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Holl's homage to Kennedy
Influential architect Stephen Holl draws inspiration from President Kennedy's words for the expansion of the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts
Pieced together
Modular mirrors – here's a simple and highly effective way to create a dazzling full mirror wall in commercial or residential projects
Puzzle solved
40,000 unique wooden pieces slot together to create the gift shops in the National Museum of Qatar, with lighting used to enhance the cave-like spaces.
Stuck for space?
Look up – or watch this video – the solution might just be overhead
Heading in a new direction
The Link – Make's innovative 110m vaulted walkway at Chadstone – provides a tranquil connection between the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere and a newly opened office tower and hotel
Learning from the competition
What do international retailers do well? … and what can local retailers learn from them? Find some of the answers in this Novii Liight Chats video
How high can we go?
At 360.4 meters upon completion, Ciel in Dubai is set to become the world's tallest hotel building with 1,209 luxury suites and residences spread across 82 floors
The art of building
From his home in a converted 450-tonne car ferry, innovative architect Bjarke Ingels talks about the forces that underpin his work.
San Francisco row house remodel opens up a loft-style living area
Minimalist rooftop living in San Francisco; remodel with open-plan living area, large deck, sleek contemporary kitchen for serious cooks
Best office in the world
State-of-the art workplace B:Hive by BVN and Jasmax takes out top architecture award
Secret code
To reduce its visual bulk, the plan for the Binary Wood House is based on coding building blocks of 0's and 1's – but you don't need to be a computer nerd to appreciate the result
Changing points of view
Triangular shapes give this canoe base and hangar a dynamic form which changes in appearance depending on where it's viewed from