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The article discusses the design and construction of a multiuse recreation complex in Kviberg, Sweden. The architects faced various constraints, including a limited footprint and height restrictions. To overcome these challenges, they used glue-laminated arches to provide column-free spaces and optimal clearances. The complex includes a gymnasium, an ice rink, and a communal foyer. The structure is predominantly made of wood, with spruce as the main structural element. The project was completed in September 2023 and cost $28.4 million. [Extracted from the article]

Duvall Decker, an architectural firm based in Jackson, Mississippi, has designed a municipal campus in Springdale, Arkansas that brings together essential services such as the district court, city council chambers, and police department. The campus features a 388-foot-long corridor that connects the different departmental wings and creates a sense of individual importance for visitors. The project, which cost $40.6 million, prioritized functionality, practicality, and affordability, using materials like brick, steel, and concrete. Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the campus successfully integrates multiple entities while maintaining a sense of approachability and community service. [Extracted from the article]

Brent Buck Architects has transformed a historic townhouse in Brooklyn into a home for a young couple with a passion for craftsmanship. The firm extended the original structure in three directions, added a floor and roof terrace, and used a minimal palette of materials including pine, plaster, marble, and brass. The interior features hand-troweled Venetian plaster walls, a sinuous staircase rendered in plaster, and a primary suite with a combined bedroom and bathroom. The townhouse showcases the use of salvaged pine from a 19th-century warehouse, adding character and sustainability to the design. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on upcoming and ongoing exhibitions in various locations. One exhibition, "Spatializing Reproductive Justice," focuses on how architects and designers can address the inequities of reproductive care in the United States. Another exhibition, "What If: Unbuilt Architecture in Switzerland," explores unbuilt Swiss architecture and presents a vision of an alternative Switzerland. Additionally, there are exhibitions featuring works inspired by architecture and urban landscapes, as well as an exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the São Paulo-based design studio, Estúdio Campana. The article also mentions an exhibition showcasing the works of the 2023 cohort of National Academicians and an exhibition on the Swiss-American architect Albert Frey. Lastly, the article mentions a competition that celebrates architectural projects featuring copper and copper alloys. [Extracted from the article]