Architectural detailing steals the show in minimalist bakery

Origami, a bakery in Tersane Istanbul, Turkey, transforms a compact bakery into a layered space. Images courtesy İbrahim Özbunar/645studio/v2com.com Origami, a bakery in Tersane Istanbul, Turkey, transforms a compact bakery into a layered space where pastry craft and materiality meet. The interior is organized along a strong longitudinal axis with custom-designed shelving units. Material selection […]

‘Start Yesterday’: Time Sensitive Succession Planning in Construction

Time is the enemy for most contractors. Whether it is the threat of a missed deadline, late job payment or delayed material delivery, getting the timing right can be tricky. Succession planning—often overlooked as a time-sensitive matter—is no different. An owner’s preparations for leaving the company in the hands of family members, existing employees or […]

After deadly blaze Hong Kong sets $50,000 fine for smoking on sites

Hong Kong’s Labour and Welfare Bureau has issued new extensive tobacco control measures, including a ban on smoking on construction sites. The ruling follows a deadly fire at a residential complex that killed 169 victims in the Tai Po District in November 2025, where construction workers had reportedly been smoking on site. A safety drive […]