Lemay describes their approach to the design of the Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal Welcome Pavilion as one of “humility rather than assertion.” Situated at the base of the highest building in Montreal, the new building embeds itself into the landscape and signals its presence via an illuminated carillon. The architects answered a few questions about the project.

The seven members of the US Commission of Fine Arts (CFA)—all of whom were appointed by President Donald Trump in January—have approved plans for a $400 million ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing that was demolished last fall. Approval by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is next.

Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc. recently presented the Marunouchi Architecture Tour. The tour introduced the company's "Inheritance Design" philosophy via visits to actual buildings in Tokyo's Marunouchi district, and included a report on the Marunouchi Architectural Materials Preservation Warehouse, which was unveiled to the media for the first time. The curators of Japan-Architects were in...