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September 9, 2024
In Hertfordshire, Bennetts Associates and Citizens Design Bureau have transformed the former Hertford Theatre, bringing it up to speed and expanding its offering as a new multipurpose arts venue. Photos Hufton + Crow On the banks of the River Lea, a new, angular, brick building has arrived in Hertford. ‘BEAM’ as the building is known, […]
September 8, 2024
Best Practice Architecture has shared photos of a secluded home they designed in Methow Valley, Washington. One of the key interior elements is a built-in day bed. The open nook has various functions. There’s the day bed for relaxing, with storage drawers built in underneath. The sage green color complements the landscape outside, while built-in […]
September 7, 2024
Nestled in the prestigious enclave of Belgravia, London, The Garrison Club at Chelsea Barracks offers residents a private sanctuary that elevates the concept of sport into an art form. At the heart of this world-class residential development lies an indoor tennis court that flawlessly combines vintage charm with contemporary sophistication—creating an experience that is as […]
September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024 White Arkitekter has shared photos of Observation Tower Kärven on the Swedish west coast, which they completed after winning Varberg Municipality’s architectural competition. Recently opened, the tower in Getterön nature reserve north of Varberg, measures 39 feet (12m) high and 22 feet (7m) wide, and is constructed with 140 beams in a […]
September 4, 2024
In the heart of Montreal, within the iconic 47-story landmark, 1 Place Ville Marie, lies the new TEC Energy office, a perfect union of modern design, sustainable practices, and historical significance. 1 Place Ville Marie, originally designed in 1962 by the legendary architects I. M. Pei and Henry N. Cobb, has always stood as a […]
September 4, 2024
Office S&M Architects has shared photos of a home addition they designed for a Victorian house in North London, that includes glazed pink pillow-shaped tiles. The handmade glazed tiles in a pink shade complement the home’s warm brick tones and draw upon the clients’ love of municipal architecture. These tiles have been custom-made for the […]
September 3, 2024
Oslo studio Fragment has developed a demountable wooden apartment building system, offering a flexible framework for adaptable and sustainable living. Illustration of several Rammeverk buildings that form a yard with food and common functions on the ground level. The window placement in the facade is based on the user workshops and how they placed windows […]
September 3, 2024
Foster + Partners has developed a masterplan with Türkiye Design Council to accelerate Turkey’s recovery from a devastating earthquake, while honouring the city’s ancient heritage and capitalising on opportunities to give it a more resilient and environmentally-friendly future. On February 6th, 2023, the Hatay region of Turkey was devastated by an earthquake that killed more […]
September 3, 2024
Office S&M has skilfully reworked a Victorian terraced house in north London, creating a spacious and eye-catching home for a young family of four. Photos French + Tye Office S&M’s remodelling and extension of a Victorian terraced house in north London draws on the clients’ love of municipal buildings and public infrastructure, resulting in a […]
September 2, 2024
Architecture studio Cairn, has shared photos of a house renovation and extension they completed for a home in London, England, that uses a new low-carbon concrete. The ‘House made by many hands’ is the first building structure in the UK to specify a low-carbon limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) concrete, a new material that generates […]
August 29, 2024
A key section of the Sydney Metro, Australia’s biggest public transport project, has finally opened. Set to total 46 stations and 113km of new railway line, we take a look at four of the stations that have just completed, designed by Foster + Partners, Architectus, Cox Architecture, Woods Bagot and John McAslan + Partners. Sydney […]
August 29, 2024
Office of Displaced Designers (ODD) is calling on UK construction professionals for urgent funding to equip architects and designers in Gaza with the skills to rebuild from the ruins of their homeland. Founder Shareen Elnaschie and one of the co-directors Elizabeth Cunningham explain how you can help. What is Office of Displaced Designers? ODD is […]
13 November 2026
