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November 9, 2025
Nic and Hayfa bought an Edwardian semi-detached house in Forest Hill, south east London. It was built in 1901 by the local builder Ted Christmas as part of a group of homes known for their craftsmanship. Inside, though, it was dark, dated and divided into small rooms. The couple asked Wellstudio Architecture to open it […]
November 7, 2025
We spoke to Italian architect, Erica Borsa of Studio Vapore, about why she set up shop in China and about A Gentle Reclaim, the practice’s poetic installation for the ‘Shanghai Picnic’ architecture biennial. Exploring themes of atmosphere, impermanence and material lightness, the project transforms a quiet alley into a place of pause and reflection — […]
November 7, 2025
Tucked away on a three-acre plot in a quiet rural subdivision, Alta Cabin might seem like just another mountain retreat at first glance. But look closer, and you’ll discover a story of care, creativity, and a touch of whimsy. The client had purchased the property with a dilapidated cabin already in place, as well as […]
November 6, 2025
Skip to content Bathtub to shower – a smart solution with a tailored Plug & Play system from wedi Marriott, one of the world’s leading hotel chains, was looking for a solution that not only fulfilled the highest standards in terms of design and quality, but could also be installed quickly without requiring much coordination […]
November 5, 2025
It sounds like something out of a childhood dream: a hidden treehouse in the middle of a forest, wrapped around a century-old oak, complete with a cozy bedroom and a rooftop terrace high above the trees. But this isn’t a fairytale, it’s the ORIGIN Treehouse Hotel by Paris-based Atelier LAVIT. Created for clients who wanted […]
November 4, 2025
Skip to content Call for expressions of interest: The Hummingbird Learning Lab The Hummingbird Learning Lab invites expressions of interest for the design, development and delivery of a demountable project for an inspirational space for learning, research and exploration that reflects its neuroscience-grounded approach to education and community engagement. Grounded in a deep understanding of […]
November 3, 2025
Skip to content Reflections: Maison de Verre John Pardey on how Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoët’s Maison de Verre (House of Glass) redefined domestic architecture in 1930s Paris — fusing craft and industry, transparency and privacy, transforming a bourgeois townhouse into a luminous, steel-framed gesamtkunstwerk. (Credit: Subrealistsandu via Wikipedia Commons) Words John Pardey This article […]
November 3, 2025
In the world of luxury homes, bigger often means better. But for one Montecito homeowner, the dream was refreshingly simple. Working with Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects (NMA Architects), Tom wanted a home that stripped away excess and focused on what truly matters: quality, calm, and comfort. The result? A modern residence that captures the spirit […]
November 1, 2025
In the quiet, tree-lined streets of the San Mateo Highlands, a beloved Eichler home has found new life. Klopf Architecture, working alongside Outer Space Landscape Architects and Coast to Coast Construction, set out to update and expand the house for a growing family who wanted to preserve its spirit for generations to come. Rather than […]
November 1, 2025
James Hardie explains how fermacell® fibre gypsum boards can help accelerate project timelines without compromising on quality. In the fast-paced world of construction, time is often the most valuable resource. Delays can cascade through a project, impacting budgets, client satisfaction, and downstream trades. That’s why innovative materials like fermacell® fibre gypsum boards are transforming how […]
October 30, 2025
When British designers Dominic Ash and Jeremy Fitter joined forces to form Podmakers, their goal was simple, to create a small space that felt both beautifully crafted and deeply functional. The result is the Escape Pod, a shingle-clad wooden hideaway that looks more like a piece of sculpture than a garden structure. Clad in cedar […]
October 30, 2025
Skip to content One Great Cumberland Place Gort Scott has completed an environmentally-focused interior fit-out for The Portman Estate’s new head office in London, combining spatial flexibility with low-carbon materials and extensive planting. Photos Dirk Lindner Gort Scott has completed a 780-square-metre interior fit-out for The Portman Estate’s new headquarters at One Great Cumberland Place, […]
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