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September 9, 2025
CAST architecture designed the Logan Canyon Off-grid Cabin in Cache County, Utah, as a home that works with its environment rather than against it. Just 30 minutes from Logan, the 1,333-square-foot dwelling sits on more than five acres bordering U.S. Forest Service land, where expansive views and modern design meet self-sufficient living. The cabin’s exterior […]
September 8, 2025
AR Design Studio were asked by their clients to design an extension for their holiday house on the South Coast of England. But halfway through the planning process, disaster struck: one night during a landslip, the house broke apart. What could have been the end of a dream retreat instead became an opportunity to start […]
September 8, 2025
When London’s Olivo restaurant decided it was time for a complete refresh, they turned once again to architect and interior designer Pierluigi Piu. Twenty-five years after first creating the space, he returned to give it new life, while keeping the spirit of Sardinia alive at its core. From the street, Olivo maintains its London Victorian […]
September 8, 2025
Skip to content The Chancery Rosewood Eero Saarinen’s Grade II-listed former US Embassy building in Grosvenor Square, London, has been reimagined as a hotel by David Chipperfield Architects with interiors by Joseph Dirand. Photos Ben Anders Set within the former US Embassy on Grosvenor Square in London’s Mayfair, The Chancery Rosewood has opened as a […]
September 8, 2025
Skip to content Litomyšl Lookout Atelier-r has completed a low-cost, container-based viewpoint on the edge of Litomyšl, providing panoramic views of the UNESCO-listed town. Photos BoysPlayNice Czech practice Atelier-r has completed a container-based observation tower on the northwestern edge of Litomyšl – a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its integration of contemporary and historic […]
September 7, 2025
Turning an outdoor space into a true extension of the home can completely change the way a family lives and entertains. For a young couple in Notting Hill with four small children, Germinate Garden Design were asked to rethink their backyard and transform it into something vibrant, fun, and functional. The couple had already renovated […]
September 7, 2025
Tamir Addadi Architecture designed a contemporary extension for a Victorian family home in East London, created to add a dining room and a usable outdoor space. What began as a simple request for more dining space evolved into a rethinking of the entire lower ground floor, improving natural light, circulation, changing the room type, and […]
September 7, 2025
Stuart Devoil, Group Head of Marketing at James Latham, speaks to Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw about Shinnoki – a range of high-quality, pre-finished veneered panels that combine the benefits and convenience of synthetic decorative surfaces with the aesthetics and sustainability of real wood. In association with Real wood veneer in Raven Oak. Photos […]
September 6, 2025
Malcolm Davis Architecture designed a striking contemporary home in Los Altos Hills, California, that stands on the site of a former farmhouse. The new design brings together clean lines, open spaces, and thoughtful connections between indoors and outdoors. Before exploring the details, here’s a drawing that shows the home’s overall layout. From the front, the […]
September 5, 2025
Skip to content Dispatches from the lav: Hugh Broughton Hugh Broughton Architects is refurbishing eight public toilet blocks across central London. Hugh Broughton discusses procurement complexities, design lessons, integrating public art, and the wider debates around safety, inclusivity, and gender-neutral provision – as well as his top five toilets. Hugh Broughton Architects recently entered the […]
September 4, 2025
Architecture firm Specht Novak, have designed a contemporary house on Long Island Beach in New Jersey, replacing a previous family home that was destroyed in a hurricane. What makes this home stand out is how it blends modern design with storm-ready construction, creating a place that’s both protective and uplifting. When planning the home, the […]
September 4, 2025
Finding the perfect first home as a newlywed couple can be a challenge, but COA Mimarlik has transformed this two-bedroom apartment in Istanbul, Turkey, into a cozy space filled with smart design ideas. Every detail was carefully thought out to maximize space, bring in personality, and create a home that feels inviting and functional at […]
13 November 2026
