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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
Often when we think of mobile homes, the image that comes to mind is rows of identical units in trailer parks. But this home proves that a mobile dwelling can be reimagined into something far more refined, comfortable, and design-forward. PAD Studio worked with the homeowners to create a mobile home that goes far beyond […]
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 […]
August 19, 2025
Just a few blocks from the Pacific in Del Mar, San Diego, the Crosby Residence by Nakhshab Development & Design rises where a mid-century modern home once stood. In its place is a custom sanctuary that preserves the spirit of the original structure while embracing sandstone, trees, and light to create a private coastal retreat. […]
August 19, 2025
Skip to content Parliament Street conveniences Hugh Broughton Architects delivers upgraded public toilets beneath Parliament Street as part of Westminster City Council’s £12.7 million programme to improve facilities across the borough. Photos Dirk Lindner Westminster Council has completed the refurbishment of public conveniences beneath Parliament Street, linked to Westminster Underground Station by pedestrian underpass. Located […]
13 November 2026
