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• Studio Vural renovates West Village loft with 'pods in a box' architecture-design

  In Brooklyn's West Village, Studio Vural has completed a striking renovation of a loft in a historical herring canning factory on Barrow Street. The 1,500-square-foot space,…

• Marivan Medical Building by AsNow Design & Construct architecture-design

  The Marivan Medical Building, designed by Iranian firm AsNow Design & Construct, has been completed in 2025. Located on a main boulevard in Marivan, Iran, the project spans…

• Nikken Sekkei's 22.7 m² 'hatmachida' Community Hub in Machida architecture-design

  Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei has completed 'hatmachida', a compact 22.7 m² community center located at a street corner near Machida Station in Tokyo, Japan. The…

• Bell House by BILBAO | LOPEZ: A Corner Residence in City Bell, Argentina architecture-design

  Architects Federico Jorge Bilbao and Nicolás López of the firm BILBAO | LOPEZ have completed the Bell House, a 290-square-meter residence located in a gated community in City…

• PPAA's Resonancia Installation in Mexico architecture-design

  The architectural firm PPAA, led by Pablo Pérez Palacios, has unveiled 'Resonancia', a 120-square-meter installation curated by Valentina Díaz. The project, completed in 2026, is…

• Casa Pisçude: A Home Built Around a Natural Pond in Brazil's Vale dos Vinhedos architecture-design

  In Garibaldi, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, the architectural firms Revvero Arq and Mariana Bet Arquitetura have designed Casa Pisçude, a 300-square-meter residential project…

• Casa Nido: A Protective Renovation in Valencia's Torrefiel architecture-design

  Casa Nido, a residential renovation project by Iterare arquitectos, is located on a corner plot in Torrefiel, one of Valencia's most humble neighborhoods. The project, curated by…

• Gígur Visitor Centre in Iceland by SP(R)INT Studio and Nissen Richards Studio architecture-design

  The Gígur Visitor Centre, situated in northern Iceland, has been finalized by SP(R)INT Studio and Nissen Richards Studio for Vatnajökull National Park and the Environment Agency…

• Dezeen's July Roundup: Sustainable Furniture and Lighting Innovations architecture-design

  In July, Dezeen's design team showcased a selection of furniture and lighting that highlighted sustainability and playful aesthetics. Among the standout pieces was Becca Panter's…

• StudioKP2's Cherokee House: A Monumental Concrete Oasis in Miami Beach architecture-design

  Colombian architect Karlos Perez and his practice StudioKP2, in collaboration with Corradi Group, have completed Cherokee House, a luxurious minimalist residence on Cherokee…

• 041BÖT Apartment: Radical Reorganization of 1990s Attic Space architecture-design

  Architect Christopher Sitzler has completed a radical reorganization of a 76-square-meter attic apartment in Germany, transforming a fragmented, dated layout from the 1990s into a…

• Meld Skincare Dispenser Lets Users Mix Their Own Preservative-Free Formulas architecture-design

  British designer Beth Morgan Lundie has created Meld, a refillable skincare dispenser that allows users to combine ingredients at home, bypassing the need for toxic additives. The…

• Listude's Forest HQ in Yamanashi Blends Concert Hall, Workshop, and Home architecture-design

  Japanese speaker brand Listude has moved to a new multifunctional headquarters in Hokuto, Yamanashi, designed by Hitotomori Architects. The roughly 1,000 sq m plot, chosen in…

• Ayala Coffee Co. Packaging: Geometric Grids and Tactile Design architecture-design

  Alex Aperios has crafted a visual identity for Ayala Coffee Co. that highlights precise architectural proportions and structurally typographic packaging. Utilizing high-contrast…

• EA House: A Family Home Carved into a Cliff in Australia's Southern Highlands architecture-design

  EA House, designed by Australian architecture firm Bokey Grant, is a family residence perched on a sensitive rock cliff face in the Southern Highlands of Australia. The project,…

• Casa EA: A Family Home on a Cliff Edge by Bokey Grant architecture-design

  Casa EA, designed by Bokey Grant, is a family residence perched on a rocky cliff in the southern highlands. The project, covering 170 square meters, is slated for completion in…

• Monga Design Unveils Street-Rooted Visual Identity for Us Vs Them architecture-design

  Monga Design has crafted an extensive branding and visual identity framework for Us Vs Them, a venture that connects media with street culture. Utilizing a precise grid structure…

• Kashyap Bhatt's Tactile Packaging Identity for TOUM architecture-design

  Kashyap Bhatt has developed a tactile packaging identity for TOUM, a brand specializing in Middle Eastern street food. This visual identity draws inspiration from traditional…

• Ivy Studio's Minnibar in Montreal Blends Japanese Minimalism with Raw Concrete architecture-design

  Ivy Studio, located in Montreal, has finalized the construction of Minnibar, an Italian eatery situated in a high-rise in the downtown area. The design draws from Japanese…

• Café N+ by Horibe Associates Connects Historic Shrine and New Theater in Takatsuki architecture-design

  Café N+, designed by Horibe Associates, opened in Takatsuki, Japan, in 2024 as a vibrant meeting point linking a historic shrine with a newly constructed performing arts theater.…

• Looking South House by PLUG arquitectura modular in Chapadmalal, Argentina architecture-design

  PLUG arquitectura modular, led by architect Juan Martín Roldán, has completed the Looking South House in Chapadmalal, a coastal town in the southeast of Buenos Aires province,…

• Fouquet's Mykonos Opens with Art, Architecture, and Quiet Luxury architecture-design

  Fouquet's Mykonos, a newly launched hotel by the Parisian Barrière Collection, has debuted on the Greek island, presenting a tranquil option amidst the island's notorious party…

• 2050+ Transforms Logroño Parking Lot into Play Space for Concéntrico 2026 architecture-design

  For the twelfth Concéntrico festival in Logroño, Basque Country, the architectural firm 2050+ created 'Frontones Danzantes.' This installation utilized three movable walls made of…

• Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Six Species with Distinct Survival Strategies for Architects architecture-design

  An article from urdesignmag.com highlights six enduring plant species ideal for establishing a drought-resistant garden that operates cohesively. Foliage that is silver and felted…

• AIA Estúdio Designs Three-Level Panō Store in Ipanema architecture-design

  AIA Estúdio has completed the design for the new Panō store located on Garcia D'Ávila street in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. The project, covering 260 square meters, was commissioned…

• OUT Architecture: Milan-Rome Studio Blends Tradition with Sustainability architecture-design

  OUT Architecture (Office for Usable Thinking) is a collaborative architecture studio led by Alessandro Minotti and Francesco Nardacci. Based in Milan and Rome, Italy, the studio…

• LABLANCA Renovates 72 m² Apartment in Reforma Riera architecture-design

  The architectural firm LABLANCA has completed a renovation project for an apartment located in the Reforma Riera area. The project, curated by Valentina Díaz, covers an area of 72…

• NUA Arquitectures completes Casa Juià, a contemporary Catalan farmhouse architecture-design

  NUA Arquitectures, a Spanish firm, has finalized Casa Juià, a 283-square-metre farmhouse located in the village of Juià, Catalonia, Spain. This project reimagines the classic…

• Italy's Polycentric Identity Drives New Urban Organization Models Beyond Regeneration architecture-design

  A decade after the New Urban Agenda was established, Monsignor Murphy highlights the urgent need for housing strategies that cater to the population's requirements, moving away…

• Atelier Orzan Renovates 55 m² Apartment in Le Havre architecture-design

  Atelier Orzan, led by principal architect Thibaut Blondet, has completed the renovation of the Apartamento Lecomte, a 55-square-meter apartment located in the Costière residential…

• Ikea's Kompishäng Collection: Portable Furniture for Generation Rent architecture-design

  Ikea has introduced a new range of furniture and accessories named 'Kompishäng', tailored to meet the needs of renters, those frequently relocating, and students. This collection…

• Dezeen's Top Five Houses of July 2026: From Scottish Highlands to Indian Split-Levels architecture-design

  Dezeen has highlighted its five standout houses from July 2026, showcasing a variety of architectural styles from around the globe. Topping the list is Dulnain, a three-bedroom…

• Carlo Ratti Explores the Fascist Roots of the Campari Soda Bottle architecture-design

  In the summer series 'Objectify' by Wallpaper*, architect Carlo Ratti delves into Italy's culture through commonplace items, beginning with the Campari Soda bottle, crafted in…

• Modernist Villa Renovation in Poznań by LBWA architecture-design

  In the historic Grunwald district of Poznań, Poland, near the renowned Abisynia housing estate, stands a pre-war villa distinguished by its modernist character. The building, an…

• Nike and Hyperice Unveil Heated Slides; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to Open in December architecture-design

  This week on Dezeen, Nike and Hyperice introduced recovery slides designed to heat and vibrate the feet of athletes, promoting recovery. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, crafted by Frank…

• Unknown Works Transforms Welsh Cottage into Stealthy Seaside Retreat architecture-design

  London-based architecture studio Unknown Works has completed the renovation of White Breakers, a single-storey cottage on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in…

• 2s.design's Equihero horse inhalation masks blend veterinary tech with natural forms architecture-design

  2s.design, an industrial design studio located in Warsaw, has introduced Equihero, a collection of anatomical inhalation masks designed for horses to enhance comfort during…

• Moos Studio's Minimalist Spatial Branding for Architecture Cafe architecture-design

  Moos Studio has introduced a spatial branding concept for Moos Architecture Cafe, characterized by sage green interiors, warm sand-colored exteriors, olive greenery, and white…

• Vari Architects Revitalizes Chengdu's Luxe Lakes CPI Island with Mixed-Use Renewal architecture-design

  Vari Architects has completed the Luxe Lakes CPI Island Commercial Renewal Project in Chengdu, China, transforming a cluster of over 20 former villa models into a vibrant…

• Pentagram Designs Refined Branding for Rugiet Health architecture-design

  Pentagram has developed an extensive branding framework for Rugiet, a healthcare brand focused on tailored health solutions. Their design encompasses bespoke apothecary packaging,…