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• CULTURED's Summer Roundup: 11 Art-Filled Interiors from Joe Jonas to Robert A.M. Stern architecture-design

  The second annual CULTURED at Home issue from CULTURED magazine showcases 11 remarkable home interiors from the summer of 2026, featuring residences of celebrities and collector…

• ClarityDrive: Aniket Jagtap's AI-Powered Cloud Storage UI/UX architecture-design

  Aniket Jagtap has presented ClarityDrive, a user interface and user experience design concept for a cloud storage platform. The project appears as an image feature on Abduzeedo, a…

• Topographies of Encounter: Concordia Square Renovation by AR-AR Martínez and María Paula González Bozzi architecture-design

  A transformation of Concordia Square, a 1,000-square-meter public space located in Bogotá's historic La Candelaria district, is scheduled for completion by 2025. The initiative,…

• Bien Urbain's Gill-Like Shed Roof for Montfermeil Nursery School architecture-design

  In March 2026, Bien Urbain completed a 745-square-meter expansion of the Paul Éluard Nursery School in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. The new two-story addition features…

• Hedy Lamarr's Hedgerow Farm Estate Offers Glimpse into Hollywood Star and Tech Pioneer's Private Life architecture-design

  Hedy Lamarr, a Golden Age Hollywood actress and inventor, owned an elegant Beverly Hills estate called Hedgerow Farm. The property is featured in Architectural Digest, offering a…

• Maison Cédrat's Aura Lamps Blend Clay and Handcrafted Washi Paper architecture-design

  Maison Cédrat's designers, Pierre Samouilla and Alix Lalucaa, have introduced Aura, a trio of lighting fixtures that merge clay with washi paper. Drawing inspiration from the…

• Bilbao Apartment Renovation Revives Midcentury Design with Geometric Decor and Repurposed Spanish Marble architecture-design

  A Bilbao apartment's midcentury character has been revived through a renovation by a local studio for a young family. The design pairs geometric decor with repurposed Spanish…

• André Vainer Arquitetos' L-Shaped House in São Paulo architecture-design

  In 2023, André Vainer Arquitetos completed a 550 m² residential project in São Paulo, Brazil. The house is arranged in an L-shape along the property's boundaries and front…

• ZHA Masterplan Weaves Baku Expo City Through Preserved Pine Forest architecture-design

  Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its masterplan for Baku Expo City, a 198-hectare development in Azerbaijan’s capital that keeps 92 percent of the site’s 18,000 existing trees.…

• Fairphone Gen. 6+ Review: Modular Smartphone Balances Ethics and Performance architecture-design

  Fairphone has introduced the Gen. 6+, an upgraded version of the Fairphone 6, which boasts a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, 12GB of RAM, and a fresh Cobalt Blue design. The camera…

• RATIO Design and Helix Architecture + Design Merge to Form RATIO | Helix in Kansas City architecture-design

  At the beginning of this month, RATIO Design merged with Helix Architecture + Design, based in Kansas City, creating RATIO | Helix in Kansas City, with backing from Hennick &…

• Eel conservation centre leads University of Nottingham architecture school show architecture-design

  University of Nottingham's Department of Architecture and Built Environment has presented student projects for its Dezeen School Show. Lily-Grace Conradie's Anguilla is a…

• Minqa Atelier's Chocó Pambil Refuge: A Minimal Forest House on a Slope architecture-design

  Minqa Atelier’s Chocó Pambil Refuge, a 53 m² house in Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador, adapts a steep, challenging topography into a compact minimal dwelling. The project,…

• Sensory Design and Human-Centric Washrooms: Paul Lewandowski in Conversation with Bobrick architecture-design

  Paul Lewandowski, the founder of Fig. 19, champions the design of public restrooms that prioritize sensory experiences and human needs. In a dialogue with Matthew Louchheim from…

• ASAP-ZT Pitro Sammer Loops a Vienna Apartment with a Spectrum of Color architecture-design

  In 2025, the Austrian architectural firm ASAP-ZT Pitro Sammer finalized the Chromatic Chambers project, a 156-square-meter renovation located in Vienna for a private client. This…

• Runlab Technical Running Brand Identity by Javier Diconca architecture-design

  Runlab, a technical running brand identity by designer Javier Diconca, deploys modular dot-matrix logos, pure black bases, and reflective materials. The visual system, built on…

• Hotel Arts Barcelona Melds Art and Architecture in Renovated Event Spaces architecture-design

  Hotel Arts Barcelona has reimagined its 3,500-square-meter event spaces into a captivating art showcase. The 44-story building, crafted by Bruce Graham, boasts a thoughtfully…

• Clay Global Develops Modular Web Design System for Tipalti Fintech Platform architecture-design

  Clay Global, a creative agency, has unveiled a web design and design system for Tipalti, a fintech payment platform. This initiative streamlines payment processes through a…

• IDAMA: Alessandro Amadi's Sportswear Brand Redefines Urban Fashion architecture-design

  Established in 2025 by Alessandro Amadi, IDAMA is an Italian brand specializing in sportswear that emphasizes technology, design, and urban aesthetics. All products are made in…

• Frank Gehry's New York Buildings Redefine the Manhattan Skyline architecture-design

  After years of effort to break into the New York architecture scene, Frank Gehry has succeeded in transforming the Manhattan skyline. His buildings across the city represent a…

• Kisho Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower: The Rise, Fall, and Museum Afterlife of a Metabolist Icon architecture-design

  The Museum of Modern Art in New York will showcase Capsule A1305 from July 10, 2025, to July 12, 2026. This capsule is part of the Nakagin Capsule Tower, designed by Kisho…

• Matter Makers, AWR and BAZ Studio complete OBA Next Lab, a demountable timber library in Amsterdam architecture-design

  The OBA Next Lab, a 1,175-square-metre temporary timber library and community hub, has been inaugurated in a vacant public square in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. This project, designed…

• Studio Lievito Unveils Marmifere: Modular Urban Furniture from Carrara's Waste Marble architecture-design

  Studio Lievito, located in Florence, has introduced Marmifere, a collection of modular urban furniture crafted from reclaimed marble waste, drawing inspiration from the Ferrovia…

• Luxury Wallpaper Shifts from Final Layer to Primary Architectural Material architecture-design

  Selected Wallpapers & Interiors is at the forefront of a significant trend where luxury wallpaper has become a key architectural element. This Dutch company works alongside…

• Mareterra, Monaco: Public Art Shifts from Participation to Contemplation architecture-design

  The Mareterra district in Monaco presents a thought-provoking approach to public art that emphasizes perception. Among the prominent installations is Grotte bleue, created by…

• Casa Heenvliet by Studio Brandvries: A Residential Extension in the Netherlands architecture-design

  Casa Heenvliet is a residential extension designed by Dutch architecture firm Studio Brandvries. Completed in 2024, the 280-square-meter project sits on the edge of the historic…

• International Design Competition Launched for Busan's Hwamyeong Outdoor Pool Renovation architecture-design

  Busan Metropolitan City and Design Council Busan have announced an international design competition to renovate the Hwamyeong outdoor pool, located within Hwamyeong Ecological…

• ARB scraps mandatory two-year practice requirement for UK architects by 2028 architecture-design

  The Architects Registration Board (ARB) will abolish its compulsory two-year professional practice prerequisite for architectural registration in the UK, starting on 31 December…

• Barcelona Studio TAKK Rethinks Domestic Architecture Beyond Fixed Rooms architecture-design

  TAKK, a studio based in Barcelona and New York, was established by Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño. They challenge conventional housing designs, suggesting that the typical…

• Nairobi-Based Studio Mehta Featured in Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory 2026 with Sustainable Ua House architecture-design

  Founded in 2019 by Amar Mehta, Studio Mehta, an architectural firm based in Nairobi, has been chosen for the 2026 Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory. Mehta focuses on creating…

• Mitti Studio's Flintstone6: A Reclaimed-Material Farmhouse Recedes into a Tamil Nadu Mango Grove architecture-design

  Mitti Studio has completed Flintstone6, a two-bedroom farmhouse in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. Set within a mango grove, the dwelling is constructed using reclaimed materials…

• Prototyping as Method: TAKK, salazarsequeromedina, and Ensamble Studio architecture-design

  Architecture firms TAKK, salazarsequeromedina, and Ensamble Studio are prioritizing physical prototyping in their design processes. TAKK's 10K House project showcases the use of…

• Casa Gapfohl: Bernardo Bader Architekten's 99 m² Cabin Rooted in Primitive Hut Theory architecture-design

  Completed in 2023, Casa Gapfohl is a 99-square-meter cabin designed by Bernardo Bader Architekten and showcased on ArchDaily's Spanish site. Curated by Nina Vuga and captured…

• NCARB 2026 Report: More Diverse Architecture Candidates, Persistent Licensure Gaps architecture-design

  The 2026 NCARB by the Numbers report indicates that the number of licensed architects in the U.S. rose by 6 percent in 2025, bouncing back from a decline the year before.…

• Paloma Bau's Valencia Renovation Rejects Beige for Bold Color and Flexible Living architecture-design

  Paloma Bau has completed a full renovation of a home in Valencia, Spain, abandoning neutral beige interiors for a bold, colorful scheme tailored to the owners' wish for a lived-in…

• Private House in La Claye by atelier iso architectes architecture-design

  In 2023, atelier iso architectes completed a private house in La Claye, a village in La Bretonnière-la-Claye, France. The 79 m² residence occupies a 300 m² corner plot that had…

• Studio Blackburn Revamps Brompton's Brand with Factory-Floor Typography architecture-design

  Studio Blackburn has unveiled a new global brand platform for Brompton, the iconic British folding bicycle manufacturer. The project, which aims to support Brompton's expansion…

• Ukraine Pavilion 'Pool of Questions' at Venice Architecture Biennale 2027 Tackles Displacement and Shared Space architecture-design

  During the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, the Ukrainian pavilion showcases 'Pool of Questions', an installation by the CO-HATY initiative,…

• BURR's Kitchen Table for Esther Merinero's Madrid Studio architecture-design

  BURR has turned a table into a kitchen for artist Esther Merinero's studio in Madrid. The stainless-steel table, designed for the renovation of a former industrial building,…

• The Savoy Reimagined: G.A Group's Refurbishment of a London Icon architecture-design

  The Savoy, a landmark hotel in London, is currently being renovated by G.A Group. With a legacy spanning over 135 years, its guest list boasts names such as Claude Monet, Frank…