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Transforming a 1970s Civic Icon into Toronto’s New Medical School Hub with Diamond Schmitt

Introducing TMU’s School of Medicine In a bold move, Toronto Metropolitan University has unveiled its new School of Medicine, brilliantly repurposed from the former Bramalea Civic Centre. Designed by Canadian firm Diamond Schmitt, this first phase infuses contemporary academic flair into the 1970s structure, harmoniously blending wood-clad elements with striking blue accents. Design Inspired by Nature and Culture The redesign...

Exterior view of TMU School of Medicine designed by Diamond Schmitt.

AlUla Manara: Heatherwick Studio’s Celestial Creation Transforms Saudi Desert Astronomy

Imagine a desert structure that invites everyone to connect with the cosmos. Heatherwick Studio’s AlUla Manara, an astrotourism center and observatory, promises just that in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Rising near the ancient city of AlUla, this stone-clad marvel redefines observatories by blending artistry with accessibility. Its name, “Manara,” translates to “lighthouse” in Arabic, signaling its role as a beacon not...

Spiral-shaped observatory surrounded by desert landscape under clear sky

James Turrell’s Vast Skyspace Adds Dramatic Light Installation to ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

Subterranean wonder beneath ARoS Aarhus Art Museum In Aarhus, Denmark, a unique addition to the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is capturing the imagination of visitors with its mesmerizing design. James Turrell’s latest creation, As Seen Below – The Dome, is a captivating Skyspace installation that seamlessly incorporates the Danish sky into the museum’s experience. Opened in January 2026, this permanent...

James Turrell's Skyspace structure with illuminated sky backdrop