Discover the architectural essence of cities through our “Cities” section, where urban landscapes meet architectural tourism. This category showcases unique architectural features, urban planning insights, and perspectives on cityscapes as experienced by architects and designers on their travels. From iconic structures to hidden gems, we welcome contributions that explore cities through the architectural lens shedding light on design, structure, and the stories behind urban transformations. Dive into detailed city tours, architectural reviews, and personal travel reflections that celebrate the intricate connection between cities and architecture.
Trahan Architects has completed an extensive interior renovation of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This project is part of a broader renovation effort initiated after Hurricane Katrina, aiming to extend the stadium’s lifespan by 25 years. A Legacy of…
S2B Studio, a local practice in north London, has designed Cooper House as a personal project by its founders, a husband-and-wife team. Nestled in the garden of a listed building, Cooper House pays homage to the site’s history, which was…
British studio David Chipperfield Architects has completed the Hertogensite residential complex in Leuven, Belgium. Located between a fragment of the medieval city wall and the river Dyle, the project combines a 14-storey tower, nine townhouses, and a small apartment block…
French architecture studio Ateliers O-S Architectes has designed the Cesson-Viasilva Park and Ride and Bus Station in Rennes, France, characterized by sculptural concrete columns that aim to modernize the image of suburban car parks. The facility, located in the new…
Local architecture studio Reigo and Bauer has designed a striking house named Neville Park in Toronto, characterized by its angular form and unique diamond-shaped cladding. The three-level home is situated on a narrow lot in an East End Toronto neighborhood,…
Indian practice Studio MOB has completed “A House in the Farm,” a modern farmhouse located in Coimbatore, India, featuring intersecting concrete blocks and sheltered spaces that encourage indoor-outdoor living. This bold geometric design bridges urban and rural environments, offering a…
Architects Rebecca Rudolph and Colin Thompson of Design, Bitches and Gensler have completed their evolving family home in Los Angeles (Atwater House), which has been a work in progress for over twenty years. The couple purchased a rundown 500-square-foot bungalow…
Harmony Commons, a dormitory building at the University of Toronto Scarborough, has been officially recognized as a Passive House project, making it the largest of its kind in Canada. The building, designed by Handel Architects, houses 746 first-year students and…
Local studios EFFEKT and MAST have proposed Sømærket, a floating pavilion in Denmark intended to be towed between cities to raise awareness about the country’s largest marine nature park, Nature Park Lillebælt. The structure, designed to float on a barge,…
Airbnb has unveiled a life-size rental version of a Polly Pocket compact toy as part of its Icons series. Located in Littleton, Massachusetts, this rental transforms the concept of a Mattel Polly Pocket toy into a full-scale experience, complete with…
UK architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has unveiled plans to redesign the Hanwha Galleria shopping centre in Seoul, introducing structures that resemble “rippled hourglasses”. Project Location and Design Situated at a major crossroad near the Han River, the existing structures of…
Pixel by MVRDV, Dutch studio, a cluster of seven staggered housing blocks in Abu Dhabi designed to foster community interaction. Located in Makers District on Al Reem Island, the development comprises 525 apartments and various public amenities organized around a…
Local studio Djinjama has unveiled designs for Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct in Canberra, Australia. Ngurra – meaning ‘home’ in various Aboriginal languages – will be located within the grassy landscape of Ngunnawal and Ngambri…
Introduction to Jeddah Jeddah, renowned as the vibrant gateway to the sacred cities of Mecca and Medina, embodies a harmonious blend of ancient history and modern luxury. Situated along the mesmerizing coastline of the Red Sea, this bustling metropolis stands…
Architecture studio TAAC and interior designer Sara Skalli have collaborated to create Casa Yuma, a boutique hotel located on Playa Los Naranjos near Puerto Escondido on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The hotel, which offers 25 guest suites, combines traditional and local…
Seattle-based manufacturer Lindal Cedar Homes has entered into a remarkable partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to create a series of purchasable house designs inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian principles. This collaboration has resulted in The Lindal Imagine…
A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Fitzrovia has been turned into a modern four-story office for a family-run firm by London-based SPPARC. The renovation includes the creation of a unique roof with a honeycomb shape. The project replaces an outdated…
The National Institute of Water Sports, designed by MOFA Studios, is a significant facility located on the coastal site of Panaji, Goa. It serves as a comprehensive center for water sports and tourism management courses. Architectural Inspiration Inspired by the…
The founders of LA-based Working Holiday Studio, Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown, undertook a significant renovation of a midcentury home in Granada Hills, Los Angeles. Originally built in 1962 and untouched since its first owners, the house was transformed to…
The tranquil waterside retreat known as Catchacoma Cottage, designed by Heather Dubbeldam, Scott Sampson, Kelsey Wilkinson, and Gigi Presentey of Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is situated on the beaches of the Kawarthas lakes in Ontario and is ideal for large…
The architecture company A Threshold created the Tiptur, India home In-between Gardens, which features a plan that is animated by a sequence of staggered, multi-level courtyards. These courtyards, which are close to the major living areas, serve as semi-public gathering…
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