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August 28, 2025
When you walk past this Melbourne home, you’d never guess what’s waiting at the back. Designed by Australian firm Architecton, the project keeps the original Victorian terrace intact from the street while introducing a bold, modern extension at the rear. From the front, the home looks untouched, a classic piece of history blending into its […]
August 28, 2025
AT chats to Dan Meis, a specialist in sports stadia and architect behind Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium as he reveals why fans hug him in the street and why he has a club tattoo. Meis in his LA studio. (Credit: AECOM) When Everton engaged you — what did those initial conversations look like? […]
August 27, 2025
The Moore Park West residence by CCY Architects brings modern alpine living to the forests of Telluride, Colorado. Designed as a family home, it is both grounded in the landscape and open to the surrounding views, offering a balance of warmth, craftsmanship, and connection to nature. Shaped as a single elongated structure, the home’s design […]
August 26, 2025
Skip to content Reflections: Bagsværd Church John Pardey on Jørn Utzon’s Bagsværd Church, Copenhagen (1976) – a rectilinear, industrial-looking building that conceals a sequence of vaulted concrete ‘clouds’ inspired by nature. (Credit: Triplecaña via Wikipedia Commons) Words John Pardey This article is part of a monthly series of short essays on some of the greatest […]
August 26, 2025
Everton FC’s new stadium on the banks of the Mersey at Bramley Moore Dock negotiates fierce winds and heritage sensitivities to deliver a ground that stands comparison with its red neighbours. Words Jason Sayer Photos Nick Caville, Everton FC It was a bad start. Before a brick had even been laid, Everton FC’s new stadium […]
August 25, 2025
British architecture and design firm APA have transformed what was once a 1930s shoe factory into a contemporary apartment filled with industrial character and highly personal design details. The building’s expansive windows, with their original mechanical pivoting frames, were a major draw for the clients, who wanted a space that celebrated light, movement, and the […]
August 25, 2025
In the San Mateo Highlands of California, Klopf Architecture has reimagined what was once an original Eichler home, tragically lost to fire. Instead of simply replicating the past, the architects worked with contractor Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures to complete a larger, more open residence that honors Eichler’s principles while adapting them for a multi-generational […]
August 23, 2025
Tucked within the forested landscape of Hornby Island, Canada, the Sandpiper Cabin by Scott Posno Design offers a modern dwelling that mirrors the island’s quiet rhythm and natural beauty. Recently completed, the home balances a contemporary design language with its woodland surroundings, creating a space that feels both refined and relaxed. The home is composed […]
August 23, 2025
In the center of Bridgehampton, New York, design and development group TADA were asked to create a guest house on a large property. The result is the WE Guest House, a project that blends the charm of a farmhouse with the crisp lines of modern architecture. The entire design and build came together in just […]
August 22, 2025
Afloat on Seattle’s Portage Bay, this floating home by Dyna Builders and Hoshide Wanzer Architects is rooted in the Costa Rican philosophy of pura vida, a way of living that embraces nature, simplicity, and ease. The challenge was creating a home that feels open to its lively waterfront setting while also providing quiet moments of […]
August 22, 2025
Skip to content Citizenship as a Verb Through philosophy, design and community led projects, Leela Keshav explores what it means to treat citizenship as a verb, and explains how this can support us in reshaping cities through participation, accountability and care. Women’s Safety Audits, Lambeth. Citizenship arises from cities. Deriving from the Latin word for […]
August 21, 2025
Part of a larger renovation of a home in Cape Town, South Africa, this concrete garden pavilion was designed as a place for the homeowners to fully immerse themselves in their outdoor surroundings. Designed by Metropolis Design, the pavilion combines concrete, timber, and textured plaster to form a contemporary yet grounded structure. Inside, multiple seating […]
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