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• Hotel Cipriani's Peter Marino Renovation Balances Heritage and Modernity architecture-design

  Since 1956, Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, has been a landmark in Venice and is currently being renovated by architect Peter Marino. This year, the hotel unveiled a new Dior Spa…

• DeRoche Projects Breaks Ground on Productive Community Garden in Accra architecture-design

  DeRoche Projects has initiated the construction of the Backyard Community Garden in Osu, Accra, Ghana, marking the second phase of the Backyard Urban Campus. This comprehensive…

• Nina Magon: Redefining Luxury Design with Wellness-Focused KA Residences architecture-design

  Nina Magon, the visionary behind Nina Magon Studio located in Houston, is transforming the landscape of luxury interior design across various sectors, including residential,…

• Jorge Zalszupin: Warsaw-born architect becomes Brazilian icon architecture-design

  Jorge Zalszupin, born Jerzy Zalszupin in Warsaw in 1922, became a defining figure of Brazilian Modernism. After fleeing Poland to Romania during the Holocaust, he studied…

• Wink Optometrist in Melbourne Designed as an Imaginary World by Brud Studia architecture-design

  Mitchell Zurek and Andy Kelly, at the helm of Brud Studia, have finalized the interior design for Wink, an optometry practice located in Elwood, Melbourne, Australia. This marks…

• Studio Dial: London Studio Treats Code as Material for Branding and Generative Design architecture-design

  Studio Dial, a design studio based in London and led by Natalia Witwicka, is celebrated for its cutting-edge branding and generative design techniques. Their impressive client…

• Taller General: Collective Architecture Practice in Quito architecture-design

  Taller General, an architecture collective founded in Quito in 2017 by Martín Real and Florencia Sobrero, is the subject of a recent article on ArchDaily. The practice focuses on…

• 100 Windows House by Inrestudio: A Multi-Generational Residence in Hanoi architecture-design

  The 100 Windows House, designed by Inrestudio and led by architect Kosuke Nishijima, is set to be completed in 2025. This innovative residence in the suburbs of Hanoi, Vietnam,…

• D5 3.1: Interactive Presentation Transforms Architectural Design Review architecture-design

  D5 3.1, a new version of the real-time visualization software, shifts architectural presentation from static images to a dynamic, decision-making space. The update introduces…

• Diana Salvador's Eco-Sensitive Architecture in Ecuador's Galápagos architecture-design

  Diana Salvador, an architect based in Quito, has been highlighted in the 2026 Wallpaper* Architects Directory, which showcases emerging architecture firms. Known for her…

• National Archives of Sweden New Facility by Tengbom in Härnösand architecture-design

  The National Archives of Sweden, one of the country's oldest public institutions, has a new facility designed by Tengbom, with Pontus Eriksson as the principal architect. The…

• Elysium Brand Identity by Another Collective: Engineered Logotype and Structural Design architecture-design

  Another Collective has introduced the brand identity for Elysium, a company specializing in architectural roofing and façade systems, which is grounded in Fabris' metalwork legacy…

• Kim Kardashian opens nude-hued SKIMS flagship on Regent Street architecture-design

  Kim Kardashian has opened the London flagship of her apparel brand SKIMS, designed by New York studio Rafael de Cárdenas. The two-level store on Regent Street features voluptuous…

• Folding Chairs: A Design History from Industrialization to Contemporary Experiments architecture-design

  The folding chair boasts a significant history that mirrors changes in design, culture, and society. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw industrialization shift its…

• Sydney Unveils 4,500 sqm Town Hall Plaza Design After 40 Years architecture-design

  The City of Sydney has released new renders of a public square opposite Sydney Town Hall, a project conceived over 40 years ago. The 4,500 square metre plaza, designed by lead…

• 3D-Printed Earth Architecture: From TECLA to Global Experiments architecture-design

  In 2021, TECLA, a 3D-printed dwelling made from raw earth, was created by Mario Cucinella Architects in collaboration with WASP. By 2026, this technology had gained international…

• TECLA: 3D-Printed Earth Architecture Evolves into New Craft architecture-design

  In 2021, Italian architecture firm Mario Cucinella Architects and Italian 3D printing company WASP collaborated to develop TECLA, a dwelling entirely 3D-printed from raw earth.…

• Alvura Filmes Branding and Visual System by Gabriel Pio Couto architecture-design

  A creative team, including Gabriel Pio Couto, Edson Naves, Maurício 7F, and Gabriel Mesoma, has developed a new branding identity for Alvura Filmes, a São Paulo-based film…

• Ukigumo Floating Clouds Residence by Ukei Shimada in Tokyo architecture-design

  Japanese architect Ukei Shimada has designed his own house, named Ukigumo (Floating Clouds), located in the Suginami district of Tokyo. The project, completed in 2025, covers an…

• Machan Community Platform in Korail by Paraa architecture-design

  The Machan community platform, designed by Paraa and led by principal architect Kazi Arefin, is set to be built in Korail, Dhaka, Bangladesh, covering an area of 332 m². Scheduled…

• NUINO: Bold Footwear Repair Branding by Plural Branding Studio architecture-design

  Plural Branding Studio and Álex López have designed a bold visual identity for NUINO, a footwear repair brand. The project, featured on Abduzeedo, showcases a comprehensive…

• 1970s Italian Design Reissues: A Nostalgic Revival at Milan Design Week architecture-design

  The 1970s Italian design is experiencing a resurgence, with numerous reissues of iconic pieces launched during Milan Design Week. This revival is contextualized by the 1972 MoMA…

• Cali Foothills Integral Corridor by Edward Conde Serna Arquitectos architecture-design

  Completed in 2024, the Cali Foothills Integral Corridor is a landscape infrastructure initiative crafted by Edward Conde Serna Arquitectos in Cali, Colombia. Covering an area of…

• Snøhetta and sbp's Sentry Bridge Cantilevers Over Watkins Glen Gorge architecture-design

  Construction is underway for a new bridge at Watkins Glen State Park, New York, created by architectural firms Snøhetta and schlaich bergermann partner (sbp). Measuring 46 feet in…

• GO'C wraps Iolair artist residence in stained cedar on Orcas Island architecture-design

  GO'C, an architecture firm based in Seattle, has finalized the construction of Iolair, a 1,600-square-foot facility on Orcas Island, Washington, commissioned by the Iolair…

• Patrimonium Headquarters by Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados in Lagoa da Prata architecture-design

  In a new sector of Lagoa da Prata, Minas Gerais, the headquarters of Patrimonium occupies a corner and opens toward the horizon. Completed in 2024, the 1,883.72 m² building houses…

• OGA Transforms Challenging North London Site into Private Sanctuary architecture-design

  Architecture and interior design firm OGA, founded by Oliver Grimshaw and based in Berlin, has completed The Cottage Annexe, an infill project in Finsbury Park, North London. The…

• Rivian Unveils SOM-Designed EV Plant Renderings in Georgia architecture-design

  Rivian, an electric vehicle producer based in Irvine, California, has unveiled new designs for its upcoming manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs, Georgia, situated an hour to…

• Casa Limoneros: Contemporary Vernacular Architecture in Naucalpan architecture-design

  Casa Limoneros, a residential project by Quaterna Arquitectos, was completed in 2024 in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico. The 460 m² house draws inspiration from the vernacular…

• Spero Ventures Branding by Jessica Strelioff: Deep Green and Sky Blue Identity architecture-design

  Jessica Strelioff has developed a detailed visual identity for Spero Ventures, a newly established investment firm. The branding features rich green paper combined with calming…

• Bobrick and Gensler Redefine Workplace Washrooms for Equity and Wellness architecture-design

  Bobrick Washroom Equipment has launched a video series called 'Washroom Conversations,' focusing on the significance of commercial restrooms in promoting workplace wellness and…

• Fast Fashion Architecture: Heat-Fused Textile Waste as Structural Material architecture-design

  In 2022, a research group led by designer Taylor Leung from The Bartlett School of Architecture initiated the 'Fast Fashion Architecture' project. This initiative aims to…

• V+M House by Solange Cálio Arquitetos in São José do Rio Preto architecture-design

  The V+M House, located in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, covers an area of 680 m² (7,320 sq ft) and was finalized in 2025. Created by Solange Cálio Arquitetos for a…

• Birkach Typeface Specimen by Blanka Burgundi Blends Organic Forms with Geometric Precision architecture-design

  Designed by Blanka Burgundi, the Birkach typeface specimen presents a modern sans serif characterized by its organic letterforms and distinctive flaws. Drawing inspiration from…

• Paris Heritage Group Fights New Glass Pavilion for National Assembly architecture-design

  A contentious plan to replace the iconic reception pavilion of the French National Assembly with a modern glass and steel design has ignited debate in Paris. The heritage group…

• Hoyer Arkitektur's Modular Timber Home in Ebeltoft Joins Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026 architecture-design

  In 2022, Thomas Høyer established Høyer Arkitektur in Ebeltoft, Jutland. The firm has been recognized in the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026, which showcases 30 up-and-coming…

• Andrée Putman's Design Legacy Revived as Brand Resurges architecture-design

  Andrée Putman, the late Parisian designer known for her minimalist yet luxurious interiors, is experiencing a posthumous revival. Her eponymous brand, which had faded after her…

• Verne Arquitectura Designs Fronton and Multipurpose Space in Medieval Navarrese Village architecture-design

  Spanish firm Verne Arquitectura has completed a fronton (pelota court) and multipurpose space in Aguilar de Codés, a medieval village in Navarra, Spain. The project, designed by…

• GXN Transforms Toronto Construction Waste into Pop-Up Public Space architecture-design

  A collaborative effort involving GXN, Ha/f Climate Design, AKT II, and Arcana Materials has led to the creation of the Waterfront Neighbourhood Space on Ookwemin Minising island…

• Sharp Kayak: Folded Aluminum Hull with Cork Seat by Guillaume Bloget architecture-design

  Designer Guillaume Bloget has created Sharp, a kayak made from folded aluminum sheet and cork, developed during a residency at Rhizome in France's Morvan region. The project was…