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• WERCK Workshop Renovates Berlin Apartment Inspired by São Paulo Skyline architecture-design

  WERCK Workshop, based in Dresden, has transformed a 75-square-metre apartment in Berlin, drawing inspiration from Paulo Mendes da Rocha's Edifício Jaraguá. Situated in a 22-storey…

• BAL 2027 Open Call: Young Latin American Architects Invited to Apply architecture-design

  The Bienal de Arquitectura Latinoamericana (BAL), organized by AREA, has announced an open call for the 2027 edition, specifically targeting Mexican architects under 40. This…

• VhLab Sessions Explores Retail Design as Growth Strategy architecture-design

  On September 1, 2026, VhLab Sessions will host a conversation titled 'Del espacio al crecimiento: El diseño como estrategia en Retail' (From Space to Growth: Design as a Retail…

• KOGAA turns Brno industrial shed into Šmeral Art Factory gallery architecture-design

  KOGAA, a Czech architecture firm, has transformed a former industrial shed within the operational Šmeral machinery factories in Brno, Czech Republic, into an exhibition and events…

• Elbphilharmonie Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Book and Concert architecture-design

  Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, marks its tenth anniversary with a new book and a festive concert. The book, released by Hoffman und…

• Fragmentos Converts Historic Lisbon Warehouse into Residential Complex architecture-design

  In Lisbon's historic riverside district between Alcântara and Belém, the former Mitera plastics warehouse and store has been rehabilitated and expanded into a residential complex…

• Invisible Design: The Importance of Maintaining Functional Elements in Bathrooms and Kitchens architecture-design

  An article featured in Diariodesign underscores the critical role of concealed infrastructure—such as pipes, drainage systems, and mechanisms—in preserving both the beauty and…

• Ciarán McGuigan: From Orior Furniture to The Malin Coworking architecture-design

  Ciarán McGuigan, creative director of Irish luxury furniture brand Orior, has expanded into hospitality with The Malin, a members-only coworking network. Growing up on the factory…

• POoR Collective's 'Power' Rug: London Housing Estates as Design Inspiration architecture-design

  The inaugural rug 'Power' has been introduced by POoR Collective, a London-based group, for the British brand Floor Story. Crafted from New Zealand wool, this flatwoven rug comes…

• LAIDA's Interactive Installation 'SKIN THE ARCHITECT' at Tallinn Architecture Biennale architecture-design

  The Latvian Union of Architecture and Design (LAIDA) has created an interactive installation titled 'SKIN THE ARCHITECT' in response to the theme of this year's Tallinn…

• NZIA and CAA to Co-host in:situ 2026 Conference and General Assembly in New Zealand architecture-design

  The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), in partnership with the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), has announced that its biennial in:situ conference and the…

• Vrints-Kolsteren rebrands Napoli on the Road as NotR, drawing on transport and industry architecture-design

  Antwerp-based studio Vrints-Kolsteren has developed a new identity for Napoli on the Road, a London pizza restaurant that evolved from a food truck into an award-winning…

• Human-Scale Climate Infrastructure: From Water Management to Urban Cooling architecture-design

  An article by Daniela Andino, published on ArchDaily on September 1, 2026, argues that climate adaptation in cities often operates at scales far larger than the human body, yet…

• Bang & Olufsen and Kvadrat unveil nature-inspired Woolscape fabric for Beosound A9 architecture-design

  Bang & Olufsen has deepened its partnership with Danish textile manufacturer Kvadrat by introducing a new edition of its Beosound A9 speaker, now upholstered in a bespoke fabric…

• Kaymana Earth Villa by Pablo Luna Studio in Bali architecture-design

  So, there's this amazing project called Earth Villa that just wrapped up in 2026. It's located at the Kaymana hotel in Uluwatu, Bali, and was put together by Pablo Luna Studio.…

• Casa sobre Muros de Hormigón by dolmus Architekten in Schüpfheim architecture-design

  The architectural project 'Casa sobre Muros de Hormigón' by Swiss firm dolmus Architekten is a residential house with a secondary apartment, designed to respond to the sloping…

• Kampeki Sushi Brand Identity by Blank Design Studio architecture-design

  Kampeki Sushi, a new Japanese dining establishment, has received a fresh brand identity from Blank Design Studio. This design approach, which emphasizes minimal typography and…

• Atelier CRAFT: Transforming Design Through Making architecture-design

  Paris-based Atelier CRAFT, founded in 2016 and located in Saint-Ouen, operates at the intersection of architecture, design, and scenography, guided by the manifesto "Transform the…

• Interior Doors and Sliders: Functionality Meets Style architecture-design

  A roundup of interior door and slider systems highlights the latest in design and functionality. Syncro by Rimadesio features sliding panels that move in synchronicity along two-,…

• Casa Klaus: A Coastal Residence by Neo Architects in Western Cape architecture-design

  Neo Architects has designed Casa Klaus, a contemporary six-bedroom coastal residence located in the Romansbaai development in Western Cape, South Africa. The project, completed in…

• Vocado Branding: Estudio E's Minimalist Farm-to-Table Identity architecture-design

  Estudio E, a design studio located in Valencia, has crafted the branding, naming, and packaging for Vocado, a family-run avocado producer hailing from Spain's Ribera area.…

• XU Studio Designs Yunlang Cantina and Green Heart Food Market in Chongqing architecture-design

  In Chongqing, China, XU Studio, under the direction of Xu Shijin, has finalized the Yunlang Cantina and Lushang Youxuan Market, a project commissioned by Wanhua. Set to open in…

• Molnár Péter's 1976 (2026) Branding: A Retro Visual Identity architecture-design

  Designer Molnár Péter has unveiled a new branding concept for 1976 (2026), a project that merges nostalgic design with contemporary aesthetics. The visual identity features a…

• Supreme Court Allows Trump White House Ballroom Construction to Proceed architecture-design

  The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a 5-4 decision allowing the construction of a ballroom at the White House East Wing to proceed, dismissing a lawsuit from the National Trust for…

• KOTORI Uji Matcha Packaging by Valeriia Löffler Blends Sumi-e and Washi architecture-design

  Valeriia Löffler designed the packaging for KOTORI Uji Matcha, which draws inspiration from Uji tea's long-standing history. The design features a sumi-e crane with gold foiling…

• Architecture's Animal History: From Pigeon Towers to Model Farms architecture-design

  A feature on designboom delves into the impact of animals on architecture throughout history, positing that modern multispecies design is a revival of earlier practices. In…

• New York City's 12 Most Beautiful New Restaurant Interiors architecture-design

  New York City is experiencing a surge in new dining establishments that boast a variety of cuisines and impressive aesthetics. Among the highlights is HED NYC in Chelsea, which…

• Estúdio Módulo to Design New Itaú Cultural Headquarters on São Paulo's Avenida Paulista architecture-design

  Brazilian architecture firm Estúdio Módulo has won the competition to design the new headquarters of Itaú Cultural on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo. The winning proposal, led by…

• The Whale Museum in Norway to Open in 2027 with Immersive Exhibits architecture-design

  A new museum focused on whales, called The Whale, is being built in Andenes, a village located at the northern end of Andøya island in Norway, roughly 190 miles above the Arctic…

• Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto Designs Retirement Home in Santo Tirso, Portugal architecture-design

  Portuguese architecture firm Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto has completed a retirement home in Santo Tirso, Portugal. The project, which covers 627 square meters, was finished in…

• Ricardo Azevedo Renovates Derelict House in Santo Tirso, Portugal architecture-design

  Ricardo Azevedo, a Portuguese architect, has successfully renovated Parque IV House, a 375-square-meter dwelling located in Santo Tirso, Portugal. Completed in 2022, this project…

• Casa Rouxinol in São Paulo: A Sustainable Design by Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica architecture-design

  Casa Rouxinol, designed by Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica, is a residential project planned for a 2,000-square-meter plot in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo, Brazil. The…

• Tennessee Tech University to Launch Bachelor of Architecture Degree architecture-design

  The Tennessee Higher Education Commission granted approval on August 24 for Tennessee Tech University to launch a Bachelor of Architecture degree, following a unanimous decision…

• Akina House by Di Frenna Arquitectos in Mexico architecture-design

  Di Frenna Arquitectos, led by Matia Di Frenna, has completed the Akina House, a 497 m² residential project in Mexico. The design team included J. Omar Anguiano de la Rosa, with…

• Tectoniques' Stone-Walled Cultural Center in Vaison-la-Romaine architecture-design

  In Vaison-la-Romaine, France, at the foot of Mont Ventoux, Tectoniques Architectes has completed a cultural center enclosed by a massive stone wall. The 55-by-55-meter square…

• Four Sideboards Redefine Storage as Focal Points architecture-design

  Sideboards, once relegated to practical storage, are now being designed as expressive focal points in modern interiors. Azure Magazine highlights four distinct pieces that…

• Mattaforma's Parkview Mountain House: A Timber Retreat for Artists in Utah architecture-design

  So, there's this architectural firm called Mattaforma, based in New York, and they just wrapped up a project called the Parkview Mountain House in Park City, Utah. This place was…

• Milano: Piazza Santo Stefano diventa pedonale e verde, dove fu battezzato Caravaggio architecture-design

  Dal 1 settembre 2026, Piazza Santo Stefano a Milano sarà trasformata in un'area pedonale e verde, con la rimozione del parcheggio attuale. Il progetto, che avrà un costo di circa…

• Casa Pedra Azul by Escala Arquitetura: A Topography-Driven Residential Design architecture-design

  Casa Pedra Azul, a residential project by Brazilian firm Escala Arquitetura, has been published on ArchDaily. The house, completed in 2025, is located on a narrow sloping site,…

• House of Monitors: A Toronto Residence Choreographing Light and Materiality architecture-design

  The House of Monitors, designed by Toronto's architectural firm Williamson Williamson, is a 4,175-square-foot residence scheduled for completion in 2024. The design, crafted in…