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Atelier cnS Transforms Foshan Warehouses into Rooftop Park with Translucent Domes architecture-design
In 2025, Atelier cnS successfully transformed the Yongping Warehouse in Foshan, China, repurposing 4,311 square meters of riverfront industrial space into a vibrant public…
Ecuador's First EDGE Advanced Certified Hotel by CORREA+FATEHI-odd+ Combines Sustainability with Modern Architecture architecture-design
In Ecuador, the Hotel Hampton by Hilton Carolina Park and Zenith Penthouse Suites, crafted by CORREA+FATEHI-odd+, has become the nation’s inaugural hotel to receive EDGE Advanced…
Glass Houses Redefined as Structural Art and Sustainable Architecture architecture-design
The role of architectural glass has transformed significantly, evolving from simple windows to a crucial element in modern residential architecture, encompassing structural,…
Mesura's Casa Balma Murada in Spain built with stone excavated from its own site architecture-design
Casa Balma Murada, designed by the Barcelona-based firm Mesura, is situated on the periphery of a natural reserve in Spain. The residence utilizes stone from its foundation to…
FENIX® Materials Transform Three High-Traffic Interiors Across the U.S. architecture-design
FENIX® Innovative Materials, known for its ultra-matte finish achieved through Electron Beam technology, has been selected for three prominent projects across the U.S. At the…
Interior Architect Hugo Genin Offers Five Tips for Integrating Art in Professional Environments architecture-design
Interior architect Hugo Genin provides five practical recommendations for incorporating contemporary art into professional settings such as offices, practices, and reception…
NORM Architects Designs Polène's Milan Flagship Store with Enfilade Spatial Narrative architecture-design
NORM Architects, under the guidance of partner architect Sofie Thorning, along with senior architect Manuela Guidarini and architect Carolina Agostinelli, has unveiled Polène's…
Nicolas Laisné Architectes completes ship-inspired Vatea apartment block in Huningue architecture-design
Nicolas Laisné Architectes has finished Vatea, a nine-storey residential building in Huningue, France, designed with a slender, streamlined form that evokes a ship anchored along…
Future Green Studio Designs Temple Square Plaza for Alloy Block in Downtown Brooklyn architecture-design
Alloy Development has unveiled plans for Temple Square Plaza, a public park situated in Downtown Brooklyn, crafted by Future Green Studio and overseen by the Downtown Brooklyn…
Interior Design Shifts from Minimalism to Sensory-Focused Purism architecture-design
A movement away from minimalism toward what Michelle Ogundehin terms 'the new purism' is gaining momentum in interior design. This approach prioritizes how spaces affect wellbeing…
C.P. Company and Alessi launch collaborative collection reimagining Italian design heritage at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
C.P. Company and Alessi will unveil their collaborative collection 'Alessi - C.P. Company' during Milan Design Week, running from April 20-25, 2026. The partnership merges C.P.…
Sandy Rendel Architects completes Monkton, a modern rural house in West Sussex architecture-design
Sandy Rendel Architects has completed Monkton, a four-bedroom house in Cuckfield, West Sussex, on a former brownfield site. The London-based practice designed the residence with…
Lucas Jimeno Dualde Transforms 80-Year-Old Stable into Contemporary Country House in Itaipava architecture-design
In Itaipava, within the Fluminense mountain range, an 80-year-old stable from Fazenda São João de Icaraí has been converted into a modern country residence. The project, led by…
Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte's La Maraude Cabin Blends Quebec Vernacular with Contemporary Design in Boileau architecture-design
Nathalie Thibodeau architecte has completed La Maraude, a cabin in Boileau, Canada that reinterprets traditional Quebecois architecture through a contemporary three-pavilion…
Deoron Curates Metal-Focused Exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Deoron, an independent curatorial initiative founded in 2021, will be featured at Milan Design Week from April 20 to 26, 2026, located at Via Padova 11 in the Porta Venezia Design…
John Conway's Mobile Printing Press Captures End-of-Life Expressions in Irish Hospitals architecture-design
During a residency centered on end-of-life care, Irish artist John Conway designed a mobile printing press to capture the reflections of palliative care patients. Collaborating…
Alexis Mark creates collaged visual identity for architecture firm Cobe inspired by transit systems architecture-design
Copenhagen-based design studio Alexis Mark developed a comprehensive rebrand for architecture office Cobe, including a new visual identity and website overhaul. The project began…
Concerns Mount Over Potential Closure of Milan's Historic Hoepli Building by Figini and Pollini architecture-design
Concerns are mounting over the possible closure of Milan's Hoepli bookstore and publishing house, a culturally significant structure completed in 1959 and designed by Luigi Figini…
Reclaiming Urban Space Beneath Elevated Infrastructure architecture-design
The areas beneath elevated structures such as flyovers, metro lines, and railway viaducts are often overlooked, existing as shaded, undefined spaces that lack intentional…
Slow Hand Design 2026 Showcases Thai Craft Innovation at Milan Design Week architecture-design
From April 19 to 26, 2026, the Slow Hand Design 2026 exhibition will be held at Superstudio Events in Milan, Italy, during Milan Design Week. Organized by Thailand's Department of…
Five New Design Products Featured on Dezeen Showroom Including Bolzan's Foldable-Wing Bed architecture-design
Dezeen Showroom has introduced five new design products. The Italian furniture brand Bolzan presents the Milo bed, featuring a fully upholstered frame with curved edges and a…
Faye Toogood's 'Lie Low' bed for Poltrona Frau debuts at Milan Design Week with wrinkled leather comfort architecture-design
Faye Toogood's latest collaboration with Poltrona Frau introduces the 'Lie Low' bed and matching bedside table at Milan Design Week. The designer's sculptural approach combines…
Juan Bechini Designs 2025 Pilates Studio in Ingeniero Maschwitz Garden architecture-design
Architect Juan Bechini has completed a Pilates studio in Ingeniero Maschwitz, Argentina, scheduled for 2025. The 80-square-meter structure is situated within the garden of a…
Atelier cnS Renovates Yongping Warehouses in Dali for 2025 Completion architecture-design
Atelier cnS plans to finish renovating the Yongping Warehouses in Dali, located in the Nanhai District, by 2025. HAN Shuang is overseeing this project, which aims to transform the…
Spanish Ceramics Reinterpret Cultural Icons in Milan Design Week Installation architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Tile of Spain showcases Spanish Design as a Souvenir, featuring eleven sculptural pieces that turn ceramic tiles into storytelling elements. Crafted by…
Jayden Ali's JA Projects transforms London spaces with community-focused architecture architecture-design
Jayden Ali, founder of JA Projects, has established a significant architectural practice in London with a focus on social justice and community engagement. Born in east London,…
Madrid's Museo del Jamón unveils new headquarters designed by ba-rro studio in Usera architecture-design
The Madrid-based design studio ba-rro has completed the new headquarters for Museo del Jamón in the Usera district. Spanning 580 square meters across two floors, the interior…
Designer Julien Roos Creates Liturgical Objects for Notre-Dame and Élysée Palace Furniture architecture-design
Julien Roos, a designer born in Metz in 1998, has completed significant commissions for major French institutions. In 2025, he finished liturgical silverware—a chalice and paten…
Meadow House: A Modernist-Inspired Family Residence in Essex by Ström Architects architecture-design
Ström Architects has finalized the construction of Meadow House, a private dwelling set on six acres in Essex, England, drawing inspiration from the modernist pavilions of Philip…
Tarkett expands iQ flooring range with terrazzo-inspired vinyl collection architecture-design
French flooring brand Tarkett has launched iQ Motion, a new homogeneous vinyl collection featuring 16 natural-toned, speckled designs that emulate terrazzo. Engineered for…
EAST Architecture Studio's Capsule Retreat Emerges from Lebanon's Economic Crisis architecture-design
EAST Architecture Studio's Capsule Retreat in Zabbougha, Lebanon, was shaped by its construction process during a period of economic collapse and material shortages. Architects…
SoBA Architects Transforms Kunshan Plot into Musical Landscape Park architecture-design
Orchestra Park, designed by SoBA Architects, is located in Kunshan, China, transforming an 8,500 sqm urban area into a public space that harmonizes natural settings with social…
Kengo Kuma's Earth Tree Installation to Open at Copenhagen Contemporary in 2026 architecture-design
The installation titled Earth | Tree, designed by Kengo Kuma and his firm Kengo Kuma & Associates in partnership with Dinesen Douglas, is set to launch at Copenhagen Contemporary…
Patara Architects Completes Bangsue Residence for Multi-Generational Family in Thailand architecture-design
Patara Architects has completed Bangsue Residence in 2024, a 1,333-square-meter house in Thailand designed for a three-generation family. The architectural project, led by Patara…
UAD Designs Xuanpu Pavilion for Zhejiang University's Zhoushan Campus Anniversary architecture-design
UAD designed the Xuanpu Pavilion, also known as the Hanging Waterfall Pavilion, to mark the 10th anniversary of Zhejiang University's Zhoushan campus and the 15th anniversary of…
Architectural Floors as Foundational Narratives in Design History architecture-design
Architectural flooring serves as the foundational element that outlasts all other building components, persisting as historical evidence long after structures collapse. David…
Yoshitaka Suzuki and Associates Complete Obstetrics Facility in Nanakuma architecture-design
In 2024, an obstetrics facility was finalized by Yoshitaka Suzuki and Associates in Nanakuma. Spanning 1,317 square meters, the project was overseen by Miwa Negoro. Architectural…
Lars Hengstler's Architectural Photography Emphasizes Light, Structure, and Symmetry architecture-design
Lars Hengstler, a photographer and marketing executive based in Frankfurt, focuses on architectural subjects, travel scenes, and urban geometry. His work is defined by three…
Barde vanVoltt creates brutalist penthouse sanctuary in Mexico City architecture-design
Barde vanVoltt, a design studio from the Netherlands, has finalized a 300-square-metre penthouse in Mexico City, described as a "brutalist sanctuary." This two-story home, created…
Edenland Pedestrian Bridge in Luxelakes Features Geometric Tetrahedron Design by unarchitecte architecture-design
Completed in 2024, the Edenland Pedestrian Bridge spans 200 square meters in Luxelakes, connecting LuxeIsland with Edenland. Designed by unarchitecte under architect-in-charge…

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