What is an institute for NightCulture? In Archis' latest publication, 170 voices from the worlds of contemporary nightlife, art, and culture come together to answer this question. Their diverse perspectives create a kaleidoscopic collection of ideas that collectively shape the vision for a future Institute for NightCulture. This book sets the stage for what such an institute could become.

In 2019, VOLUME first interviewed Tinatin Gurgenidze, the co-founder of Tbilisi Architecture Biennial. Five years, one pandemic and three editions later, the event keeps leading the debate around urgent topics in the caucasian republic of Georgia. We reached out to her again, a few days before the opening of their new edition “Correct Mistakes”, on the 28th of September.

Beehive design is not solely responsible for shaping the relationship between humans and bees. A perfect example of how hive technology has been transformed by cultural beliefs is the 'Bannkörbe': a basket hive prevalent in parts of Germany between the 16th and 19th centuries, incorporating a wooden mask depicting grotesque and eerie figures as means to ward off the evil eye. Read Aladin Borioli's full article from VOLUME 65 to find out more.

This August, Archis and Nieuwe Instituut proudly present VOLUME 65: Living Together. The issue explores ways in which we cohabitate, capturing a wide array of modes and models of living across the globe. VOLUME 65: Living Together presents a mosaic of stories stemming from more than 25 countries – addressing both housing crises in different regions in the world, while also offering new perspectives, cases and creative engagements with housing, domestic issues, and potential futures for communal living.

Our friends at Confluence Studio are seeking ideas for redeveloping the historic Third Precinct Building in Minneapolis, abandoned since the George Floyd protests in 2020. They invite designers, artists, and community builders to contribute proposals by August 25th, aiming to transform the site into a symbol of positive change and justice. More information is available on their website.

A new partnership initiated by the Nieuwe Instituut aims to strengthen the position of Dutch architecture.

Earlier this year, we said goodbye to Ole Bouman along the lengthy corridor of the Markthal building in Amsterdam. Off on his impressively sturdy-looking bike, Ole commenced his 10,000km journey to the East the next day. Now, 139 days later, we reconnect with Ole for a conversation. As the Zoom on his phone flickers to life we find him in a Chinese hotel room, looking sharper than ever.

On Wednesday 13 March 2024, The Not-So-Easy Systems Change Meet-Up brought together over 80 experts and novices to untangle the practical steps needed towards circular design. We thank all guests, participants and supporters for joining us. And of course: a big shoutout to our guest editor Marieke van den Heuvel for bringing everyone together.

Diving into the unveil of Elon Musks’s Cybertruck, the futuristic spectacle in Bladerunner aesthetics. Opening up the conversation, reflecting on angular car design, historical influences, and discussing the impracticalities of Musk's take on the pick up truck. Questioning what a heavy, mass produced, electric truck is saying about envisioned futures in transportation, while calling for an increasingly sustainable, minimalist, and adaptable outlook.

Chongqing's Redding International Tower A, a 48-story structure right in the heart of the city’s CBD. The tower is famous for its vibrant variety of offerings, seemingly unlimited possibility to explore, and hint of mystery. From cat cafes, to bridal photo studios, experimental dining, and themed cinemas, Redding International Tower A is an ever-changing vertical city and quiet an unique anomaly in Chinas real estate landscape.