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A bunker for every citizen: inside the world’s most fortified peaceful country

In neutral Switzerland, authorities maintain enough shelters for all 9 million residents; many double in peacetime as storage for bicycles, laundry or wine, but can quickly be converted back in an emergency; how does Israel compare?

Amnon Direktor | 03.15.26

Iran strike on Dubai landmark hits more than architecture — it shakes a symbol

A fire sparked by an Iranian missile strike at Dubai’s luxury Burj Al Arab hotel caused only limited damage, but underscored the fragility of the glittering stability Gulf states have worked for decades to project

Amnon Direktor | 03.06.26

The cultural sites in Tehran that Israelis will be able to visit when Iran reopens to the world

Bustling Tehran, home to about 10 million people, is the site of several special buildings, both ancient and modern, but all worth a visit when possible; When peace breaks out we will all be able to visit - from the abandoned mosque to the Book Garden

Amnon Direktor | 03.05.26

Tiny urban forests, just two parking spaces wide, could help cool cities, Israeli study finds

New Israeli research shows that dense ‘micro-forests’ planted on plots as small as two parking spaces can lower urban temperatures, absorb floodwater and improve quality of life, offering cities a practical tool to fight heat and climate stress

Amnon Direktor | 02.02.26

Can we visit? Indonesia builds a brand new capital from scratch

Indonesia is racing to replace polluted, sinking Jakarta with Nusantara, a futuristic capital meant to house millions; funding cuts, political hesitation and environmental criticism are raising fears the city could become a ghost capital

Amnon Direktor | 01.23.26

Sydney unveils $830 million waterfront fish market blending architecture, food and sustainability

Set along the harbor, Sydney’s new fish market pairs a dramatic wave-shaped roof with sweeping bay views, positioning the project as a major culinary, architectural and environmental landmark for locals and tourists

Amnon Direktor | 01.14.26

World’s tallest church tops out after 140 years under construction

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, whose cornerstone was laid by architect Antoni Gaudí in 1882, broke a record this month by becoming the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters, as the century-long project nears completion

Amnon Direktor | 01.06.26

Salt deposits on the edges of the Dead Sea

Salt of the Earth: Israeli scientists turn Dead Sea waste into building bricks

Israeli research team develops brick made from recycled salt; this could be solution to dependence on polluting cement

Amnon Direktor, Zavit | 01.05.26

Paradox: opera houses booming despite declining audiences worldwide

Opera houses by Renzo Piano in Hanoi and Bjarke Ingels in Hamburg highlight a global trend: using bold cultural architecture to attract tourists and broaden appeal beyond classical opera enthusiasts

Amnon Direktor | 12.12.25

נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ מציג הדמיה של אולם נשפים חדש שבנייתו החלה ב הבית הלבן

Trump taps Jewish architect who fought migrant deportations for White House ballroom

Shortly after his flagship project began, the US president dismissed his chosen architect and appointed Shalom Baranes, a Jewish architect born in Libya known for designing federal buildings in Washington; another twist on the way to the golden ballroom?

Amnon Direktor | 12.11.25

Capturing the charm of Hong Kong's crumbling high-rises

Hong Kong has more than 9,000 buildings over 100 meters tall, creating one of the densest skylines in the world; a French photographer captures the hidden charm in its worn facades, lush rooftop pockets and the quiet persistence of nature between the towers

Amnon Direktor | 11.18.25

תחנת הרכבת החדשה שתכנן אניש קאפור בנאפולי

Renowned artist Anish Kapoor designs a metro station that looks like a vagina

British-Indian-Jewish artist Anish Kapoor, known for breaking conventions, was commissioned to design two entrances to a new subway station in Naples. He envisioned a descent into the earth, or into hell, but some visitors interpret the elliptical form differently.

Amnon Direktor | 11.01.25

From ruin: The architect leading the preservation of Palestinian cities

At 74, Suad Amiri has spent decades restoring urban and rural spaces in the West Bank and Gaza, showing that architecture is more than stone — it’s about memory, identity and the communities that give meaning to place

Amnon Direktor | 11.01.25

המחשת הרעיון. הפס השחור בבניין מייצג את המודול

Israeli innovation turns energy-guzzling glass skyscrapers into green buildings

Glass skyscrapers dazzle but waste huge energy; Sky-Walls’ AI-powered façade modules promise to cut heating and cooling use by 30%, marrying modern design with sustainability and helping buildings meet global climate targets

Amnon Direktor, Zavit | 09.04.25

Innovative algorithm aims to protect Negev Bedouin villages from missile attacks

After repeated missile attacks exposed gaps in Israel’s civil defense, researchers and architects developed a data-driven, algorithm-based system to map and optimize shelters in Negev Bedouin villages, improving access and protection for vulnerable communities

Amnon Direktor | 08.27.25

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