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Architecture firms Sadar+Vuga, Arhipro, and Studio Kristof have collaborated to create an eye-catching residential building in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with undulating balconies. The building, which houses apartments, is situated at the edge of a triangularly shaped site and is surrounded by various non-fenced, open, and inclusive public spaces. The elliptical shape of the building allows for […]
In Fitzrovia, Central London, White Red Architects has given an old warehouse a new lease of life as a garage and office space in a project that re-connected a client with their great grandfather. Photos James Retief “We found an old photograph and the story began to unravel,” said Joe Haire, director of Shoreditch-based practice, […]
FCstudio has shared photos of an apartment renovation they completed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that transformed the space into a contemporary and open interior. The design plan included removing walls and creating integrated spaces, like in the living room, which was once a smaller living room and a separate home office/TV room. The larger and […]
The historic Arding & Hobbs department store in Clapham Junction has undergone a mixed-use restoration by London studio Stiff + Trevillion, now offering a gym, food hall and office space. Photos Richard Chivers Originally constructed in 1910, the Arding & Hobbs department store was a prominent fixture in the Clapham Junction neighbourhood. However, following the […]
New York City’s High Line is now home to ‘One High Line’, a pair of sculptural towers designed by Danish studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Photos Evan Joseph Joining a notable collection of buildings by architects such as Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, and Shigeru Ban on New York’s Highline, ‘One High Line’ features two distinct […]
Jakarta native Ed Gunawan always felt the ocean’s call, and in 2022, he finally answered by making the move to Bali. But when it came to building his first home, grandeur wasn’t the goal—honouring the land was. “In a Balinese village, the temple should be the only structure that stands out,” Gunawan reflects. This philosophy […]
Casa da Baro in Bragança Paulista isn’t just a house—it’s a visual feast, an architectural marvel that seems to exist in a world where gravity and design boundaries are mere suggestions. Created by the visionary team at Passarelli Arquitetos, this residence captures the imagination with its striking features, each element carefully crafted to leave a […]
The inaugural Regenerative Architecture Index (RAI) will be launched on Thursday 12 September at The Bottle Factory in southeast London with launch sponsors Interface and special guest Brian Eno. Join us and special guest Brian Eno as we celebrate the publication of the first Regenerative Architecture Index over drinks and food. When: Thursday 12 September […]
Architects Julio Cano and Barbara Bardin of Canobardin have designed the TipiTop Tents for the Costa del Sol Glamping Village in Spain: timber-framed tents that bring an architect’s approach to camping. A frame of laminated pine Each tent is built entirely on a laminated pine wood structure. Its volume comes from three porticoes that carry […]
London studio Unknown Works has designed a concept store in Amsterdam for the electric vehicle brand Zeekr. It is the company’s first European flagship and occupies 2,000 square metres inside the historic Vroom & Dreesmann building. A former department store The store sits at the corner of Rokin and Kalverstraat, the city’s main shopping street. […]
London studio Artefact has extended a 1950s property in Surrey, making clever use of triangular blue blocks and terracotta tiles to add some Caribbean flavour to the suburban home. Photos Lorenzo Zandri Just beyond the southern outskirts of London, a striking new wing has been added to home in Epsom. Originally built by the development […]
Shedkm has designed a new church for the Parish of Heswall in Merseyside, allowing the congregation to better serve its community and benefit from a contemporary street presence. Photos Daniel Hopkinson Photography Located on the Wirral, and closer to the River Dee than the Mersey, the Lighthouse Church can be found on Telegraph Road in […]
