Since 2012, Time Space Existence has served as one of the ECC's most expansive and inclusive architectural exhibitions. This year, it foregrounds the urgent need for a circular approach to architecture and construction, recognizing that reducing the industry's ecological footprint is essential to shaping a more harmonious relationship with natural ecosystems. The exhibition also highlights the relevance of indigenous practices that have long embraced sustainability, adaptability, and ecological respect, calling on today's architects, designers, and planners to merge creativity with environmental responsibility.
ArchDaily's Best New Practices initiative has, over four editions, celebrated architects, designers, artists, urban planners, and scholars who are redefining the role of architecture in society. By highlighting emerging voices and experimental approaches, the initiative promotes a broader conversation about how the built environment can respond to global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and urban resilience. This special retrospective features six standout practices, each offering a unique contribution to the theme of "Repair, Regenerate, and Reuse". The six practices are Taller General (Ecuador), Estúdio Flume, led by Noelia Monteiro (Brazil), Willow Technologies led by Mae-ling Lokko (Ghana), Studio Zewde (United States), Wiki World (China), and Roofscapes (France), each offering a compelling vision of architecture as a tool for positive change.
Wiki World is a Wuhan-based architectural studio that democratizes architecture by engaging communities, especially children, in the building process. They emphasize hands-on education, sustainability, and cultural preservation, transforming rural areas through participatory design and construction. In 2024, Wiki World was selected as part of ArchDaily's New Practices in recognition of its open-source spirit, making architecture more accessible to a wider audience.
