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Saekdong House: Renovating a 1968 Seoul Residence with Courtyard and Timber architecture-design
Architects Isak Chung and Jinpyo Hong have renovated a single-story house from 1968 located in Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, resulting in the Saekdong House. The design honors the original…
Rosewood Amsterdam Opens in Former Palace of Justice with 1,000-Work Art Collection architecture-design
In the summer of 2025, the Rosewood Amsterdam, a high-end hotel situated in the historic Palace of Justice, made its debut. Created by Studio Piet Boon, the establishment boasts…
Atelier Z+ Transforms Shanghai Under-Bridge Space into Community Hub architecture-design
Atelier Z+ has revamped a forgotten space under the Wuning Road Bridge in Shanghai, turning it into a vibrant community hub. This project features flexible areas, public…
Clarence Perry's Neighborhood Unit: The Century-Old Blueprint Behind the 15-Minute City architecture-design
In 1929, the Neighborhood Unit concept was introduced by American sociologist Clarence Perry as part of the Regional Plan of New York. This framework aimed to arrange housing,…
Tato Architects' Kyoto House Uses Silver Ceilings to Draw Light In architecture-design
Tato Architects has finalized the House in Shichiku, a private dwelling in Kyoto, Japan, designed for a couple and their feline companion. Situated at the end of a narrow alley on…
Peris+Toral's Social Atrium: 54 Social Housing Units in Besòs architecture-design
In 2022, the architectural firm Peris+Toral.arquitectes finalized the Social Atrium, a social housing initiative situated in Besòs, Spain. This development consists of 54 rental…
Farid Karim's Deco House: A Neo-Art-Deco Transformation of a London Terrace architecture-design
Founded in 2021 by Farid Karim, London-based Farid Karim Design is highlighted in the 2026 edition of Wallpaper* Architects' Directory. Their recent work, Deco House, showcases a…
MADD Bordeaux Reopens After Three-Year Transformation architecture-design
After three years of renovation, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs et du Design (MADD) in Bordeaux has reopened, unveiling a redesigned space that bridges its historic buildings and…
OmniView's Eéso: A 'Hotel Within a Hotel' Opens in Crete architecture-design
Eéso, a secluded enclave designed by the Athens-based architecture firm OmniView, is now complete within the Nema Design Hotel & Spa located in Analipsi, Crete. The term Eéso…
Piercy&Co Transforms London Apartment into Living Gallery and Design Lab architecture-design
Piercy&Co, an architectural firm based in London, has introduced Apartment 21 in Kentish Town, a one-bedroom space intended as both a private gallery and a guest residence. This…
Studio Three Sixty's Sauna Theatre Debuts at Edinburgh Fringe architecture-design
During the Edinburgh Fringe festival, Studio Three Sixty introduced a unique sauna that also serves as a theatre at Summerhall Arts, crafted by Lucy Osborne, co-creative director…
Rozzol Melara: The Rise and Afterlife of a Brutalist Housing Complex in Trieste architecture-design
An article by Diogo Borges Ferreira, originally published in English and translated to Spanish, examines the Rozzol Melara housing complex in Trieste, Italy. The complex,…
ROOF RAIN's Sala Kin Khao: A Flood-Resilient Pavilion in Chiang Mai architecture-design
In response to the floods in Chiang Mai, Thailand, occurring in 2024, the local studio ROOF RAIN has created Sala Kin Khao, a pavilion measuring 27 square meters that integrates…
Casa T(errakota) by Spacefiction Studio: A Red Fort in Warangal architecture-design
In Warangal, Telangana, India, Spacefiction Studio has designed Casa T(errakota), a residential project completed in 2026. The name derives from 'Erra kota', meaning 'red fort' in…
Campus Deleers: Europe's First Mixed-Use Education and Production Hub by SMAK Architects architecture-design
SMAK Architects has completed Campus Deleers, a pioneering 26,000-square-meter mixed-use development in Anderlecht, Brussels, which claims to be Europe's first building to combine…
Powerhouse Parramatta Opens and New Open-Source App for Geolocated Reports: Weekly Summary architecture-design
This week's architecture news highlights the relationship between architecture and existing structures, as well as its communication beyond the building itself. Several articles…
Aethos Shoreditch Opens in London with Astet Studio's 'East meets East' Interiors architecture-design
Boutique hotel brand Aethos has opened its first London outpost, Aethos Shoreditch, in a building designed by Ron Arad Associates that previously housed Nobu Hotel Shoreditch. The…
Canyon Predict: AI-Powered Bike and Smart Helmet Aim to Revolutionize Road Cycling Safety architecture-design
Canyon, a German bicycle manufacturer, has introduced Canyon Predict, an innovative prototype that merges cameras, radar, and AI technology into a road bike designed to foresee…
ULTRA Studio's After Image and Apartment in Uehara Reframe Domestic Perception in Tokyo architecture-design
ULTRA Studio has finalized two residential developments in Tokyo that explore the impact of living on architectural perception. The first project, After Image (2023), showcases a…
Mjøstårnet: The World's Tallest Wooden Skyscraper and the Future of Timber Cities architecture-design
In early autumn, a journalist explored Mjøstårnet, located in Brumunddal, Norway, which stands as the tallest all-timber structure at 18 stories and 277 feet (84 meters). This…
Promenade Architecturale: Le Corbusier's Concept Endures in Contemporary Architecture architecture-design
The promenade architecturale, a concept coined by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, continues to influence contemporary architecture, as highlighted in a recent article by…
The Acapulco Chair: From Mexican Beaches to Global Design Icon architecture-design
The Acapulco chair, an emblematic design from the mid-20th century, is lauded for its innovative fusion of a sturdy steel frame and resilient PVC cords, suitable for both indoor…
Arlo House: Prismatic Concrete Residence in Creixell architecture-design
Architects Luis Royon Barea and Andreu Arévalo Llàcer have completed the Arlo House, a 310 m² residence in Creixell, Spain, in 2025. The house features a prismatic geometry with a…
Beneath Jeoji Oreum House by a root architecture architecture-design
The Beneath Jeoji Oreum House, designed by the architecture firm a root architecture, is a residential project completed in 2024 on Jeju Island, South Korea. The house, with an…
Renovation of Guangnan Gospel Hall by TouchGrass Architecture architecture-design
TouchGrass Architecture, led by Zishi Li, has completed the renovation of the Guangnan Gospel Hall, a historic timber church in Guangxi, China. Constructed in 1930 and consecrated…
Seven Mexico Projects Shortlisted for World Architecture Festival 2026 architecture-design
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has unveiled its shortlist for 2026, featuring 416 projects selected from over 630 entries. This diverse collection includes various…
Yugen Matcha Packaging Design by Oun Deth architecture-design
Designer Oun Deth has created a minimalist packaging design and visual identity for Yugen Matcha, a ceremonial-grade matcha brand. The design emphasizes serene spatial…
Interior Design Trends Shift Toward Humor and Friction architecture-design
A recent article in Architectural Digest observes a notable shift in interior design aesthetics, moving away from algorithmically-driven, homogenized spaces toward more personal,…
Regio Specialty Coffee's Monochromatic Identity by Ali Aljilani architecture-design
Ali Aljilani crafted a sleek visual identity for Regio, a specialty coffee shop, characterized by its monochromatic typography and tactile paper materials. The design employs a…
Arte Abierto Baja: New Open-Air Gallery in Los Cabos by Sordo Madaleno architecture-design
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos has designed Arte Abierto Baja, a new open-air public art gallery located at Ánima Village in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The project, completed in 2025,…
Arte Abierto Baja: New Open-Air Gallery in Los Cabos by Sordo Madaleno architecture-design
A new public art gallery, Arte Abierto Baja, has been inaugurated in Los Cabos, Mexico, situated within the Ánima Village development. This open-air space, spanning 180 square…
Digital Printing Elevates Wallpaper to Architectural Material, Astek Leads architecture-design
Digital printing has transformed wallpaper from a decorative afterthought into a sophisticated architectural material, according to an article by Archpaper. The piece highlights…
Kip House by Donald Olsen in Berkeley Listed for $1.4M architecture-design
For $1.4 million, the Kip House, located at 775 San Diego Road in Berkeley, California, is on the market. This property, situated opposite John Hinkel Park, was designed by…
Caá Porá Arquitectura builds WildSumaco Research Pavilion in Ecuadorian Amazon architecture-design
The WildSumaco Research Pavilion, located in Pacto Sumaco, Ecuador, was completed by the Ecuadorian firm Caá Porá Arquitectura in 2025. Commissioned by Francis Marion University,…
Island Records and EMI's New London HQ Blends Music and Art architecture-design
Located on the ninth floor of 4 Pancras Square in King's Cross, London, the new headquarters for Island Records and EMI was crafted by InterestingProjects to evoke a modern art…
Japú House by AIA Estúdio: A Horizontal Retreat in Rio's Mountains architecture-design
In the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, the Japú House by AIA Estúdio has been completed in 2025. The project, led by architect Alice Tepedino, was curated by Susanna Moreira…
Casa Japú by AIA Estúdio: A Horizontal Retreat in Rio's Mountains architecture-design
In the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, the architectural firm AIA Estúdio has completed Casa Japú, a residential project that harmonizes with its sloping terrain. The…
Mark Cavagnero Associates Reveals Mass Timber U.S. Embassy Design for Tallinn architecture-design
Mark Cavagnero Associates (MCA), in collaboration with local firm ESPLAN, has revealed designs for a new U.S. embassy compound in Tallinn, Estonia. This initiative marks the…
IA blends Craftsman style with tech minimalism for Notion's San Francisco HQ architecture-design
Interior Architects (IA) has finalized the design for Notion's headquarters located in San Francisco's iconic Monadnock Building, which dates back to 1907 and spans five floors.…
Circularity Cabin: A Japanese Home Designed to Be Dismantled and Relocated architecture-design
In Zushi, Japan, a planned road expansion has led to the creation of the Circularity Cabin, a two-story timber house designed by Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture with AREANO.…

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