architecture

Located in a village near Valle de Bravo, Rancho CP is set on a forested site with views of the surrounding mountains. The project was conceived as an equestrian ranch designed as a retreat in direct contact with nature, integrating spaces for horseback riding and interaction with the horses as an essential part of everyday life.

Architectural schools usually leave lasting marks on their students, shaping their style and critical inquiry long after formal education has ended. For example, SCI-Arc , founded in 1972 and based in downtown Los Angeles, is an institution recognized for its culture of experimentation, critical investigation, and creative independence, building a reputation based on the idea that architecture sh…

OMA has completed the Hangzhou Prism , a large-scale mixed-use development in Hangzhou 's Future Tech City district, China , following a design and development process that began in 2016. Commissioned by Xinhu Real Estate Group and led by OMA Partner Chris van Duijn, with Michael Hadjistyllis serving as project architect, the project combines residential units, a hotel, offices, commercial spaces…

From June 12 to December 20, 2026, the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in Porto , Portugal , will be hosting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the career of Frank Gehry (1929-2025) . Titled The Century of Gehry , the exhibition presents to the public original large-scale models, sculptures, drawings, furniture, and other works documenting the architect's notable, and at times controver…

It is afternoon in the summer, and the nave of the Sagrada Família is saturated with warm colors. Shafts of amber and crimson sweep across the stone floor, shift as a cloud passes over Barcelona , then deepen again. Around you, visitors slow without quite realizing it. Some raise their phones — not to capture the architecture, but to step into the light itself, positioning themselves in a pool of…

The house is located in the residential section of W3 South Avenue in Brasília. It is a project for a semi-detached house built on a lot measuring 8.50 meters in front by 20 meters in depth, defined by three "typical cuts" that delineate the different areas of the house.

Context and Challenge - El Paredón Buena Vista sits on one of Guatemala's most sensitive stretches of coastline. The client wanted a functional beach club—restaurant, kitchen, bar, event spaces—but not at the expense of what made the location worth developing in the first place. That's a tension most hospitality projects never resolve.

Valaya is a Sanskrit word that refers to a protective circle, something that surrounds, holds, and safeguards what lies within. At Valaya, architecture unfolds through this idea of protection. In a time when houses are often driven by image and visual statements, Valaya begins with a more fundamental question: How can a home in today's climate remain open without becoming vulnerable? Valaya respo…

Australian artist, director, and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young creates imaginary worlds as a way of thinking through the futures we fear, desire, and are already making. As a creator and designer of atmospheres, he proposes speculative landscapes reflecting the possibilities of a world to come, whether ideal or truthfully unsettling. In his worldbuilding practice across the film, television…

When we think of façades , we rarely think of them as habitats. We see them as the elements that separate interior from exterior, regulate temperature, reduce noise, and protect buildings from external conditions. They give architecture its visual language, but they are also expected to keep the outside world at a distance. In doing so, façades have often been understood as barriers: surfaces tha…

In an era of revived interest in downtown and car-free transit, the Arriyadh Metro Western Station is much more than a place to board a train. Omrania's goal was to design an intermodal transit hub that appeals to non-transit users. This new iconic nexus links buses and the city's light rail system; it is home to a vegetable marketplace, and it embodies the culture of the city and creates real-es…

Located in the historic city of Gyeongju, the House of Rejuvenation seamlessly blends traditional elements with modern design principles. The project introduces innovative timber framing systems that reimagine traditional wooden structures, creating a harmonious fusion of old and new.

Gong's House, designed by Various Associates, prioritizes functionality and comfort to address the real needs of the family. The design team has developed and incorporated localized building materials, integrating the urban lifestyle with the natural environment of the countryside, and offering a comfortable gathering and dwelling space for the family and their friends in the ancient village of Y…

The project is located in Playa Matamora, in the department of Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay, facing the vastness of the Río de la Plata. The coastal landscape, both rugged and quiet, is defined by the constant presence of the river horizon and native vegetation, creating an atmosphere of contemplation that shapes the intent of the intervention.

OUNASS STAGE in Dubai was conceived as more than a conventional retail environment. Positioned somewhere between gallery, installation, and boutique, the project explores how contemporary retail spaces can serve as platforms for cultural exchange, storytelling, and spatial experimentation. Designed by VAUST for Ounass, the concept translates the raw atmosphere of Berlin's contemporary art scene i…

Blending Geometric Forms with Nature The inception of this healthy cafe and restaurant stems from the owner's vision for a space that is "simple yet truly outstanding." The design team brilliantly interpreted this by integrating the concept of nature with basic geometric shapes—triangles, squares, and circles—weaving them into a cohesive narrative. Given the densely populated residential neighbor…

Located within a pine forest, the house is conceived as an architectural element that, rather than blending into the landscape, seeks an intentional contrast. The project is organized around three solid, light-toned shingle volumes that emerge against the dark hues of the trees. This decision transforms the house into a luminous element within the forest, establishing a dialogue where the archite…

The project is inspired by the artistic legacy of Paul Gauguin and the painters who stayed in Le Pouldu at the end of the 19th century. The architecture seeks to preserve the spirit and perception of the former Buvette de la Plage, where Gauguin and his companions lived and worked, while creating a contemporary cultural facility that can welcome a wider audience.

Long before shopping malls swallowed modern cities whole, Budapest had Otthon Áruház — a grand urban department store where residents once bought everything from carpets and textiles to kitchen appliances beneath elegant balconies and enormous skylights. Today, the building feels less like a former shop and more like a time capsule sealed somewhere between the Austro-Hungarian era and late social…

Located in Val-David—a picturesque Laurentian community 80 kilometers north of Montreal—this new dental and implantology clinic sits within a distinctive, sustainable building. The two-story project includes a dedicated commercial space and was designed to reflect the village's renowned artistic spirit and rugged natural beauty.