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High-performance glass from Şişecam delivers energy efficiency, acoustic comfort and safety, across one of the world’s largest transport hubs. The glass façades employed at Istanbul Airport, Turkey – one of the world’s largest aviation hubs – play a pivotal role in shaping both the architectural identity and the functionality of the terminal. Beyond their visual […]
Ananya Singhal of Studio Saar explains his game plan to rescue his hometown of Udaipur, India, from the ravages of uncontrolled development and empower its residents to envisage – and insist on – a regenerative future. Udaan Bird Park, Udaipur. Photograph by Ankit Jain. What’s the matter with Udaipur? It’s a beautiful city. It’s a […]
Some homes are shaped by the people who gather inside them, while others are shaped by the land they overlook. This one manages to be both. The Two Pavilions House by Tom Robertson Architects sits quietly along the Australian coastline, but its purpose is anything but quiet. It was created as a retreat where three […]
A new library is the first move in alma-nac’s reworking of the Junior and Lower School campus at London’s Dulwich College. Former pupil Ken Okonkwo explains how the project embeds net zero principles, reflects the school’s culture of curiosity and collaboration, and has doubled the number of borrowed library books. Photos Jack Hobhouse Dulwich College […]
Some homes are built for everyday living and others are designed to make life feel a little bigger. The South Harbor Residence by Blaze Makoid Architecture falls into the second category. Set on Sag Harbor in North Haven, New York, it sits on a site that naturally invites you to slow down and look out […]
Some homes are built for show, others for practicality, and then there are those rare places that quietly understand the rhythm of real life. This East Hampton home sits on a cove overlooking the ocean and was created for a couple who wanted a place that felt grounding for everyday living yet ready to grow […]
In the quiet coastal community of Costa Esmeralda, a home has appeared among the pines. Designed by architect Luciano Kruk for a couple with children, this single storey structure settles into the landscape without disturbing its natural rise. What looks at first like a dark timber and concrete shelter quickly reveals a bright interior shaped […]
Office of Displaced Designers (ODD) is calling on UK construction professionals to support She Repairs, an initiative to help women in Izmir’s displaced communities to provide their households with a safe and comfortable home. What’s the thinking behind the ‘She Repairs’ project? It’s an initiative to equip women in Izmir’s displaced communities with the skills, […]
baukultur/ca approaches Glen Manor Haus with the belief that Quiet Luxury comes from precision rather than excess. Their design for this Toronto home focuses on clarity, proportion, and honest materials that work together to create calm. In the first steps through the house, the intent becomes clear. Light is shaped thoughtfully, spaces unfold with purpose, […]
Lina Apartment in Centro, Santa Catarina delivers a clear lesson in how to update a historic space without dimming the charm that made it special. Designed by Alencar, the project keeps the apartment’s original identity intact while opening it up for modern living. The promise here is simple: a transformation that respects memory, embraces comfort, […]
Skip to content Zentia’s Nexus ceiling system is used to striking effect at Templeman Retailing’s Northumberland office Templeman Retailing, a family-run business with more then 30 years of experience, is a leading national wholesaler of soft drinks, crisps, snacks, and confectionary, supplying vending machines and wholesalers across the UK. Supporting a network of more than […]
The Cottages began as a compact, dimly lit historic home in Charlbury, England. The goal was simple, create a bright, flexible family space without compromising the cottage’s heritage. The solution came through a sensitive single storey addition that stays visually quiet while opening the interior to daylight and the garden. From the street, the traditional […]