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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.…
IKEA and Xbox Unveil YXSTABY Gaming Furniture Collection at Gamescom architecture-design
On 26 August 2026, during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, IKEA and Xbox unveiled a new furniture line named YXSTABY, consisting of nine pieces tailored for gaming in modern homes.…
Luca Fontana's Plank Factory: A Walkable Timber Roofscape in Vancouver architecture-design
Luca Fontana has introduced The Plank Factory, an innovative mass timber center in Vancouver that reimagines industrial architecture as a public space. Situated close to Stanley…
Gravity-powered mountain trike among University of Ljubljana student projects architecture-design
The Academy of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana has presented a variety of student projects aimed at enhancing design and sustainability. Notable works include…
El Trébol House by Engelman Estudio in Argentine Patagonia architecture-design
Engelman Estudio, led by Pablo Engelman and Santiago Conte Mac Donell, has completed the El Trébol House in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. The 195 m² residence,…
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Reopens October 31 After $68M Redesign by Hiroshi Sugimoto architecture-design
The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to reopen on October 31, 2026, after a comprehensive four-year renovation costing $68 million. Spearheaded by…
Lake Flato Renovates Its First Commission, La Barroneña Ranch House in Texas architecture-design
Ted Flato, one of the co-founders of the San Antonio-based architecture firm Lake Flato, has revisited his first major project, the La Barroneña ranch house in Texas, which he…
TRÜF Designs Geometric Identity for LA Builder Reliance architecture-design
TRÜF, a design studio located in Los Angeles, has developed a complete brand identity along with architectural materials for Reliance Design + Build, a builder of custom homes.…
Guaratuba House by Estúdio 41: A Coastal Retreat in Brazil architecture-design
The Guaratuba House, a stunning coastal retreat in Brazil, is set to be completed in 2025. Designed by Estúdio 41, under the leadership of architect Martin Kaufer Goic, this…
Casa Guaratuba: A Coastal Retreat by Estúdio 41 architecture-design
Casa Guaratuba, a striking residential project by Estúdio 41, spans 375 square meters and is situated in Guaratuba, Brazil. Completed in 2025, this home serves as a tranquil…
Guillaume Bloget's Folded Aluminum Kayak Sharp Is Unsinkable architecture-design
Paris-based industrial designer Guillaume Bloget has created Sharp, a kayak made from a single folded aluminum sheet, during a residency at Rhizome in France's Morvan region. The…
Paul Bernier Architecte Renovates 1970s Cottage into Primary Residence in Magog architecture-design
In the heart of the Chérive domain in Magog, a 1970s house originally built as a recreational cottage has been transformed into a primary residence. The renovation project, led by…
Paul Bernier Architecte Renovates 1970s Cottage into Primary Residence in Magog architecture-design
In the heart of the Chérive domain in Magog, Canada, Paul Bernier Architecte has completed the renovation of a 1970s recreational cabin, transforming it into a year-round primary…
Kengo Kuma's Wild Bird Forest Lodge in Japan Listed for Sale architecture-design
The Wild Bird Forest Lodge, a private villa crafted by Kengo Kuma & Associates and finished ten years ago, is now available for purchase via Sotheby's International Realty Japan.…
Space Circular Design: Turning Waste into Resources architecture-design
The article explores how space missions, particularly aboard the International Space Station (ISS), offer insights into circular design and resource recovery. It highlights that…
Pearce+ builds wildlife tower from reclaimed materials at Honeygar Farm architecture-design
The wildlife tower at Honeygar Farm in Somerset, UK, has been finished by architecture firm Pearce+. This structure aims to create habitats for various species, including bats,…
IKEA and Xbox Launch YXSTABY Gaming Furniture Collection at Gamescom architecture-design
At Gamescom in Cologne, IKEA and Xbox unveiled YXSTABY, a nine-piece furniture collection marking Xbox's debut in gaming furniture. Designed by paired teams of IKEA and Xbox…
Fragmentos' Tróia 37 House: A Dune-Responsive Retreat in Portugal architecture-design
Nestled near the dunes and coastline of Tróia, Portugal, the architectural firm Fragmentos has finalized the Tróia 37 House, a private single-family retreat. This residence is set…
Casa Tróia 37: A Dune-Integrated Residential Retreat by Fragmentos architecture-design
Casa Tróia 37, a private residence designed by the architecture firm Fragmentos, is situated on one of the most dune-proximate plots in Tróia, Portugal. The project, completed in…
Martin Labbé's Screwless Pine Chair for Stockholm Gelato Shop architecture-design
Stockholm-based architect and designer Martin Labbé has created a compact wooden chair from standard 45 x 95 mm pine construction timber, assembled entirely without screws or…
The Future Suburb Symposium Explores the Paradox of Australian Suburbs architecture-design
On August 26, 2026, the Future Suburb symposium will explore the contradictions found in contemporary Australian suburbs. While these areas boast lively social interactions,…
Simposio 'The Future Suburb' aborda la paradoja suburbana australiana architecture-design
El 26 de agosto de 2026, se dio a conocer el simposio titulado 'The Future Suburb', el cual se centrará en la discrepancia entre la vida suburbana actual en Australia y su entorno…
Casa dell'Architettura Opens Second CONTEMPORANEA Call for Proposals architecture-design
The Casa dell'Architettura in Rome has revealed the second edition of its CONTEMPORANEA Call for Proposals, set to take place from October to December 2026. This initiative aims…
Casa dell'Architettura di Roma Opens Second CONTEMPORANEA Call for Experimental Architecture Research architecture-design
The Casa dell'Architettura in Rome has announced the second edition of its CONTEMPORANEA call, scheduled for October through December 2026. This initiative aims to support…
Riksbyggen and BBDO Nordics Build Sweden's Smallest Apartments to Highlight Housing Crisis architecture-design
To highlight the housing crisis faced by young individuals, Swedish developer Riksbyggen teamed up with creative agency BBDO Nordics to create three micro apartments. The tiniest…
Design-Driven Hotels Lure Travelers Back from Airbnb architecture-design
A decade after peer-to-peer platforms like Airbnb threatened the hotel industry, travelers are returning to well-designed hotels, according to a Monocle article by design editor…
Studio Thonik's Typographic Identity for Phion Symphony Orchestra Mimics Conductor's Baton architecture-design
Studio Thonik, located in Amsterdam, has created a fresh visual identity for the Phion Symphony Orchestra, which operates as a nomadic ensemble without a fixed venue. Central to…
Milan Student Housing: Supply Grows but Prices Soar architecture-design
Milan, which accommodates 220,000 students, faces a critical lack of dedicated student housing, fulfilling merely 10-12% of its needs, in contrast to London's 30%. Currently, the…
Julia Schimautz's Color Index Playing Cards Reveal Hidden Animation architecture-design
Julia Schimautz, an Austrian graphic designer and printmaker, has teamed up with Small Wonder CPH from Copenhagen to produce Color Index, a unique deck of playing cards. This…
Labor Shortages Reshaping Architecture: From Brasília to AI architecture-design
The construction industry is facing a global labor crisis, with 94% of Brazilian construction companies reporting shortages and 71% of markets worldwide affected, according to a…
Labor Shortage Reshapes Architecture: From Brasilia's Candangos to Prefabrication architecture-design
A worldwide shortage of labor in the construction sector is leading to a trend towards industrialization and prefabrication. This development stands in stark contrast to the…
Split Mass Residence by K-Thengono Design Studio in South Tangerang architecture-design
Kelvin Thengono leads K-Thengono Design Studio, which designed the Split Mass Residence in BSD, South Tangerang, Indonesia. Completed in 2026 and overseen by Miwa Negoro, this…

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