David Chipperfield Combines Three Housing Typologies
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…
Ateliers O-S Redefines Suburban Car Parks in Rennes
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…
Reigo and Bauer Diamond-Clad Neville Park House in Toronto
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,…
Modern Farmhouse Design by Studio MOB: A House in the Farm
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…
Atwater House: A Two-Decade Architectural Evolution
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…
Handel Architects Completes Canada’s Largest Passive House Building
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…
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 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 Creates Life-Size Polly Pocket House in Massachusetts
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…
Hanwha Galleria Redesign by Heatherwick Studio
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: A Community-Centric Housing Project in Abu Dhabi
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…
Djinjama Unveils Designs for Ngurra Cultural Precinct in Canberra
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…
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 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…
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 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…
Lindal Cedar Homes by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
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…
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 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 in Panaji, Goa
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…
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 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…
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 Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is situated on the beaches of the Kawarthas lakes in Ontario and is ideal for large…
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 a sequence of staggered, multi-level courtyards. These courtyards, which are close to the major living areas, serve as semi-public gathering…
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 Renacimiento area. With its translucent polycarbonate “tunnel,” this minimalist addition gives the building’s historic façade a striking contemporary contrast. Architectural…
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 by iconic Los Angeles architect Paul R. Williams. The office is led by partner Leon Rost and includes team members…