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September 26, 2025
On Barcelona’s Avinguda Diagonal, Jaç Hi-Fi Café brings together two parallel rituals: listening and drinking. It is the creation of Ligia and Arnau, who set out to craft a space where sound and taste share equal importance. Their inspiration comes from the Japanese jazz kissa, venues where vinyl takes precedence and conversation slips into the […]
September 25, 2025
Perched in the rolling hills of England, Downland Barns by McLean Quinlan redefines what a family home can be. This newly built property marries traditional craft with contemporary design, fulfilling the owner’s dream of a home that is both welcoming and sustainable. It is a place for gathering, working, and living in harmony with the […]
September 25, 2025
Skip to content The Spencer Building Wright & Wright Architects has completed a pioneering Passivhaus library for Corpus Christi College, Oxford, balancing contemporary environmental standards with contextual sensitivity. Photos Hufton + Crow Designed by Wright & Wright Architects, the Spencer Building for Corpus Christi College, Oxford, is a new special collections library that balances contemporary […]
September 24, 2025
How do you make a small apartment feel like home? In Barcelona, a couple asked Egue y Seta to turn their apartment into a space that feels bright, connected, and functional. The result is a home that mixes rustic character with contemporary touches while maximizing every inch. To open up the once-cramped apartment, the architects […]
September 24, 2025
In a quiet Sydney suburb, a young family’s 1930s brick home has been given a second life. TRIBE STUDIO approached the renovation with a mix of respect and invention, carefully preserving the character of the original house while adding a two-level extension that completely changes how the home is lived in. The architects made a […]
September 24, 2025
Grimshaw Partners Andrew Whalley and Neven Sidor reflect on Nick Grimshaw’s pragmatism and quirks, and recall conversations after “several hours and several rounds of scotch and dry ginger.” Earlier this month Nick Grimshaw passed away at the age of 85. News was announced by his practice, Grimshaw, which he founded in 1980, who said in […]
September 23, 2025
Skip to content Shoemakers Museum Purcell completes the Shoemakers Museum: a new home for Clarks’ 200-year legacy and a civic anchor for the Somerset town of Street. Photos Nick Guttridge Purcell has completed the new Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset; a new cultural and civic anchor that celebrates the town’s 200-year history as the home […]
September 22, 2025
High in the Eastbay mountain range of California, a house once lost to fire has been reimagined as a striking family home. Designed by Terry & Terry Architecture, the two-level structure opens up to reveal uninterrupted views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. What makes it stand out is how the design […]
September 21, 2025
When new parents in Australia realized their 2010s home no longer suited family life, they turned to Britt White Studio for help. Outdoors-loving trail runners, they wanted a home that felt as open and welcoming as the lifestyle they enjoy outside. What began as a simple update soon grew into a full remodel, transforming a […]
September 20, 2025
When a family bought their 3,306-square-foot Cape Cod–style home, they had no say in the finishes or design. It was builder-grade, plain, and impersonal. That changed with a transformation led by Armina Interiors. With organic textures, earthy tones, and structural enhancements, the home now feels like a seamless extension of its coastal surroundings. Every space, […]
September 20, 2025
Perched on a steep hillside in Paguera, Calviá, Mallorca, Can Tudó is no ordinary coastal home. It offers sweeping views of Paguera Bay through pine trees, while its very structure blurs the line between building and landscape. The home was born from a simple yet daring idea: fold a single sheet, and let that gesture […]
September 19, 2025
Skip to content Little Star Kindergarten AA compact two-classroom building by ČTYŘSTĚN brings sheltered gardens, rooftop play space and vibrant interiors to a tight residential site in Šlapanice. Photos Pavel Barták Located on a small corner plot in a quiet residential neighbourhood in Šlapanice near Brno, the new Hvězdička (Little Star) Kindergarten provides two classrooms, […]
13 November 2026
