Spectacular Design

Featured Project: [RE]Ground Collective By Kirsten Cases! @ulsoad Once forsaken brownfields whisper with the latent energy of an industrial past and the promise of natural revival. Our project transforms abandoned infrastructure into vibrant ecosystems, where the chaos of decay meets the order of intentional design. In reclaiming these forgotten spaces, we forge a sustainable future that honors both human ingenuity and the resilient pulse of the earth. #BrownfieldRevitalization, #EmbodiedEnergy, #EcoSystemsInUrbanSpaces, #SustainableUrbanDesign, #NaturalRevitalization, #IndustrialHeritage, #UrbanEcology, #EcologicalResilience, #RevivingAbandonedSpaces, #LaboratoryLandscapes, #SymbioticDesign, #AbandonedInfrastructure, #UrbanRegeneration, #EcologicalBalance, #SustainableInfrastructure, #UrbanEcologicalSystems, #RevitalizingThePast, #EcosystemRestoration, #DerelictSpaces, and #TemporalDesign.

Featured Project: More Than My Skin by (Laurin Moseley) @lauriiiin_moseley! History may be written by the oppressors, but empowerment comes from reclaiming the narrative. More Than My Skin is a sanctuary where black youth and young adults can retreat, reset, and reconnect with stories of resilience and pride. It’s a space to learn, heal, and walk away with the tools to face the world, -legacy in motion. Share your latest designs on Spectacular to be featured next! #architecture #spectaculardesign #architecturedesign #communitydesign #sustainability #GSAPP #Columbia #housing #publicarchitecture #blackspace #designjustice #blackarchitecture

Featured Project: Antithesis of Extraction by Nicholas Richards @nicholas.r_! As over 12,000 offshore oil platforms near the end of their fossil fuel production, they pose a challenge: what to do with these extensive structures? This project aims to adaptively reuse a decommissioned offshore oil extraction rig and convert the infrastructure into a prototype for an Oceanic Carbon Removal Hub. #OceanicCarbonRemoval #AdaptiveReuse #CarbonSequestration #EcoRestoration #ClimateAction #MarineEcosystem #FossilFuelTransition #GreenInnovation #OffshoreRevolution #SustainableSolutions #HybridApproach #ReimaginingOilRigs #CarbonSink #MarineRestoration #ClimateChangeSolution #EnvironmentalRevival #TechForGood

Featured Project: Growing Little Caribbean by (Ornella Bonhomme) @ornellathearchitect, Evelyn Krutoy & Nicole Girdo! In Little Caribbean, the vibrant pulse of Caribbean heritage comes alive through art, food, and community, weaving a rich tapestry in the heart of Brooklyn. Our design reclaims the intersection of Church and Bedford Avenue—honoring ancestral histories and the sacred Flatbush African Burial Ground with terracotta structures and evocative pavilions. At the GrowHouse Community Centre, youth and elders come together in a dynamic space for creative expression, transforming cultural memory into a living legacy for tomorrow. #LittleCaribbean #CaribbeanHeritage #BrooklynVibes #CulturalLegacy #TerracottaDesign #SacredSpaces #FlatbushHistory #CreativeCommunity #CulturalMemory #GrowHouseCentre #CulturalExpression #DesignWithPurpose #CommunityBuilding #CaribbeanArtAndFood #LegacyInDesign #HeritageInArchitecture #BrooklynDesign

Featured Project: Water as an Element in Architecture by Tanaya Gawade @nyitarch student @tana_yeahhh!! Water isn’t just a necessity—it's the muse of architecture, a timeless force that renews communities and soothes the human spirit. This dissertation dives into history and modern case studies, revealing how water's presence transforms spaces and awakens our senses to a deeper, sustainable beauty. By unlocking its healing power, we pave the way for an architectural future where water is both a practical resource and an enduring work of art. Share your latest designs on Spectacular to be featured next! #WaterInArchitecture #ArchitecturalMuse #WaterAsArt #HealingPowerOfWater #SustainableDesign #TimelessForce #WaterInDesign #TransformingSpaces #RenewingCommunities #ArchitecturalBeauty #WaterInspiredDesign #FutureOfArchitecture #DesignWithWater #WaterHealingPower #WaterInspiration #SustainableArchitecture #ArchitecturalInnovation

Featured Project: Winner of the #Spectacular #StudioAwards – Polytheism & Polycentric Living by (Ruqing Lyu) @ddq_assemblage! This project reimagines Beijing’s disappearing hutong and siheyuan typologies, exploring the lost spatial and cultural significance of Szu Ta-men, a once-prominent folk belief. By integrating religious rituals within community spaces, the design fosters an ecology of belief, practice, and space, preserving traditions once central to daily life. Through morphological studies of historical religious spaces, Polytheism & Polycentric Living envisions a revitalized hutong network where private, communal, and public realms coexist with restored spiritual and cultural functions. #architecture #architecturedesign #design #architect #architecturedaily #architsource #architecturelovers #architectureinspiration #architectureinspo #architectureproject #uniquearchitecture #coolarchitecture #renovation #studentarchitecture #youngarchitects #architecturemodel #architecturemasters #architecturemodels #architecturecompetition

Featured Project: Honorable Mention in the #Spectacular #StudioAwards – Illinois Rowing Center & Community Boathouse by (Gayatri Pandkar) & (Shamita Honawar) Blending functionality and accessibility, this unified boathouse serves both the University of Illinois Rowing Club and the local community. Thoughtfully designed training and event spaces ensure seamless flow, while stepped seating offers prime views of Clinton Lake and rowing events. With multi-level circulation and a design that harmonizes with its natural surroundings, the boathouse creates an immersive space for sport, recreation, and reflection—fostering a deeper connection between community and nature. #architecture #architecturedesign #design #architect #architecturedaily #architsource #architecturelovers #architectureinspiration #architectureinspo #architectureproject #uniquearchitecture #coolarchitecture #renovation #studentarchitecture #youngarchitects #architecturemodel #architecturemasters #architecturemodels #architecturecompetition

Featured Project: Honorable Mention in the #Spectacular #StudioAwards – Keystone by (Ethan Berbrick) & (Eric Bliss)! Keystone reimagines Troy’s iconic arches through 3D Concrete Printing, crafting double-curved forms that blend structural innovation with sustainability. By incorporating reclaimed bricks into printed concrete, the design reflects the city’s red-brick heritage, fostering urban continuity. Cascading light wells soften interiors with natural illumination, while a public park and strategically placed openings enhance ventilation and daylight, creating a seamless connection between built and natural environments. #architecture #architecturedesign #design #architect #architecturedaily #archisource #architecturelovers #architectureinspiration #architectureinspo #architectureproject #uniquearchitecture #coolarchitecture #renovation #studentarchitecture #youngarchitects #architecturemodel #architecturemasters #architecturemodels #architecturecompetition 6d

Featured Project: Winner of the #Spectacular #StudioAwards – Bonnet Carré Spillway Visitor & Research Center by (Diya Karthic) @diyakarthicarch_ ! From the relentless flow of water and the shifting scars of the levees, the Bonnet Carre Spillway Visitor and Research Center redefines the dialogue between solid mass and fluid nature. By harnessing the dynamics of full, partial, and unyielding erosion, its catwalks and bridges transform circulation into an artful journey through space. With a central garden that opens to both flooded and dry landscapes, this center invites visitors to experience nature's ever-changing story firsthand. #architecture #architecturedesign #design #architect #architecturedaily #architsource #architecturelovers #architectureinspiration #architectureinspo #architectureproject #uniquearchitecture #coolarchitecture #renovation #studentarchitecture #youngarchitects #architecturemodel #architecturemasters #architecturemodels #architecturecompetition

Featured Project: Winner of the #Spectacular #StudioAwards – 333 Tower by @sciarc Students Carlos Martin Phuchong Yamchomsuan Alonso Alonso Giuseppe Vecchio Hsuan-Te Yeh Karlson Spencer Ty Sule Dilara Kipel William Tan Yoon Kyung Bai Yi Cheung A visionary transformation of LA’s Bank of America Plaza Tower, 333 Tower redefines urban living, work, and leisure. The design introduces co-working, hospitality, and residential spaces, fostering community engagement in a historically corporate district. Sustainability is at the core, integrating timber construction, water purification, and hydroelectric power. Cascading water features generate energy, while elevated plinths activate the plaza below, creating a vibrant, interconnected hub for the future of Downtown LA. #architecture #architecturedesign #design #architect #architecturedaily #archisource #architecturelovers #architectureinspiration #architectureinspo #architectureproject #uniquearchitecture #coolarchitecture #renovation #studentarchitecture #youngarchitects #architecturemodel #architecturemasters #architecturemodels #architecturecompetition