The Tip of Nordø: Redefining the Relationship Between Architecture and Society in Copenhagen
The Tip of Nordø Building: An Architectural Beacon on Copenhagen’s SkylineCopenhagen’s skyline welcomes a new star in its architectural roster;…
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Architectural Projects
Project documentation and analysis across building types, scales and locations. Coverage examines the brief, spatial organisation, material choices and relationship to place, distinguishing design proposals from work under construction and completed buildings.
Compare projects through building typologies, examine their materials and construction methods, and place individual works within the wider discussion of architecture.
Project Stories: Architectural Design Integrating Self-Building, Timber, and Shared Spaces
Project “Stories”: A Model for Sustainable Self-BuildingIn 2021, the city of Amsterdam witnessed the completion of the Stories project, a…
Vipp Guesthouse Project: Redefining the Relationship Between Contemporary Design and Traditional Environment
The Guesthouse and Its Geographical SignificanceThe Danish brand Vipp recently inaugurated a guesthouse located on the remote island of Stormolla…
Rethinking the Relationship Between Infrastructure and Public Space: The Lingtchi Station Ventilation Wing Project
Thinking About Infrastructure from a Human-Centered PerspectiveWhen initiating the renovation project of the ventilation wing at Lingtchi Station on Shenzhen…
The Architecture of Mohammed bin Salman: Beyond the Headlines
When I read the international discussion of NEOM and THE LINE, I often find the image of the megaproject overwhelming…
Redefining the Relationship Between Architecture and Natural Terrain: The Bridge House
The Bridge House: A Balance Between Nature and ArchitectureAmid the dense vegetation nourished by the monsoon winds in Kargat, India,…
Nishi-Ogikubo Housing Cluster: Redefining the Balance Between Privacy and Community Interaction
The Site and Urban ContextThis cluster of terraced houses is located approximately a ten-minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, within a…
The Folly Project: Redefining Seclusion and Multi-Functionality in an Integrated Architectural Design
Project Location and FunctionThe Folly is situated in the heart of an upward-sloping garden in Salt Rock, South Africa. This…
Big Freedom Tiny Homes Redefines Small-Space Living with Smart Design and Vertical Efficiency
Smart Design and Efficient SpacesBig Freedom Tiny Homes has demonstrated exceptional capability in redefining innovative small-space living. Its latest model,…
The Sustainable Mainz House Project Redefines the Relationship Between Timber Design and the Urban Environment
Building Location and SignificanceThis sustainable wooden building is located in the heart of Mainz. It was designed to replace an…
The Culture Square Project in Jeddah: Rethinking the Relationship Between Heritage and Contemporary Architecture
Culture Square: A Meeting Point Between History and ArtAs part of the ongoing efforts to revive Jeddah’s historic waterfront, Culture…
The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge Advanced Marine Construction
Technical Mandate and Scale DefinitionThe Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, officially the Qingdao Haiwan Bridge, is a colossal civil Project. Its core…
Solem Forest House: Redefining the Relationship Between Architecture and the Natural Environment
Introduction to Solem ForestThe Solem Forest residential area is located on the outskirts of Oslo, specifically east of the city’s…
BaleBio Project: Reinterpreting Traditional Design with Carbon-Negative Architecture Strategies
BaleBio Pavilion in Bali: A Model of Carbon-Negative ArchitectureThe Cave Urban team designed a bamboo pavilion as part of Bauhaus…
Nadaraj Guesthouse: Rethinking the Relationship Between Collaborative Architecture and Local Heritage
Nadaraj Guesthouse: A Model for Community Development in a Remote VillageNadaraj Guesthouse is located in a remote village home to…
Villa Dubrovnik: Architectural Design Integrating Nature and the Philosophy of Serenity
Villa Dubrovnik: A Haven on the Dalmatian CliffVilla Dubrovnik is perched on a cliff overlooking the Dalmatian coast and has…
Lacroix Chessex Architectes Villa in Pregny-Chambésy: Balancing Financial and Architectural Constraints
Architectural Design Challenging Financial ConstraintsIn the exclusive Area 5 district of Geneva, where pristine villas are typically very expensive, Lacroix…
Aldo Frattini Bivouac Shelter: A Project in the Alps Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Environment, and Culture
An Immersive Artistic Experiment in the Italian AlpsImagine this scene: a vivid red capsule perched 2,300 meters high in the…
Redefining Construction Through Living Materials and Digital Fabrication
Towards Architecture That Is Grown Rather Than BuiltImagine a world where buildings are not merely constructed, but cultivated.A world where…
Tiny Home Project in British Columbia: Exploring Flexible and Sustainable Housing Solutions
The Rise of Tiny Homes in British ColumbiaThe tiny home scene in British Columbia is witnessing growing interest, with innovative…
A Brazilian Project Exploring Sustainable Construction with Compressed Earth and Modular Design
Piracaia Eco-Village: A Living Example of Sustainable ArchitectureImagine walls made of compressed earth, windows framing the Brazilian hills, and a…
