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Casa sobre el Arroyo: la obra maestra moderna de Amancio y Delfina Williams en Mar del Plata architecture-design
La Casa sobre el Arroyo, situada en Mar del Plata, Argentina, fue creada en 1943 por arquitecto Amancio Williams y Delfina Gálvez Bunge de Williams para Alberto Williams. Este…
HS2 Excavated Clay Transformed into Sweet Terrain Tiles for Old Oak Common Station architecture-design
Sweet Terrain is a collection of wall tiles crafted by designers Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad and Rafael El Baz, utilizing 12 tonnes of clay sourced from the excavation of the Old Oak…
Casa do Abraço: TTAD Arquitetura diseña una residencia de 522 m² en Brasil para 2026 architecture-design
La firma TTAD Arquitetura firma la Casa do Abraço, un proyecto residencial de 522 m² cuya construcción está fechada en 2026. La residencia se organiza alrededor de la tensión…
Dornbracht y AB Concept reinterpretan el nudo ruyi en la grifería The Knot architecture-design
AB Concept, un estudio de diseño ubicado en Hong Kong, se ha asociado con Dornbracht para presentar The Knot, una grifería de baño que reinventa el nudo ruyi, un símbolo…
SAGA Space Architects y 3DCP Group completan Skovsporet, villa estudiantil impresa en 3D en Holstebro, Dinamarca architecture-design
3DCP Group has completed Skovsporet, a new student housing complex in Holstebro, Denmark, developed by SAGA Space Architects and MS+. The project, located near VIA University…
Emaar ONE Digital Platform Redesign Unifies $1Bn+ Property Ownership Journey architecture-design
Emaar, a real estate company based in the UAE, has transformed five offline processes into a digital platform for its property portfolio, which exceeds $1 billion in value.…
KEBAG Enova Waste-to-Energy Plant by Penzel Valier Completed in 2025 architecture-design
Penzel Valier has completed the KEBAG Enova waste-to-energy plant, a 44,000-square-meter industrial facility in Switzerland. The project, finished in 2025, was documented by…
Exit Projectes y Francesc Rifé diseñan una casa entre medianeras en Sabadell con dos patios architecture-design
En Sabadell, una casa unifamiliar de 280 m2, concebida por Exit Projectes con el interiorismo de Francesc Rifé, se distribuye en dos niveles en torno a dos patios. En la planta…
Assemble to Transform Grade II* Listed Bromley Hall into Creative and Light Industrial Workspace in London architecture-design
London-based art, architecture, and design collective Assemble has secured a 25-year lease with an option to purchase Bromley Hall, a Grade II* listed early Tudor mansion…
Pentagram's Samar Maakaroun Unveils Twin Identities for Doha Design District's Mada and Sada architecture-design
Pentagram has designed two sub-brand identities for the Doha Design District (DDD) in Msheireb Downtown Doha, Qatar. The project was led by Samar Maakaroun, who was approached by…
Thisaway Rebrands with 'Branding You Can Believe In' and 'Truth & Dare' Philosophy architecture-design
Thisaway, a branding agency located in Bath, has undergone a rebranding initiative, adopting the slogan 'Branding You Can Believe In' along with a new guiding principle known as…
The Imperial Bloomsbury Reopens with Interiors by Trevillion and Keane Brands architecture-design
The Imperial Bloomsbury, a 357-room hotel at 61, 66 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BB, has reopened following a redesign. Originally opened in 1905 in a building designed by Charles…
Calque Studio Documents Tehran's Modernist Architecture Amid Threats of Erasure architecture-design
Calque Studio, led by architect Kamal Kamoune, is documenting Tehran's modernist architectural heritage, which faces erasure due to ongoing urban development and political…
PSA Studio Completes 155 m² Mic(r)oLiving House in South Jakarta architecture-design
Completed in 2025 in Kecamatan Kebayoran Baru, Indonesia, the Mic(r)oLiving House is a 155 m² residence designed by PSA Studio, with Miwa Negoro serving as curator. Ario Wirastomo…
Casa Mic(r)oLiving: PSA Studio Addresses Tropical Humidity in Housing Design architecture-design
PSA Studio's Casa Mic(r)oLiving project reframes tropical housing design around a factor often overshadowed by solar radiation and high temperatures: elevated humidity. While heat…
Tsukumo Kiln Ceramics Studio by Dept.EPT Opens in Rural Kobe architecture-design
Dept.EPT has completed Tsukumo Kiln, an 80 m² ceramics studio in rural Kobe, Japan, in 2023. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, was designed to integrate ceramic creation and…
Shiye Architecture Design and Research Practice Completes 200 m² Split-Level Chongqing Villa architecture-design
A 200-square-metre stacked villa in Chongqing has been reworked by Shiye Architecture Design and Research Practice around the idea of "living freely." The project, titled…
Nathalia Ultramar Creates Bold Packaging Identity for Saucy Body Care Line architecture-design
Nathalia Ultramar, a Brazilian designer, developed the brand identity and packaging for Saucy, a body care line in partnership with Orcaah. She focused on brand naming, market…
Museo Giardino Santa Rosalia in Palermo Advances as Archaeological Excavations End architecture-design
Two years following the announcement of the Museo Giardino Santa Rosalia in Palermo, the project by MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects has been updated by Fondazione Sicilia. On the…
U.GA Architects diseña el edificio de uso mixto JH Gwangan en Busan architecture-design
En 2025, U.GA Architects finalizó el JH Gwangan, un edificio de uso mixto que abarca 398 m² en Mangmi-dong, Busan, Corea del Sur. Este terreno se sitúa en una esquina con un…
Tato Architects diseña casa y estudio de cerámica en Kioto para pareja de artistas architecture-design
En 2020, Tato Architects finalizó un proyecto de 321 m² que combina vivienda y taller para una pareja de ceramistas en un área comercial del centro de Kioto, Japón. Miwa Negoro…
remo estudio Completes 10 m² Cabin Base Rupanco in Chile's Los Lagos Region architecture-design
A 10 m² architectural project named Base Rupanco, designed by remo estudio, is planned for completion in 2026 on a forested site in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. The plot is…
Pirca Arquitectura Completes Marinas House on a Lakefront in Belén de Escobar, Argentina architecture-design
Marinas House, a 535 m² residence located in Belén de Escobar, Argentina, has been finalized by Pirca Arquitectura and is expected to be completed in 2024. The project,…
DAP Studio's DEBRIS Pavilion Reimagines Tehran's Demolition Waste as Architecture architecture-design
The proposal named DEBRIS by DAP Studio reimagines construction and demolition waste in Tehran, crafting an architectural pavilion from salvaged concrete blocks, construction…
ATA - Atelier Tiago Antero and ENTRETEMPOS Complete 1,400 m² Residential Building in Portugal architecture-design
A 1,400 m² residential project by ATA - Atelier Tiago Antero and ENTRETEMPOS fills a gap in an existing street grid, with completion slated for 2026. The building follows the…
2026 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon Debuts Nine Off-Road-Focused Camper Concepts architecture-design
The 2026 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon highlighted off-road vehicles, with manufacturers unveiling large campers built on robust 4x4 chassis. Reisemobile showcased its largest model,…
Trailcenter Rytterknægten by Matters Architects Opens in Bornholm's Almindingen Forest architecture-design
Matters architects has completed the Trailcenter Rytterknægten, a 100 m² hiking hub situated 162 meters above sea level at Bornholm's highest point, within Almindingen, Denmark's…
Aluminium Guttering Promoted as Durable Rainwater Solution for UK Trade Projects architecture-design
Aluminium Gutters Direct, a supplier based in the UK, advocates for aluminium guttering in both residential and commercial rainwater management systems due to its lightweight…
Skilled Construction Workforce Training: Safety, Quality and Productivity on Site architecture-design
An article on urdesignmag.com emphasizes the importance of a skilled workforce in construction projects. The expertise of workers significantly influences the outcomes, making it…
Lukas Raeber Architects Completes 10 m² Escuela Bota in Dürnten, Switzerland architecture-design
So, there's this new educational space called Escuela Bota, designed by Lukas Raeber Architects, and it's a cozy 10 m² in size. It's expected to be finished by 2025 and will take…
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Completes Cross-Shaped Pine House in Swedish Woodland architecture-design
Pine House, a summer residence spanning 152 square meters, has been finalized by Johan Sundberg Arkitektur on a north-facing incline of the Hallandsåsen ridge in southern Sweden.…
Fall Design Highlights: Washington Memorials, Black Architects, Brussels and Mexico City architecture-design
A fall design season spans Washington, D.C., Brussels and Mexico City, with memorials and a sculpture garden among the highlights. The Hirshhorn Museum is named in the season's…
Dezeen Lookbook Highlights Seven Interiors Featuring Billiard Tables architecture-design
On 13 September 2026, Dezeen unveiled a lookbook showcasing seven interiors that prominently feature billiard tables. Highlights include a sculptural table at Soho House in São…
Gbolade Design Studio Completes Three Rivers Passive House in Hertfordshire architecture-design
The Three Rivers Passive House, designed by Gbolade Design Studio, spans 5,005 sq ft and is located in Hertfordshire, replacing an existing bungalow. This residence boasts five…
Banco Lotto N°10 Opens 'Spaces of Dignity' Store Near Rialto, Venice architecture-design
On 6 September 2026, Banco Lotto N°10 inaugurated Spaces of Dignity at Rio Terà S.Aponal, 1160, Venezia VE, close to Ponte di Rialto. The initiative, crafted by Urban-Think Tank's…
How Domestic Work Shaped the Modern Home's Floor Plan, from Palladian Villas to Corridor House architecture-design
Once considered a groundbreaking architectural concept, the corridor has reshaped home design. In his 1978 essay, architectural historian Robin Evans highlighted its importance,…
Mobile Chicken Coop by Gerrit Müller-Scheeßel and Z.O.P. Built in Slovenia architecture-design
A mobile timber chicken coop designed by German architect Gerrit Müller-Scheeßel and Z.O.P. - Institute for Spatial Design has been realized in Dobrava pri Škocjanu, Slovenia. The…
Gallinero Móvil: Gerrit Müller-Scheeßel y Z.O.P. Construyen un Hogar para Diez Gallinas en Dobrava pri Škocjanu architecture-design
El arquitecto alemán Gerrit Müller-Scheeßel, en colaboración con Z.O.P. - Institute for Spatial Design, diseñó Gallinero Móvil, una estructura de madera de 10 m² que funciona como…
Wallflower Architecture + Design Completes Tree-Top House in Singapore architecture-design
Wallflower Architecture + Design has completed a 1,890 m² family residence in Singapore, scheduled for 2025. The project, titled "Casa sobre los árboles" (House Above the Trees),…
Superstudio's 12 Ideal Cities: A 1971 Project That Questions the Price of Perfectly Designed Life architecture-design
In 1971, architect Gian Piero Frassinelli and his firm Superstudio unveiled a thought-provoking series called Twelve Cautionary Tales for Christmas, also referred to as 12 Ideal…

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