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by Mrinmayee Bhoot Nov 29, 2025
A sculptural timber insert that doubles as furniture and roof shading device reconfigures an existing library so the building becomes more porous to its immediate urban context.
by Anushka Sharma Jul 02, 2025
Internalities: Architectures for Territorial Equilibrium at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 rethinks sustainability via local materials, traditional trades and territorial balance.
by Aarthi Mohan Mar 14, 2025
Crafted with cross-laminated timber and geothermal systems, this lakeside retreat in Duchess County offers a vision of net-positive, low-impact living.
by Nikitha Sunil Dec 24, 2024
The England-based firm employs innovative massing and a random brick wall configuration to craft the ‘para 80 house’, referencing its Hertfordshire Green Belt setting.
by Anushka Sharma Sep 25, 2024
The Japanese architecture firm conceives a cafe and coworking space in the town of Kibichuo, aiming to harbour collaboration and creativity.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 29, 2024
Developed by ZJA, DELVA, OZ and Bureau Bouwtechniek in Belgium, this event venue takes the form of a hotel tower and “landscraper” featuring public spaces and coastline protection measures.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Mar 02, 2024
The design for a tourism centre by the architectural practice Holzer Kobler explores how a minimal design can expand on the social amenities in a seaside town in Germany.
by Keziah Vikranth Oct 26, 2023
Led by EFFEKT, the exhibit showcases prototypes of housing units which have a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to existing constructions.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Aug 07, 2023
The Swiss House by BXBstudio Boguslaw Barnas deconstructs the design of the Gotthard House to reassemble it within a contemporary context.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jul 08, 2023
NKS2 Architects uses sculptural design, curving tile roof, and harmonious integration of nature, to create an open and inviting sanctuary for its residents.
by Jincy Iype Jan 23, 2023
The Valle San Nicolás - Clubhouse designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos is articulated as a low circular volume made of sustainably sourced wood, ‘like a boat anchored in the water.’
by Sunena V Maju Oct 12, 2022
In São Paulo, Studio Guilherme Torres etches cuboidal volumes for a country home that aims to reconnect with nature amid the Atlantic Forest.
by Zohra Khan Sep 07, 2022
Empowering the space with a sustainably-oriented approach, the London-based studio designs a lightweight and adaptable community complex in London’s South Park.
by Sunena V Maju Aug 16, 2022
Atelier Oslo and KIMA Arkiterktur transformed the two buildings constructed in the 1880s and helped shape the new identity of the Norwegian Press House.
by Sunena V Maju Aug 12, 2022
MVRDV and Fugger Foundations create the Next500 pavilion as a platform to discuss the future of social housing, in preparation for the 500-year anniversary of the Fuggerei.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 12, 2022
A finalist for the EU Mies Award 2022, the massive residential wooden structure by Peris + Toral Arquitectes takes shape in Barcelona, proposing new paradigms in social housing.
by Jerry Elengical Feb 21, 2022
In Kontiolahti, Finland, this cabin is a dark, mystical object nestled amid the trees of a rustic homestead that champions openness and sustainability as a relief from urban life.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 17, 2022
Touted to be the Netherlands’ first university building constructed in mass timber, this cubical edifice aims for energy neutrality and a contemplative calm for its users.
by Jincy Iype May 29, 2020
Villa Korup rests amid Danish woods, its three-legged low volume clad in cross laminated timber, steel and glass; constructed in just three days using off-site prefabrication.
by Jincy Iype Feb 29, 2020
Created from Eucalyptus wood, the British designer's first project in South Africa starts an important dialogue about design sustainability and greener construction materials.
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