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July 17, 2025
Hamptons House: A Seamless Blend of Design, Craft, and Materiality – ADC
Nestled within the exclusive enclave of the Hamptons, H House is a tranquil haven designed as a sophisticated summer retreat. A collaborative masterpiece, this striking residence unites the creative visions of Buenos Aires-based Estudio Ramos, Antwerp’s Dieter Vander Velpen Architects, and the celebrated Miami-based landscape designer Raymond Jungles. The result is a breathtaking testament to […]
July 16, 2025
Beyond distribution: James Latham’s specification support in focus – ADC
Rob Goodman, Group Specification Manager at James Latham, speaks to Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw about the state-of-the-art digital tools and extensive expertise the company provides to streamline and support the specification process. In association with Specification Manager Debbie Northall advises on product selection. James Latham is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest […]
July 14, 2025
3 & 15 West Lane – ADC
HTA Design’s latest addition to Canary Wharf delivers two aparthotel buildings and a new public square that echo the area’s industrial past while shaping its residential future. Photos Kilian O’Sullivan HTA Design has completed two residential buildings and a landscaped public square for Canary Wharf Group (CWG) at the heart of the Wood Wharf masterplan. […]
July 14, 2025
School of Specification Stone and hybrid materials – ADC
Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director at The Stonemasonry Company, has produced a School of Specification module exploring hybrid stone construction. Here, he considers the key principles, benefits, and challenges of hybrid stone construction. What are hybrid stone buildings? They are constructions that incorporate dimensional stone elements primarily in compressive and structural roles, such as columns, window […]
July 13, 2025
Modern Craftsmanship Meets Family Living in This Rebuilt California Home
What began as a small repair job turned into a complete architectural reinvention. Designed by boutique Northern California firm Medium Plenty, this three-story family home reflects a deep collaboration between the architects and a creative couple with two young kids. Originally initiated to address structural water damage, the project evolved into a fully custom rebuild […]
July 12, 2025
Prefab, But Make It Joyful: Inside a Colorful Modular Escape
In the green hills of Ibiúna, a quiet rural town about 90 minutes from São Paulo, architect Rodrigo Ohtake has built a family retreat unlike any other. Designed for weekends away with his wife Ana Carolina and their three children, the home is both a restful hideaway and a bold experiment in modular, eco-conscious design. […]
July 12, 2025
Inside a Houseboat That Feels Like a Home
Blatto Boat is a newly constructed Floating On Water Residence (FOWR) located on the north end of Seattle’s Lake Union. Designed by Seattle studio GO’C, the houseboat is built within the exact footprint of an existing 12-by-40-foot vessel, making efficient use of every available inch. Working in close collaboration with a nautical engineer from the […]
July 11, 2025
One Pool Street, UCL East – ADC
Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands’s gateway building to UCL’s new East campus in Queen Elizabeth’s Olympic Park combines student accommodation with a range of learning spaces that blur conventional boundaries between education and civic life. Photos Chromaphotography Paul Riddle Jack Hobhouse Forming the gateway to UCL’s new East campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, One Pool Street […]
July 11, 2025
NOIR Abbesses: A Chic Coffee Hideaway in Montmartre, Paris – ADC
Located in Paris’s vibrant Montmartre neighborhood, NOIR Abbesses coffee shop redefines café aesthetics through thoughtful, sculptural design. Architect Jessica Mille transforms a modest space into a visually compelling environment where form, texture, and material seamlessly merge. Immediately captivating visitors is the cafe’s distinctive centerpiece, a dramatic rounded counter crafted from layers of polished wood topped […]
July 9, 2025
This Sculptural Home Turns Minimalism Into a Statement
Brighton Sands is a four-storey family home in Melbourne designed by mckimm, blending inspiration from the LA hills with a distinctly Australian sense of place. Defined by sculptural architecture, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors, the residence offers a tranquil retreat grounded in light, texture, and flow. It’s a considered balance of […]
July 8, 2025
Vyšehrad Railway Bridge – ADC
AT speaks to civil engineer Ian Firth, who has challenged demolition threats of Prague’s Vyšehrad Railway Bridge with a proposal to restore the landmark, upgrading its infrastructure for modern rail demands. With UNESCO now backing its protection, the bridge becomes a test case in how cities can balance progress with preservation. Images Michal Slusar An […]
July 7, 2025
A Mid-Century Modern Home Reimagined for a Family in California
In the hills of Palo Alto, California, an iconic Eichler home has been respectfully transformed by architect-artist Gustave Carlson. Originally built in 1971 and custom-commissioned by architect John S. Lynd, a personal friend of Joseph Eichler, the home carries a rare pedigree among the region’s mid-century residences. Today, it belongs to a couple with four […]