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MINIMO Studio Reinterprets Contemporary Domestic Experience in Madrid's El Viso Neighborhood architecture-design
MINIMO studio has completed the renovation of a 340 m² single-family home in Madrid's El Viso neighborhood, transforming a fragmented interior into a serene, luminous space. The…
Studio Paolo Ferrari designs Peridot bar with 20,000 tiny lights in Hong Kong's The Henderson architecture-design
Peridot, a lime-green cocktail bar, has been finalized by Studio Paolo Ferrari on the 38th floor of The Henderson building in Hong Kong. The design studio employs a "timeless…
Rimowa and Lehni launch limited-edition aluminium furniture for suitcase storage at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Salone del Mobile 2026, two new furniture items designed for Rimowa cabin-sized suitcases will be introduced. The Rimowa Lehni Bench accommodates two suitcases, while the…
Architects Reimagine Spaces Beneath Elevated Structures in 10 Global Projects architecture-design
In a piece published on April 15, 2026, by Diogo Borges Ferreira on ArchDaily, the focus is on how architects are transforming overlooked areas beneath elevated structures,…
K-Studio Designs 2026 Extension for Dexamenes Seaside Hotel in Greece architecture-design
K-Studio is leading the architectural expansion of Dexamenes Seaside Hotel, scheduled for completion in 2026. The extension will add 2,760 square meters to the existing hotel…
Studio RE+N transforms abandoned rooftop into community space in Songyang County architecture-design
In Songyang County's Shuinan subdistrict, Zhejiang province, Studio RE+N has converted a long-neglected second-floor platform into a vibrant community gathering space. Originally…
Wutopia Lab's Magical Realism Architecture Transforms Everyday Spaces in China architecture-design
Wutopia Lab, located in Shanghai, focuses on creating innovative interior spaces through architectural modifications, emphasizing ambiance rather than storytelling. Notable…
Hive Architecture Completes Nojoor Residence on Australia's Sunshine Coast architecture-design
Hive Architecture has completed Nojoor, a 613-square-meter residential project on Australia's Sunshine Coast, with construction finishing in 2025. The house was designed by lead…
Swiss Architect Olin Petzold Designs 12m² Writing Cabin in Onsernone for Climate Activist architecture-design
Architect Olin Petzold completed a 12-square-meter writing cabin in Onsernone, Switzerland, in 2024. The project was commissioned by a Swiss artist and climate activist who sought…
TJAD/Zeng Qun Architecture Design Studio completes Shanghai Jiao Tong University Student Service Center architecture-design
Completed in 2025, the Student Service Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University was designed by TJAD/Zeng Qun Architecture Design Studio. Spanning 24,400 square meters, this…
V&A East Museum Opens in London's Olympic Park with Architecture Inspired by Fashion architecture-design
V&A East, a new museum in London's Olympic Park, has opened with architecture designed by Dublin-based firm O'Donnell + Tuomey. The building's design draws inspiration from…
Brera Design District 2026 emerges as Milan Design Week's creative nucleus architecture-design
Brera Design District 2026 is set to become a pivotal hub for modern design during Milan Design Week. The area’s streets and galleries offer an engaging atmosphere where…
Hanif Kara: Engineering as Creative Force in Architecture architecture-design
During the 25th Design Indaba, Hanif Kara, co-founder of AKT II and a structural engineer, presented the notion that engineering should be viewed as a creative generative…
Two Major Libraries Under Construction in Milan Transform Urban Landscape architecture-design
Two significant library projects are advancing in Milan, representing major cultural infrastructure investments. The BEIC (Biblioteca Europea di Informazione e Comunicazione),…
15 Designers to Watch at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Milan Design Week is set to take place from April 20 to 26, 2026, featuring 15 talented designers across a range of historic locations, galleries, and showrooms. This event will…
Jack Solomon reconfigures Crown Heights apartment with interlocking millwork volumes architecture-design
In Crown Heights, New York, architect Jack Solomon of Solomon Studio has reimagined a combined apartment, utilizing interlocking millwork volumes to convert a spacious layout into…
Eames Office and Kettal to Launch Modular Housing System at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
A new modular housing system will debut at Milan Design Week 2026 through a collaboration between Eames Office and Spanish furniture brand Kettal. This DIY kit approach to housing…
Johnston Marklee to design new pavilion for Miami Beach's Bass Museum expansion architecture-design
The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach is set to welcome a new pavilion designed by the Los Angeles-based architecture firm Johnston Marklee, which will utilize 22,000 square feet…
White Steel Architecture Revives Abandoned Sudeten Mountain Settlement architecture-design
An abandoned mountain settlement in the Sudetenland has undergone a significant architectural transformation. This initiative merges contemporary construction with a striking…
Adriano Design's Nivola reimagines home driving simulators with toy car aesthetics and dual material options architecture-design
Adriano Design Studio has developed Nivola, a domestic driving simulator that integrates complex technology into home environments through abstract geometric forms. The design…
Dallas City Hall by I.M. Pei faces demolition threat for Mavericks arena in $1 billion entertainment district architecture-design
Rick Welt, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, intends to suggest the demolition of I.M. Pei's Dallas City Hall to pave the way for a new 50-acre entertainment district featuring a…
Timothy Hursley documents demolition of historic Arkansas rice storage building, salvaging steel for gallery use. architecture-design
For 15 years, photographer Timothy Hursley has captured images of the Comet Rice Mill in Stuttgart, Arkansas, which he regards as the most intriguing high-rise in the state. Upon…
Story Architecture designs Vesp House in Ho Chi Minh City for Vespa enthusiast architecture-design
Story Architecture has completed Vesp House, a 160 m² residential project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, scheduled for completion in 2025. The design was led by architect Nguyễn…
Fuorisalone 2026 Transforms Milan into a Design Laboratory During Milano Design Week architecture-design
In 2026, Fuorisalone will enhance Milano Design Week, turning the city into a center for design innovation throughout its streets, historic buildings, and creative neighborhoods.…
RA! designs Laiva Plaza hotel in San José del Cabo with climate-responsive architecture architecture-design
Issue 88 of Glocal Design Magazine examines sustainability as a system reshaping contemporary architectural practice. The publication features projects, interviews, and key voices…
Payette completes net-zero timber farm stand for Land's Sake nonprofit in Massachusetts architecture-design
Payette, an architecture firm located in Boston, has finished a pro-bono timber farm stand for the nonprofit Land's Sake in Weston, Massachusetts. This farm stand marks the fourth…
AD PRO's Spring 2026 High Point Market Guide Highlights Designer Collaborations and New Collections architecture-design
Architectural Digest's AD PRO has released a comprehensive guide to the Spring 2026 High Point Market, focusing on notable designer collaborations, debut collections, and…
Falmec unveils Mimesis kitchen concept at EuroCucina FTK 2026, integrating invisible extraction technology architecture-design
Falmec introduced its Mimesis kitchen concept at EuroCucina FTK 2026, redefining design language by making technology nearly invisible. The concept transforms kitchens from purely…
Delar Studio Transforms Tech Retail with Galvanized Steel Design in Mexicali architecture-design
In Mexicali, Baja California, Delar Studio has revolutionized telecommunications retail through the iLIU Experience, a premium boutique emphasizing brand development. The…
SOM's 175 Park Avenue supertall advances with permits filed for third-tallest NYC tower architecture-design
Plans have been filed for the ambitious 175 Park Avenue supertall skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, crafted by SOM. Standing at 1,545 feet with 83 stories, this tower is set to be…
Steve Leung to Launch Liang Living Brand at Milan Design Week 2026, Championing 'Appropriateness' in Design architecture-design
During Milan Design Week, from April 20 to 24, 2026, architect Steve Leung will unveil his new brand, Liang Living, featuring the exhibition 'Ode to Nature.' This showcase,…
Rieder's 3D molded concrete facade elements offer lightweight, resource-efficient alternative to traditional precast architecture-design
Rieder has developed facade elements molded in 3D from glass fiber reinforced concrete, measuring just 13 millimeters in thickness, which provides a lightweight substitute for…
Milan's Historic Real Estate Challenges Design Insiders During Design Week architecture-design
Milan's housing market presents significant obstacles for design professionals, even during the city's prominent Design Week. A writer who recently secured a historic apartment in…
Madrid's Plutarco Studio Revives 1934 Modernist Villa with Bold Contemporary Interventions architecture-design
The PDLL70 House, a renovation of a dilapidated modernist villa from 1934, has been completed by the Madrid-based architecture firm Plutarco. This project revives the structure…
Rolls-Royce unveils Project Nightingale, a limited edition electric coachbuilt convertible architecture-design
Rolls-Royce has launched its Coachbuild Collection program with Project Nightingale, an ultra-exclusive series limited to 100 vehicles. The first client deliveries are scheduled…
Stoa architectes completes Collège des Parcs school extension with two sport halls in Neuchâtel architecture-design
Stoa architectes has completed a 3,500 square meter extension for Collège des Parcs in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, including two sport halls. The project, finished in 2025, was…
Sukchulmok and BRBB Architects Convert 1970s Seoul Building into Sculptural Studio-Residence architecture-design
Two South Korean architecture studios, Sukchulmok and BRBB Architects, have transformed a 1970s brick building in Seoul into their combined workspace and residence. The project,…
Niall McLaughlin Architects to design Australia's first new cathedral precinct in over a century in Sydney architecture-design
Niall McLaughlin Architects, a London studio led by Irish architect Niall McLaughlin, has revealed initial designs for a Roman Catholic cathedral in Sydney's Waitara suburb. The…
Ethimo's 2026 Architectural Nature Catalogue Blends Outdoor Furniture with Pantelleria's Landscape architecture-design
Ethimo's 2026 catalogue, named Architectural Nature, introduces a range of outdoor furniture that interacts with Pantelleria's Mediterranean landscape. The collection draws…
Designers showcase craft-forward seating with cozy, modular innovations architecture-design
Several designers and brands have introduced new seating designs emphasizing comfort and craftsmanship. Lawson-Fenning presents the Ojai Barstool, featuring a sculptural wood…

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