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September 2, 2026
By Adrienne Valeska As artificial intelligence, medical data, and digital technologies become increasingly integrated into healthcare, many of the systems shaping our care remain invisible to the public. This distance can make new healthcare technologies difficult to understand and trust. OpenCare explores how architecture can bridge this gap by making healthcare systems visible, interactive, and […]
July 1, 2026
The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA), organised by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC), has announced the winners of its landmark fifth edition. Bringing together entries from 53 countries, IADA 2026 became the strongest and most internationally diverse edition since the awards were established. The 2026 edition reflected the rapid evolution of architecture and […]
March 6, 2026
The third edition of the Design Skill Awards has revealed a global constellation of creative excellence, bringing together more than 90 winning projects from 31 countries. The 2025 Design Skill selection demonstrates how contemporary design continues to evolve across scales and disciplines — from intimate residential spaces to ambitious urban visions, from experimental installations to carefully crafted interiors. Together, […]
January 10, 2026
Rerucha Studio recently completed this home for the founder’s brother and his wife, blending modern style with subtle Thai influences. Architect Jill Rerucha also crafted the landscape, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors. Light-filled, open, and perfect for entertaining, the house features floating stairs, lake-facing terraces, and layered wood screens that merge contemporary […]
January 10, 2026
A modest Seattle home maximizes light, garden views, and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design by architecture firm GO’C, is an open, welcoming environment where every space feels calm and bright. Elevated Entry Meets Open Design Built atop existing concrete stem walls, the house features an elevated entry, high shed roof with exposed […]
January 9, 2026
Join us on Wednesday 11th February to see presentations from AHMM, Dane Architectural Systems, John McAslan + Partners, ARUP and Williaam Cox as they present how they worked together to deliver landmark buildings that translate complex client ambitions into coherent, high-performing architecture at scale. How can we deliver large-scale, sustainable projects that translate complex client […]
January 8, 2026
This double-fronted Victorian home in Melbourne, Australia, now feels completely transformed. The heritage facade remains, but a clever renovation by WALA (Weian Lim Architects) has turned the house upside down, creating light-filled, modern living spaces and a surprising layout that makes the most of the compact site. WALA reconfigured the interior and added a second […]
January 8, 2026
In a leafy Austin neighbourhood, a 1950s ranch house has been transformed into something far brighter and more expansive. Specht Novak were tasked with renovating a suburban home built in 1955, while also adding an entirely new second storey. The result is a modern family house that feels open, light-filled and closely connected to its […]
January 8, 2026
On the edge of Kyiv’s Seven Lakes restaurant and hotel complex there is a new restaurant that reads like a study in material honesty and thoughtful design. Farm Table opened recently, offering a dining experience that feels tied to its setting, its produce and its way of being present. The building and interior were designed […]
January 7, 2026
Skip to content TiggColl’s modular floating house on the Grand Union Canal reimagines waterside living through sustainable materials, accessible design, and an ingenious system of interlocking steel hulls. Photos James Retief TiggColl has completed The Float House, a modular, floating family home designed for a private residential mooring in Ruislip, northwest London. Replacing an existing […]
January 6, 2026
Set within the peaceful surroundings of Montrás on Spain’s Costa Brava, this modern family home by Dom Arquitectura was designed with one clear goal in mind. To create a relaxed, light filled house where outdoor entertaining feels effortless and natural. From the very first glance, the architecture makes its intentions clear. The facade combines large […]
January 6, 2026
Perched within a quiet beach community in Montauk, New York, Hither Hills was designed as a weekend escape that feels deeply tied to its surroundings. Created by Bates Masi + Architects, the home sits on a steep, challenging site where flat ground is scarce and traditional beach house layouts simply would not work. The house […]
13 November 2026
