Handel Architects Completes Canada’s Largest Passive House Building
Harmony Commons, a dormitory building at the University of Toronto Scarborough, has been officially recognized…
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EFFEKT and MAST Design Floating Pavilion for Denmark’s Marine Park
Local studios EFFEKT and MAST have proposed Sømærket, a floating pavilion in Denmark intended to…
Airbnb Creates Life-Size Polly Pocket House in Massachusetts
Airbnb has unveiled a life-size rental version of a Polly Pocket compact toy as part…
Hanwha Galleria Redesign by Heatherwick Studio
UK architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has unveiled plans to redesign the Hanwha Galleria shopping centre…
Pixel by MVRDV: A Community-Centric Housing Project in Abu Dhabi
Pixel by MVRDV, Dutch studio, a cluster of seven staggered housing blocks in Abu Dhabi…
Djinjama Unveils Designs for Ngurra Cultural Precinct in Canberra
Local studio Djinjama has unveiled designs for Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Discovering the Timeless Beauty of Jeddah: A Journey Through History and Modernity
Introduction to Jeddah Jeddah, renowned as the vibrant gateway to the sacred cities of Mecca…
Casa Yuma: TAAC and Sara Skalli’s Seaside Boutique Hotel in Mexico
Architecture studio TAAC and interior designer Sara Skalli have collaborated to create Casa Yuma, a…
Lindal Cedar Homes by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Seattle-based manufacturer Lindal Cedar Homes has entered into a remarkable partnership with the Frank Lloyd…
SPPARC Renovates Georgian Townhouse into Modern Office with Honeycomb Roof
A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Fitzrovia has been turned into a modern four-story office…
The National Institute of Water Sports in Panaji, Goa
The National Institute of Water Sports, designed by MOFA Studios, is a significant facility located…
Renovation of a Midcentury Home into a Mexican Hacienda Style by Working Holiday Studio
The founders of LA-based Working Holiday Studio, Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown, undertook a significant…
Catchacoma Cottage: A Lakeside Retreat in Ontario
The tranquil waterside retreat known as Catchacoma Cottage, designed by Heather Dubbeldam, Scott Sampson, Kelsey…
Courtyards Bring Life to In-Between Gardens House in Tiptur by A Threshold
The architecture company A Threshold created the Tiptur, India home In-between Gardens, which features a…
Yoozoo Boba Tea Shop: A Minimalist Oasis in a Colonial Shell
Within a traditional colonial building, Worc Studio created Yoozoo Boba Tea Shop, located in the…
BIG Opens New Office in Renovated 1928 Spanish Revival Building in Santa Monica
Danish architecture studio BIG opens new office in Santa Monica, housed in a restored 1928…
Uncommon Ground: A Concept Store by MYT+GLVDK in Mexico City
Uncommon Ground, a high-end fashion and accessories boutique, has been designed by MYT+GLVDK in Mexico…
Museum of Meenakari Heritage by Studio Lotus
Studio Lotus has transformed a partially completed building in Jaipur, India into a multi-functional space…
Discover Grace Hotel Auberge’s Infinity Suites in Santorini
Grace Hotel Auberge, located on the stunning island of Santorini, epitomizes the allure of the…
Leica’s Flagship Store and Gallery Opens in New York’s Meatpacking District
Local studio PGM Arquitectura has transformed the fourth-floor podium of the St Regis hotel skyscraper…
SOM Unveils Stunning Red-Toned Skyscraper in Guadalajara
American studio SOM, in collaboration with Mexico City-based Héctor Esrawe and Estudio AMA, has revealed…
