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Fala Architects Designs Colorful Book Fair Stand for Circo de Ideas architecture-design
Fala Architects created a distinctive stand for the Circo de Ideas book fair in 2024, working within the constraints of a standard 3x3 meter booth typically used for shelves and a…
Vrantsi's Desert Observatory House Blends Architecture with Utah Desert Geology architecture-design
Emerging from the Utah desert, Vrantsi's Desert Observatory House features low, angular forms that echo the region's mesas and eroded canyons. The structure's rugged, rock-like…
University of Limerick's New Student Center by Carr Cotter & Naessens to Open in 2025 architecture-design
Carr Cotter & Naessens designed the University of Limerick's new Student Center, a 3,500-square-meter building scheduled for completion in 2025. Located at a key campus gateway,…
StudioMadera transforms Madrid office into serene 38m² apartment with full-height pivot window architecture-design
StudioMadera has completed the Apartamento Bernabéu, a 38-square-meter residential conversion in Madrid's Chamartín district. The project transformed a former office space that…
Janet de Botton's Provence Estate: A Collector's Vision Transforms 1,000-Acre Bull Farm into Legendary Garden architecture-design
Janet de Botton, a discerning English art collector, transformed a 1,000-acre bull farm in Provence into a celebrated contemporary estate with her late husband Gilbert de Botton.…
Ten American Accessory Dwelling Units Highlight Design Solutions for Housing Crisis architecture-design
A survey of ten accessory dwelling units (ADUs) throughout the United States showcases a range of architectural styles influenced by evolving regulations. California's 2016…
Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte Designs HarPie Residence on Lakeshore Site architecture-design
Scheduled for completion in 2025, the HarPie residence, crafted by Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte, occupies a slender parcel of land situated between a lakeshore and an access…
Post-Threshold Architecture Redefines Outdoor Living as Climatic Living Cores architecture-design
The evolution of modern patio design has led to what is known as Post-Threshold Architecture, where outdoor areas are crafted with the same structural integrity as indoor spaces.…
Philippe Rizzotti Designs Reversible Botanical Garden Building in Besançon architecture-design
Architect Philippe Rizzotti has created a new botanical garden building in Besançon, France, named Le Biome. The structure is designed to be both simple and spectacular, with a…
Madrid Hosts First Italian Design Week Featuring Radical Alchimia Retrospective architecture-design
From February 15 to 21, 2026, Madrid was the site of the first Italian Design Week, organized by Regina De Albertis. A highlight of the event was the exhibition 'Alchimia. La…
Kengo Kuma designs contemporary concrete gallery at Angers Cathedral entrance architecture-design
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has created a concrete gallery at the entrance of Angers Cathedral in France. The structure contrasts sharply with the cathedral's tuffeau stone…
Barnaby chocolate shop opens Mayfair location with 1970s disco-inspired design by Morrisstudio architecture-design
Barnaby, a chocolate bar shop established by Barney Goff, has launched a new outlet on Mount Street in Mayfair, London. This location features in-house crafted chocolate bars and…
D'HOUNDT+BAJART Architectes&associés Completes The Babel Community Coliving Residence in Villeneuve-d'Ascq architecture-design
The Babel Community coliving residence, a 13,524 m² hospitality and residential architecture project, was completed in 2025 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Designed by D'HOUNDT+BAJART…
Metonia Designs Creates Rust-Colored Salon in Ahmedabad with Twilight-Inspired Palette architecture-design
Metonia Designs, the architecture office led by Prakhar Jain and Shivangi Sharma, has completed Geetanjali Salon on Sindhu Bhavan Road in Ahmedabad, India. The two-storey flagship…
Fernanda Marques designs contemplative São Paulo residence inspired by Japanese architecture architecture-design
Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques completed The Edge house in São Paulo, a renovation of an older structure into a modern family home. Drawing inspiration from a trip to Japan,…
Modum Atelier renovates library at Chengdu Shude Experimental Middle School with multi-purpose design architecture-design
Modum Atelier has completed a renovation of the library at Chengdu Shude Experimental Middle School, a project designed to serve multiple functions beyond reading. The library,…
AUX Architecture Completes Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles architecture-design
AUX Architecture designed the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, a 10,550-square-meter educational facility in Los Angeles, United States, completed in 2021. The project was…
See Architects Designs Nonhyun 169 Commercial Building in Seoul's Gangnam District architecture-design
See Architects has completed Nonhyun 169, a commercial building in Seoul's Gangnam district. The 520-square-meter structure was designed by lead architect Kee Lew and completed in…
Christopher Schwarz Exhibits Black Cherry Stick Chairs at No Coast Furniture Salone in Cincinnati architecture-design
Christopher Schwarz is presenting two black cherry stick chairs at the No Coast Furniture Salone, which runs from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, May 3. The exhibition takes…
Studio Ahead Designs Suite on The World Yacht with Rebellious Interiors architecture-design
San Francisco-based Studio Ahead has completed the interior design for a residence aboard The World, a 644-foot private residential yacht launched in 2002. The project was…
Lahznimmo Architects Complete Gosford Regional Library in Australia's Civic Heart architecture-design
Lahznimmo Architects have completed the Gosford Regional Library in Australia, with a completion year of 2025. The 2,863-square-meter building was designed to establish a civic…
PUKKUN Residence in Cancún by REIMS 502 Architects Completed in 2023 architecture-design
The PUKKUN Residence, a suburban tropical home in Cancún, was completed in 2023 by REIMS 502 architects. Curated by Valentina Díaz, the project features lead architects Eduardo…
Alessandro Scandurra's three installations for Milan Design Week 2026 explore design beyond objects architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Italian architect Alessandro Scandurra will unveil three installations that emphasize human connection and the evolution of materials. From April 20 to…
Fendi Casa's Peekachill armchair debuts at Salone del Mobile 2026, expanding leather-clad furniture series architecture-design
The Peekachill armchair launched at Salone del Mobile 2026, expanding Fendi Casa's furniture series inspired by the Peekaboo handbag. Designed by the Milan- and Amsterdam-based…
Xinyu Hou's Fashion Design Responds to Psychological and Physical Realities of Modern Life architecture-design
Xinyu Hou creates fashion that addresses the psychological and physical demands of contemporary existence through functional design. Her work integrates emotional, social, and…
Antoni Gaudí's Casa Milà: Barcelona's Modernist Landmark and Museum architecture-design
Antoni Gaudí's final private residential endeavor, known as Casa Milà or La Pedrera, was constructed between 1906 and 1912 in Barcelona for Pedro Milá y Camps and Rosario Segimon.…
António Costa Lima Arquitectos Completes Princess Farm Restoration in Sintra architecture-design
António Costa Lima Arquitectos has completed the Princess Farm residential project in Sintra, Portugal, which will wrap up construction by 2025. This residence, built in the early…
Nota Estudio expands Dum Dum restaurant concept to Madrid's Infanta Mercedes street architecture-design
Architects Juliette Abello and Rebeka Németh of Nota Estudio have designed the new Dum Dum Bernabéu restaurant in Madrid. The project represents an evolution from the original 30…
Massimiliano Locatelli revives ancient mosaic art with ceramic murals at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Milanese architect Massimiliano Locatelli has transformed SiMa Townhouse bar into Glazed Bar during Milan Design Week 2026, featuring three ceramic mosaic murals across its three…
Architectural Critique Advocates for Subtractive Lighting to Reclaim Shadows in Residential Design architecture-design
A recent analysis of modern residential design suggests that the fixation on bright lighting stems from societal fears of darkness, leading to overly sanitized environments that…
Trump Proposes Monumental Triumphal Arch Near Washington, Larger Than Paris Original architecture-design
The U.S. government has put forth designs for a grand triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., which former President Donald Trump has labeled the "largest and most beautiful"…
Upstairs at Hausu: A London Listening Bar Inspired by David Lynch's Red Room architecture-design
So, a new listening bar called Hausu opened in October 2024, right above the Hausu restaurant by Peckham Rye station in London. Designed by Eva Gold, the space has this really…
BIG unveils rammed-earth villas in Japan, Kengo Kuma to design National Gallery wing, and US selects embassy architects architecture-design
BIG, a Danish architecture firm, has finalized its inaugural project in Japan: three opulent rammed-earth villas called Not A Hotel Setouchi, located on Sagishima island. This…
Veronica Olariu's Hemp Chair Uses Pineapple-Leaf Composite and Tension for Lightweight Design architecture-design
Veronica Olariu has developed the Hemp Chair in Thailand, a prototype that focuses on balance and sustainability. This unique piece combines hemp fabric with a composite derived…
Sophie Lou Jacobsen Launches Disco Aperitivo Collection at Milan Design Week architecture-design
Sophie Lou Jacobsen, a New York-based French-American designer specializing in homeware, is organizing a disco-themed event in Milan prior to her main showcase at Bar Doria on 21…
Monument Gallery Blends Radical Design and Functional Art in East London architecture-design
Monument, an archival design gallery founded in 2020 by New Zealanders Leah Forsyth-Steel and Victoria Spicer, operates from a warehouse space in east London. The gallery focuses…
Yutang Culture and Sports Center by GL Studio to Open in Shenzhen in 2025 architecture-design
In 2025, the Yutang Culture and Sports Center in Shenzhen's Guangming District, created by GL Studio from Shenzhen University Institute of Architecture Design & Research, will be…
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects completes Nueva School's Science and Environment Center in Hillsborough architecture-design
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects has designed the Science and Environment Center for Nueva School in Hillsborough, United States, representing the final phase of the school's…
Jonathan Corral Arquitectos transforms Aguascalientes winery into subterranean Cafetería Hundida architecture-design
The 88th issue of Glocal Design Magazine delves into sustainable architecture, showcasing various projects and interviews that highlight themes of climate, territory, materials,…
Monique Gibson Designs Palm Beach Home with Secret Doors and Murals from Daughter's Wish List architecture-design
Monique Gibson transformed a daughter's imaginative bedroom requests into a complete oceanfront residence in Palm Beach. The home features vibrant murals and concealed doorways,…

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