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São José da Boavista Church and Parish Center by Matos Gameiro and Atelier Bugio architecture-design
Matos Gameiro Arquitectos and Atelier Bugio have completed the São José da Boavista Church and Parish Center in an undisclosed location. The 400 m² project, finished in 2025,…
Georges Batzios Architects Proposes Raised Walkway for Tallinn Museum Quarter architecture-design
Georges Batzios Architects has presented a vision for the Tallinn City Museum in Estonia, rethinking the museum district as an uninterrupted public space. The design features an…
Marcin Rusak's flower-infused furniture debuts at Milan Design Week architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, Polish designer Marcin Rusak showcases his botanical furniture collection, Forum Florum. The exhibition includes biodegradable sconce lights and a…
IKEA presenta poltrona gonfiabile ibrida alla Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Alla Milan Design Week 2026, durante l'evento Food For Thought, IKEA ha presentato una nuova poltrona gonfiabile che combina un telaio in acciaio al carbonio con un rivestimento…
Fisher & Paykel presents immersive forest booth 'Nature – Ritual' at Salone del Mobile's EuroCucina architecture-design
Fisher & Paykel introduced 'Nature – Ritual' at EuroCucina during Salone del Mobile, showcasing a 4,800 sq ft exhibit designed to mimic a New Zealand forest. This installation,…
Eligo Studio Reimagines the Hearth at Rossella Colombari for Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, from April 14 to 24, Galleria Rossella Colombari presents "Focolare Domestico" by Eligo Studio. The exhibition reinterprets the ancient ritual of…
RH Milan opens neo-Renaissance palazzo gallery during Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
On April 22, 2026, RH Milan, The Gallery was inaugurated at Corso Venezia 56, situated within a neo-Renaissance palazzo constructed in 1880 by Giorgio Pellini. This expansive…
Autodesk Launches Forma Building Design with AI Integration for Architectural Schematic Phase architecture-design
Autodesk has unveiled Forma Building Design, a tool aimed at schematic design for initial architectural investigations. This platform facilitates quick site configurations,…
Louis Vuitton's Milan Design Week exhibition transforms Palazzo Serbelloni with bookbinding-inspired installation architecture-design
From April 21-26 during Milan Design Week 2026, Louis Vuitton presented an exhibition at Palazzo Serbelloni, featuring the Objets Nomades collection alongside historical trunks. A…
Bina Baitel's First Institutional Exhibition at Matmut Contemporary Art Center architecture-design
Bina Baitel has become the inaugural designer to present work at the Matmut Contemporary Art Center. Her acclaimed creations, which have earned multiple awards, had never before…
Lacaton & Vassal Compensates Nantes Architecture School for Construction Defects architecture-design
Architecture firm Lacaton & Vassal has provided compensation to the Nantes School of Architecture (ENSA Nantes) for significant construction flaws in the building they designed.…
Álvaro Catalán de Ocón's Gurunsi Collection Merges Ghanaian Weaving with Recycled Plastic Lamps architecture-design
In 2023, Spanish designer Álvaro Catalán de Ocón unveiled the Gurunsi collection as part of his PET Lamp initiative, collaborating with skilled artisans from northern Ghana. This…
Theon Design creates bespoke Porsche 911 restomod for Mexican architect's collection architecture-design
Theon Design, a UK-based company specializing in Porsche 911 restorations and modifications, has completed a unique commission called MEX001 for a Mexico-based architect's…
Dior Maison Unveils New Corolle Lamps with Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance at Salone del Mobile 2026 architecture-design
At the Salone del Mobile 2026, which took place from April 21 to 26 in Milan's Palazzo Landriani, Dior Maison, in collaboration with designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, introduced…
Klein Agency designs sculptural walls for Armadillo's New York flagship in historic 1897 building architecture-design
The Los Angeles-based Klein Agency designed the new New York flagship for Australian rug brand Armadillo, merging contemporary interventions with the heritage of an 1897 building.…
Naoto Fukasawa's Bosco armchair for Molteni&C evokes Tuscan hills architecture-design
Naoto Fukasawa, a renowned Japanese designer, has created the Bosco armchair for the Italian furniture brand Molteni&C. This armless chair boasts a minimalist aesthetic with a…
Ikea debuts PS 2026 collection and meatball lollipop at Milan Design Week exhibition architecture-design
Ikea's 'Food For Thought' exhibition at Spazio Maiocchi during Milan Design Week 2026 showcases a playful exploration of living and eating interactions. The event premieres three…
Diana Al-Hadid's Hudson Valley Studio Designed by Architect Jon Lott architecture-design
Artist Diana Al-Hadid now works from a Hudson Valley studio designed by architect Jon Lott, her husband. The structure draws inspiration from traditional agrarian buildings found…
DUNAR arquitectos and TRAX Renovate Jesuit School in Fregenal de la Sierra architecture-design
DUNAR arquitectos and TRAX have completed the renovation of a Jesuit school in Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain, in 2025. The project covers 1,200 square meters and was photographed…
Sen Kapadia Tribute by Nuru Karim and Seema Khanwalkar on Public Space in India architecture-design
Nuru Karim's tribute to Sen Kapadia was featured in Architecture.live, which includes insights from Dr. Seema Khanwalkar. Khanwalkar examines the evolving nature of public spaces…
Tom Dixon and Vispring launch bed collection at Mua Mua Hotel during Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
British designer Tom Dixon has teamed up with luxury bed manufacturer Vispring to introduce a new line of beds and headboards, showcased at the Mua Mua Hotel during Milan Design…
Thing transforms Grade II-listed Cornish library into The Ladder arts hub architecture-design
The historic Passmore Edwards Library, a Grade II-listed building in Redruth, Cornwall, has been transformed into The Ladder, an arts and cultural hub by the UK architecture firm…
IQOS and Devialet unveil Soundsorial Design installation at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At Milan Design Week 2026, IQOS and Devialet presented an immersive installation called Soundsorial Design, open to the public until April 26 at Opificio 31, Tortona Rocks. The…
RA! Architects Design Laiva Plaza Hotel in San José del Cabo's Historic Center architecture-design
The Laiva Plaza Hotel, a boutique venue in San José del Cabo, is set to finish by 2026. This project, led by Grupo Laiva, covers 1,557 square meters in the city's historic center…
depaolidefranceschibaldan architetti completes 80 sqm Milan apartment architecture-design
Italian firm depaolidefranceschibaldan architetti has designed the MMMM Apartment, an 80-square-meter residence in Milan, Italy. Photographed by DSL Studio, the project was…
Schmid Ziörjen Architects Collective: Zurich-based studio founded in 2014 architecture-design
Schmid Ziörjen Architects Collective is an architectural practice established in 2014 by Rafael Schmid and Mark Ziörjen, operating from Zurich, Switzerland. Both founders are…
Chopsticks Reimagined: 11 Designers Transform Traditional Utensils at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
During Milan Design Week 2026, an exhibition titled 'Chopstick 箸' presents radical reinterpretations of the traditional eating utensil by 11 designers and studios. Curated by…
Duten's T520 Combines Towel Dispenser and Waste Bin for Public Washrooms architecture-design
French tapware brand Duten has introduced the T520, a slimline hand-drying solution for public washrooms that integrates a paper towel dispenser with a waste bin. Designed for…
Eames Pavilion System Launches in Milan, Marian Goodman Pauses LA, and Smithsonian Names New Director architecture-design
At Milan Design Week, Kettal and the Eames Office introduced the Eames Pavilion System, a modular housing kit that draws inspiration from the 1949 Case Study House. Following the…
Dorian Grinspan Transforms Historic Farmhouse into Maison Monna B&B and Residency architecture-design
Dorian Grinspan, a film producer, has converted a historic farmhouse from 1796 in Old Chatham, New York, into Maison Monna, a three-room bed and breakfast set on nearly 70 acres,…
Mutti's 'House of Polpa' Vaulted Installation Uses 20,000 Tomato Cans at Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
At FuoriSalone 2026, Mutti unveils 'House of Polpa,' an impressive installation crafted from twenty thousand tomato cans, situated within the historic cloisters of the University…
Milan's Design Scene Transforms Beyond Traditional Boundaries architecture-design
Milan is undergoing a significant shift from its traditional identity as a manufacturing center. Historically associated with icons like Gio Ponti and Ettore Sottsass, the city…
Jiaqi Wang Reimagines Miss Chiquita for Milan Design Week 2026 architecture-design
Chiquita returns to Milan Design Week for the third consecutive year with the Miss Chiquita House, an immersive space blending art, design, and pop culture. For the 2026 edition,…
Smart Concept #2 Unveiled in Beijing as 'Automotive Couture' architecture-design
In Beijing, the Smart Concept #2 was revealed by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, representing a significant transformation of the classic two-seater and emphasizing a…
Templo crafts warm, handcrafted brand identity for climate non-profit Casi architecture-design
Templo has designed the brand identity for Casi (Climate Action Service International), a climate non-profit that drives sustainable practices in the visual arts. The identity…
Buckminster Fuller's 1962 Floating City Vision and the Enduring Quest for Architectural Levitation architecture-design
In 1962, architect Buckminster Fuller envisioned a floating city composed of enormous aerial geodesic spheres called Cloud Nine, designed to levitate naturally using sun-heated…
Honduran Architect Alejandra Ferrera Critiques Security-Driven Urban Design in Central America architecture-design
Honduran architect Alejandra Ferrera, raised in Danlí, critiques how public safety concerns during the 2010s transformed Honduran cities. She argues that security-driven design,…
SpActrum's Tonglu Senbo Resort Redefines Landscape Integration in Hangzhou architecture-design
So, in Hangzhou, China, there's this big renovation happening at the Tonglu Senbo Resort, led by architect Yan Pan, and it's set to finish in 2026. Han Shuang is curating the…
VENUX presenta 'El Obrador' en Casa Decor 2026, cocina sensorial de Viruta Lab architecture-design
At Casa Decor 2026 in Madrid, VENUX unveils 'El Obrador', a groundbreaking concept by Viruta Lab that transforms kitchens into immersive sensory experiences. Located in the…
Ruiting Xu's The Vessel Type integrates water infrastructure with inhabitable architecture for seasonal extremes architecture-design
Ruiting Xu, an architectural designer, created The Vessel Type to make water infrastructure more visible and to connect with both environmental cycles and community dynamics,…

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