Design + Assemble Your Dream City With Arckit

Two new tactile architectural modeling systems; one for professionals and another for rookies

Since its launch in 2014, Arckit has provided architectural modeling systems for individuals of all skill levels—from children to dreamers and professional urban planners and designers. Their signature snap-together pieces and comprehensive kits allow for idea execution with ease. Today, however, the brand has launched an Arckit Kickstarter featuring various versions of two new models: the Arckit Cityscape for beginners and the Arckit Masterplan for …

PIXEL announced as winner of Lexus Design Award under the mentorship of Snarkitecture

A closer look at this year's work under the theme 'Yet'

Sponsored by Lexus

Settling in to its fifth year, the Lexus Design Award is a global competition held annually, with an installation, presentation and winner announced at Milan Design Week. Over 1,100 entrants submitted ideas for this year’s award, exploring the theme of “Yet,” a philosophy meaning that the imagination required to combine two ideas that seem in contradiction can yield greater innovation. “With ‘Yet,’ we don’t compromise; …

Interview: Ma Yansong, Founder MAD Architects

Discussing perspective, nature and function in the wake of the PHAIDON book focused on the company's designs

by Alessandro De Toni When Westerners think about Chinese architecture, we oftentimes have two images in mind: old, grand pagodas settled on the top of a hill or titanic mega-projects breaking global records. Understanding the essence of Chinese architecture isn’t easy. Ma Yansong is a name that’s undeniably played a major role in shaping the idea of contemporary Chinese architecture and urban development in the …