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Lapalma and Raffaella Mangiarotti unveil 16-shade chromatic alphabet architecture-design
Lapalma, the Italian furniture brand, has unveiled a fresh color palette in collaboration with architect and designer Raffaella Mangiarotti. This palette, which made its debut at…
Linha House: Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto's Singular Dwelling in Portugal architecture-design
The Linha House, a residential project spanning 6,803 square feet, has been finalized by the Portuguese architectural firm Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto, with construction concluding…
IKEA's KONSTRUNDA Collection Blends Art and Design for Everyday Living architecture-design
IKEA is set to unveil its new KONSTRUNDA collection, translating to "art path," on September 1, 2026, available in all stores and online. Coordinated by creative leader Karin…
KPF Unveils TP-LINK LXD: A One-Kilometer Landscape Wrapping Three Towers in Shenzhen architecture-design
In Shenzhen, China, the TP-LINK LXD office complex is being crafted by KPF. This innovative design features a kilometer-long landscape that elevates the ground and wraps around…
Five Contemporary Craft Studios Redefining Palermo's Creative Scene architecture-design
Palermo is witnessing a revival in modern craftsmanship, showcased by five key businesses in ceramics, metalwork, publishing, marble design, and hospitality. Significant…
Kuba Woźniczka's Studzienno 27: Black-Timber Cabins in Polish Woodland architecture-design
Kuba Woźniczka, a Polish architect and co-founder of KameleonLab, has finalized Studzienno 27, which consists of four holiday cabins located in Poland's Stołowe Mountains National…
Made x Barbican Collection Brings Brutalist Design Home architecture-design
This month, Made is set to unveil a new collection of 23 furniture and lighting items inspired by London's Barbican Centre. Created in partnership with the Barbican, the…
Waugh Thistleton and Mithun design US's tallest mass-timber office building in Bellevue architecture-design
Waugh Thistleton Architects, in collaboration with Mithun, has introduced plans for Bevel, a 12-storey mass-timber office structure set to rise in Bellevue, Washington. Once…
Moyésoa's Essoa Pavilion: Eco-Lodge in Côte d'Ivoire Joins Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026 architecture-design
Moyésoa, an architecture and design lab based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, was launched in 2024 by William Tailly and Natacha Djédjé. The name "Moyésoa," meaning 'House of…
Brazil's Architecture Scene: Bienal Curators, UNESCO Heritage, and New Projects architecture-design
In October 2023, Brazil's architectural landscape reveals a rich tapestry of cultural influences. The 15th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial has revealed its…
das_POD's CD-ROM PLAYER 01: Upcycled Drives in Modular Aluminum architecture-design
das_POD, the creative identity of Seong Heum Na, has introduced CD-ROM PLAYER 01, a DIY audio initiative that repurposes old computer CD-ROM drives into operational CD players.…
Vestige Binidufà Opens in Menorca, Blending Rural Heritage with Modern Design architecture-design
A new countryside retreat named Vestige Binidufà has launched on Menorca, marking the completion of the Madera Fernandez family's dual-refuge initiative. Situated on an expansive…
Escuela Bossard: New Primary School Building in Unterägeri, Switzerland architecture-design
The Bossard School in Unterägeri, Switzerland, has been expanded with a new primary school building, replacing the historic 'Mädchenhaus' (girls' house). The project was designed…
Medio Estudio's Casa Río in Madrid Eliminates Corridors to Open Up to the Outdoors architecture-design
The architecture firm Medio Estudio, located in Madrid, has transformed a 55-square-meter apartment close to Madrid Río park, referred to as Casa Río. The renovation eliminates…
OPEN Architecture Designs Lina Bo Bardi's First China Exhibition at PSA architecture-design
From July 25 to October 25, 2026, Shanghai's Power Station of Art (PSA) will present 'The Poetics of Survival,' marking the first exhibition in China focused on Brazilian…
Blue Infrastructure: Rethinking Water's Role in Urban Design architecture-design
Olivia Poston highlights the critical role of blue infrastructure in urban planning in her article for ArchDaily, published on August 17, 2026. She critiques the tendency to…
Inner Court House by Plus Idea Studio Turns Inward in Phan Rang architecture-design
The Inner Court House, designed by Plus Idea Studio, is a 250-square-meter residence in Phan Rang, Vietnam, completed in 2025. The project was curated by Miwa Negoro, with…
Aida Atelier's Cordmark Miyota Community Center in Nagano architecture-design
In the rural landscape of Nagano, Japan, Aida Atelier has completed the Cordmark Miyota community center, a mixed-use building that integrates a workspace, café, kitchen, library,…
VAYA Vakantiepark Branding: Lakeside Identity by Alex Maikoe architecture-design
Alex Maikoe, a designer, has developed a detailed visual identity for VAYA Vakantiepark, a nature-focused retreat. The branding includes a unique logo that merges four elements: a…
YUARCHITECTS Renovates BIT International Education Center architecture-design
The International Education Communication Center at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) has completed its renovations in 2025, with YUARCHITECTS overseeing the project.…
Bruno X Visual Identity and Music Branding System by Estúdio Bamba architecture-design
Bruno X, a Brazilian DJ studio, has introduced a fresh visual identity and music branding system. Developed by Flávia Jackeline, Estúdio Bamba, and Nathalia Ultramar, the…
Deulkkotsoop 'Field · Flower · Forest' Café by Myungin Architects Opens in South Korea architecture-design
Myungin Architects, led by Jeon Jaehong, has completed the Deulkkotsoop 'Field · Flower · Forest' Café in South Korea, a single-story coffee shop designed to blend into its…
Cafetería Deulkkotsoop 'Campo · Flor · Bosque' by MTT in South Korea architecture-design
The Deulkkotsoop cafeteria, designed by the architecture firm MTT, has been completed in South Korea. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, covers an area of 2,317 square meters…
Kurosawa Kawara-ten Renovates Six-Tatami Tea Room in Ichihara with Salvaged Timber, Titanium, and Steel architecture-design
In Ichihara, Chiba, Japan, architect Kazufumi Kobayashi has transformed a six-tatami tea room within a former family timber business annex at Kurosawa Kawara-ten. This renovation…
Jun Matcha Club: A Contemplative Matcha Café in a Former Garage in Jakarta architecture-design
In South Jakarta's Panglima Polim area, Jun Matcha Club, a creation of Matter of Something, has officially opened its doors. This 33-square-meter café, which was previously a…
Paso Nara: ISAD's Desert Workshop Installation in Chihuahua architecture-design
During the summer of 2026, the Taller del Desierto was organized by the Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño (ISAD) in Chihuahua, Mexico. This four-week intensive workshop…
designboom shop's August 2026 drop: tactile objects from Iga-Yaki cups to gold rings architecture-design
The designboom shop has introduced its curated collection for August 2026, showcasing design pieces that focus on natural textures and artisanal craftsmanship. Noteworthy items…
Modular Systems and Expressive Typography: Best of the Week in Design architecture-design
This week's design roundup from Abduzeedo highlights ten outstanding projects that exemplify modular systems and expressive typography. The selections span typefaces,…
Casa Refugio: Elisa Porto Arquitetura's Tropical Retreat in Foz do Iguaçu architecture-design
In Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, Elisa Porto Arquitetura has completed Casa Refugio, a 360-square-meter residential project designed as a retreat within the Atlantic Forest. The house,…
Marni's Consuelo Castiglioni: Inside Her Formentera Escape architecture-design
In a 2004 Vogue feature, Consuelo Castiglioni, co-founder of the fashion house Marni, revealed the design philosophy behind her family's summer home on the island of Formentera,…
Pavillon Monk: Montreal's New Supportive Housing by L. McComber architecture-design
In response to the housing crisis and the growing vulnerability of homeless individuals, the Old Brewery Mission is constructing a new permanent supportive housing pavilion…
Australian Architects Rethink Domestic Design with Climate-Responsive Homes architecture-design
Architects in Australia are moving away from conventional box-like residences towards designs that respond to climate needs. A selection of six residential projects highlights…
Woonpioniers' CoHouse: Two Dutch Homes Interlock Like Tetris architecture-design
Woonpioniers, a Dutch architectural firm, has finalized CoHouse, a 237-square-metre co-housing initiative located in Cothen, Utrecht. This project consists of two interconnected…
Tour Perret in Grenoble Reopens After 60 Years architecture-design
After more than sixty years, the Tour Perret, recognized as Europe’s first reinforced concrete tower, has reopened its doors in Grenoble, France. This iconic structure, designed…
Five Ice Cream Shops Offering Cool Architectural Respite architecture-design
As the UK braces for its hottest summer on record, Dezeen has curated five ice cream shops worldwide that combine refreshing treats with striking architecture. The selection spans…
Ricehouse's Casa LH: A Piedmont Retreat Built from Rice Waste architecture-design
Italian practice Ricehouse, founded in 2016 by architect Tiziana Monterisi and geologist Alessio Colombo, has been featured in the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026. The…
NUA Arquitectures transforms Catalan textile warehouse into timber office block architecture-design
In El Pont d'Armentera, close to Barcelona, the Spanish firm NUA Arquitectures has transformed a textile warehouse for Tuvatèxtil, one of the remaining businesses in southern…
Verse Design's Community Canteen No. 11 Opens in Aranya Qinhuangdao architecture-design
Community Canteen No. 11, designed by Verse Design, has been finalized at Aranya North Shore Art Bay in Qinhuangdao, China. Spanning 1000 square meters, it is set to be completed…
Issey Miyake Magazine Editorial Design by Gunay Hasanova architecture-design
Gunay Hasanova's editorial design for Issey Miyake Magazine showcases a disciplined grid system and bold typography, creating a dramatic black-and-white aesthetic. The project,…
Café Common Days by INS Studio in Maros, Indonesia architecture-design
INS Studio has completed Café Common Days, a three-level community space in Maros, a small city on the outskirts of Makassar, Indonesia. The project, designed by principal…

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