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May 23, 2025
Perched on a sloping coastal site in Australia, this striking single-storey residence by FIGR. Architecture & Design transforms the spirit of traditional beachside living into a contemporary architectural experience. The Facade The home’s facade makes a bold yet natural statement, blending sharp geometry with warm, tactile materials. The exterior is wrapped in Blackbutt shiplap cladding, […]
May 23, 2025
One simple pendant light, five completely different spaces. From cozy bedrooms to sleek kitchens, this versatile design proves that great lighting doesn’t just fit in, it transforms the room. Designed by Bellucci Mazzoni for Italian lighting brand KARMAN, the Asso lamp brings a warm, modern glow wherever it goes. If you’ve been looking for inspiration, […]
May 23, 2025
AT chats to Seth Rutt from Studio Multi about dreaming up a new practice during Lockdown and the difference between a pirate ship and a Navy. What prompted you and your partner Nicola to leave HawkinsBrown and set up your own company? It was a kitchen table discussion during Covid. We started in 2021 so […]
May 22, 2025
Welcome to Babel, not your average hotel, and definitely not your typical tourist trap. Nestled in the jungly heart of Tulum, this striking pink-toned structure is a game-changer for architecture, sustainability, and how we think about living with nature instead of just on top of it. At first glance, it’s all curves, shadows, and sculptural […]
May 22, 2025
Photography by Nils Koenning A futuristic greenhouse designed for low Earth orbit is giving us a glimpse into what life in space could look like, and it’s not all metal and survival gear. Called Space Garden, the project is a bold collaboration between Heatherwick Studio and the space architecture nonprofit Aurelia Institute. Instead of focusing […]
May 21, 2025
You won’t find windows or fences here, just a bold idea for urban privacy. Designed by Specht Novak, the Stealth House transforms a leftover lot into a hidden retreat of steel, silence, and sunlit courtyards. Every inch of its 1,100 square feet is a study in purpose, sustainability, and calm. This house began as a […]
May 21, 2025
AT chats to Mairi Laverty and Nicola McLachlan from Collective Architecture about the upsides and downsides of operating as a collective. What brings you to UKREIIF/what do you hope to achieve? We are looking to expand our conversations and networks outwith Scotland. We are also taking part in panels (Women in Architecture – How Women […]
May 21, 2025
KHAB Tapioca Empress, nicknamed “Hoops,” reimagines what a bubble tea shop can be. Located in Winnipeg, Canada, and brought to life by the team at Design Shop, this space delivers big personality, blending the lively spirit of street markets and the fun, social nature of boba culture, all wrapped in a bold, basketball-inspired design. Despite […]
May 19, 2025
A good outdoor dining area makes it easy to move meals outside, whether on a small patio, a terrace, a rooftop or a large garden. The eleven projects below, by architects and landscape designers in several countries, show different ways to do it: under a pergola, beside a pool or fireplace, with a built-in oven […]
May 18, 2025
https://skydisk.shop/ Amid the Joshua Trees of California’s high desert, a small cabin has been built that’s anything but simple. With curving walls made of barley straw and a roof like twin petals reaching for the sky, this off-grid structure is more than just a stunning example of eco-architecture, it’s an example of how a building […]
May 18, 2025
AT talks to… Michael Pawlyn, Director of Exploration Architecture, about the vision behind their ‘Biorock Pavilion’ at this years Venice Biennale. Photos Kelly Hill What has the atmosphere been like leading up to the opening? The Biennale has been amazing, as always! Yes, there’s always an element of last-minuteness, but this time, things were reasonably […]
May 17, 2025
Inside a sunlit apartment in a historic Art Nouveau building in Sopot, Poland, designer Dorota Terlecka and her studio Biuro Kreacja have crafted a space where history and modern design quietly coexist. This interior project embraces the home’s original character while introducing contemporary elements and Polish artwork that feel right at home. It’s a calm, […]
13 November 2026
