Architecture is typically understood through principles such as order, clarity, and functionality. In O Livro dos Labirintos, Francesco Perrotta-Bosch proposes another entry point: thinking about the discipline through the labyrinth—a structure that, since its mythical origins, has operated through detours, ambiguity, and disorientation.

Drawing on the Labyrinth of Crete, attributed to Daedalus in Greek mythology, the author shifts the discussion on the origins of architecture to a realm less associated with constructive rationality and closer to spatial experience. The book's guiding question is direct: why would architecture have begun with a form that subverts linearity and legibility?

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Over the past two weeks, the ArchDaily Brasil community has nominated more than 14,000 projects, resulting in 15 finalists representing some of the most iconic architectural works published over the last year. Now in its 10th edition, the Obra do Ano Award recognizes the best of architecture in Portuguese-speaking countries, chosen by the readers themselves. The finalists offer a snapshot of the current state of architecture, spanning residential, urban, cultural, and other programs.

Representing Brazil and Portugal, the 15 projects reflect the needs of their specific contexts through creative solutions proposed by local architects. From interior renovations to large-scale urban interventions, and from single-family homes to community projects, the selection is diverse, yet united by a common thread: recognition from the public, who seek to see their own aspirations represented.

The world of architecture is evolving rapidly. Faced with technological transformation, environmental urgency, and growing cultural complexity, architects must combine creativity with technical expertise, cultural sensitivity, analytical skills, and the ability to work across multiple disciplines. The Master's Degree in Architecture at CEU Cardenal Herrera University responds to these demands through a transformative academic experience.

Over the last two weeks, the ArchDaily en Español community submitted more than 17,000 nominations, yielding 15 finalists that represent some of the most emblematic architectural works of the past year. Decided by its community, the 2026 Building of the Year Award—the most significant architecture prize in the Spanish-speaking world—exists to recognize the best of architecture across Spanish-speaking countries.

These 15 finalists, chosen by public vote in this 17th edition, showcase the breadth of recent Ibero-American production while highlighting shared shifts in contemporary practice: an architecture that prioritizes clear construction choices, operates within real-world constraints, and understands design as a way of adapting to specific contexts.

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Work is no longer confined to a single place. It moves. It changes. It adapts. Today, it can start in an office, continue in an acoustic booth, shift to a shared space, and end at home. In this transition, the laptop has become a constant fixture. As work becomes more mobile, spatial needs change accordingly.