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• Machan Community Platform in Korail by Paraa architecture-design

  The Machan community platform, designed by Paraa and led by principal architect Kazi Arefin, is set to be built in Korail, Dhaka, Bangladesh, covering an area of 332 m². Scheduled…

• NUINO: Bold Footwear Repair Branding by Plural Branding Studio architecture-design

  Plural Branding Studio and Álex López have designed a bold visual identity for NUINO, a footwear repair brand. The project, featured on Abduzeedo, showcases a comprehensive…

• 1970s Italian Design Reissues: A Nostalgic Revival at Milan Design Week architecture-design

  The 1970s Italian design is experiencing a resurgence, with numerous reissues of iconic pieces launched during Milan Design Week. This revival is contextualized by the 1972 MoMA…

• Cali Foothills Integral Corridor by Edward Conde Serna Arquitectos architecture-design

  Completed in 2024, the Cali Foothills Integral Corridor is a landscape infrastructure initiative crafted by Edward Conde Serna Arquitectos in Cali, Colombia. Covering an area of…

• Snøhetta and sbp's Sentry Bridge Cantilevers Over Watkins Glen Gorge architecture-design

  Construction is underway for a new bridge at Watkins Glen State Park, New York, created by architectural firms Snøhetta and schlaich bergermann partner (sbp). Measuring 46 feet in…

• GO'C wraps Iolair artist residence in stained cedar on Orcas Island architecture-design

  GO'C, an architecture firm based in Seattle, has finalized the construction of Iolair, a 1,600-square-foot facility on Orcas Island, Washington, commissioned by the Iolair…

• Patrimonium Headquarters by Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados in Lagoa da Prata architecture-design

  In a new sector of Lagoa da Prata, Minas Gerais, the headquarters of Patrimonium occupies a corner and opens toward the horizon. Completed in 2024, the 1,883.72 m² building houses…

• OGA Transforms Challenging North London Site into Private Sanctuary architecture-design

  Architecture and interior design firm OGA, founded by Oliver Grimshaw and based in Berlin, has completed The Cottage Annexe, an infill project in Finsbury Park, North London. The…

• Rivian Unveils SOM-Designed EV Plant Renderings in Georgia architecture-design

  Rivian, an electric vehicle producer based in Irvine, California, has unveiled new designs for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs, Georgia, situated an hour to…

• Casa Limoneros: Contemporary Vernacular Architecture in Naucalpan architecture-design

  Casa Limoneros, a residential project by Quaterna Arquitectos, was completed in 2024 in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico. The 460 m² house draws inspiration from the vernacular…

• Spero Ventures Branding by Jessica Strelioff: Deep Green and Sky Blue Identity architecture-design

  Jessica Strelioff has developed a detailed visual identity for Spero Ventures, a newly established investment firm. The branding features rich green paper combined with calming…

• Bobrick and Gensler Redefine Workplace Washrooms for Equity and Wellness architecture-design

  Bobrick Washroom Equipment has launched a video series called 'Washroom Conversations,' focusing on the significance of commercial restrooms in promoting workplace wellness and…

• Fast Fashion Architecture: Heat-Fused Textile Waste as Structural Material architecture-design

  In 2022, a research group led by designer Taylor Leung from The Bartlett School of Architecture initiated the 'Fast Fashion Architecture' project. This initiative aims to…

• V+M House by Solange Cálio Arquitetos in São José do Rio Preto architecture-design

  The V+M House, located in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, covers an area of 680 m² (7,320 sq ft) and was finalized in 2025. Created by Solange Cálio Arquitetos for a…

• Birkach Typeface Specimen by Blanka Burgundi Blends Organic Forms with Geometric Precision architecture-design

  Designed by Blanka Burgundi, the Birkach typeface specimen presents a modern sans serif characterized by its organic letterforms and distinctive flaws. Drawing inspiration from…

• Paris Heritage Group Fights New Glass Pavilion for National Assembly architecture-design

  A contentious plan to replace the iconic reception pavilion of the French National Assembly with a modern glass and steel design has ignited debate in Paris. The heritage group…

• Hoyer Arkitektur's Modular Timber Home in Ebeltoft Joins Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026 architecture-design

  In 2022, Thomas Høyer established Høyer Arkitektur in Ebeltoft, Jutland. The firm has been recognized in the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026, which showcases 30 up-and-coming…

• Andrée Putman's Design Legacy Revived as Brand Resurges architecture-design

  Andrée Putman, the late Parisian designer known for her minimalist yet luxurious interiors, is experiencing a posthumous revival. Her eponymous brand, which had faded after her…

• Verne Arquitectura Designs Fronton and Multipurpose Space in Medieval Navarrese Village architecture-design

  Spanish firm Verne Arquitectura has completed a fronton (pelota court) and multipurpose space in Aguilar de Codés, a medieval village in Navarra, Spain. The project, designed by…

• GXN Transforms Toronto Construction Waste into Pop-Up Public Space architecture-design

  A collaborative effort involving GXN, Ha/f Climate Design, AKT II, and Arcana Materials has led to the creation of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Space on Ookwemin Minising island…

• Sharp Kayak: Folded Aluminum Hull with Cork Seat by Guillaume Bloget architecture-design

  Designer Guillaume Bloget has created Sharp, a kayak made from folded aluminum sheet and cork, developed during a residency at Rhizome in France's Morvan region. The project was…

• London's Square Mile: Heritage vs. High-Rise Development architecture-design

  On 28 November, the Museum of London will officially open its doors at Smithfield Market, marking a significant victory for heritage advocates who opposed plans for an office…

• Habitat Collaborative's Curved School in India Threads Through Mature Trees architecture-design

  In Vadodara, India, Habitat Collaborative has finalized New Horizon, a school covering 1,442 square meters, which is thoughtfully integrated into a site abundant with trees.…

• Granada Form's ADU Doubles as Neighborhood Coffee Shop in Los Angeles architecture-design

  Based in Los Angeles, Granada Form is a creative partnership between musician and designer Sydney Wayser and architect John Isaac Watters. Previously, the couple resided in a 1939…

• Quadruple-Pane Glazing Advances with Corning's Thin Glass architecture-design

  Quadruple-pane windows are becoming a significant advancement in window technology, as the U.S. General Services Administration revised its guidelines in 2021 to endorse…

• HAIN Vineyard Facilities by undjurekbrüggen and AFEA architecture-design

  The HAIN vineyard facilities, designed by architecture firms undjurekbrüggen and AFEA, are located at the foot of a vineyard along the Havel River in a biodiverse landscape. The…

• W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu: A New Era for W Hotels architecture-design

  W Hotels has opened its third Italian property, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, marking a significant evolution for the brand. Designed by Meyer Davis with architecture by DE.TALES, the…

• Design Duo Reclaims Family Home in Pasadena After 40 Years architecture-design

  More than four decades after the Pasadena, California, house was sold, a design-world couple has moved back in, transforming the property into a vibrant homage to three…

• RTA Studio completes mass-timber groundscraper in Auckland for Fisher & Paykel architecture-design

  In Auckland, New Zealand, RTA Studio has finalized a mass-timber office structure that will serve as the global headquarters for Fisher & Paykel and Haier Australasia. Spanning…

• Acrylicize's Physical Culture Framework Aims to Infuse Soul into Shared Spaces architecture-design

  Acrylicize, a creative studio with locations in New York and London, has introduced the concept of 'Physical Culture' to illustrate its method of crafting environments that…

• Mosley Thorold Rebuilds Victorian Townhouse Around Relocated Staircase architecture-design

  Mosley Thorold, an architecture studio based in London, has transformed a 2,900-square-foot Victorian townhouse in De Beauvoir Town. A key change involved moving a poorly placed…

• Runblock: Sunscreen Branding for Runners Melts in the Heat architecture-design

  Graphic designers Tess Lockhart and George Fletcher have created a new visual identity for Runblock, a sunscreen brand aimed at runners. The design deliberately eschews the…

• Arts and Crafts Movement's Enduring Influence on Contemporary Architecture architecture-design

  The Arts and Crafts movement, often remembered for its aesthetic features, is more significantly defined by its ethical framework for architecture, emphasizing the relationships…

• Lumion Pro's Real-Time Rendering Secures Planning Approval for Subterranean Wilderness Home architecture-design

  Agora Architects, located in the UK, has found Lumion Pro, an architectural visualization software, to be indispensable in gaining approval for The Wilderness, a subterranean…

• Turkey's Pavilion Announces 'Spolia Futures' for 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale architecture-design

  From May 8 to November 21, 2027, the Pavilion of Turkey will showcase 'Spolia Futures' during the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia. The…

• Saint of Athens Transforms Mykonos Chapel with Monochrome Byzantine Frescoes architecture-design

  Located within the Kalesma Hotel in Mykonos, the Saint Demetrius Chapel presents a modern take on Byzantine art, crafted by the Athens-based firm Saint of Athens and illustrator…

• Fiechter Salzmann Designs New Gymnasium for Listed School Complex in Ostermundigen architecture-design

  The architectural firm Fiechter Salzmann has completed a new gymnasium for the Mösli school complex in Ostermundigen, Switzerland. The project, which was finished in 2024, covers…

• Casa PR21: Alventosa Morell and Pàmies Design Narrow House in Badalona architecture-design

  In Badalona, Spain, Casa PR21 has been finalized by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes and Pàmies Arquitectura. This four-story residence spans 253 square meters on a slender lot. Its…

• Time & Style: Japanese Craftsmanship Meets Global Design architecture-design

  Time & Style, a Japanese furniture brand founded by Ryutaro Yoshida, blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with international design influences. Yoshida's journey began in the…

• Various Associates' Gong's House: A Delicate Balance of Cross-Generational Living architecture-design

  The 2026 edition of the Wallpaper* Architects Directory highlights Various Associates, a burgeoning architectural firm established in 2017 by Qianyi Lin and Dongzi Yang. Based in…