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Category: Architecture
July 7, 2025
CUPACLAD reigns in central London mansard renovation – ADC
The Blackfriars district, nestled in central London and bordered by the River Thames, is rich in historical and listed buildings. Among these stands the recently refurbished building at 30-34 New Bridge Street, now crowned with a stunning CUPACLAD mansard. The building’s two-story mansard was originally clad in Westmorland slate. However, the renovation plans called for a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing replacement. […]
July 6, 2025
This Artist’s Treehouse Is Changing How We See Tiny Homes
In an episode from Tiny House Giant Journey, a YouTube channel dedicated to unique home tours, host Jenna visits the Black Crane Treehouse, a striking, mid century-inspired retreat perched in the treetops above Mission Lake in Washington State. Designed as an artist residency, this small but highly intentional space blends architecture, craftsmanship, and nature into […]
July 4, 2025
From Old Victorian Shopfront to Sustainable City Home with Solar Panels and Rooftop Garden
Photography by Michael Lassman In the heart of a heritage conservation zone, CplusC Architects + Builders have reimagined the urban home as a living system. Welcome to the Jungle House is built on the belief that architecture must move beyond shelter and aesthetics, it must support life, reduce consumption, and regenerate the environment it inhabits. […]
July 3, 2025
Prague Airport Terminal 3 – ADC
In the hands of Studio Ra15, Terminal 3 at Prague Airport has undergone a thoughtful upgrade that balances functionality, comfort, and representation. Photos Petr Polak Words Kira Treliving Czech practice Studio Ra15 has introduced a striking new airside steel canopy to the terminal while preserving the postmodern character of the original 1990s structure. The terminal, […]
July 3, 2025
Elevated Mountain Living with a Minimalist Twist – ADC
High on the wooded slopes of Mount Saint-Bruno in Quebec, there is a house that feels more like a quiet promise than a structure. The Montpellier II residence, conceived by Montreal-based studio Vives St-Laurent, is a lesson in how architecture can withdraw from spectacle and, in doing so, become unforgettable. Laurence Ouimet-Vives and Lysanne St-Laurent, […]
July 2, 2025
School of Specification Introduction to information management – ADC
Richard Saxon, consultant at Deploi, has produced a School of Specification module exploring information management. Here, he considers IM’s key principles and processes, as well as the architect’s role in delivering coordinated, efficient projects. What is information management and why is it important? IM is the digitally-assisted process that enables all those involved in a […]
July 2, 2025
Ask the expert: Acoustic design for future-ready workspaces – ADC
Ben Hancock, Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics, answers readers’ questions on how acoustic solutions can support health, productivity, and inclusivity in the post-pandemic office. SonaSpray fc (white) in a private office, and SonaSpray K-13 Special (light grey) throughout main office (for a sprayed concrete look) at the Oscar Innovation Centre – Oscar Acoustics’ HQ and […]
July 2, 2025
A Contemporary Sanctuary in Paros: Traditional Cycladic Architecture Meets Modern Luxury – ADC
On the slopes of Paros, a residence rises in quiet harmony with the land, combining the timeless language of Cycladic architecture with a contemporary approach to interior design. This private home, with interiors by Babatchas Design Studio, distills the essential qualities of the Greek islands into a calm and welcoming retreat. Each element has been […]
July 1, 2025
The Stunning Cliffside Home That Makes You Feel Like You’re Living in the Trees
Tucked into the northern shore of Lake Tremblant, Canada, La Flèche is a contemporary residence by MU Architecture that reinterprets the traditional chalet through bold geometry and material sensitivity. Designed as a multigenerational retreat, it offers a lasting connection to nature and family in Quebec’s Laurentian forest. Built into a steep mountainside, the residence stretches […]
July 1, 2025
Brom Residence by Atelier Carle: A Sculptural Refuge in the Laurentians – ADC
Tucked into the lush, rolling landscape of Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains, Brom Residence stands as a striking expression of contemporary architecture in dialogue with nature. Designed by Montreal-based Atelier Carle, this home is a sculptural response to its forested surroundings, capturing the quiet strength and serenity of the site without diminishing its raw presence. At first […]
June 30, 2025
These Apartments Are Like Sculptures You Can Live In
Photography by Derek Swalwell In the heart of Brighton, Melbourne, Wood Marsh has delivered a fresh take on coastal living with Esplanade Brighton, a medium-density housing project that’s bold in form but deeply respectful of its surroundings. Set across a former brownfield site, the development includes 24 townhouses and 11 apartments spread over four distinct […]
June 30, 2025
Den Talamh – ADC
Sited on the edge of a reed bog in Cork, Ireland, Fuinneamh Workshop Architects’ rammed-earth eco pavilion provides a quiet space for reflection, education, and community gatherings. Photos Jed Niezgoda, Seán Antóin Ó Muirí Occupying a clearing at the threshold of Carroll’s Bog in Tramore Valley Park, central Cork, Den Talamh is a modest yet […]
