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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Architecture stands at a turning point where resilience and imagination are no longer separate ambitions but shared imperatives. Across the sector, architects are finding renewed purpose in rethinking how buildings respond to history, community and climate. In Canice Architects converts 19th-century latrine into modern artist studio in Kilkenny, adaptive reuse becomes a statement on sustainability. A forgotten outbuilding is reimagined into a working studio that respects its original stone walls while inviting light and creative life back into the space. That same spirit of endurance framed this year’s UIA reinforces call for resilient design after World Architecture Day 2025 celebrations. As global architects gathered, the emphasis turned to designing for uncertainty—recognising that resilience is not only structural but also social and cultural. Finally, Courtney McDonnell Architects win Building of the Year for Griffith Avenue project captures how thoughtful urban design can restore identity and cohesion in growing cities. The award reflects a broader shift towards architecture that values liveability over spectacle. Each story signals a profession aligning design excellence with responsibility. As materials evolve and cities expand, the challenge remains constant: to build with foresight, empathy and intent.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Courtney McDonnell Architects secured the prestigious Building of the Year 2025 award for their Griffith Avenue project, an achievement that underscores the firm’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most innovative design practices. “Courtney McDonnell Architects have been named the winner for their exceptional project, Griffith Avenue. This achievement recognises the firm’s outstanding design, innovation, and contribution to the built environment. Griffith Avenue stands as a testament to the firm’s ability to create architecture that is both visionary and impactful. This victory reflects the firm's reputation as a leader in contemporary design,” said the judge. The recognition earlier this year highlights a wider trend within Ireland’s built environment: the drive to balance architectural ambition with functionality, sustainability, and community value. At a time when urban planning and design are under growing scrutiny for their role in shaping social and environmental outcomes, Griffith Avenue stands out as a benchmark in contemporary Irish architecture. The Building & Architect of the Year Awards provide a vital platform to spotlight architectural excellence across all scales and building types. Backed by BusinessRiver’s extensive network and expert judging, the awards have become a trusted mark of distinction within the profession. Discover more about this year’s winners and explore the projects shaping Ireland’s architectural future on the awards website.

Author: World Architecture

Lebanese-French architect Lina Ghotmeh has been commissioned to redesign the historic home of scholar and reformist Usmon Khodjaev in Bukhara into the Jadids’ Legacy Museum. Set to open in 2027, the project celebrates Uzbekistan’s cultural revival and modern reinterpretation of heritage architecture.

Author: World Architecture

Following the global celebration of World Architecture Day on 6 October, the International Union of Architects (UIA) has amplified its 2025 theme “Design for Strength.” The initiative challenges architects worldwide to advance resilience, adaptability, and sustainability in the built environment amid growing urban and climate pressures.

Author: The Irish News

Lisburn modular construction specialist McAvoy has been acquired by European investor Duke Street, marking the firm’s second ownership change in five years. The deal positions McAvoy for expansion in the UK and Ireland’s growing modular building market, with a renewed focus on rental growth and sustainable design.

Author: Irish Independent

Kilshane Energy will begin construction on a €250 million power plant in north Dublin, signalling major activity for Ireland’s industrial and energy infrastructure. The development creates fresh opportunities for construction, design, and engineering firms as the country scales flexible backup power to support its renewable energy ambitions.

Author: Architects’ Journal

Canice Architects has reimagined a 19th-century stone latrine at Kilkenny’s Butler Gallery into a contemporary artist studio. The adaptive reuse project blends heritage preservation with modern timber design, introducing a light-filled workspace that celebrates the site’s medieval history and supports the gallery’s new residency programme.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Architecture is often seen as a mirror of its era, but the most striking developments remind us that it is also a bridge across time. Recent news in the sector captures this duality with clarity.

Author: Tatler ASIA

Thirty-five years after its founding, GDP Architects has quietly become one of Malaysia’s most influential design practices, leaving its mark across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and George Town.

Author: NewsWeek

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring traditional and classical architecture the "preferred" and "default" style for all major new federal buildings in the United States, particularly in Washington, D.C.