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Wendell Burnette Architects redesigns Manhattan apartment with grid-inspired layout architecture-design
Wendell Burnette Architects has completed the renovation of 21E22nd, a corner unit in a former 1911 factory building overlooking Madison Square Park in Manhattan. The clients, a…
Fisher & Paykel's State of the Art Collection Debuts at EuroCucina 2026 architecture-design
At EuroCucina 2026 in Milan, Fisher & Paykel presented its new State of the Art collection through an exhibition titled Nature—Ritual, designed as a forested oasis with sensory…
La Libertad Studio's Iterative Branding for HITO Architecture Unit architecture-design
HITO, a dedicated division of Andres Alonso Architecture Studio that emphasizes residential experimentation, has received a visual identity crafted by La Libertad Studio. Rather…
Not a Studio's Sky-Blue Beam Transforms Dark 1919 Barcelona Flat architecture-design
Rocco Bibbiani from Not a Studio has revamped a 36-square-metre apartment in Barcelona's Sarrià district, making it feel roomier without expanding its actual size. Built in 1919,…
Lily Dierkes Blends Heritage and Whimsy in a 1940s Palm Beach Home architecture-design
AD100 designer Lily Dierkes has completed the renovation of a 1940s Palm Beach house for clients Erik Casey and Waldin. The project balances traditional heritage with modern…
Miller Hull Partnership's Trestle Cabin Prototype in Remote US Site architecture-design
The Miller Hull Partnership has completed Trestle Cabin, a 868 ft² prototype for low-impact development on challenging remote sites, completed in 2024. Located in the United…
Joe Burke bookends 1960s London terrace with compact brick home architecture-design
Architect Joe Burke has completed Leyton House, a self-built home in Leyton, east London, that bookends a 1960s terrace. The house occupies a narrow 4.5-metre-wide garden plot and…
RH Opens London Flagship in Historic Palladian Mansion architecture-design
RH has officially opened its first store in London at 7 Burlington Gardens, a stunning Palladian mansion designed by Giacomo Leoni in 1721 for the 1st Earl of Darnley. The brand,…
BLP completes Wattle Building for Sydney children's hospital with folded aluminium facade architecture-design
Australian architecture studio Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) has completed the Wattle Building at The Children's Hospital Westmead in Sydney, a 57,000-square-metre acute-care…
Cabbonet's Narrative-Driven Kitchens by Arteim architecture-design
Cabbonet, a British brand established by designer Andrew Hays, focuses on custom kitchens made from high-end materials. The kitchen designs originate from Arteim, Hays' studio,…
La Reunión Rural Guest House by IR arquitectura and Menhir Arquitectura architecture-design
IR arquitectura and Menhir Arquitectura have completed Casa de Huéspedes Rural La Reunión, a 157 m² guest house in Rawson, Buenos Aires province, Argentina. The project repurposes…
Deadpony Studio Brand Identity by Anna Matevosian architecture-design
Designer Anna Matevosian has crafted a unique brand identity for Deadpony Studio, highlighted by a memorable grotesque wordmark and a vibrant set of six colors. The brand name,…
Barcelona to Host UIA World Congress of Architects for Second Time in 2026 architecture-design
In 2026, Barcelona is set to make a significant mark by being the first city to host the UIA World Congress of Architects for a second time, focusing on 'Becoming. Architectures…
ME by Meliá launches pet-friendly MEME Suite at Milan hotel architecture-design
ME by Meliá has launched the MEME Suite at ME Milan Il Duca, a chic retreat for pets and their owners. This suite is named after Meme, the hotel's dog staff member, and was…
Yemail Arquitectura Designs Urban Gardens for Elderly in Bogotá architecture-design
Yemail Arquitectura, led by Antonio Yemail, Natalia Carrero, and Sebastián Torres, has completed the Huertas Urbanas Help Age project in Bogotá, Colombia, in 2025. The 362 m²…
BIG Unveils National Juneteenth Museum Design in Fort Worth architecture-design
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has released new images of the National Juneteenth Museum, a 72,000-square-foot institution in Fort Worth, Texas. Designed with Alligood Song…
Trump Announces New Golf Course in Washington D.C. architecture-design
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that construction of a new golf course on a peninsula in Washington D.C. will begin September 1. The project, which he claims will be "one…
1 Hotel Tokyo Opens in Akasaka with Design by Jun Aizaki architecture-design
The eco-conscious 1 Hotel chain has expanded to Tokyo, opening in the Akasaka neighbourhood. The hotel occupies the upper floors of the Akasaka Trust Tower and features 211 rooms,…
Egedammen Kindergarten: A Wooden Nordic Swan Ecolabel Building in Gladsaxe architecture-design
Egedammen Kindergarten, a municipal facility accommodating 144 children in Gladsaxe, Greater Copenhagen, has been completed by BBP Arkitekter. The design employs a…
Bate.Work designs corridor-free house in Madrid's Sierra architecture-design
In Moralzarzal, in the Sierra de Madrid, Bate.Work has completed a 260-square-meter house that eliminates corridors and rigid compartmentalization. The project, led by architects…
Multitasking furniture for 24sqm London micro-apartment architecture-design
British studio Intervention Architecture has renovated a 24-square-meter micro-apartment in a 1930s residential building in London, installing a single multitasking plywood unit…
Crittall windows: from industrial staple to design cliché architecture-design
The steel-framed Crittall windows, once a hallmark of industrial architecture, have become a ubiquitous design feature in contemporary homes and commercial spaces. Their…
NorthGlass curved glass technology shapes Glasshouse Theatre's rippling facade in Brisbane architecture-design
NorthGlass, a Chinese glass manufacturer, has innovated a curved glass technology for the Glasshouse Theatre's flowing facade in Brisbane, Australia. This theatre, designed by…
Fragmentos Designs Sublime Comporta Sand Hotel in Portugal architecture-design
Sublime Comporta Sand, a forthcoming hotel initiative by the Lisbon architecture firm Fragmentos, will be nestled in a 51-hectare expanse of cork oak and umbrella pine forest in…
Bardo wraps Madrid apartment in neon acrylic and stone architecture-design
Bardo, an architecture firm located in Madrid, has finalized the renovation of Casa Macedonia, an apartment characterized by its fragmented design. Utilizing neon-hued acrylic,…
Brick Tower Mixed-Use Building by ASA Studio in Kigali architecture-design
ASA Studio has completed a mixed-use brick tower in Kigali, Rwanda, rising above corrugated-iron roofs in an upgrading neighborhood. The 835 m² building, designed by lead…
Raintree Lane Farm House by Yangnar Studio in Chiang Mai architecture-design
Yangnar Studio has completed Raintree Lane Farm House, a 150 m² residential project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2025. The house sits on nearly two acres of land, designed to blend…
Copenhagen's iterative urbanism: learning from mistakes to stay liveable architecture-design
Monocle's Copenhagen correspondent Michael Booth argues that the city's consistent top ranking in quality-of-life surveys stems from its ability to learn from past urban planning…
L-shaped roofs create 'generous shadows' over Los Cabos residence architecture-design
Casa en Palmilla, a hilltop residence in Los Cabos, Mexico, by Estudio Ignacio Urquiza Ana Paula de Alba, features four volumes arranged around a trapezoidal courtyard. Two…
Casa Q by Biselli Katchborian in Ribeirão Preto architecture-design
Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos Associados completed Casa Q, a 600 m² residential project in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, in 2025. The house features four en-suite bedrooms, living and…
Bertan Kotil Merges Architecture with Urban Life in New Projects architecture-design
Bertan Kotil, a talented architect associated with Tabanlıoğlu Architects in Istanbul, is reshaping urban and residential spaces with innovative designs. He earned his Master of…
Weekly Design Roundup: Structural Grids and Dynamic Systems architecture-design
In this week's design roundup from Abduzeedo, ten projects showcase a harmonious blend of structural design and dynamic interaction in both digital and physical realms. Featured…
Pau de Solà-Morales Serra: Architect Bridging Design and Technology architecture-design
Pau de Solà-Morales Serra (Barcelona, 1968) is a Spanish architect, theorist, and educator recognized for his research at the intersection of architectural design and information…
HKS designer Alex Thomas picks his top 10 sports venues worldwide architecture-design
During a chat with Monocle's The Urbanist, Alex Thomas, who oversees regional design for sports and entertainment at HKS London, shared his favorite sports venues. Topping his…
Cupra and MAM Debut Men's Jewellery Collection at Paris Fashion Week 2026 architecture-design
At Paris Fashion Week 2026, automotive brand Cupra and Barcelona-based accessory house MAM presented a collaborative runway show beneath the Pont Alexandre III at SOLUM Paris. MAM…
David Kohn Architects completes House on a Hill penthouse in Covent Garden architecture-design
David Kohn Architects has completed House on a Hill, a three-storey penthouse atop a Victorian warehouse in Smarts Place, Covent Garden, London. Rather than extending the brick…
SOTANAKA's Uneri Collection: Furniture Inspired by Fallen Branches architecture-design
Tokyo-based studio SOTANAKA, led by designer Soichiro Tanaka, presented the Uneri collection during Three Days of Design. The furniture line is inspired by camphor tree branches…
Eight curving brick buildings from around the world architecture-design
Dezeen's roundup features eight buildings where brickwork is shaped into fluid forms. Projects include the Twisted Brick Shell Library in China by HCCH Studio, The Anthill in…
Studio RAP unveils 'Powerwall', a large 3D-printed ceramic artwork in the Netherlands architecture-design
In Rotterdam, the design firm Studio RAP has unveiled a striking ceramic artwork known as 'Powerwall' at the Switchstation Beverwijk, a high-voltage transformer facility in the…
Ironbark House: Passive Cooling Through Early Design Decisions architecture-design
Ironbark House by Not All Architecture on Victoria's Great Ocean Road coast demonstrates passive cooling through design choices made early in the process. The galvanized steel…

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