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by Aarthi Mohan Jul 08, 2025
Rooted in Slovak culture, the Banánka House is an architectural narrative of family, culture and the seamless embrace of nature.
by Nikitha Sunil Mar 20, 2025
Bloom Architecture transforms abandoned housing into a serene wellness retreat by weaving sustainability, culture and nature into a harmonious sanctuary in Siem Reap.
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 23, 2025
The pavilion design combines community farming, eco-friendly materials and education for a sustainable future in Jakarta, Indonesia.
by STIRworld Dec 10, 2024
Designed by the Madrid-based studio, the Bird and Mammal Shelter and Water Reservoir takes into consideration the needs of wildlife, aiming to restore nature’s balance.
by Bansari Paghdar Nov 19, 2024
The sustainable compact residence in Australia takes inspiration from neighbouring factory lofts and church halls, featuring tactile surface treatments and three staircases.
by Almas Sadique Nov 14, 2024
Oppenheim Architecture conceives a democratically designed university campus defined by a central agora, for the College of Europe’s Tirana campus.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Nov 04, 2024
The Mexico-based studio prioritises environmental respect and cultural heritage through sustainable design with this lakeside residence in Nayarit.
by Akash Singh Sep 24, 2024
Part of an urban quarter development that aims to revitalise the riverside district, the project is named after ‘the world’s first industrial designer’ Peter Behrens.
by Aarthi Mohan Jul 20, 2024
Explore how Indonesia-based architectural practice, RAD+ar integrated split-level design and green spaces to create a riveting urban oasis for modern living.
by Anushka Sharma Jul 06, 2024
The Prague-based architecture firm designs a new residential block that pays homage to the urban fabric of Karlin while experimenting with integration of sculpture in architecture.
by Kiranmmayie S May 27, 2024
Inspired by the Tagorean vision for institutions, the Kolkata campus designed by Abin Design Studio, empowers craftsmanship, indigenous modes of construction and its contextual relevance.
by Anushka Sharma May 25, 2024
The Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel in China is crafted in natural materials and muted tones as an extension of the surrounding landscape.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 23, 2024
The redesign by the German-Chinese architecture practice turns an underground parking lot in Beijing into an art gallery cum community centre.
by Jincy Iype Apr 09, 2024
Norm Architects draws from Nordic simplicity, the timelessness of Japanese design, and the tropical allure of resort living for this ‘sanctuary of understated luxury’ in Sweden.
by Jincy Iype Mar 16, 2024
Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP’s subterranean library submits to the earth, with a grass-cloaked structure sans beams or columns, and a delightful interior filled with nature-oriented books.
by Anushka Sharma Mar 14, 2024
Located in Hampi, India, the art centre draws inspiration from the rich landscape to offer artists a creative retreat encompassing a range of amenities and an engaging programme.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 24, 2024
Enota Architects blend nature and architecture to create a set of simple, yet experientially rich spaces topped with an unobtrusive roof in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.
by Zohra Khan Jan 26, 2024
The São Paulo-based studio’s Pacaembu House makes use of a sloping site and a seemingly forested neighbourhood by turning into a discrete social activator for its owners.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Dec 11, 2023
Designed by Caples Jefferson Architects, the Louis Armstrong Center combines thoughtful interiors with an innovative façade.
by Akash Singh Aug 15, 2023
Archikon Architects integrate elements of the historic underground cellar network of Budafok in Budapest to their nursery design which prioritises experience over aesthetics.
by Jeroen Junte Aug 04, 2023
With its dark mirroring facade this monolithic giant looks like an anomaly among the historic buildings. The interior however is a green oasis with plenty of playful retreats for its users. How does this filter of bubble architecture become schizophrenic?
by Anushka Sharma Jun 29, 2023
Based in Kurdějov, Czech Republic, the winery is fitted with a green undulating roof that blends into the lush landscape of the village while unassumingly making a statement.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 27, 2023
Designed over the site of an abandoned 1950s petrol station in London, the building borrows its visual vocabulary from nearby railway arches and housing complexes.
by STIRworld Mar 09, 2023
Emerging out of a juncture of nature and city, the ultra-sinuous OCT Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre in China is informed by the idea and aesthetic of naturally occurring forms.
by Jincy Iype Feb 20, 2023
With a green roof and an intended horizontality, the Fendi Factory by Piuarch recalls the natural Tuscan hillside through its practical architecture that disappears into the landscape.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 15, 2023
The Pepper Tree Passive House by architect Alexander Symes in Unanderra, Australia, keeps sustainability at its core without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Dec 21, 2022
Vladimir Belogolovsky visits OMA/Jason Long-designed Eagle + West, an enigmatic icon on Brooklyn’s skyline in the making.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 20, 2022
Etched into the sloping terrain overlooking the Narew River, the project features a swerving façade of sintered stone and glass that welcomes nature inwards.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 06, 2022
Overlooking the harbour in Sydney, Australia, the new cultural campus is an extension to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring terraced forms topped by green spaces.
by Sunena V Maju Nov 15, 2022
In the multi-family development of Marea by WORKac, housing reflecting the natural landscape of the Mediterranean creates a new layer for Batroun’s history.
by Jerry Elengical Nov 14, 2022
Blanketing a part of the San Siro neighbourhood in lush greens, the proposed new ground for Italy’s two biggest football clubs brings the firm’s distinct style to stadium design.
by Pallavi Mehra Nov 09, 2022
The one-of-a-kind Wuliang Interstice campus in China is conceptualised keeping in mind the local climate, and is inspired by the natural canyon on which it is located.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Oct 04, 2022
CapitaSprings contributes to the objectives of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 by integrating lush greenery, a roof garden with an urban farm and 165 cycling lots.
by Sunena V Maju Sep 24, 2022
The winners of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022 respond to social issues and extend an architectural responsibility toward communities, culture and environment.
by Sunena V Maju Sep 22, 2022
With Móberg Nursing Home, Urban Arkitektar and Loop Architects design an inward-looking ‘home’ in a cylindrical form for residents with dementia in the scenic landscape of Iceland.
by Jincy Iype Aug 30, 2022
The lyrical façade of the Museum of Ethnography by Napur Architect is inserted with half a million "pixels", depicting motifs from the museum's Hungarian and international collections.
by Jincy Iype Jul 19, 2022
St Hubert’s, nestled calm within Australia’s Yarra Valley, has been reinvigorated by Cera Stribley who opted for a material palette and a design language that is "resolutely natural".
by STIRworld Jul 19, 2022
Through the circular shape of the early learning centre in Auckland, New Zealand, Smith Architects explores the multitude of sustainable prospects in educational architecture.
by Jincy Iype Jul 01, 2022
Casa Cosecha de Lluvia by Robert Hutchison Architecture and JSa Arquitectura is a series of three low forms featuring a catchment with a reservoir system that purifies harvested rainwater.
by STIRworld Jun 13, 2022
With a sustainable approach to shape factories of the future and its experience, BIG reinvents the architecture of the manufacturing industry in The Plus for Vestre in Norway.
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