Maison de la Pointe: Cottage Expansion and Renovation
The Maison de la Pointe project was presented as a re-engagement with a small summer cottage built on a large…
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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…
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…
Glen Ellen House: Architecture in Harmony with Nature
A Serene Retreat in the Heart of Nature In the Glen Ellen Hills area of Sonoma County, a sprawling 14-acre…
Care Villa: Adaptive Reuse Redefining Community Living
Element Details Architects FELT architecture & design Area 850 m² Year 2025 Photographs Olmo Peeters Category Healthcare Architecture Lead Team…
Riyadh Urgent Housing Project: A Landmark Complex With 1,152 Apartments and 24 Towers
The Birth of a Major Housing Initiative The Riyadh Urgent Housing Project emerged in the late 1970s as a direct…
Administrative Building Rehabilitation Project: Rethinking Spatial Layout, Color, and Sustainability
Reimagining Old Buildings: From Chaos to Order Many old buildings face a fundamental challenge: adapting to contemporary needs while preserving…
Darius and Gireno Stadium: Redefining the Relationship Between Sports Design and Urban-Historical Context
Design of Historic Sports Facilities: Integration and Function The design of the ancillary facilities for the historic Darius and Gireno…
Xingwang Theater Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Historical Heritage and Contemporary Experience
Transforming Historical Buildings: Between Preservation and Innovation Old sites often carry rich architectural stories, such as factories or industrial facilities…
Masseria Caronte Project: Redefining Rural Spaces Between Tradition and Modern Functionality
Restoration of Rural Buildings and Rediscovering Their History The rural farm restoration project is located in the countryside of Salento,…
Narxoz University College of Business Administration: Rethinking the Relationship Between Historic Architecture and Contemporary Education
Reimagining University Buildings: From the Past to a Contemporary Learning Experience A university in Central Asia has undergone an intriguing…
Younghusband Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between Industrial Heritage and Urban Sustainability
Victorian Industrial Architecture: A Historical Overview The Younghusband Building stands as a prominent example of Victorian industrial architecture that flourished…
Uchida Shōten Headquarters Project: Reinterpreting the Relationship Between Heritage and Contemporary Design
Historical Context of the Site Fujisawa City, where Uchida Shōten’s new headquarters is located, has a rich history connected to…
Alvim Kindergarten: Integrating Existing Structures with a Socially-Oriented Extension in Sarpsborg
Social Context of the Project Alvim Kindergarten is located in the Alvim district of Sarpsborg, Norway, an area facing clear…
Luxor Temple: Where Architecture Preserves Civilizations in Stone
In Luxor, time is not measured in years, but in layers layers of stone, rituals, and beliefs that have accumulated…
The Douban Museum: An Architectural Design Integrating Local Heritage, Natural Environment, and Social Interaction
Site Location and Environmental Context The Douban Museum is located in Ande Town, within the core irrigation area of Dujiangyan….
Rörum House: Reinterpreting the Relationship Between Architectural Heritage and Multi-Generational Living
Context and Location Rörum House is situated in a former apple orchard in southern Sweden, surrounded by traditional agricultural buildings…
Grid Arthub: Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Industrial Building to Create Flexible Workspaces
A Glimpse of Grid Arthub Grid Arthub is located in Hall 31B, within a late 19th-century industrial building in the…
Thaden School: Architectural Design Integrating Hands-On Learning with Sustainable Campus Planning
Thaden School: An Innovative Educational Approach Serving the Community Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, is a model of the modern…
Otto Church Conversion into Residential Use: Exploring the Preservation of Original Space and Light
Project Background The Otto Church was built in 1977 in the Gerrresheim district of Düsseldorf, becoming an example of an…
Zhouzhuang Project: Rethinking the Relationship Between an Abandoned Building and a Theater Space
Repurposing an Abandoned Building in a New Cultural Context The project is located at the entrance of Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu…
