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Waechter Architecture's Trilogy House: A Modern Take on Portland Vernacular architecture-design
Waechter Architecture, led by principal Ben Waechter, has completed the Trilogy House in Portland, Oregon, a residential project that reinterprets the city's traditional…
Christian Siriano Renovates Historic Paris Apartment with Exuberant Design architecture-design
Christian Siriano, a renowned fashion and interior designer, has transformed a historic apartment located on the Right Bank of Paris, with moldings that are "practically older…
Casa Trilogy by Waechter Architecture Reinterprets Portland Typology architecture-design
Waechter Architecture has completed Casa Trilogy, a residential project in Portland, United States, in 2024. The 4,450 square-foot house reinterprets the traditional Portland…
Digital Nomad Influx Reshapes Housing and Urban Life in Lisbon, Mexico City, Athens, and Bali architecture-design
The emergence of remote work is reshaping cities like Lisbon, Mexico City, Athens, and Bali, as affluent mobile professionals drive the demand for short-term rentals and uniform…
António Costa Lima Arquitectos adds concrete extension to historic Lisbon school architecture-design
António Costa Lima Arquitectos has finalized a concrete addition to the historic Colégio de Santa Maria school in Lisbon, which replaces an unauthorized annexe with sculptural…
Underground Spa by KIP arhitekti in Slovenia architecture-design
KIP arhitekti has completed the Underground Spa, a 110 m² wellness interior located within a former mill complex in Slovenia. The project, finished in 2023, was led by architects…
Subterranean Spa by KIP arhitekti in a Rustic Estate architecture-design
KIP arhitekti has completed a subterranean spa within a former mill estate, now a tourist complex. The project, covering 110 square meters, was finished in 2023 and is located in…
Gregory Santos: Miami Designer Blends Storytelling and Experimentalism architecture-design
Gregory Santos, hailing from Miami Beach, is the founder of Studio Santos and the operations lead at S. Lab. His approach to design emphasizes crafting vibrant environments that…
Konstantinos Gournas Transforms Reclaimed Marble Sink into Mobile Wash Station architecture-design
Konstantinos Gournas, a designer from Greece, has introduced WS | Wash Station, a portable installation centered around a salvaged marble sink. Situated in Greece, this project…
Balloon Banjo: 3D-Printed Instrument Turns Party Balloon into a Sound Box architecture-design
The Balloon Banjo, a novel musical instrument created by Co:Creation Lab, is a 3D-printed design that utilizes a replaceable party balloon as its sound box to investigate the…
AIM Architecture's Zara flagship in Shanghai rethinks retail with amphitheatre-like brick podium architecture-design
Zara's flagship store on Huaihai Road in Shanghai has been reimagined by AIM Architecture, turning a five-storey concrete structure into a forward-thinking retail environment.…
Asian Public Kitchens: How Markets and Hawker Centers Shape Civic Life architecture-design
In numerous Asian urban areas, dining is a communal experience that extends into markets, hawker centers, street vendors, and wholesale zones. These venues, referred to as 'public…
Public Kitchens: How Asian Markets Transform Eating into Civic Life architecture-design
In many Asian cities, eating has never been confined to the private home. It spills into markets, hawker centers, street stalls, and wholesale districts integrated into buildings…
Xiang Architects' Chenhu Migratory Bird Observation Tower Opens in Wuhan Wetland architecture-design
The Chenhu Migratory Bird Observation Tower, a 303-square-meter pavilion, has been finalized by Xiang Architects. This structure is located on Xianglushan, a natural promontory…
W Barcelona unveils renovated rooms and suites by Rockwell Group and External Reference architecture-design
The iconic W Barcelona hotel, designed by Ricardo Bofill and known as La Vela, has revealed the first phase of a comprehensive renovation. Rockwell Group led the redesign of the…
Lina Bo Bardi's First China Exhibition and GXN's Reclaimed-Material Space: Weekly Architecture Review architecture-design
This week’s architecture highlights feature several noteworthy developments. In San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina, Pelli Clarke & Partners has finalized the Lola Mora Cultural…
Lina Bo Bardi's First China Exhibition and GXN's Reclaimed Materials Community Space: Weekly Architecture Roundup architecture-design
This week’s updates in architecture highlight initiatives centered on community, culture, and accessibility. According to the NCARB 2026 report, aspiring architects in 2025…
Doshi Levien's 'Dori' Textile Collection for Hay Blends Indian Embroidery with Modern Design architecture-design
'Dori', the inaugural textile accessories line from Doshi Levien for the Danish brand Hay, showcases a modern interpretation of traditional Indian kantha embroidery. This…
Centro Piacentiniano by CN10 architetti: A 15,000 m² Public Space Project in 2023 architecture-design
The Centro Piacentiniano, designed by CN10 architetti srl, is a public space and public buildings project completed in 2023. The project covers an area of 15,000 square meters and…
ZHA Unveils 198-Hectare Urban District Around Baku Expo Center architecture-design
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been commissioned to create a 198-hectare urban area named Baku Expo City, which will encircle the Baku Expo Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks…
Boston Museum of Science's Bloomberg Public Science Common Nears Completion architecture-design
The Museum of Science in Boston is close to finishing the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, a civic area spanning 929 square meters. Created by William Rawn…
Xiang Architects Unveils Steel Double-Helix Bird-Watching Tower in China architecture-design
Shanghai-based Xiang Architects has completed the Chenhu Migratory Bird Observation Tower, a 19.8-meter-high steel structure in the Chenhu Wetland bird sanctuary near Wuhan City,…
Jacobson Arquitectura's ES House Rises Among Treetops in Brazil architecture-design
Situated in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil, the ES House, crafted by Jacobson Arquitectura, is perched on a steep slope, resembling a modern treehouse. It harmonizes with its…
Analogy Design's Mobile Dental Clinic for MobiDent Targets India's Oral Health Crisis architecture-design
India is grappling with a significant oral health issue, as 90% of adults experience dental caries and more than half suffer from gum disease. Entrepreneur Vivek Madappa…
Tirana Pyramid Reborn: From Hoxha Museum to Tech Hub architecture-design
The Pyramid of Tirana, originally opened as a museum dedicated to Enver Hoxha in October 1988, has been transformed by MVRDV into a park and technology school, reopening in 2023.…
Casa PR21 by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes: A Seaside Residence in Badalona architecture-design
Casa PR21, designed by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes, is a residential project located on a narrow plot between party walls in Badalona, Spain. The house, which spans four levels…
Amaru Photography Brand Identity by Fernando Rodrigues Draws on Andean Heritage architecture-design
Fernando Rodrigues designed the brand identity and editorial design for Amaru, a lifestyle photography studio in Australia. The visual system is inspired by Andean cultural…
Studio Ceravolo's Strathmore Courtyard House: An Art Deco Extension with a Central Garden architecture-design
In 2025, Studio Ceravolo finalized the Strathmore Courtyard House, a three-story addition to an existing solid brick Art Deco residence in Strathmore, Australia. Central to the…
Studio Ceravolo's Casa Patio Strathmore: A Three-Level Art Deco Extension Centered on a Courtyard architecture-design
Studio Ceravolo has completed Casa Patio Strathmore, a three-level extension to an existing solid brick Art Deco house in Strathmore, Australia. The project, designed in 2025, is…
Canopy Design at Starfire Discovery Camp by CM Design architecture-design
In Shenzhen's Dapeng New District, the Starfire Discovery Camp has seen the completion of a new canopy structure by CM Design. Covering an area of 495 square meters, this…
CM Design Creates Shade Structure at Starfire Discovery Camp in Shenzhen architecture-design
CM Design has completed a canopy design at the Starfire Discovery Camp in the Dapeng New District of Shenzhen, China. The project, covering 495 square meters, was finished in 2026…
Restaurant Fixers: Three Specialists in Branding, Uniforms, and Lighting architecture-design
Three consulting firms—Imschweilers based in Munich, Service Works from London, and Lundi in Bangkok—are revolutionizing the branding, uniforms, and lighting of restaurants.…
In Bærum, Norway’s First Dementia Village Carpe Diem Offers a New Model of Care architecture-design
Norway's first dementia village is open. Designed by Nordic Office of Architecture, Carpe Diem opened in Bærum, outside Oslo, a decade after Norway's 2015 Dementia Plan. The…
Four New Hotels in Chianti, Vienna, Fort Lauderdale and Rome Blend Heritage with Modern Design architecture-design
Monocle showcases four newly opened hotels that harmoniously integrate local materials, historic architecture, and modern design. La Darbia in Chianti, Italy, has been refurbished…
Tatyana Miron Ahlers Restores Family's 1920s Upstate New York Home architecture-design
Designer Tatyana Miron Ahlers has restored her family's 1920s country home in upstate New York, which had fallen into ruin. 'Beautiful things look beautiful together,' she said of…
Tatyana Miron Restores 1930s Upstate New York Family Home architecture-design
Designer Tatyana Miron has completed the restoration of her family's country house in Upstate New York, a 1930s property that had fallen into ruin. Miron's approach was guided by…
Akihisa Hirata on Architecture as Living Environment and 'Entangling Base' architecture-design
Tokyo-based architect Akihisa Hirata, founder of his eponymous practice, advocates for architecture that behaves as part of the environment rather than as an artificial object. In…
Next Mahamud© Unveils Grid-Based Logo and Mark Collection in 2026 Vol.1 architecture-design
Next Mahamud© has unveiled Logos & Marks - 2026 Vol_1, a UI-UX initiative that investigates grid systems within logo creation. This collection showcases geometric, monochrome…
ATLANTÍA Round Table: Women Architects in Galicia Convene at San Vicente do Mar architecture-design
On Thursday, 18 June, at the Náutico de San Vicente do Mar in Galicia, Spain, ATLANTÍA hosted a round table moderated by Laura Pato. The discussion featured Ana Blanco, Marta…
When the Water Rises: Six Amphibious and Floating Homes Redefine Housing architecture-design
Formosa, a 225-square-meter home designed by Baca Architects, successfully floated on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire during the intense floods of 2019 and 2020, demonstrating…

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