Author: Design Lens

Design Lens is an ArchUp editorial desk dedicated to architectural reading, project interpretation and critical design insight. Editorial team: Mustafa and Rajy Khabazi. Article preparation and analytical commentary are shared editorial responsibilities.
  • Devin Cabin: Small-Space Design and Nature Integration

    Understanding Small Living SpacesTwenty square meters may seem extremely limited, it is roughly the size of a large walk-in closet…

  • This Crumbling Kyoto Home: Heritage Meets Modern Living

    Renovation as a Dialogue Between Past and PresentIn Kyoto, preservation regulations turn the process of renovation into a negotiation between…

  • Postiljooni Childcare: Integrating Nature into Urban Living

    Element Details Architects Verstas Architects Area 1500 m² Year 2025 Photographs Niclas Mäkelä Lead Architects Ilkka Salminen (Principal Designer), Väinö…

  • Prestige University: Rethinking Campus Roofs

    Redefining the Role of Roofs in University DesignIn many traditional university buildings, roofs are often seen purely as mechanical spaces,…

  • Wood House: Rethinking the Existing Home and Its Spaces

    Item Details Architects JAK Architecture Year 2024 Photographs Mike Parlapiano Manufacturers Akari, Angelucci, Angelucci 20th Century, Angus Gardner, Angus White,…

  • Mysa 200: Redefining the Single-Level Compact Home Concept

    Small Home Design: Balancing Space and ComfortMost small homes focus on maximizing every inch of available space, with solutions such…

  • Kivaru Point: Architecture in Harmony with the Wild

    Nature-Inspired ArchitectureSri Lankan designer Thilina Liyanage focuses in his works on a fundamental idea: architecture must communicate with the wild…

  • Xichang Jianchuan Film Museum: Cinematic Exhibition Experience

    Item Details Architects Tanghua Architects & Associates Area 4167 m² Year 2025 Photographs MMCM Lead Architects Tang Hua Category Museums…

  • CREST NINE Community Center: Integrating Natural Topography

    Item Details Architects Sanjay Puri Architects Area 32000 m² Year 2026 Photographs Vinay Panjwani Manufacturers Ashbury International, Burhani Interiors, Cane…

  • eONE XL Wide & Tall: Redefining Space in Small Homes

    The Challenge of Balancing Portability and ComfortMost small homes built on dual-axle trailers face a common challenge: portability is often…

  • Borås Getaway House: Integrating Terrain and Open Spaces

    Item Details Architects Claesson Koivisto Rune Area 65 m² Year 2024 Photographs Åke E- son Lindman Manufacturers panoramah!®, Kasthall, Vola,…

  • Atlassian Central: Hybrid Timber Architecture & Sustainability

    Advancements in Hybrid Timber ArchitectureModern architecture has shown increasing interest in hybrid timber buildings, which combine wood with other construction…

  • Rural Housing and Lodging: Private vs. Shared Spaces

    Architecture in a Rural and Elevated ContextThe Rural Housing and Lodging complex is located at an altitude of 3,100 meters…

  • ARIA: Multi-Device Charging Made Easy

    Challenges of Managing Charging Devices in Daily LifeWith the increasing number of personal mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and…

  • Sharjah Bridi Park: Environmental Education & Sustainable Design

    Field Details Architects Urko Sanchez Architects Area 20000 m² Year 2026 Photographs Arch-Exist Category Research Center, Educational Architecture, Public Architecture…

  • Caetés House: Redefining Family in the Urban Environment

    specialization details Architects Ateliê GR Area 243 m² Year 2024 Photographs Nelson Kon Manufacturers Neorex, Permetal Lead Architect Gabriel Rodrigues…

  • Volcano-In: Architecture Balancing the Natural Steppes

    Exploring the Balance Between Architecture and Nature in the Inner Mongolian SteppesIn the vast Baiyinkulun Steppes of Inner Mongolia, dormant…

  • La Manufacture Cultural Center: Heritage Meets Modern Functions

    Element Details Architects MARS Architectes Area 1700 m² Year 2023 Photographs Charly Broyez Category Cultural Center Design Team MARS Architectes…

  • Tamanás House: Integrating Topography and Architecture

    Element Details Architects Ateliê Amanhã Area 490 m² Year 2025 Photographs Camila Alba Category Residential Architecture, Houses Coordination Luiza Tripoli…