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October 11, 2025
Near the Cupertino Eichler district, yet surrounded by Spanish Colonial and Mission-style homes, the recently completed Cupertino Courtyard House adapts local architectural traditions into a contemporary family home. SHED Architecture embraced the opportunity to blend these influences while respecting strict zoning requirements. The result is a net-positive energy home with a private courtyard, flexible spaces […]
October 10, 2025
Skip to content Take A Bow Opportunity Centre O’DonnellBrown has reimagined a 1970s community building as a performing arts and youth centre in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Photos David Barbour Glasgow practice O’DonnellBrown has completed a retrofit of the former New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock, transforming a 1970s blockwork building into a future-proofed home for […]
October 10, 2025
In the heart of San Francisco, Bach Architecture have turned a freestanding carriage house into a tranquil backyard studio that bridges function and artistry. Once a simple garage, the compact structure now serves as a creative workspace, complete with a reading niche, powder room, and a design that celebrates light and craftsmanship. The designers didn’t […]
October 9, 2025
Skip to content Broadfields Estate RCKa has completed 28 affordable rented apartments for Barnet Council within the Broadfields Estate in Edgware. Photos Agnese Sanvito Located at the northern edge of the capital where the area’s geography transitions from suburban housing to open countryside, the development comprises two independent buildings positioned around a shared entrance courtyard […]
October 8, 2025
The Day House in Malvern, Australia, is a complete architectural transformation. Originally designed by Nicholas Day, the Victorian-era home had layers of history but had become too confined for family living. IF Architecture stepped in to re-imagine the residence, balancing restoration with reinvention. The result is not simply a renovation but a fluid composition of […]
October 8, 2025
Polish architecture firm ZONA Architekci designed a modern apartment in Pozna? that balances industrial materials with natural warmth. This home was created entirely from a male point of view, a place where simplicity, function, and detail meet in perfect order. Everything in the apartment follows a clear concept: minimal form, subdued color, and natural materials. […]
October 7, 2025
In a world where compact, flexible living is becoming increasingly valuable, ÖÖD Houses offer a clever solution. Designed by Jaak and Andreas Tiik, these modular homes can be prefabricated and installed in just a single day, combining functionality with comfort. Each unit is built with a full steel frame, thermo ash cladding, and mirrored glass […]
October 7, 2025
Skip to content Power Hall Carmody Groarke has completed the refurbishment of the Power Hall at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum, combining heritage restoration with decarbonisation measures to create a more accessible and environmentally efficient museum. Photos Federico Ferinatti, Lee McClean PA Media Assignments Originally constructed in 1855 as a shipping shed for the world’s […]
October 6, 2025
Skip to content Introducing the September-October 2025 issue of Architecture Today In this issue: The Regenerative Architecture Index 2025 unveiled; Material Cultures, Purcell, and Marks Barfield on regenerative practice; Collective Works and Jan Kattein Architects on creating a just space for people; and Beau Lotto on why Bruton is his kind of town. The Armadillo […]
October 6, 2025
Set on an elevated site within The Reserve at Gibbston Valley Resort in New Zealand, this residence brings together bold architecture, refined interiors, and uninterrupted views of the Crown Range. Designed by Condon Scott Architects with interiors by Space Studio, the home captures both prestige and intimacy, rooted in the rugged character of its landscape. […]
October 4, 2025
In the historic Lettered Street neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, a young family set out to create two homes that balance tradition and modern living. Architecture and interior design firm Graham Baba collaborated closely with the clients, a firefighter and a high school biology teacher, to bring their vision to life. The young couple acted as […]
October 4, 2025
Choosing to build right next door to their existing lot gave this creative young family a rare chance, to be deeply involved in every detail of their new home. Designed with Veneer Designs, the process stretched over three years, evolving through bold pivots and design experiments. The result is a home that balances function and […]
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