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Three Unbuilt Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Revealed architecture-design
More than half of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs were never built. Three unbuilt projects—the Mrs. David Devin House (1896, Chicago), the Lake Tahoe Lodge (1923, California), and a…
Sonneveld House: A Modernist Time Capsule in Rotterdam architecture-design
The Sonneveld House in Rotterdam, designed by Brinkman and Van der Vlugt in the 1930s, is a pristine example of the Nieuwe Bouwen style, the Dutch branch of International…
S.O.S Architects Designs Wooden Retreat in Chiang Rai architecture-design
S.O.S Architects has completed La Cabaña de Madera, a 705-square-meter wooden retreat in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, aims to integrate architecture…
House with Chimaeras: Kyiv's Art Nouveau Icon and Symbol of Resistance architecture-design
The House with Chimaeras in Kyiv, Ukraine, is an Art Nouveau building designed by Polish-Ukrainian architect Władysław Horodecki and constructed from 1901 to 1903. Its facade…
Chaiji Lane Renewal Experiment by TJAD and DCA architecture-design
TJAD and DCA have designed the Renewal Experiment of Chaiji Lane in Yingtan, Jiangxi Province, China. The project, led by architect CHEN Qiang, covers 33,600 m² and is scheduled…
Nereidas Opens Casa Langosta, a Pink Concrete Retreat in Baja California Sur architecture-design
So, there's this brand-new Modernist home called Casa Langosta that just opened up near Todos Santos in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It’s the first property of a new hospitality…
Floating Ground by YZA: A Disappearing Landmark in Seoul architecture-design
YZA, led by Hyoung-gul Kook, has designed 'Floating Ground,' a 200 m² heritage project in Seoul, South Korea, set for completion in 2026. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, aims…
Birmingham City University showcases refugee support centre and socially engaged interiors architecture-design
Birmingham City University highlighted the creative output of its BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design program through a recent exhibition focused on innovative solutions…
Studio davidpompa and 1050° Cooperative Launch Can Natural Ceramic Collection at 3daysofdesign architecture-design
For 3daysofdesign, Studio davidpompa and the Mexican artisan cooperative 1050° have introduced Can Natural, a new edition of the studio's established collection. The series is…
Esrawe + Cadena designs fragrance 'temple' for Xinú in Oaxaca architecture-design
Mexico City-based design team Esrawe + Cadena has created a new retail showroom for its fragrance brand Xinú in Oaxaca, located within the courtyard of a colonial residence that…
Sitti Architects Designs Geometric Cafe in Hat Yai, Thailand architecture-design
Sitti architects and design, led by Sittikorn Suwannarat, has completed the On cloud9 hdy cafe in Tambon Hat Yai, Thailand. The 200 m² coffee shop, curated by Miwa Negoro, opened…
Casa Miragaia: Five Apartments in Porto by Paulo Moreira Architectures architecture-design
Paulo Moreira Architectures has completed the rehabilitation of a residential building in central Porto, transforming it into five apartments of varying typologies. The project,…
FORMEI Debuts at 3daysofdesign 2026 with Second Collection architecture-design
Design brand FORMEI made its debut as an exhibitor at 3daysofdesign 2026 in Copenhagen, presenting its second collection under the theme 'Giving Form to the Invisible.' The…
co +lab's FORM Thermos as Bauhaus-Inspired Design Object architecture-design
The design studio co +lab has introduced FORM, a thermos brand concept rooted in Bauhaus ideals where form adheres to function. Instead of a traditional label, the branding is…
Brandsummit Studio Unifies Primo Honey's Century-Old Portfolio architecture-design
Brandsummit Studio redesigned the packaging for Primo Mendoza's honey business, which had operated for over 100 years but became fragmented across eight different brands. The…
Marc-André Fauteux's Nissan MICRA Design Wins 'Signature Edition' Contest architecture-design
Marc-André Fauteux, a graphic and interactive designer from Canada, has emerged victorious in the 'Elevate All-New Nissan MICRA: The Signature Edition' competition, an…
É Um Restaurante by SIA arquitectura and gonçalves perić Opens in Amadora architecture-design
É Um Restaurante, a 369 m² hospitality venture located in Amadora, Portugal, was inaugurated in 2025. The project was crafted by SIA arquitectura and gonçalves perić, with Ana…
Dubai's Hyper-Luxury Branded Residences and AI-Powered Tech City Vision architecture-design
Dubai is evolving from its iconic skyscrapers into ultra-luxurious branded residences by renowned names like Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Porsche, with penthouses that include car…
Weathered steel sawtooth pumping station by GinnerupArkitekter in Svendborg architecture-design
GinnerupArkitekter has completed a wastewater pumping station on the harbour front of Svendborg, Denmark, clad in a sawtooth spiral of weathered-steel panels that evoke an…
La Carpa: Replicable Market Stall for Dignified Street Commerce in Durán architecture-design
In Durán, Ecuador, the architectural collective Ancestra has designed La Carpa, a 16 m² replicable module to dignify street commerce in Latin American markets. The project…
Dezeen lookbook highlights eight interiors with colorful tapware architecture-design
Dezeen's latest lookbook showcases eight interiors where colorful tapware serves as a focal point, moving beyond traditional metallic finishes. Featured projects include…
Stück: A new queer third-space in Dalston combining work, club and community architecture-design
Stück, a newly established venue in Dalston, London, combines elements of a social club, cultural space, and hybrid workplace. Situated in a repurposed industrial building near…
Atelier AJO transforms former farmhouse in Pont-de-Salars architecture-design
The renovation of a former farmhouse in Veillac, Pont-de-Salars, France, has been finalized by Atelier AJO. Completed in 2024, this 170 m² project revitalizes a previously…
Lamborghini Miura at 60: The Original Supercar's Enduring Legacy architecture-design
The Lamborghini Miura, launched in 1966, is celebrated as the first true supercar, marking its 60th anniversary this year. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone in just months,…
Four Bold Bedrooms That Reject Neutrality for Restorative Color architecture-design
A feature on urdesignmag.com argues that the most restful bedrooms are not neutral but boldly resolved, profiling four international studios that use saturated color and graphic…
Proyecto CH: Ábaton's Madrid House Prioritizes Light and Connection architecture-design
Ábaton has completed Proyecto CH, a 750 m² house in Madrid designed in 2018. The project reimagines domestic space by prioritizing public areas like the living room and kitchen as…
Lualdi Opens Flagship Showrooms in New York and London architecture-design
Lualdi, an Italian door manufacturer, has launched two flagship showrooms in New York and London as part of its global expansion strategy. The New York location, situated at 180…
Montevideo's Mid-Century Architecture Shines in Autumn Light architecture-design
Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, boasts an impressive collection of mid-20th-century architecture, particularly in affluent neighborhoods like Pocitos, Punta Carretas, and Parque…
Eric Parry's One London to Become UK's Joint Tallest Building by 2033 architecture-design
Eric Parry Architects has unveiled One London, a 309.6m, 74-storey super-tall tower in the City of London, set to rival the Shard as the UK's joint tallest building upon…
Gauguin Interpretation Centre Opens in Clohars-Carnoët by Modal and Quartz Architecture architecture-design
The Interpretation Centre Gauguin, l’Atelier du Pouldu, recently opened its doors in Clohars-Carnoët, France, thanks to the efforts of Modal Architecture and Quartz Architecture.…
Obama Presidential Center Unveiled in Chicago by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects architecture-design
The long-awaited Obama Presidential Center, designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, has been unveiled in Chicago. The complex features a monumental 69-metre granite-clad…
Modum Atelier Converts Historic Mint into Nanjing Office architecture-design
Modum Atelier has completed its own office within a historic bungalow in Nanjing's National Leading Talents Pioneer Park, formerly the Jiangnan Silver Dollar Minting General…
line+ studio embeds Red Valley Dwellings in Yunnan's red-earth valley architecture-design
The Red Valley Dwellings, designed by the Chinese firm line+ studio, has been completed in Mile, Yunnan, in a charming red-earth valley surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Originally…
Richard Neutra’s Sale House in Los Angeles Lists for $4.75 Million architecture-design
On the market for $4.75 million, The Sale House is a residence designed by Richard Neutra in 1960, located in Crestwood Hills, Los Angeles. This two-bedroom, two-bath home,…
NAAW Designs JER Café Inside Almaty's Tselinny Center architecture-design
NAAW has completed the interior design of JER café within the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 150 m² coffee shop interior was curated by Miwa…
AA Danto unveils new porcelain tile collections at 3 Days of Design architecture-design
Japanese brand AA Danto will launch new porcelain tile collections at the 3 Days of Design festival, created in collaboration with Swedish architect Claesson Koivisto Rune…
NCPC Advances Trump's Triumphal Arch Plan Despite Public Outcry architecture-design
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted 9-1 on June 4 to advance conceptual plans for President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC, following…
2026 WOW!house Showhouse Opens at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour architecture-design
The fifth edition of WOW!house has opened at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour in London, running through July 2, 2026. The immersive showhouse, founded by Claire German, features…
Snøhetta moves NYC HQ to former Dumbo cardboard factory architecture-design
Architecture studio Snøhetta has relocated its New York City headquarters to Dumbo, Brooklyn, converting the top floor of a former cardboard manufacturing warehouse at 55…
Paulo Moreira Architects Transforms Security Shelters in Johannesburg architecture-design
In Stjwetla, Johannesburg, Paulo Moreira Architects has completed two prototype 'Safety Shelters' (Refugios de seguridad) that reimagine the traditional guard booth. The project…

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