Catchacoma Cottage: A Lakeside Retreat in Ontario
The tranquil waterside retreat known as Catchacoma Cottage, designed by Heather Dubbeldam, Scott Sampson, Kelsey Wilkinson, and Gigi Presentey of…
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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 plan that is animated by…
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 center of Mexico City’s Colonia…
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 Spanish revival building originally designed…
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 City. Situated in the Artz…
Museum of Meenakari Heritage by Studio Lotus
Studio Lotus has transformed a partially completed building in Jaipur, India into a multi-functional space combining a museum dedicated to…
Discover Grace Hotel Auberge’s Infinity Suites in Santorini
Grace Hotel Auberge, located on the stunning island of Santorini, epitomizes the allure of the Aegean with its mesmerizing ocean…
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 in Mexico City into a…
SOM Unveils Stunning Red-Toned Skyscraper in Guadalajara
American studio SOM, in collaboration with Mexico City-based Héctor Esrawe and Estudio AMA, has revealed designs for a striking skyscraper…
San Sabino: A Sunny Retreat in New York’s West Village by GRT Architects
Brooklyn-based GRT Architects have infused a sense of warmth and brightness into the West Village dining scene with their latest…
Vibrant Office Interiors for Atlassian Inc by Mithun in Austin
Seattle-based architecture studio Mithun recently completed the vibrant and innovative office interiors for Atlassian Inc, an Australian software company, in…
Studio Libeskind’s Vision for Affordable Senior Housing
Architecture firm Studio Libeskind has recently completed The Atrium at Sumner Houses, a pioneering affordable housing project designed to serve…
Bundle House: A Mediterranean Villa by Nomo Studio in Menorca
A picturesque villa named Bundle House, designed by Nomo Studio, beautifully cascades down a hillside in Menorca, offering breathtaking views…
OMA Converts a Historic Bakery into the Lantern Arts Centre
Dutch architectural studio OMA has undertaken the transformation of an early-1900s bakery and warehouse into a vibrant arts centre, named…
Introduction to The Riviera Maya Edition
Architecture studios Edmonds International and Rockwell Group have unveiled The Riviera Maya Edition, a luxurious hotel nestled in Mexico’s Quintana…
Space Available Workshop and Office in Bali
Space Available, a pioneering design studio focused on recycling and closed-loop design, has ingeniously transformed a former warehouse in Denpasar,…
Forge Craft Creates Transitional Housing in Austin
Local studio Forge Craft Architecture + Design has designed an affordable housing complex, Zilker Studios, in Austin, Texas, aimed at…
Transforming Tradition: Miriam Barrio Studios’ Curly Lab
Nestled at the base of a historic gothic and modernist building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, Curly Lab stands as a…
Forskaren: A Spiraling Hub of Innovation
Set to redefine the skyline of Stockholm’s Hagastaden district, Forskaren, the latest architectural marvel by Danish studio 3XN, is poised…
Ring House: A Fusion of Past and Present
Nestled in the suburbs of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Ring House stands as a testament to modernist architecture, with a rich history…
Twisted Brick Shell Library by HCCH Studio
HCCH Studio has crafted a unique pavilion nestled within the farmlands of Longyou County, China. Named the Twisted Brick Shell…
