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Esquina Nativa: TACO's Contextual Architecture Preserves Trees in Mérida architecture-design
In Mérida, Mexico, the architectural project Esquina Nativa, designed by TACO taller de arquitectura contextual, redefines the relationship between commercial architecture,…
Futurewave's Shanti Meditation Chair: A Sensory Sanctuary for Modern Interiors architecture-design
Futurewave, a European design studio, has introduced Shanti, a meditation chair that merges acoustic fabric with eco-friendly design. Intended for modern workspaces and public…
III Coloquio de Arquitectura Mexicana: Arquitectura y Memoria en Madrid architecture-design
The Fundación Casa de México en España, in collaboration with the Fundación Monumental México, will host the III Coloquio de Arquitectura Mexicana, titled 'Arquitectura y…
KFA to Convert 1970s Brutalist Sunkist Office in LA into 95 Apartments architecture-design
Architecture studio KFA has unveiled plans to transform a 1970s brutalist office building in Los Angeles into 95 apartments. The building, designed by AC Martin & Associates as…
Quincy Navy Park Opens on Waterfront with Custom Interpretive Design architecture-design
A new public space, Quincy Navy Park, has been inaugurated in Quincy, Massachusetts, to pay tribute to the city's naval heritage and its veterans. Situated in the Squantum area,…
taoSTUDIO Designs Minimalist Branding for Dubai's Desert Coffee Roasters architecture-design
TaoSTUDIO, located in Dubai, has crafted a visual identity and packaging system for Desert Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roastery in the same city. This branding, displayed…
Paprika Design's Visual Identity for Café Notman Blends History and Modernity architecture-design
Paprika Design has unveiled a sophisticated visual identity for Café Notman, located within Montreal's McCord Stewart Museum. The design integrates archival portraits by the…
Glass House by Charlene Koetz Arquitetura: A Transparent Retreat in Vila Prinstrop architecture-design
The Glass House, designed by Charlene Koetz Arquitetura, is a residential project located in Vila Prinstrop, Brazil. With a completion year of 2026, the 455 m² house exemplifies…
Casa de Vidro by Charlene Koetz Arquitetura: A Horizontal Glass House in Vila Prinstrop architecture-design
Charlene Koetz Arquitetura has unveiled Casa de Vidro, a residential project in Vila Prinstrop, Brazil, slated for 2026. The 455-square-meter house is defined by a strong…
BEAR Architects' Smithson-Inspired Installation at Concéntrico 2026 architecture-design
BEAR Architects has unveiled their installation, "Temblores de superficie. Vino y Smithson," at Concéntrico 2026, located in Viña Lanciano, La Rioja, Spain. Inspired by Robert…
Barbara Bush's Brooklyn Pollinator Garden: A Wild Urban Oasis architecture-design
Barbara Bush, the daughter of ex-President George W. Bush, has established a pollinator garden in her Brooklyn backyard following her relocation from Texas. She and her spouse,…
Treivas Paints Suzdal Attic Ceiling Lemon Yellow to Maximize Light architecture-design
In 2026, Treivas Architecture Bureau finalized the renovation of the 73-square-meter Mimosa Apartment, located within a 19th-century structure in Suzdal, Russia. To enhance the…
Alessandro Rimini: The Architect Behind Milan's Everyday Spaces architecture-design
Fifty years after his death in 1976, Milan is finally recognizing the architectural legacy of Alessandro Rimini, an architect who shaped the city's modern face yet remained…
Portola Valley Home by Schwartz and Architecture architecture-design
In 2021, Schwartz and Architecture finalized a residential project in Portola Valley, California, USA. The house spans 3,365 square feet and was spearheaded by architect Wyatt…
Casa Portola Valley by Schwartz and Architecture architecture-design
Schwartz and Architecture has completed Casa Portola Valley, a residential project in Portola Valley, California, United States, in 2021. The 3,365-square-foot house was designed…
MVRDV's Rotterdam ROCKS! Proposal Draws Criticism as 'Vanity Bauble' architecture-design
Dutch architectural firm MVRDV has unveiled Rotterdam ROCKS!, a design for a waterfront site in Europe's largest port, Rotterdam. The proposal, which won a major architectural…
Studio Massimo's Grass-Topped Office Blends into Dutch Heathland architecture-design
Amsterdam-based architecture firm Studio Massimo has completed 'Office in Nature', a bio-based office building in the Netherlands that integrates with its surrounding woodland.…
Caffè e sigaretta: tre designer reinterpretano un rituale italiano architecture-design
Il binomio caffè e sigaretta, simbolo di conversazione e pausa, ispira tre diversi approcci nel design contemporaneo. Theodore Ullrich per lo studio newyorkese Tomorrow Lab ha…
New Exterior Doors and Sliders Feature Acoustics, Switchable Glass, and Minimalist Designs architecture-design
A review of the latest exterior doors and sliding options showcases advancements in sound insulation, switchable glass technology, and sleek design. NanaWall's NW Acoustical 545…
NYCEDC Revitalizes MADE: Bush Terminal for Brooklyn's Creative Economy architecture-design
The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has transformed the historic MADE: Bush Terminal into a center for the creative economy along Brooklyn's Sunset Park waterfront.…
Qode: Studio Nilasha's Basement Bar in Hyderabad Blends Marble, Brass, and Nightlife architecture-design
Located beneath an outhouse in Gandipet, Hyderabad, Qode is a 4,500 sq ft basement bar crafted by Studio Nilasha for Golkonda Hospitality. The venue boasts a 3,000 sq ft enclosed…
Green House by M2 Senos Arquitectos: A Modern Take on Costa Nova's Palheiros architecture-design
Portuguese firm M2 Senos Arquitectos has completed the Green House (Casa Verde), a 3,799 square-foot residence in Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal, in 2025. The project, led by…
Casa Verde: A Modern Take on Portugal's Striped Beach Houses architecture-design
Designed by M2 Senos Arquitectos, the Casa Verde is a 353 m² residence located in Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal, near the famous Costa Nova do Prado beach. The project,…
Dehli Grolimund Reconstructs Kazuo Shinohara's Umbrella House at Vitra Campus architecture-design
Founded in 2019 by Christian Dehli and Andrea Grolimund, the Zurich-based architecture firm Dehli Grolimund has successfully reconstructed Kazuo Shinohara's Umbrella House at the…
B&B Italia's 60 Years of Visionary Advertising Campaigns architecture-design
B&B Italia marks its 60th anniversary with a retrospective that highlights its advertising as a vital aspect of design. In 1966, founder Piero Ambrogio Busnelli engaged graphic…
StudioDBD Unveils 'Made in Makerfield' Identity for Ashton Square Regeneration architecture-design
StudioDBD, led by David Sedgwick, has developed a new visual identity for Ashton Square, a £6.6m regeneration project in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, UK. The project transforms a…
Cuba's Microbrigadas: Collective Self-Building Shaped Havana's Urban Grid architecture-design
In the 1970s, Cuba's severe housing shortage—driven by population growth, rural-to-urban migration, and deteriorating housing stock—prompted the government to launch the…
Microbrigadas: Cuba's Collective Housing Legacy in Havana architecture-design
In the 1970s, Cuba faced a severe national housing shortage due to population growth, rural-to-urban migration, and the deterioration of existing housing stock. The government…
Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre: A Beacon of Creativity in Africa's Largest Refugee Settlement architecture-design
In the heart of northern Uganda, within the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement—the largest in Africa—a new cultural landmark has emerged. The Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre, completed…
Selecting the Right Wood for Outdoor Use: Durability, Stability, and Sustainability architecture-design
A new article from ArchDaily, published on August 25, 2026, addresses the complexities of choosing wood for outdoor applications. The piece emphasizes that selection involves more…
Pritzker Prize Winner Eduardo Souto de Moura Transforms Historic Estate into 5-Star Hotel architecture-design
São Lourenço do Barrocal, a 5-star hotel in Portugal's Alentejo region, has been redesigned by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The project, which took…
Cabin Sande by Helen & Hard Architects: A Coastal Retreat in Randaberg architecture-design
Helen & Hard, a Norwegian architectural firm, has finalized Cabin Sande, a residential project spanning 112 square meters in Randaberg, Norway, aimed at harmonizing with the…
OMA/AMO and OPEN Architecture Design Inaugural Exhibitions for Powerhouse Parramatta architecture-design
Powerhouse Parramatta, a new museum located in western Sydney, Australia, is scheduled to open its doors on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The expansive 30,000-square-meter facility,…
DNCO redesigns Vermont tourism logo with handmade quality architecture-design
Creative agency DNCO has unveiled a new tourism brand for the US state of Vermont, featuring a logo inspired by hand-painted roadside signs and letterforms that echo the…
Skybox: A Modest Nova Scotia House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects architecture-design
Skybox, a two-bedroom residence in Upper Kingsburg, Nova Scotia, has been finalized by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, drawing inspiration from traditional fishing shacks.…
Architects as Material Producers: Hemp, Earth, and Concrete Innovation architecture-design
An increasing number of architectural firms are creating their own materials, as noted in a recent article by ArchDaily. Leading this trend are Material Cultures, BC architects,…
Architects as Material Producers: From Selection to Fabrication architecture-design
In an article by Daniela Andino for ArchDaily, dated August 25, 2026, the focus is on architecture firms evolving from merely choosing materials to engaging in their production.…
Aristides Dallas Architects Wins Architizer A+ Award for Shared Ground Masterplan architecture-design
Athens-based Aristides Dallas Architects has been honored with a 2026 Architizer A+ Award in the Unbuilt Hospitality division for their groundbreaking design, Shared Ground. This…
Gochang Hwang Yunseok Library by Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners architecture-design
The Gochang Hwang Yunseok Library officially opened in Gochang-gun, South Korea, in 2025, embodying the innovative concepts of Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners. Spanning 3,814 square…
Sordo Madaleno Sinks Open-Air Gallery Four Meters Below Ground in Los Cabos architecture-design
Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos has unveiled Arte Abierto Baja, a unique outdoor art gallery in Los Cabos, Mexico. The gallery, measuring 180 square meters and located four meters…

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