Barrington 1503 by LOHA: Co-Living Residential Complex Around a Central Courtyard
Barrington 1503 is a co-living residential project by California studio LOHA, strategically designed to address the complexities of communal living….
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Studies of buildings and the ways they accommodate everyday life. Coverage considers housing, workplaces, cultural and public institutions, with attention to spatial organisation, adaptation, heritage and the relationship between use and form.
Connect individual buildings with project documentation, their urban context and material systems. Related research examines the assumptions behind building design and use.
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Vertical Convent in Lima: A Contemporary Approach to Religious Architecture
In the dense urban fabric of Lima, Peru, a new vertical convent stands as a rethinking of a centuries-old building…
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Heartland Whole Health Institute: Curved Forms and Giraffe-Stone Facades in Bentonville
The new headquarters of the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville, Arkansas, is a compelling example of architecture that integrates…
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Bacetti Trattoria & Bar Bacetti: An Italian Tradition with a Contemporary Design
Two Adjacent Spots in Eco ParkIn the heart of Eco Park district, two adjacent venues stand out, offering different experiences…
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MORE Cabin: Architecture Suspended Between Forest and Sky
Architecture that Defies the ForestDeep within the dense woodlands of Wakefield, Quebec, the MORE Cabin emerges like a scene lifted…
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From Minimalism to Mishap: The Lexus Jeddah Showroom’s Architectural Decline
architectural criticism “The problem is not change, but decline. The old design suffered from a poverty of expression, but at…
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Gallery House in Panseberia: Where Heritage Meets Modernity in a Vibrant Community Architecture
Gallery House in Panseberia: A Balance Between Heritage and ModernityIn the heart of Panseberia, West Bengal, the Gallery House stands…
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Architectural Originality on Trial: Authenticity vs. Repetition in Global Icons
What is originality in architecture? And what is faithful evolution? Zaha Hadid in MiamiIn mid-August 2025, I found myself spending…
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Preserving Historic Buildings: Safeguarding Architectural Heritage for Future Generations
IntroductionHistoric buildings are an integral part of the identity and culture of cities, serving as witnesses to past civilizations and…
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Wonderwoods Vertical Forest by Stefano Boeri Architetti: A Living, Mixed-Use Tower in Utrecht
In Utrecht, the Netherlands, Wonderwoods Vertical Forest rises 104 metres as an innovative architecture project that fuses urban living with…
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Miami: A City Engineered for Beauty, Framed by Design
Miami is not just a city; it is a laboratory of sun-drenched urban beauty, where design choices echo cultural identities…
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Jib House: Contemporary Architecture Celebrating Chester’s Maritime Heritage
Jib House: A Tribute to Chester’s Maritime HistoryIn the historic village of Chester, Nova Scotia, Canadian architecture studio Omar Gandhi…
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Casa Solai: Architecture Growing from the Heart of the Forest
Architecture in Dialogue with PlaceThe relationship between architecture and place has long been considered fundamental to creating distinctive designs, and…
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Christian Louboutin in Alentejo: A Love Story Turned Architectural Masterpiece
Christian Louboutin’s Fascination with the Alentejo RegionThe Portuguese region of Alentejo is one of those destinations that exudes a special…
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Ely Retreat: Architecture as a Bridge Between Creativity and the Wilderness
Human Connection to Nature in Architectural DesignAfter years of hesitating between camping trips and weekend escapes to Ely, Minnesota, these…
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Foxhole Barns: Reviving an Abandoned Barn with a Philosophy of Balancing Authenticity and Modernity
The Beginning of the Story: The Courage to ChangeSometimes, the best architectural stories begin with people who decide to make…
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From Concrete to Contemplation: The Architectural Transformation of Xixi Library Above the Wetlands
Xixi Goldmye Library: An Architectural Revival in the Heart of NatureFrom an Abandoned Structure to a Thriving Cultural HubIn the…
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From Concrete to Culture: Former Cement Factory in Shanghai Transformed into a New Urban Hub
In one of Shanghai’s most notable adaptive reuse projects, a former cement factory has been transformed into a dynamic urban…
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$700 Million Overhaul Set to Redefine Memphis International Airport
In August 2025, a major redevelopment project was launched at Memphis International Airport, marking the largest capital investment in the…
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Abha International Airport: A Gateway That Blends Heritage with Future-Ready Design
In the mountainous heart of southern Saudi Arabia, a bold new airport is rising not merely to serve passengers, but…
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Architecture, with Love
In the spring of 2024, I stood beneath the domes of Istanbul, tracing the light that poured through stone and…
