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Saint-Denis Brutalist Housing Complex Faces Demolition Threat architecture-design
Îlot 8, a Brutalist housing development in Saint-Denis created by Renée Gailhoustet, faces a redevelopment initiative that aims to tear down crucial elements of its original…
Vessilux Branding Uses Geometric Marks for Permanence architecture-design
Designer Irfan Khatri created the branding for Vessilux, a luxury real estate brand, using deep khaki, geometric marks, and restrained typography to convey permanence rather than…
Art Nouveau's Influence on Contemporary Hospitality Design architecture-design
An article on ArchDaily examines how Art Nouveau principles—craftsmanship, natural materials, and ornamentation—are being revived in contemporary hospitality spaces. The movement,…
PoliLam launches ultra-thin Capri Performance Tops countertop panels architecture-design
US brand PoliLam has introduced Capri Performance Tops, an ultra-thin countertop panel collection measuring just half an inch thick. The panels feature coordinated core colours…
Daryan Knoblauch on Tension, Time, and Light in Architecture architecture-design
Daryan Knoblauch's work integrates architecture with dynamic cultural events, viewing temporary structures, stages, and event designs as significant architectural challenges. He…
Samsung's Third Rural School Library by Wall Architects of XAUAT architecture-design
Wall Architects of XAUAT, led by Wu Rui and Wang Maozhen, completed the third Samsung library in rural China under Samsung Semiconductor's CSR program. The 350 m² project,…
Numen / For Use's Inhabitable Tape and Net Installations Transform Space Through Body Movement architecture-design
Founded in 1998, Numen / For Use is a design collective known for crafting immersive installations utilizing tape, netting, and textiles that respond to human movement. Notable…
Retired Couple's Holiday Villa in Karuizawa by nao architects office and Studio Hashimura architecture-design
A holiday villa in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, designed by nao architects office and Studio Hashimura for a retired couple, has been completed in 2025. The rectangular volume…
Astaka Kota Selera: A Gastronomic Pavilion on Penang's Heritage Waterfront architecture-design
EA Architects have completed the Astaka Kota Selera, a gastronomic pavilion in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The 13,300-square-foot project is part of the George Town North…
Pilkington's 200-Year Legacy in Architectural Glass Innovation architecture-design
Pilkington, the glass manufacturer founded in 1826 in St Helens, England, celebrates its bicentennial in 2026. The company revolutionized architecture with the 1959 float glass…
Timber Pedestrian Bridge in Shanghai's Yitaiyipin Garden architecture-design
In Shanghai's Pudong New Area, a timber pedestrian bridge has been finalized, crafted by GREEN ARCHITECTS in collaboration with gad. This bridge, which is part of Yitaiyipin…
Issey Miyake and Ensamble Studio Transform Pleating Byproducts into Furniture at Milan Design Week architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Issey Miyake presented “The Paper Log: Shell and Core,” an installation conceived by Satoshi Kondo of MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO in collaboration with…
JUNG debuts LS Touch and JUNG HOME at Casa Decor 2026 architecture-design
At Casa Decor 2026, which runs until May 24 at Calle de San Agustín 11 in Madrid, German company JUNG is presenting its innovative design and control solutions. This marks the…
LA Designers Turn 14th-Century French Château into Cozy Family Home architecture-design
Designers Brandon Quattrone and Isadora Lim have transformed a 14th-century château in France into a warm, intimate residence for a Los Angeles family. The project, featured in…
Pocketbook Hudson Hotel Opens with Art-Filled Spa in Restored Factory architecture-design
Hudson's Pocketbook Hotel, a 46-room establishment housed in a repurposed 19th-century pocketbook factory, welcomed guests in October 2024. Crafted by Charlap Hyman & Herrero, the…
Benjamin Hall Design completes treehouse-like Adkins Treehouse in Phoenix architecture-design
Arizona-based Benjamin Hall Design completed the Adkins Treehouse, a 952-square-foot addition to a 1959 ranch-style house in Phoenix. Completed in 2024, the two-storey extension…
Nôsa launches Capri vanity unit with integrated stone basin architecture-design
British brand Nôsa has introduced the Capri vanity unit, available in walnut or oak, featuring an integrated white stone basin. The unit comes in four sizes—600, 800, 1000, or…
CQFD Architecture: Socially Committed Parisian Firm Founded by Nacer Larbi-Youcef architecture-design
CQFD Architecture (Ce Qui Façonne Demain) was founded in Paris in 2016 by Nacer Larbi-Youcef, a DPLG graduate of ENSA Paris-LaVillette. The firm is a socially committed…
Kengo Kuma completes ribbed portico for Saint Maurice Cathedral in Angers architecture-design
On April 9, 2026, Kengo Kuma & Associates unveiled a modern portico for the 12th-century Saint Maurice Cathedral located in Angers, France. This pale, monolithic addition is…
GM and Cadillac Design Cast-Bronze Trophy for 2026 PGA Championship architecture-design
General Motors' industrial design team and Cadillac have created a cast-bronze trophy for the inaugural 2026 Cadillac Championship golf tournament, held at Trump National Doral in…
Casa IMBÉ: A Beach House in Rio Grande do Sul by Oficina Conceito Arquitetura architecture-design
Casa IMBÉ is a residential development located in Imbé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and is anticipated to be finished in 2026. The design, crafted by Oficina Conceito Arquitetura,…
Facades+ Conference Returns to Washington, D.C. on May 15 architecture-design
On May 15, Washington, D.C. will host the Facades+ conference series, co-chaired by Ayers Saint Gross. The Grand Hyatt Washington DC will serve as the venue for this symposium,…
Moncler's Giant Inflatable Octopus Invades 10 Corso Como for Milan Design Week architecture-design
During Milan Design Week, which concluded on April 26, Italian fashion brand Moncler transformed the iconic concept store 10 Corso Como with a giant inflatable pink octopus. The…
Milan Design Week 2026: Outdoor Furniture Debuts by Vincent Van Duysen, Sebastian Herkner, and More architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, a wave of outdoor furniture debuts emphasized material ingenuity and adaptable living. Designers presented ultra-refined silhouettes with enhanced…
OJB unveils landscape plans for Washington Commanders stadium architecture-design
OJB has just revealed their landscape architecture plans for the upcoming Washington Commanders stadium, designed by HKS. Set on a sprawling 180 acres in Washington, D.C., about…
Taller General's Brick Home on Quito Mountainside Uses Thermal Mass for Passive Comfort architecture-design
Architecture collective Taller General completed Horno de Pan, a progressive residential project on the slopes of Cerro Auqui in Quito, Ecuador. The single-family home uses…
Poliform Unveils 2026 Collections at Milan Design Week in Palazzo Clerici architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, Poliform took over Palazzo Clerici, an 18th-century Baroque landmark with Tiepolo frescoes, to present its latest collections spanning interiors,…
Oxford Humanities Hub Funded by Trump Ally Stephen Schwarzman Opens architecture-design
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at Oxford University, a £185 million humanities hub funded by American private equity mogul and Trump ally Stephen Schwarzman,…
KEEN UNEEK 360: A Glueless Shoe Redefining Footwear Design architecture-design
KEEN has introduced the UNEEK 360, a radical new shoe that eliminates glue entirely, relying instead on a cord-based construction. The American brand's design evolves its iconic…
DLR Group's Peter Rutti on Integrated Design and AI Tools architecture-design
In an interview with designboom, DLR Group Chief Design Officer Peter Rutti outlines the firm's integrated design philosophy, which brings together over 20 disciplines from the…
Bertrand Lejoli designs Plissé outdoor sofa for Paola Lenti architecture-design
Paola Lenti has launched the Plissé sofa, designed by the Antwerp studio Bertrand Lejoli, as part of its Aqua Collection for 2026. This outdoor piece features a frame in either…
Etsy Unveils Brand Refresh with New Logo and Visual Identity by Sylvain architecture-design
Etsy has launched a comprehensive brand transformation led by design agency Sylvain, centered on a refined logo reduced to a square form. The square serves as both a container and…
Salone del Mobile 2026: Lacquer, Sculptural Tables, and Tubular Chairs Dominate architecture-design
The 2026 Salone del Mobile in Milan highlighted several prominent trends, including the use of lacquer in soft furnishings, the emergence of sculptural tables, and advancements in…
New York's skinniest skyscraper at 262 Fifth Avenue sparks outrage architecture-design
A new residential tower at 262 Fifth Avenue in New York City, with a slenderness ratio of 19:1 (the average is 10:1), has become the most hated skyscraper in the world. Developed…
Supaform Studio Blends Yugoslav Brutalism with Japanese Listening Bar in Belgrade architecture-design
Paris-based Supaform Studio has transformed a corner of Belgrade into EJE, a multidisciplinary venue for the Esthetic Joys Embassy that merges Yugoslav brutalism with the intimacy…
Schiller Projects Designs Desert Home Around Olive Grove architecture-design
Schiller Projects, led by architect Michael Schiller, has completed a residence in Palm Springs, California, for a creative family. The home is sited within a stark desert…
15 Tiny House Designs Showcase Creative Small-Space Living architecture-design
Architectural Digest has published a gallery of 15 tiny house designs that demonstrate innovative approaches to small-space living. The collection includes floating pods and…
Open Chapel by Christoph Hesse Architects in Hillerhausen architecture-design
Christoph Hesse Architects completed the Open Chapel in Hillerhausen, Germany, in 2024. The 50 m² structure, designed by Christoph Hesse and Michela Quadrelli, serves as a…
Ferrari Hypersail debuts racing monohull livery at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, the Ferrari Hypersail revealed the new design for its 100ft flying ocean monohull at the Ferrari Flagship Store, with a display created by the…
PITAKA launches global design competition Weave the Next — Weave Our World architecture-design
Founded in 2015, PITAKA has launched 'Weave the Next — Weave Our World,' a global call for creators to reinterpret weaving as a design language connecting material, structure, and…

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