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• Freitag's Container Tower Flagship in Zurich Celebrates 20 Years architecture-design

  Freitag, the Swiss bag manufacturer, launched its first flagship store in Zurich two decades ago, built from 19 retired shipping containers. Collaborating with Spillman Eschle…

• Xi'an Public Library by Hong Designworks and China Northwest Architectural Design and Research Institute architecture-design

  The Chang'an Academy Xi'an Public Library, a 70,000-square-metre cultural hub located in Xi'an's Chanba Ecological Area, Shanxi Province, has been finalized by Hong Designworks…

• ECLÉDE's Boomerang Athens: Greece's First LEED Platinum Certified Home architecture-design

  ECLÉDE, a studio located in Athens, has finalized Boomerang Athens, a 425-square-meter home situated between Kolonaki and Lycabettus Hill. This residence is notable for being the…

• Ria Xenou on Elastic Architects' Instinct-Driven Design architecture-design

  In an interview, Ria Xenou, the co-founder and CEO of Elastic Architects, shares insights into the philosophy and growth of her firm. With locations in Athens, Toronto, and…

• Manchester City Women Unveils Distinct Brand Identity by Nomad Studio architecture-design

  Manchester City Women has become the inaugural Women's Super League club to establish a separate brand and identity from its male counterpart. Developed by Nomad, this fresh…

• Palazzo Litta in Milan to Open to Public with Exhibitions, Gardens architecture-design

  The Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Lombardia has announced that Palazzo Litta, a historic Baroque palace in Milan, will open its grand sections to the public. The project,…

• Bugaboo and Aalto University unveil pram made from orange peel and egg cartons architecture-design

  The Dutch stroller manufacturer Bugaboo has collaborated with Aalto University in Finland to design a prototype pushchair made from biodegradable and bio-based materials. This…

• FGMF's Ibira Work: An Office Building Where Nature and Urban Life Converge architecture-design

  FGMF, a Brazilian architectural firm, has finalized the Ibira Work office building in São Paulo, which harmoniously blends nature with the workspace. Located close to Ibirapuera…

• Alaïa Reopens Shanghai Boutique with Perforated Facade and Curved Interior architecture-design

  Alaïa has reopened its boutique on the third floor of Plaza 66 in Shanghai, China, showcasing an interior characterized by curved lines and geometric shapes, incorporating…

• The New Habitat 27/28: Redefining Office Design for the Post-Mandatory Workplace architecture-design

  The New Habitat 27/28, an annual report commissioned by APE Grupo and produced by Futurea, examines the evolution of office environments in an era where remote work is prevalent.…

• NYC, London, Brussels Transform Industrial Sites into Circular Construction Hubs architecture-design

  In August 2026, New York City unveiled a pilot initiative at the MADE Bush Terminal located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which will transform a previously industrial facility into a…

• Calvi Brambilla's Terracotta Retreat Blends Brutalism with Regional Harmony architecture-design

  Architects Fabio Calvi and Paolo Brambilla, co-founders of the Milan-based studio Calvi Brambilla, have completed a holiday home near Piacenza in northern Italy. The house, named…

• Casa 6AM by Studio PKA: A Weekend Retreat in Aamby Valley architecture-design

  Casa 6AM, a weekend house designed by Studio PKA for two families, has been completed in Aamby Valley, Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. The project, which began as a half-hectare…

• Tangent Design Group Lifts Porsche 911 Three Inches for Chicago Urban Safari architecture-design

  Chicago-based industrial design studio Tangent Design Group has transformed a 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (992 generation) into an off-road-inspired 'Urban Safari' vehicle. The…

• La Balance Clinic and Specialty Café by Only Human in Bangkok architecture-design

  The La Balance Physiotherapy Clinic and Only Human architecture firm have completed a dual-purpose project in Bangkok, comprising a physiotherapy clinic and a specialty coffee…

• Sean Canteen by llLab. Opens in Wuling Mountain Resort architecture-design

  Sean Canteen, an architectural project by llLab, is set to open in 2026 within the Aranya Wuling Mountain resort community in Chengde, Hebei, China. Covering an area of 1,586…

• Residencia BZ: Azul Celeste's Interior Architecture of Light and Calm architecture-design

  Residencia BZ, an interior architecture and design project by Azul Celeste, exemplifies a serene, understated luxury approach. The project prioritizes a contained palette, natural…

• White Flag Wine Packaging by Backbone Branding architecture-design

  Backbone Branding, a Yerevan-based studio, has designed the packaging for White Flag wine, using a cat and dog illustration to symbolize peace. The design features paper neck…

• Tsukumo Kiln: Triangular Timber Ceramic Studio in Kobe architecture-design

  Nestled in the rural hills of Kobe, Japan, the Tsukumo Kiln ceramic studio, created by Dept. + OAAA, showcases a triangular timber design specifically for ceramic manufacturing.…

• Canopée Typeface Expanded by Violaine & Jeremy After Ten Years architecture-design

  A decade after its initial launch, the Paris-based design studio Violaine & Jeremy has unveiled an enhanced version of their Canopée typeface through VJ-Type. This updated edition…

• Kay Kay de Monkul Lookout Walkway by Gonzalo Verdugo and Carlos Seguel architecture-design

  The Kay Kay de Monkul Lookout Walkway, designed by Gonzalo Verdugo and Carlos Seguel Arquitectos, is a low-impact wooden boardwalk situated in the Monkul Wetland, a critical…

• Lapa Townhouse Renovation by Estudio Piloti Arquitetura architecture-design

  In the Lapa neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, Estudio Piloti Arquitetura completed a renovation that unified two small stacked houses into a single residence for a family of…

• Shenzhen Natural History Museum Opens with Landscape-Integrated Design architecture-design

  In Shenzhen, China, the Shenzhen Natural History Museum has officially opened its doors, crafted by the collaborative efforts of 3XN, B+H Architects, and Zhubo Design. This…

• Brand Brothers Crafts Bold Visual Identity for Paris Restaurant Vif architecture-design

  Brand Brothers, a design studio, has developed a distinctive visual identity for Vif, a new Parisian dining establishment helmed by chef Geoffrey Gotfryd. The restaurant, which…

• Superkül's Valley House in Toronto Listed for Sale at $7.298M CAD architecture-design

  Canadian architecture studio Superkül's Valley House, located in the Hogg's Hollow neighborhood of Toronto, is now on the market for $7.298 million CAD. The property is listed via…

• Casa MDL by Estudio Maria Strada: Balancing Urban Spirit and Landscape architecture-design

  Casa MDL, a 420-square-meter residence designed by Estudio Maria Strada, was completed in 2024. Located on the outskirts of the city, the house seeks to reconcile an urban…

• Iris Ceramica's Breccia Rosa 4D Tile Recreates Italian Marble architecture-design

  Iris Ceramica, an Italian company, has launched Breccia Rosa 4D, a large-format porcelain stoneware tile that mimics the look of Breccia Rosa, a pink marble sourced near Verona,…

• Aurora Arquitectos Renovates 1950s Row House in Lisbon's Restelo architecture-design

  In Lisbon's Restelo neighborhood, a row house from the 1950s has been renovated by Aurora Arquitectos, led by principals Sofia Couto and Sérgio Antunes. The project, completed in…

• Gradient House and Studio by Observation Studio in Portland architecture-design

  Observation Studio has completed the Gradient House and Studio, a residential and workspace complex in Portland, Oregon, USA. The project, finished in 2021, transforms a post-war…

• Hotel Lucile: A Reborn Church in Silver Lake with Divine Restaurant architecture-design

  Hotel Lucile, the sixth establishment of the California-based boutique hotel group Casetta, has emerged from a 1931 church in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Originally known as Bethany…

• Jihlava Municipal Arena: Czech Hedgehog-Inspired Sports Complex Opens architecture-design

  The Jihlava Municipal Arena has been inaugurated in the historic Czech town of Jihlava, crafted by the Brno architectural firm CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF. This multifunctional sports…

• Petra Heights: World's First High-Rise Supported by Stone Exoskeleton architecture-design

  Architecture firm Groupwork, in collaboration with engineer Webb Yates, has unveiled Petra Heights, located at 317 Finchley Road in north London. This housing project is touted as…

• Curious House by FORVM: A Stratified Domestic Landscape in Zagreb architecture-design

  Curious House, a novel project by architectural firm FORVM, is set to reshape a steep green area in Zagreb into a residential community that integrates seamlessly with its natural…

• Ceramiche Keope's Grace Tiles Mimic French Limestone architecture-design

  Italian brand Ceramiche Keope has introduced the Grace collection, a line of porcelain stoneware tiles that replicate the appearance of limestone from Saint Antoine d'Auberoche in…

• Madrid and Leganés Launch Open Call for Sustainable District Design architecture-design

  An open call for urban design ideas has been initiated by the Community of Madrid and the Leganés City Council for the 'Puerta de Madrid' area, a sustainable project adjacent to…

• Badweather turns derelict canal boat into London's first off-grid bathhouse architecture-design

  The architectural group Badweather has converted a 17-meter canal boat into Soak, which is recognized as London's inaugural off-grid bathhouse, moving locations every two weeks.…

• Oliver Stiff's Fashion-Inspired Furniture Blends Corsetry and Deadstock Textiles architecture-design

  Royal College of Art graduate Oliver Stiff has unveiled a series of sculptural furniture pieces that merge fashion design principles with furniture, aiming to imbue objects with…

• Studio Tyrrell Designs Identity for Manta Chocolate Emphasizing Purity and Pleasure architecture-design

  Studio Tyrrell has crafted a visual identity for Manta Chocolate, a company that produces healthier chocolate snacks using raw, plant-based, and unrefined ingredients, free from…

• Edenya: World's Largest Tropical Greenhouse Opens in Belgium with AGC Glass architecture-design

  Edenya, the largest tropical greenhouse globally dedicated to a protected zoological ecosystem, has opened at Pairi Daiza natural park in Brugelette, Belgium. This impressive…

• USINA CTAH: Collective Construction as Political Practice in Brazilian Housing architecture-design

  USINA — Centro de Trabalhos para o Ambiente Habitado (CTAH), established in São Paulo in the early 1990s, has been a pivotal force for over 30 years in collaborative building and…