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• Spaces by Manah Completes The Soil & Sea Community Centre in Chennai with Barrel-Vaulted Roof architecture-design

  Spaces by Manah has completed The Soil & Sea, a 4,330-square-metre community centre in Chennai, India. The single-storey masonry building, raised on a rubble stone foundation,…

• Aplomb diseña dos viviendas sociales para SOMCO en Mulhouse architecture-design

  El arquitecto Aplomb ha finalizado dos unidades de vivienda multifamiliar en Mulhouse, Francia, para SOMCO, un proveedor de vivienda social con una larga trayectoria en la ciudad,…

• Snarkitecture Creates Biomorphic Packaging for Bowmore's 20-Year-Old Captivo Whiskies architecture-design

  In August, Bowmore unveiled two 20-year-old single malts: Captivo Sherry Cask Pursuit, an exclusive for global travel retail, and Captivo Oak Voyage, which is available in the…

• Iittala and Byredo Launch Ljus: A Collaborative Collection of Glass and Scent architecture-design

  Iittala and Byredo have joined forces to launch Ljus, an innovative collection that merges glass artistry with fragrance. First revealed earlier this year, the range includes a…

• Luís and Tiago Rebelo de Andrade Discuss Their Lisbon Studio's Philosophy and Key Projects architecture-design

  In a conversation with Surface, Luís Rebelo de Andrade and his son Tiago shared insights about their architecture firm, Rebelo de Andrade, which Luís established in 1989 in…

• 19th-Century Villa Near Lake Como Restored by Returning Swedish Couple architecture-design

  A Swedish couple returned to Europe from Australia and restored a 19th-century weekend refuge near Lake Como in Italy. The villa, described as having been returned to its original…

• Porsche Unveils Mission S Vision Model in New York, Signaling New Design Era Under Tobias Sühlmann architecture-design

  On October 15, 2026, Porsche unveiled the Mission S concept supercar at a pier in Queens, New York. This new model is a sneak peek at a limited-edition car that will sit above the…

• RCR Arquitectes' Île Seguin Art Centre Criticised Over Dense Real Estate Project architecture-design

  The new art centre on Île Seguin, a project initiated by real estate developer Laurent Dumas, was entrusted to the Catalan architecture firm RCR Arquitectes, winner of the 2017…

• Barcelona's Waterfront Renewal: From Industrial Barrier to Managed Shoreline architecture-design

  Beginning in 1987, Barcelona's waterfront underwent a significant transformation from a zone filled with factories and railway lines into a recreational area, initiated by the…

• Barcelona's Seafront Transformation: Urban Renewal Since 1987 architecture-design

  Barcelona's coastline appears timeless—sand, palm trees, a long promenade, restaurants, shops, and modern hotels—but this was not always the case. Until the 1980s, the city's…

• A Threshold Designs Six-Story City Pride School for Dense Pune District architecture-design

  A Threshold, the architecture studio led by Avinash Ankalge, completed City Pride School, a primary education institution in the Ravet Pradhikaran area of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune,…

• Terraco aboga por sistemas EIFS integrales que unan rendimiento térmico, sostenibilidad y expresión arquitectónica architecture-design

  El sector de la construcción y edificación es responsable de aproximadamente el 39% de las emisiones globales de CO₂ y cerca del 50% de la extracción de materiales. Según Terraco,…

• CONCAV Book by Imto Deschini Fuses Brazilian Quartzite and Steel into a Magnetic Bookend Luminaire architecture-design

  The inaugural release from the CONCAV collection, titled the CONCAV Book, is a unique creation that functions as both a bookend and a light fixture. Designed by Ignacio Martínez…

• Facha architekti renueva y amplía una casa en Příbram con una extensión roja architecture-design

  El estudio Facha architekti completó la renovación y ampliación de una pequeña casa en la región de Příbram, República Checa, con una superficie de proyecto de 515 m² y año de…

• BATTE Interioristas Completes 210 m² Family Apartment in Barcelona's Edificio Antares architecture-design

  BATTE has successfully finalized the turnkey interior design for a family apartment spanning 210 m² on the eighth floor of Edificio Antares, located in Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum.…

• Hami Pterosaur Museum in Gobi Desert by Turenscape Redefines Sustainable Architecture architecture-design

  The Hami Pterosaur Museum, created by Turenscape, has officially opened its doors in the Gobi desert of north-west China. This underground facility, which spans 8,000 square…

• MASS y Moving Windmills: el rol expandido del arquitecto en el Centro de Innovación en Kasungu architecture-design

  El Moving Windmills Innovation Center, que será construido en Kasungu, Malaui, tiene como objetivo empoderar a los agentes de cambio locales y fue diseñado por MASS. Este centro…

• Sora Villa in Bali by Colvin Haven Redefines Intimate Living with Charred Timber and Local Stone architecture-design

  Andrew Swallow and his firm, Colvin Haven, have finalized Sora, a two-bedroom villa in Bali that emphasizes daily nourishment and rejuvenation. Following their previous project,…

• Shigeru Ban Architects Unveils SIMOSE Museum and Villa Complex on Seto Inland Sea architecture-design

  In 2023, Shigeru Ban Architects finalized the Museo y Albergue SIMOSE, a 7,421 m² facility situated on a 4.6-hectare plot overlooking Japan's Seto Inland Sea. This development…

• Armosi Masterplan Wins First Prize to Unify Thessaloniki's Archaeological Sites architecture-design

  Apostolopoulos Tasoulis has secured the top award in the Armosi masterplan competition for Thessaloniki, Greece, with a project named Unification of Archaeological Sites and…

• Blair Smith Architecture Renovates 2005 Melbourne Home with Two New Pavilions architecture-design

  Blair Smith Architecture has completed Holland Grove, a comprehensive renovation of a two-level residence originally built in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia, alongside the addition…

• GoodOne Future Timber Architecture Design Competition 2026 Opens Registration Until October 23 architecture-design

  The second edition of the GoodOne Future Timber Architecture Design Competition is accepting registrations until October 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Organized by Hefei Jiuwucang…

• Mix Architecture Completes Renovation of Central Area at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (TAFA) architecture-design

  Mix Architecture, a firm from China, has finalized the renovation of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (TAFA) central area, a project spanning 17,894 m² that is expected to…

• Studio Marcus Kraft Rebrands Klangwelt Toggenburg with Dynamic Typeface architecture-design

  Studio Marcus Kraft has developed a rebrand for Klangwelt Toggenburg, centered on a dynamic typeface that visually represents sound dispersion in the Alps. The custom font, named…

• Miquel Lacasta Proposes Toolkit for Urban Mobility Transformation architecture-design

  On the Verdes blog, architect Miquel Lacasta released "De la Movilidad Urbana," emphasizing that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased awareness of societal issues. He promotes a…

• Swizz Beatz Launches First Interior Design Collection with CB2 for 2026 architecture-design

  Grammy-winning musician Swizz Beatz has partnered with CB2 on his first interior design collection, set to launch in 2026. The collaboration features art-inspired furniture and…

• Futurewave Unveils Arc, an Argentium Silver Bracelet That Vibrates to Curb Phone Use architecture-design

  Futurewave, a design studio based in Belgium, has introduced Arc, a silver bracelet that vibrates when a user exceeds a self-defined limit for phone usage. Users can choose…

• Julie Hillman Designs Park Avenue Duplex with Glass Sofa Legs and Embroidered Cashmere Closet Doors architecture-design

  AD100 designer Julie Hillman has completed a Park Avenue apartment duplex in which craftsmanship drives every detail. The sofa rests on glass legs, while the closet doors are…

• Gensler and Huckabee Transform Tornado-Damaged Tarrant County College Campus with Color-Coded Facades architecture-design

  The Northwest Campus of Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, was redeveloped following a tornado in 2017 that revealed structural problems. In 2018, Gensler and Huckabee…

• DuckUnit: Bangkok Studio Blends Concert Design and Contemporary Art architecture-design

  DuckUnit, a design studio based in Bangkok and established in 2005 by Wit Pimkanchanapong, is currently under the leadership of Rueangrith Suntisuk and Pornpan Arayaveerasid. The…

• Corgan Unveils Updated Masterplan for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport architecture-design

  At the recent CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0, plans for a major overhaul of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) were unveiled. This project will involve a collaboration of…

• WXY Completes First Phase of $1 Billion Stevenson Square Redevelopment in the Bronx architecture-design

  The initial stage of the Stevenson Square project, a $1 billion overhaul of the 50-year-old Stevenson Commons Mitchell-Lama complex in the Bronx, has been finalized. In…

• Facades+ Los Angeles 2025: Embodied Carbon, Collaboration, and Googie Revival architecture-design

  On November 5 and 6, Facades+ will take place at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, emphasizing collaboration and embodied carbon. The event will kick off with a presentation by Rita…

• LaBoqueria and Munarq Design Son Ferriol Health Centre in Palma de Mallorca architecture-design

  A 2,500 m² health centre in Son Ferriol, Palma de Mallorca, is set for completion in 2026, designed by LaBoqueria Arquitectura together with Munarq. The project, curated by…

• How Production Designer Debbie Burton Built the London Interiors of HBO's Divorce Drama War architecture-design

  HBO's legal anthology War, featuring Sienna Miller and Dominic West, showcases interiors designed by production designer Debbie Burton and set decorator Adrian Anscombe. Set in…

• Frank Lloyd Wright's Only Planetarium Reopens at Florida Southern College After Restoration architecture-design

  Florida Southern College has reopened the sole planetarium crafted by Frank Lloyd Wright, now available for tours and screenings. After being shut down in 2004 due to an outdated…

• Tsuyoshi Tane: l'architecte japonais qui conjugue les époques à Paris architecture-design

  L'architecte japonais Tsuyoshi Tane, installé à Paris, s'est tourné vers l'architecture après avoir envisagé une carrière dans le football. Il conçoit chaque édifice comme une…

• Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens After Three-Year Renovation by Surfacedesign and Aidlin Darling Design architecture-design

  The Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley reopened in April after a three-year closure for a comprehensive renovation led by Aidlin Darling Design, Surfacedesign, and BAMO. The…

• Gávea Arquitetos Transforms Ruin into Ibitipoca House in Minas Gerais architecture-design

  In the Serra do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, the Ibitipoca House by Gávea Arquitetos emerges from the reuse of an old ruined building. Completed in 2025, the 135 m² project is a…

• Joana Vasconcelos Creates 'Garden of Delights' Installation for Ambassador Randi Charno Levine's Manhattan Apartment architecture-design

  Joana Vasconcelos, a Portuguese artist, has finalized a commissioned artwork for the loggia of Ambassador Randi Charno Levine's New York residence located in a BIG-designed tower…