Month: July 2025

garden grows inside draftworks* architects’ residence in cyprus   On the outskirts of Nicosia, Cyprus, draftworks* architects completes House ED, a family home around a wild inner garden. Designed for a couple and their two children, the 230-square-meter residence unfolds behind a succession of concentric white walls, culminating in a lush, planted void that becomes […]

Riverside House stands along rural village’s river outside Beijing   Located on the outskirts of Beijing, Xiān Architects’ Riverside House is situated north of a river in a small village setting, surrounded by varied residential typologies including a trout house, a gathering space, and traditional village homes. The 170-square-meter residence was designed to accommodate essential living […]

El Departamento Designs Siroko’s Barcelona Concept Store   Siroko, the Asturian sportswear and accessories brand, has opened its first concept store in Barcelona in collaboration with architecture and interior design studio El Departamento. Located at 113 Rambla de Catalunya, the 149-square-meter space explores the relationship between natural environments and sports technology through a series of […]

a first look at the house of culture and governance in Delfzijl   Benthem Crouwel Architects and Snøhetta have teamed up to complete a hybrid civic complex in the Netherlands, recently revealing its gently sloping design. The upcoming House of Culture and Governance in Delfzijl will bring together a theater, library, and town hall under […]

Rehabilitation of public plaza at CTM Culhuacán by AMASA Estudio   At UH INFONAVIT CTM Culhuacán, one of Mexico City’s largest housing developments, AMASA Estudio has completed the rehabilitation of a deteriorated public plaza. The intervention addresses long-standing spatial and maintenance challenges common to mid-20th-century housing typologies, focusing on programmatic clarity, material efficiency, and community-responsive […]

Walls as Spatial Framework   Located on a coastal stretch in Sicily, the Patio House by SOLUM Studio is set within a narrow, elongated plot that extends toward the sea and ends on a rocky cliff. The house fully occupies the buildable area of the site, responding with a compact yet layered architecture that privileges […]

a boutique resort immersed in china’s natural landscape   Anadu Pine Villa is situated in a secluded valley a two-hour drive from Shanghai, China, enveloped by pine forests and shielded by a mountain draped in bamboo. This boutique resort by Studio8 Architects comprises three elegantly designed guest suites, complemented by a refined wine and cigar […]

314 Architecture Studio sculpts fluid facade for dessert shop   In a lively corner of Psyrri, one of Athens’ most characterful and fast-changing neighborhoods, 314 Architecture Studio introduces EteroLukumas, a compact dessert shop that feels more like a sculptural installation than a typical storefront. Just 20 square meters in size, the space serves Greek donuts, […]

zayed national museum will open doors in december 2025   The anticipated Zayed National Museum is set to open in December 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, joining a growing network of landmark institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena, and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by Foster + Partners, the museum […]