Architecture
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The Rising Cost of Space: How Office Gross-to-Net Ratios Are Shifting
Modern office towers face rising gross-to-net ratios, climbing from 15% in the 1990s to 27% today, as developers incorporate extensive shared amenities to attract corporate tenants.
The 10 Tallest Buildings in the World: Architectural Marvels Revealed
Discover the ten tallest buildings in the world according to official CTBUH data, from the record-breaking Burj Khalifa to architectural marvels across Asia.
Google Overhauls Gemini Architecture, Replacing Gems with Modular Skills
Google is replacing its Gemini Gems feature with a modular Skills system starting November 2026, shifting toward agentic workflows and dynamic micro-prompt chaining.
Building an AI Voice Agent for Life's Most Sensitive Moments
Empathy developers share architectural lessons from building a production voice agent that helps users practice sensitive family conversations about estate planning and wills.
The Transformation of the Tel Aviv Port: New Life for Reading Tanks
The three old Reading fuel tanks will be preserved and converted into a public complex that will combine culture, creativity, leisure, and sports. The plan includes the development of open spaces and the restoration of the Yarkon River banks, with the goal of connecting the sea, the Yarkon, and the city.
Without this door the building would not function: the secret of skyscrapers
Most of us are sure that it is a design choice intended to convey luxury or regulate a crowd. A new video running on the web reveals that without this door, the skyscraper simply could not function, and it is directly related to your elevator.
From Wealthy Mansion to Abandoned Mall: The Story of Migdal HaNeviim
Twisting corridors, elevators that only stop on odd-numbered floors, and a supermarket with obscure brands. The Prophets Tower (Migdal HaNeviim) in Haifa was intended to be the city's mall of the future, but it has become a confusing and underutilized labyrinth.
A design that embraces
After years in which straight lines, sharp angles, and meticulous minimalism dominated the home, contemporary design is changing direction. Curved sofas, enveloping armchairs, cornerless tables, and light fixtures with organic shapes offer a softer, more pleasant, and more human interpretation of the home space.

A design that embraces
After years in which straight lines, sharp angles, and meticulous minimalism dominated the home, contemporary design is changing direction. Curved sofas, enveloping armchairs, cornerless tables, and light fixtures with organic shapes offer a softer, more pleasant, and more human interpretation of the home space.
Shops in the middle, residences on top - and a body at the bottom? The "abandoned mall" in Jerusalem
The Clal Center was designed to be a first-of-its-kind shopping center: instead of street-level shops, the retail space was built into an internal plaza, similar to the Dizengoff Center. However, a combination of infrastructure complaints and mysterious urban legends has left the building largely deserted.
Looks like a million dollars, could turn into a nightmare: The elements architects warn against
Spiral staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in planters might look like a designer's dream, but they often come with hidden costs and practical challenges. Architects share why these luxurious features can become a major headache for homeowners.