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Experimental Treehouse 'Playtime Cabin' Designed by Advanced Architecture Lab and Wiki World for 2026 Completion architecture-design
There's this cool treehouse project called the 'Playtime Cabin' that should wrap up by 2026. It's being created by Advanced Architecture Lab and Wiki World, with HAN Shuang as the…
Adrian Zecha opens Azuma Farm Koiwai resort in Iwate, Japan, designed by Shiro Miura architecture-design
Adrian Zecha, the 93-year-old founder of Aman Resorts, has introduced Azuma Farm Koiwai in Japan's Iwate prefecture. This resort, set within an eight-hectare area of the expansive…
Architectural Digest Profiles Maximalist Interior Designers Available for Hire architecture-design
Architectural Digest's AD PRO directory features interior designers specializing in maximalist aesthetics, characterized by vibrant color palettes and distinctive personal…
Massive Order Architects Complete House 30 Residential Project in 2015 architecture-design
The architectural firm Massive Order designed House 30, a residential structure completed in 2015. Muhannad Al-Baqshi served as lead architect for the project, which covers 480…
Ambra Medda Opens AMO Studio in Milan with 'Sail Away' Exhibition During Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Ambra Medda, a key figure in collectible design, has opened a new creative space for her curatorial studio, AMO, in Milan just in time for Milan Design Week 2026. The inaugural…
CIVICITY Project Reimagines Milan Design Week Through Neighborhood Co-Design Residencies architecture-design
CIVICITY is set to make its return during Milan Design Week 2026, with the goal of evolving design weeks into sustainable community initiatives. This project, created by…
Atelier 405 completes Six-Grid House renovation in Osaka for family with diverse lifestyles architecture-design
Atelier 405 has just finished renovating the Six-Grid House in Osaka, which spans 63 square meters and is designed for three family members with distinct daily habits. Led by…
Survival Strategies for Milan Design Week 2026: An Anti-Guide to Navigating the Chaos architecture-design
Milan Design Week 2026 presents a demanding physical and mental challenge rather than a polished showcase. The event transforms Brera into an overcrowded zone best avoided after…
Nike's Milan Design Week Air Lab explores invisible material through interactive tunnels and future prototypes architecture-design
Nike has launched Nike Air_Lab at Milan Design Week, occupying five disused railway tunnels in Dropcity to examine air as a design material. Chief Design Officer Martin Lotti…
Susana Torre's House of Meanings (1970–1972) Proposes Feminist Architecture Through Open-Ended Matrix architecture-design
Between 1970 and 1972, Susana Torre, an architect born in Argentina, initiated the House of Meanings project, which critiques the functionalist designs and the Beecher's house…
PJV Arquitetura Completes TT Houses Project in Balneário Piçarras architecture-design
PJV Arquitetura has completed the TT Houses project in Balneário Piçarras in 2024. The 291 m² residential architecture project was designed by principal architect Pablo José…
Trenchs Studio designs greenhouse retail extension for Filandón restaurant in Madrid architecture-design
Trenchs Studio has completed a greenhouse structure for Filandón restaurant in El Pardo, Madrid, serving as a retail and display space that connects agricultural production with…
NM3 and Visionnaire launch collaborative furniture collection blending minimalism with maximalism for Milan Design Week architecture-design
Founded in 2020 by Francesco Zorzi, Nicolò Ornaghi, and Delfino Sisto Legnani, the Milan-based brand NM3 has partnered with the luxury Italian furniture label Visionnaire to…
Atelier 66 Preserves Community Oratory in New Chapel of Saint Peter in Viana do Castelo architecture-design
In Viana do Castelo, Portugal, Atelier 66 has reimagined a simple community-built oratory into the Chapel of Saint Peter. Finished in 2020, this 30-square-meter religious edifice…
Pepe Ramírez Designs Casa Rogelio, a 260 m² Contemporary Home for a Young Art and Wine Enthusiast architecture-design
Architect Pepe Ramírez has designed Casa Rogelio, a 260-square-meter residential project completed in 2025. The house was commissioned by a young client with a passion for design,…
Moooi's 25th Anniversary Exhibition and Polish Modernism Showcase at Milan Design Week architecture-design
Moooi celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exhibition at Superstudio Più in Milan's Tortona district, featuring new works by designers including Yves Béhar, Roderick Vos, and…
Milan Design Week Showcases Innovative Seating Collections from Toogood and Gufram architecture-design
During Milan Design Week, British designer Faye Toogood unveils Crease, a fresh seating collection for Meritalia, characterized by origami-inspired folds stemming from her…
Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation presents 'When Apricots Blossom' at Milan Design Week architecture-design
During Milan Design Week, the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation is showcasing an exhibition called 'When Apricots Blossom.' This event draws inspiration from a…
6:AM Glass Brand Breaks Murano Barriers with Milan Design Week Installation architecture-design
The glass brand 6:AM, based in Milan and established by designer Edoardo Pandolfo and architect Francesco Palù, is set to unveil a large-scale installation titled "Over and Over…
Milan Designers Reveal Insider Favorites for 2026 Design Week architecture-design
Ahead of Milan design week 2026, Dezeen magazine has compiled recommendations from prominent local designers and tastemakers for the best spots across the Italian city. The…
Edit! architects complete contemporary mountain chalet in Czechia's Krkonoše Mountains architecture-design
Edit! architects have completed the Na Kukačkách mountain chalet in the Krkonoše Mountains of Czechia, with construction finishing in 2025. The project was curated by Hadir Al…
Luxury Retail Transforms into Cultural Hubs with Art and Architecture in Milan architecture-design
Milan's high-end shopping scene is transforming into cultural hubs. Tiffany & Co. has unveiled a 1,200-square-meter flagship on Via Montenapoleone, crafted by Peter Marino,…
Arqtipo's R6084 Collective Housing Project in Buenos Aires Villa Lugano Neighborhood architecture-design
Arqtipo's R6084 collective housing project is situated in Buenos Aires' Villa Lugano neighborhood, characterized by medium-density residential urban fabric and traditional…
Francesco Faccin's Pancalpina bench transforms into emergency shelter for alpine trails architecture-design
Francesco Faccin has designed Pancalpina, a hybrid bench tailored for the alpine terrains of Trentino, Italy. This innovative piece serves as both a resting area and an emergency…
Rare Studio Experimental Designs Native Plant Installation for Cosquín Rock Festival 2026 architecture-design
Rare Studio Experimental has designed La Vuelta al Monte, a 100 m² installation for the Cosquín Rock Festival 2026 in Argentina. The project, categorized as an installation and…
Astet Studio designs Mitsu restaurant in London with Tokyo izakaya references architecture-design
Astet Studio, located in Barcelona, has crafted Mitsu, a Japanese eatery in Shoreditch, London, drawing influence from Tokyo's izakaya bars. The establishment showcases modern…
Studio Hagen Hall transforms London Grade-II listed terrace with Japanese modernist fusion architecture-design
Heion House, a renovation of a Grade-II listed Late-Georgian terrace in Islington, London, has been completed by Studio Hagen Hall while preserving its original footprint. The…
B!POD unveils Margot Moka and vacuum preservation tech at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, B!POD presents Monograph at Edicola Castello in Piazzale Cadorna from April 21 to 26. The exhibition showcases the brand's science-based design…
Mazda's 1990s suitcase car concept: a portable three-wheeled vehicle for airport travel architecture-design
During the early 1990s, engineers at Mazda developed a compact three-wheeled vehicle that could fit into a Samsonite suitcase measuring 57 cm by 75 cm. This innovative design…
Studio DERA Completes Modern Extension to Historic Belgravia Residence architecture-design
Studio DERA has designed an 85 m² modern architectural extension for a historic property in Belgravia, London, United Kingdom. The project, named Casa Mozart, was completed in…
ZHUBO Design Completes Jiuyao Kindergarten in Shenzhen's Futian District architecture-design
In 2024, ZHUBO Design finalized the Jiuyao Kindergarten, a 2,400-square-meter educational building located in Shenzhen's Futian District, adjacent to a golf course and part of a…
Eames House Survives 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires, Featured at Milan Furniture Fair architecture-design
The Eames House, a landmark residence and studio built by American designers Ray and Charles Eames in 1949 in Los Angeles, miraculously escaped destruction during the massive…
Brera's Evolution from Affordable Quarter to Milan's Premier Design District architecture-design
The Brera district in Milan has evolved into a vibrant center of creativity, featuring around 230 showrooms and hosting 300 events during Milan Design Week. This transformation…
Atelier Siyu Completes 23 m² Saweol Space Project in 2025 architecture-design
Atelier Siyu has completed the Saweol Space, a 23-square-meter architectural project finished in 2025. The project was curated by HAN Shuang, with photography by Siyu documenting…
Jaguar's Formula E Design Reinterprets XK Engine Legacy as Automotive Art architecture-design
Jaguar is transforming its brand identity through a fusion of historical automotive heritage and futuristic electric racing design. The company's legendary XK engine, introduced…
Charlap Hyman & Herrero designs Nonfiction fragrance store on Manhattan's Lower East Side architecture-design
Charlap Hyman & Herrero, a design firm based in the US, has finalized a retail location for the fragrance label Nonfiction on Orchard Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side.…
ROOVICE's Kariage Framework Revives Generational Family Home in Japan architecture-design
ROOVICE's Kariage framework has transformed a long-vacant family home into a renewed living space. The project, completed in 2025, involved architects Giulia Taverna and Koichi…
Atelier 66 Preserves Community Oratory in New Chapel Design in Viana do Castelo architecture-design
In 2020, Atelier 66 completed the Capilla de San Pedro, a 30-square-meter religious architecture project in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The chapel was designed as part of an urban…
Milan's 2026 Design Week Hospitality Scene Transforms with 14 Material-Driven Venues architecture-design
The hospitality scene in Milan is undergoing a transformation in anticipation of Milan Design Week 2026, featuring fourteen new establishments that focus on material-centric…
URLO Studio Completes Mocolí Sports Complex in Ecuador architecture-design
URLO Studio has realized the Mocolí Sports Complex on Mocolí Island in Samborondón, Ecuador, completing the project in 2022. The architectural design, curated by Valentina Díaz,…

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