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העיר נוסנטרה (Nusantara), אינדונזיה
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
שוק הדגים בסדיני, אוסטרליה
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
סגרדה פמיליה
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
בית האופרה החדש שנבנה בהאנוי
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
On Top of It All
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
Suad Amiry
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
מיגון לא רשמי
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
Zayed National Museum, מוזיאון חדש באבו דאבי
How the UAE is shaping its Identity through Abu Dhabi’s $680M national museum
Set to open in December, the Norman Foster–designed museum will honor the UAE’s founding father Sheikh Zayed and national story with bold architecture, climate-smart design and rare artifacts — part of Abu Dhabi’s bid to become a global cultural hub by 2030
Amnon Direktor | 08.22.25
ירידה לבונקר במלון Greenbrier במערב וירג'יניה. הוכן להקמת מרכז חירום לפינוי — בונקר תת־קרקעי בשם הקוד פרויקט האי היווני (Project Greek Island), שיועד לאכלס את הקונגרס האמריקאי בעתות עימות
From bunkers to nightclubs: Bomb shelters reimagined as everyday spaces worldwide
From Helsinki to South Dakota, shelters are no longer grim bunkers but lifestyle spaces—pools, nightclubs and designer hideouts; as Israelis rediscover the urgency of protection, a global wave of reinvention poses a question: Can shelters be both beautiful and useful?
Amnon Direktor | 07.04.25
MVRDV Sun Rock
Sun Rock project merges architecture, energy and environmental design
In Taiwan’s industrial city of Changhua, a revolutionary building  is wrapped entirely in solar panels, it produces more energy than it consumes, marking a breakthrough in architectural design and the global shift toward renewable energy solutions         
Amnon Direktor | 07.01.25
פרויקט Elephant Chapel
Israel to sit out world's most prestigious architecture exhibition; Qatar joins for the first time
Venice Architecture Biennale opens in May with focus on climate crisis responses; in first, Israel will be absent—neither for political nor budgetary reasons—while Gulf state debuts, boosting cultural presence on global stage
Amnon Direktor | 04.03.25
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