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Kurasu Pop-Up at Taikoo Li Sanlitun Blends Origami and Coffee Culture architecture-design
Atelier L designed a pop-up for Kurasu at Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, occupying a compact 8m by 3.5m space with a maximum height of 3.5m. The design reinterprets Kurasu's…
Spurs Tap Overland, Sasaki, Marquee for $1.3B Downtown Arena architecture-design
The San Antonio Spurs have launched an extensive $1.3 billion initiative named Project Marvel. This development will feature a new arena and a surrounding district. Overland…
OPAL's Elemental House: Sculptural Dwelling in Wooded Terrain architecture-design
OPAL has completed Elemental, a sculptural residence for a family of four in a forested setting. The house features dark rectangular volumes with large floor-to-ceiling windows…
Milano's Giardino Manifesto: A New Urban Garden Merging Sustainability and Culture architecture-design
Construction of Giardino Manifesto, a major urban regeneration project at Santeria Toscana 31 in Milan, will begin in the coming weeks. The initiative, promoted by Santeria SpA (a…
Actiu's Spanish HQ becomes world's only LEED and WELL Platinum industrial facility architecture-design
Spanish furniture brand Actiu's headquarters in Castalla, Spain, designed by architect José María Tomás Llavador in 2008, is the only industrial facility globally to hold both…
Limusina: Former Parking Garage Becomes Glamorous Mexican Eatery in NYC architecture-design
Quality Branded, the company behind Quality Bistro, Zou Zou’s, and Twin Tails, has launched Limusina, a 215-seat Mexican eatery located at the intersection of 34th Street and…
IBSP II modular house on stilts navigates steep Chilean terrain architecture-design
Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen and Leonardo Gúzman Valencia completed the Industrialized Building System Prototype II (IBSP II) in 2025 on a steep 5,000-square-metre site in Matanzas,…
Gable Villa: Hybrid Traditional and Modern Architecture in Iran architecture-design
The Gable Villa, designed by NextOffice–Alireza Taghaboni, is a 350 m² house completed in 2025. The project hybridizes an inclined structure reminiscent of regional traditional…
Naturtex and PerezOchando Launch Shoji Carpet Collection Inspired by Japanese Panels architecture-design
Spanish textile manufacturer Naturtex, in collaboration with Valencia-based studio PerezOchando, has launched Shoji, a carpet collection inspired by traditional Japanese…
Dezeen Debate highlights Ikonstudio's historic furniture by Louis Kahn and SOM architecture-design
The latest Dezeen Debate newsletter showcases Ikonstudio's inaugural collection of vintage furniture, crafted by SOM and Louis Kahn, which was launched last week. People have…
Dsignio's Binaria modular shelving for Mogg debuts at Salone del Mobile architecture-design
Dsignio has designed Binaria, a modular shelving system for Italian brand Mogg, unveiled at Salone del Mobile in Milan. The system consists of just two components—a straight piece…
Ten Studio's 60-Degree Pavilion Turns Cycling Rest Stop into Ecological Interface architecture-design
The 60-Degree Ecological Pavilion, crafted by Ten Studio, has transformed a cycling rest area into a sustainable ecological model on Chongming Island’s Dongtan Greenway in…
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu Announce Title for 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design
The 20th edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale, set to take place in May 2027, will be titled 'Do Architecture – For the Possibility of Coexistence Facing a Real Reality.'…
Emmanuelle Simon Transforms Parisian Stable into Serene Residence architecture-design
Emmanuelle Simon has transformed a 250-square-meter stable in Paris's 16th arrondissement into a contemporary home named Mozart. The renovation preserves the building's airy feel,…
Pebs time management objects for neurodivergent people among UIC industrial design projects architecture-design
The University of Illinois Chicago School of Design presented MDes industrial design projects including Pebs by Bahar Aryana, an interactive system of small glowing objects that…
Studio Wok's PAN Deli Challenges Corporate Uniformity in Milan architecture-design
Studio Wok, located in Milan, has crafted the interior of PAN deli, a specialty coffee shop, intentionally contrasting the bland commercial architecture of its corporate…
Padua Airport Gino Allegri to Become Cultural Hub with Hangar Renovation architecture-design
Padua's Gino Allegri Airport, historically used for military purposes, is undergoing a transformation into a cultural hub. Since December 2024, the Terminal Urbano, a…
Sergio Saenz named Global Sector Director at HKS architecture-design
HKS, a leading design firm renowned for its collaborative approach, has appointed Sergio Saenz as the Global Sector Director for its Place division, based in Miami. Saenz will…
Birga Beer Packaging Uses Bold Typography for Central Asian Market architecture-design
FCB Artgroup Tbilisi designed packaging for Birga beer that relies on bold typography rather than illustration to reposition the brand for a Central Asian market where consumer…
topoloy's 'Arc of the Wind' kinetic installation breathes at Taikoo Li Sanlitun architecture-design
Studio topoloy has unveiled 'Arc of the Wind', a kinetic installation at the gaga flagship store in Beijing's Taikoo Li Sanlitun. The work translates the structural logic of…
Webb designs Terrain modular seating for Connection architecture-design
Design studio Webb has created Terrain, a modular lounge seating system for UK-based furniture brand Connection, owned by Flokk. The system comprises four one-metre-wide modules…
Charred Timber and ThermoWood Reshape UK Facade Design architecture-design
A new study looks into how charred timber and ThermoWood affect facade design in the UK, emphasizing their durable, chemical-free properties and weather resistance. The Shou Sugi…
Caret Studio's In Limine Gatehouse Transforms Industrial Entrance in Lucca architecture-design
In the province of Lucca, Caret Studio has completed the In Limine Gatehouse, an industrial entrance that redefines the threshold as an architectural manifesto. Curated by Hadir…
Norm Architects Blends Danish and Japanese Design in Shoreline Studio architecture-design
Norm Architects has completed Shoreline Studio, a coastal atelier in Denmark that reinterprets the traditional Danish summerhouse through Japanese spatial sequencing. The…
Aravind Unni on reimagining public space in Indian cities architecture-design
Aravind Unni argues that public spaces must be recognized simultaneously as climate, social, livelihood, and democratic infrastructure. The article features Linear House in…
YNAS opens up Japanese home with timber-framed canopies architecture-design
In Miyakonojo, Japan, the local architecture firm YNAS has transformed a conventional timber residence from 1978 by extending it and incorporating corrugated-metal canopies to…
IED presents inclusive design interventions at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) launched three city-wide interventions under the theme 'Living the Present,' exploring inclusive living and…
Tile makers embrace bold geometries and patterns over minimalism architecture-design
The latest tile collections from manufacturers including Otto Tile, Palet, ICG Italia, Fireclay Tile, LiLi Tile, and TileBar move away from minimalist aesthetics toward striking…
Haldane Martin's Scaffold tables merge Japanese bamboo scaffolding with stainless steel architecture-design
South African designer Haldane Martin has launched the Scaffold collection of outdoor occasional tables, released through his eponymous Cape Town-based brand Haldane. The tables…
Waugh Thistleton's timber pavilion at Topkapı Palace explores transience architecture-design
London-based Waugh Thistleton Architects has unveiled Pavilion of the Moment, a temporary timber structure for Global Design Forum Istanbul. Located in the grounds of Topkapı…
Escala Humana Wines Winery by Monte Arquitectura de Autor, Rare Studio Experimental, and Unamuno Arquitectura architecture-design
A 450-square-meter winery in Tupungato, Argentina, designed by Monte Arquitectura de Autor, Rare Studio Experimental, and Unamuno Arquitectura, was completed in 2024. The project,…
Conqueror Sans: Handcrafted Branding for Hastings Castle Breaks Heritage Convention architecture-design
Clare and Charlie Noon, designers based in St Leonards, have developed a fresh visual identity for Hastings Castle, one of the UK's oldest heritage sites, which is currently being…
Case Study Houses: The Myth of Universal Modern Domesticity architecture-design
Initiated in 1945 by John Entenza through Arts & Architecture magazine, the Case Study Houses initiative brought together architects such as Richard Neutra, Pierre Koenig, and…
Fragment Design x Bang & Olufsen: Four Products Get Monochrome Makeover architecture-design
Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design has partnered with Bang & Olufsen to rework four audio products in a monochrome black aesthetic. The collaboration includes the Beosound A1…
El Deportivo Gym by TEC Taller EC in Cumbayá architecture-design
El Deportivo, a gymnasium designed by TEC Taller EC, has been completed in Cumbayá, a valley near Quito, Ecuador. The project was curated by Paula Pintos, with architects Pablo…
Gagy Self-Sufficient House by Kareem and Ehab Aldomiaty in Siwa Oasis architecture-design
The Gagy Self-Sufficient House, designed by Kareem Aldomiaty and Ehab Aldomiaty, is a 650 m² desert dwelling completed in 2024 in Siwa Oasis. The project reinterprets vernacular…
Selldorf, STUDIOS, BASE Selected for Louvre Renovation architecture-design
On May 18, 2026, the winner of the 'Louvre–Nouvelle Renaissance' competition was revealed by the French Minister of Culture. The renovation team, which includes STUDIOS…
STUDIOS Architecture and Selldorf Architects to Lead Louvre's €1.15B 'Nouvelle Renaissance' Overhaul architecture-design
On January 28, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron unveiled the €1.15 billion 'Louvre – Nouvelle Renaissance' initiative, which the jury for the 'Louvre – Grande Colonnade'…
Nada Debs transforms abandoned Tashkent mosque into craft salon architecture-design
Lebanese designer Nada Debs has converted the abandoned 18th-century Okhun Gozar Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, into a craft salon for contemporary objects. Commissioned by the…
Jetlag Books opens Beijing store referencing Soviet-style Friendship Store architecture-design
Jetlag Books has opened a new location in Beijing, right on Chang'an Avenue, and it's designed by Studio NOR. This Friendship Store spans 180 square meters and is set in a former…

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