fine Arts Approves Design for Proposed Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
The Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to grant final approval to a 250-foot arch structure planned for a traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. The vote came after preliminary approval in April and despite public comments largely opposed to the project.
ksl.comFederal Arts Commission Approves Design for 250-Foot Arch in Washington
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved revised plans Thursday for a granite arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge. The project is part of federal efforts to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Washington ExaminerFederal Panel Approves Designs for Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch proposed by President Trump on Columbia Island between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The project now moves to the National Capital Planning Commission for further review.
The IndependentFederal Agency to Review Updated Plans for Proposed Washington Arch
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts will consider revised designs for a 250-foot arch planned for a traffic circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The review follows the agency's April approval of the concept after it suggested changes.
Le MondeFrench Ministry Selects Architecture Firms for Louvre Eastern Entrance Project
France's Ministry of Culture announced the selection of two architecture firms to design a new entrance and Mona Lisa gallery at the Louvre. The announcement followed a three-month delay in the competition process.
The Sydney Morning HeraldDesigner Advocates Flexible Learning Spaces for Children
Mary Featherston, an 83-year-old designer, argues that traditional classrooms with desks and chairs limit children's natural learning. She calls for more flexible spaces that support movement, exploration, and student-led activities.
winnipegfreepress.comPhiladelphia Architect Frank Furness Designed About 1,000 Buildings
Frank Furness served as an Army captain during the Civil War. He later designed roughly 1,000 buildings in Philadelphia that featured oversized arches, asymmetrical facades, and eccentric decorations.
news.sky.comCBS Sunday Morning Features Tour of Ardrossan Estate
CBS Sunday Morning anchor Jane Pauley guided viewers through Ardrossan, a 750-acre Georgian-style estate located on Philadelphia's Main Line. The segment presented the property as a preserved example of early 20th-century architecture and design.
prnewswire.comUAE to Host First Sphere Venue Outside the U.S.
The United Arab Emirates will build the first Sphere entertainment venue outside the United States in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the executive leading the project, discussed the plans in an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson. The announcement was made on May 14, 2026…
The Boston GlobeArchitect Donlyn Lyndon, Key Figure in Sea Ranch Development, Dies at 90
Donlyn Lyndon, a pioneering architect who co-founded the influential MLTW firm and contributed to the Sea Ranch community in California, died on April 5, 2026, at his home there. He was 90. Lyndon, the last surviving member of the team that shaped the project's early designs, lea…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSingapore Builds 15-Storey Glass Tower Operating as Luxury Car Vending Machine
Singapore has constructed a 15-storey glass tower that functions like a vending machine for high-end vehicles such as Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Users select a floor, complete payment, and drive away with their chosen car. The tower is located in Singapore and represents an innov…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Commission of Fine Arts Gives Preliminary Approval to Proposed 250-Foot Arch for Washington Visitors
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has given preliminary approval to plans for President Trump's 250-foot arch despite negative public feedback. The arch is set for construction on Columbia Island in the Potomac River to greet visitors to Washington. Revisions, including removing s…