The Obama Presidential Center, situated within Chicago’s historic Jackson Park, represents a significant evolution in the library typology. Moving beyond a mere repository of documents, the center—designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects—functions as a civic campus where the archup.net/design/…
The Yeeii Teahouse, designed by Vari Architects, stands as a critical intervention within the Yihe Ecological Park in Chongqing. Amidst the verticality and density of the “Mountain City,” the project functions as a 110-square-meter sanctuary that mediates the tension between…
The Cornish House is a modern coastal home in Encinitas, Southern California, designed by Brett Farrow Architect. Modern Architecture on a Challenging Coastal Site Perched on a scenic hilltop in the Southern California community of Encinitas, the Cornish House is…
In the rural landscape of Itu, São Paulo, religious typology often leans towards the traditional or the monumental. However, Nest Chapel, a recent intervention by Felipe Caboclo Architecture, presents a counter-narrative. Located on a 2,000-square-meter plot adjacent to the “Nest…
Meadow Lane has opened in Tribeca, New York, offering an innovative luxury grocery model. The retailer combines high-quality products, food prepared daily on-site, and modern architectural-styled interior that creates a warm neighborhood atmosphere. Its position on Greenwich Street close to…
The 6th Biennale Svizzera del Territorio starts off a strong Call for Action under the slogan Handle with Care. This event invites not only architects, designers, artists, and urban thinkers, but also those who are involved in the making of…
The recreation facility constructed at the northernmost part of Central Park is a beautiful combination of built form and natural landscape. The project, which has been designed as an all-year-round attraction, features a swimming pool, an ice rink, and a…
Design Philosophy: The House as a Gateway to NatureThis project does not merely offer a shelter for residence; it proposes a new vision for the relationship between humans and their environment. The primary goal of the design is to make…
Nestled into an exceptional site on the hills of North Devon, Bay House stands as an architectural masterpiece that mirrors its natural surroundings. Designed by McLean Quinlan for an active family, this low-energy coastal home is more than just a…
Lisbon by Design 2025 Celebrates Young Talent and Portuguese CraftsmanshipThe fifth edition of the collectible design fair Lisbon by Design unfolded inside the 19th-century Gomes Freire palace, transforming its elegant rooms into a showcase for 28 emerging and established designers….
Clinton Corners House by Desai Chia: A Modern Barn ReimaginedNestled in the rolling hills of Upstate New York, the Clinton Corners House by Desai Chia Architecture is a stunning retreat that blends agrarian vernacular with refined modernity. Located in the…
The Arctic road construction project led by Skanska represents a major step forward in upgrading Norway’s E6 highway. This Arctic road construction project focuses on enhancing safety, reducing travel time, and improving infrastructure resilience in extreme northern conditions.Enhancing Safety and…
Project OverviewArchitects: MaiWei Landscape Architecture StudioLandscape Design: MaiWei Landscape Architecture StudioArea: 4,976 m²Completion Year: July 2023Location: Shuangliu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaBlending Architecture with NatureThe Luxelakes C7 South Golden Bay Model Island, designed by MaiWei Landscape Architecture Studio, redefines waterfront development…
Zigzagging Volumes Embrace Andalusia’s Coastal LandscapeZigzagging stone volumes offer panoramic views of the Andalusian landscape in this newly completed coastal villa by Spanish studio Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Known as Villa 95, the home is located within the Altos de Valderrama…
IntroductionThe Wangun Amphitheatre, designed by Australian firm Equity Office in southeastern Victoria, is a cultural performance space developed for and with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC). Situated in the bushland of Kalimna West, this 100-seat amphitheatre is…
Project OverviewOriginally designed in 1973 by modernist architect and SCI-Arc co-founder Ray Kappe, the Glass Ridge House sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in La Cañada Flintridge. Rediscovered and renovated by OWIU Design—founded by SCI-Arc alumni Amanda Gunawan and Joel Wong—the…
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Norway, Čoarvemátta emerges as a beacon of Sámi heritage and innovation. This visionary shared cultural and educational facility stands as a testament to the rich legacy of the Sámi community, celebrating tradition, craftsmanship, and…
Recipient of the 2023 Best of Year award for Commercial Landscape, the rooftop of Chicago’s Old Post Office has been transformed into a sprawling meadow, offering a serene oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This remarkable adaptive reuse initiative, spearheaded by…
Architecture Competition: Hoowave Resilient Township and Waterfront Landscape Design International Competition▶In order to bring innovation to traditional water conservancy projects that focus on flood control of watercourses,” Hoowave Resilient Township and Waterfront Landscape Design International Competition” intends to optimize the…
Architecture Event: Coral Courts Lecture: Fuensanta NietoFuensanta Nieto—a founding partner of Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, with offices in Madrid and Berlin, and a professor at the Universidad Europea de Madrid—will deliver the annual Coral Courts Lecture, titled Art, City, Landscape, as part of the…
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