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GROHE debuts wellness focused design platform at World Architecture Festival in Miami
GROHE debuts its new wellness focused design platform, GROHE SPA, at the World Architecture Festival in Miami. The brand showcases premium water led architecture concepts and highlights innovation through the GROHE Water Research Prize.
Dubai’s Tiger Sky Tower to Become the World’s Tallest Residential Building
Tiger Properties unveils the 532-metre Tiger Sky Tower in Dubai’s Business Bay, set to become the world’s tallest residential building by 2030, blending luxury living, sustainability, and groundbreaking architectural innovation.
Design Impact
The building and architecture sector continues to blend innovation, cultural significance, and operational excellence, delivering projects that redefine public spaces and commercial landscapes alike. The upcoming Commemorative bridge at Irish National War Memorial Gardens exemplifies infrastructure that enhances accessibility while preserving heritage, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform the public experience. International recognition is also shaping the sector, Dubai’s Tiger Sky Tower to Become the World’s Tallest Residential Building At 532 m and 122 floors, the project by Tiger Properties in Dubai’s Business Bay will reset the benchmark for super-prime residences, underlining the city’s ambition in luxury architecture. Excellence is further celebrated domestically. O’Brien Architects wins Building of the Year for Vaughan’s Pier demonstrates the impact of combining creativity, precision, and functionality to produce landmark structures that resonate with both users and communities. These stories illustrate a sector where vision, innovation, and cultural sensitivity converge to shape spaces that inspire and endure. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the trends defining modern architecture and construction.
O’Brien Architects wins Building of the Year for Vaughan’s Pier at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2025
O’Brien Architects stood out for winning Building of the Year – Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2025 for its transformative project, Vaughan’s Pier.
Zaha Hadid Architects’ bridge reconnects Hangzhou’s historic Grand Canal
Zaha Hadid Architects’ Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou reinterprets silk embroidery through interwoven steel arches, creating a sculptural pedestrian and cyclist crossing that unites the historic canal and River Middle Park.
New framework to accelerate small-scale housing with EPA-approved wastewater systems
Minister Browne announces a partnership with Uisce Éireann to fast-track wastewater infrastructure for small-scale housing developments, enabling up to 40 homes while ensuring environmental protection and sustainable solutions.
Commemorative bridge set to transform access at Irish National War Memorial Gardens
The Commemorative Bridge at Dublin’s Irish National War Memorial Gardens will provide a pedestrian and cycle link, enhancing visitor access and connecting key heritage and cultural sites along the Liffey.
Structural Vision
The building and architecture sector is entering a dynamic period defined by investment, innovation, and design excellence. As governments and organisations prioritise sustainable growth, the sector is responding with initiatives that balance ambition, creativity, and practical outcomes. The Irish government’s funding boost, as reported in LDA to receive €2.5BN support, highlights a commitment to empowering small builders. This investment aims to enhance capacity, foster economic growth, and ensure projects adhere to modern sustainability standards. Innovation in design continues to inspire global projects. Kéré Architecture begins Museum Ehrhardt demonstrates how visionary architecture can combine aesthetics with functionality, enriching cultural spaces while advancing sustainable construction practices. Recognition of excellence also sets benchmarks for the sector. Building & Architect Awards 2025 highlights celebrate firms and individuals pushing the boundaries of design, project management, and innovation. Collectively, these developments reflect a sector where investment, creativity, and leadership converge to shape the future of the built environment. Explore these stories in full and stay informed on the trends transforming architecture and construction in our latest newsletter.
Relive the Highlights of the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025
The official video of the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025 captures the creativity, innovation, and collaboration that continue to shape Ireland’s built environment.
Renzo Piano begins construction on Isola Della Musica in Hanoi
Renzo Piano Building Workshop, with PTW Architects, has started construction on Isola Della Musica in Hanoi, Vietnam. The opera house and convention center features a catenary concrete shell, ceramic “mother-of-pearl” skin.
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