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Poesis Studio's Villa Caeruleum: A Cornerless Ellipse on Albania's Ionian Coast architecture-design
Poesis Studio, located in both London and Tirana, has introduced Villa Caeruleum, a conceptual villa that has yet to be realized, perched on a hillside overlooking Porto Palermo…
Milano's Chinatown May Get a Paifang Gate at Via Paolo Sarpi architecture-design
The Comune di Milano has put forward a plan to erect a Paifang, a traditional Chinese gateway, at the entrance of Chinatown on Via Paolo Sarpi. This structure would be situated at…
Le Petit Pali Opens Design-Forward Boutique Hotel in Napa Valley's St. Helena architecture-design
Le Petit Pali, the bespoke bed-and-breakfast brand under hotelier Avi Brosh's Palisociety umbrella, has opened a new outpost in St. Helena, Napa Valley. The property occupies the…
Barbican Centre Launches Competition for Bespoke Furniture Ahead of 50th Anniversary architecture-design
The Barbican Centre in London has launched a design competition for custom furniture tailored to its Brutalist structure, coinciding with a significant renovation spearheaded by…
0E1 Arquitetos Raises Steel-Framed House Above Sloping Forest Site in Brazil architecture-design
Located in the mountainous forest of Canela, 0E1 Arquitetos has finalized the House in Canela, a weekend getaway spanning 120 sqm, intended for two couples and aimed at reducing…
Casa Jabuticabeiras by STUDIO ANDRE LENZA: A Downsized Family Residence in Goiânia architecture-design
Casa Jabuticabeiras, a 361-square-meter residence designed by STUDIO ANDRE LENZA, is located in the eastern region of Goiânia, Brazil. The project, curated by Susanna Moreira, was…
Martin Hopp Architect's Mass-Timber School in New York Prioritizes Generosity Over Spectacle architecture-design
Evergreen Charter School, a K-12 institution located in Hempstead, New York, has been finalized by Martin Hopp Architect, with its doors set to open in 2025. This facility…
PPAA Extends Rafael Moneo's City Hall Geometry into Logroño's Public Plaza architecture-design
In 2026, Mexico City-based studio PPAA completed Resonancia, an installation in Logroño, Spain, that extends the geometry of Rafael Moneo's City Hall into the adjacent public…
RI House by Infante Poblete Montt: A Suspended Lookout Over Zapallar Bay architecture-design
Situated on El Morro hill, the RI House, created by the Chilean architecture firm Infante Poblete Montt, spans 400 square meters and was finalized in 2024. This residence is…
Königsberger Vannucchi Links São Paulo Towers with Glass Skybridge architecture-design
Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados, a Brazilian architectural firm, has finalized Almagah 227, a mixed-use project in São Paulo featuring two skyscrapers linked by a…
Semibreve Studio: A São Paulo Apartment Honors a Designer's Pianist Mother architecture-design
At Casacor São Paulo, Estúdio Clara Nahas showcases 'Semibreve Studio', a 55 sq m apartment located in Parque da Água Branca, dedicated to Nahas' deceased mother, a pianist. In…
Curtis Institute's $25M Plan for Art Alliance Building After UArts Collapse architecture-design
The Curtis Institute of Music has announced a $25 million renovation plan for the former Art Alliance building near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. The building, previously…
Interactive Sound Installation 'Raconte-moi un secret' by coletivo 624 in Montpellier architecture-design
In Montpellier, France, the architecture group coletivo 624 has unveiled an immersive audio installation titled 'Raconte-moi un secret'. The project, curated by Susanna Moreira,…
Designing the Modern Kitchen Around the Sink Zone architecture-design
While the classic kitchen work triangle remains valuable, it falls short in contemporary kitchens that accommodate various tasks and open designs. A more suitable strategy…
BekArch's CannaRoomz Bar in Prague Preserves Original Brick Vaulting architecture-design
The CannaRoomz bar, measuring 56.65 square meters, has been finalized by BekArch, a studio located in Prague, within a residential structure on Sokolovská Street, Karlín, set to…
Meadow House by Mark English Architects in Carmel Valley architecture-design
Meadow House, designed by Mark English Architects, is a residential project completed in 2023 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States. The house is located within the…
Brooklyn Loft Kitchen Renovation Blends Industrial Heritage with Warm Design architecture-design
In 2025, a renovation revitalized a small kitchen within a Brooklyn loft located at 47 Lincoln Place, a pre-war structure from 1910 referred to as the 'Sneaker Factory.' Senior…
Charles Gillespie Architecture completes wildlife-friendly Somerset house with concrete colonnade architecture-design
The Linhay, a family residence situated in rural Somerset, England, has been completed by Charles Gillespie Architecture. This house, designed by Charles Gillespie for his own…
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Unveils Renovated Rooms by Joyce Wang architecture-design
The Mandarin Oriental The Landmark in Hong Kong's Central district has reopened its guest rooms following a renovation led by Hong Kong-based designer Joyce Wang. The 109-key…
Natuzzi Opens New Store in Beijing, Celebrating Italian Design as Cultural Bridge architecture-design
On [insert date], Natuzzi, the renowned Italian furniture brand, opened a new outlet in Beijing's Easyhome, showcasing a celebration of design culture and the experience of beauty…
Blight Rayner and Snøhetta Unveil Glasshouse Theater with Instrument-Inspired Design architecture-design
In Brisbane, Australia, the newly inaugurated Glasshouse Theater at the Queensland Performing Arts Center (QPAC) showcases a striking glass exterior and an acoustically optimized…
Bureau Veritas launches UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard verification scheme architecture-design
Bureau Veritas has rolled out the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, a new optional program aimed at assessing how buildings perform in terms of carbon emissions. They’re now…
TreeBOX Cabin by Studio Officina82 in Alpisella Alpine Village architecture-design
The TreeBOX – Casa sull'Albero cabin, designed by Studio Officina82, is part of Selucente, an innovative hospitality project focused on the recovery of the alpine village of…
Concurso Nacional de Anteproyectos Identidad BA para el Microcentro architecture-design
The Argentine government has launched the Concurso Nacional de Anteproyectos Identidad BA, a national design competition to create a new identity for the Microcentro area of…
Lightfoot Solar Cargo Scooter by Otherlab Integrates Panels into Bodywork architecture-design
Otherlab, a company based in California, has introduced the Lightfoot, an electric cargo scooter designed for two passengers and equipped with solar panels integrated into its…
F05 Studio: Redefining Tropical Modernism in Colombia architecture-design
Medellín-based architecture and interiors studio F05, led by founder Felipe Mora, is gaining recognition for its contemporary tropical modernism, a style that combines lush…
Chromastudio's Residenza B05: Color as Structure in Milan Apartment architecture-design
Chromastudio, located in Milan, has finalized Residenza B05, an innovative interior architecture project that employs color as a structural element. The apartment is designed…
Eliel Saarinen's Art Nouveau Legacy in Helsinki Explored architecture-design
A writer's journey through Helsinki highlights the architectural influence of Eliel Saarinen, whose Art Nouveau-inspired designs shaped early-1900s Finland and later midcentury…
Reader Reactions: Yano Aoyama's Toilet, SOM's Chicago Tower, and Atlassian Central in Sydney architecture-design
In Dezeen's weekly comments roundup, readers discuss three recent architectural projects. Yano Aoyama Architecture Design's public toilet at Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime…
Architecture for Displaced Learners: Schools at the Border architecture-design
The article, published on ArchDaily on July 31, 2026, examines how architecture supports education for displaced children, focusing on schools in border zones, refugee…
Sotheby's Global Headquarters at the Breuer: Herzog & de Meuron's Light-Touch Renovation architecture-design
The Breuer building in New York City, now serving as Sotheby's global headquarters, has undergone a renovation led by Herzog & de Meuron in partnership with PBDW Architects. This…
Yacademy Bridges Architecture Education and Professional Practice architecture-design
Yacademy is an innovative institution tailored for architecture graduates seeking to launch their careers. The school’s curriculum features lectures, workshops, and site tours,…
Latin American Architecture: Seismic Resilience, National Museum, and World Cup Legacy architecture-design
In June 2026, twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale hit the northern coast of Venezuela, leading to significant destruction and sparking renewed…
Latin American Architecture: Resilience, Cultural Institutions, and Legacy Projects architecture-design
This month's updates on architecture in Latin America focus on themes of cultural identity, resilience, and adaptation. Late June’s twin earthquakes in Venezuela, registering…
Dior Maison's Godron Tableware Collection Revives Art Deco Motif architecture-design
Cordelia de Castellane, who leads Dior Maison's artistic direction, has introduced a fresh tableware collection featuring the 'Godron' design, which has roots in the brand's…
Las Casas Avlí: Contemporary Cypriot Courtyard Houses by Ona i Ona architecture-design
In Paralimni, Cyprus, the architectural duo Eleni Flouri and Laoura Maria Fotiou of Ona i Ona Architecture and Design have completed Las Casas Avlí, a 220 m² residential project…
Clara Dios's Carabanchel Studio Elevates Everyday Materials architecture-design
Clara Dios has launched her studio, La Obra XYZ, within a 47-square-meter apartment located in Madrid's Carabanchel district, drawing the attention of up-and-coming creative…
Holzrausch renovates Munich townhouse with cinematic South American flair architecture-design
Holzrausch, a German architectural firm, has transformed a townhouse in Munich, drawing inspiration from South American cinema of the 1970s. Commissioned by film producer Cornelia…
Elizabeth Lawrence Designs Library Around Henni Alftan's 'Novel' architecture-design
Elizabeth Lawrence, an interior designer based in New York and co-founder of Williams Lawrence alongside Bunny Williams, has crafted a library inspired by Henni Alftan's 2022…
Hendricks Churchill Transforms Vermont Seminary into Place in Mind Hospitality Venture architecture-design
Rafe Churchill, an architect and co-founder of Hendricks Churchill, is set to revitalize Mount Anthony Seminary in Old Bennington, Vermont, turning it into the flagship site for a…

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