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Maison&Objet Pulse: A New Chapter for Design in Motion
From September 10 to 14, 2026, Paris will once again become the epicenter of international creativity with the debut of Maison&Objet Pulse. For...
Lumena: Reframing the Supertall Office Tower in Dubai
A climate-responsive landmark in Business Bay merges vertical ecology, spatial innovation, and high-performance design to redefine the future of...
BAPS HINDU MANDIR TEMPLE
TRADITION AND LIGHT MERGE IN SACRED ARCHITECTURE Studio Lumen and Linea Light Group illuminate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first...
THE NEW ISSUE
Compasses 44
Continuity & Crossroads
In a world in transition, architecture and design navigate the intersection of tradition, innovation, and cultural exchange. Continuity & Crossroads, the 44th issue of Compasses, examines how publishing, heritage, adaptive reuse, education, and emerging practices shape contemporary spatial narratives across the Gulf, Europe, and beyond.
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Compasses 43
Designing Musealization
In a globalized world, the musealization of cultural landscapes enhances cultural identity and enriches heritage through thoughtful architecture and museography. The 43rd issue of Compasses explores how design interventions in heritage can amplify identity and impact communities today and in the future.
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IDEAS & TRENDS
New ideas for trendy
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Biancoperla: Where Italian Elegance Comes to Life
Retail • Yachting • Hospitality • Jets • Private Residences Biancoperla: Where Italian Elegance Comes to Life Luxury is not defined by excess, but by harmony. Set within the timeless elegance of a...
DESERT ROCK RESORT. ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE AND LIGHT: A DIALOGUE IN THE HEART OF THE DESERT
Deep within the Saudi desert, embraced by the timeless Hijaz Mountains, Desert Rock Resort rises as an extraordinary expression of contemporary design. A project designed by Oppenheim Architecture...
FLOS: Maap by Erwan Bouroullec
“Maap is a lamp that unites fundamental concepts, yet its reality is both radically simple and inherently complex. Despite its bold presence, it remains extremely lightweight. Maap is built around...
Listone Giordano and Pietro Olioso present Supernova in Milan
LISTONE GIORDANO and PIETRO OLIOSO present Supernova in Milan, the new wood flooring that looks in every direction Designed by Studio Oliosopatras, the innovative proposal by the leading Italian...
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Upcoming Events
Looking for an architecture or design event? Find the major international events, exhibitions, trade fairs and conferences held in the Middle East region and around the world.
INDEX Saudi | 15-17 September 2026 (Riyadh)
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Everything Architecture | Interview with Dr Anna Cornaro
