architecture

Casa Barro was born with the goal of re-signifying traditional construction methods and returning them to their rightful place in our spaces, designs, and ways of living. We aim to return to artisanal processes because we believe that the luxury of the future lies in appreciating the essential, in a more respectful understanding of the creation times, in honoring processes that involve a slower b…

Mabelle Park stands as a model for social and cultural innovation in a Toronto neighbourhood of dense vertical housing, home to a highly diverse community of newcomers. Its completion crowns a seven year collaboration between LGA Architectural Partners and the non-profit Mabelle Arts to transform an overlooked half-acre of land owned by Toronto Community Housing, (TCH) the city's largest social h…

In the decades following independence, some of the most ambitious architectural experiments in the world did not emerge through museums , monuments , or government palaces . They emerged through universities. Across South Asia and Africa , newly formed nations turned campuses into testing grounds for entirely new ways of imagining collective life. These campuses functioned as more than educationa…

Adam Richards Architects has completed St. Raphael's Health & Wellbeing Center at Mayfield School, East Sussex. The purpose-built facility establishes a new typology for school healthcare in the UK, integrating medical treatment, counselling, and teaching within a single, sustainable building. Reflecting the practice's commitment to innovation and sustainable design, the project is the world's fi…

Twenty years after its ideation, Herzog & de Meuron 's controversial Tour Triangle in Paris is reaching completion. The triangular, all-glass tower located in the city's 15th arrondissement topped out at 42 stories on April 24, 2026. The project's progress was marked by opposition, financial roadblocks, and legal disputes before construction began in 2022 . The 180-meter tower is now the third-ta…

Located at the intersection of Adriatic landscapes and Balkan geopolitics, Tirana has undergone one of the most accelerated urban transformations in Europe over the last three decades. Once defined by rigid socialist planning and political isolation, the city has progressively reoriented itself through a combination of informal growth, international investment, and strategic urban interventions t…

A house stretched to 24 metres in length and compressed to 3.6 metres in width. The house is organised by a single diagonal wall positioned at the centre of the plan. More than a partition, the wall becomes the structural and spatial core of the house, supporting the roof while simultaneously dividing, connecting, and framing domestic life.

In the heart of Nosara , this residence folds into the landscape, drawing light, air, and vegetation into every space. Designed around introversion and biophilia, its structure frames the forest from within. A singular roof unifies the house while maintaining its discreet presence beneath the trees.

Haus W is located on a steep slope defined by exposed geological strata. From the outset, the site was understood not only as a constraint but as a formative parameter. The local geology, consisting of limestone and quartz belonging to the Säntis Range, with its grain and dark tonal variations, informed both the spatial organisation and the material expression of the building.

Recent events have given a much-needed boost to downtown Nicosia . Street life is being encouraged, the vehicle discouraged, and the built environment is undergoing a general upgrade. It is rising from the ground. Leaving the ground. To date, there are only a couple of designs that have taken on the new scale now permitted. The Excelsior Labs tower is one of them. A rich programme is neatly distr…

On the urban landscape, architecture is never an isolated entity, but rather a spatial vehicle that engages in a profound dialogue with its site, its people, and the spirit of the city. It has long transcended its physical functions to become a vessel containing the city's soul. Located in Qinghe Town, Haidian District, Beijing , the INNNG International Talent Community is a vivid embodiment of t…

Built from earth and shaped by climate, this residence in Hosur reinterprets traditional construction techniques through a contemporary architectural lens, where material, structure, and space are inseparable.

Human Haus TN transforms a traditional townhouse in Tainan into a contemporary retail space driven by architectural sequence. Responding to the existing structure through minimal intervention, the design preserves exposed brick walls, timber roof framing, and the original proportions of the townhouse while inserting a crisp white volume as a new spatial layer. Selective removal of ceilings and wa…

Our inspiration was the strength of the natural landscape and the architecture of Vanja Hertcert, which already showcased the grandeur of concrete and wood as fundamental marks. The interior was conceived as a connecting link: a space where Brazilian authorial furniture, natural materials, and neutral tones create a welcoming atmosphere without interfering with the original architectural experien…

On the edge of a small village near Klatovy , Czech Republic, next to a forest and overlooking the mountain horizon, stands a family home that sensitively responds to the character of the landscape. The building is set into sloping terrain, which reduces its visual profile and naturally protects the lower floor. The result is a peaceful retreat with breathtaking views, providing its residents wit…

Located in Tokyo , fuu Oimachi by LATIERRA is a comprehensive renovation of a 35-year-old corporate dormitory transformed into a contemporary rental residence. In a dense metropolis where individuals are constantly embedded in intense social networks, this project proposes a novel urban housing prototype that balances personal autonomy with shared living. While responding to site-specific conditi…

Amidst the tranquil landscape north of Querétaro rises Casa Juriquilla, designed by Estudio Mero. This structure revolves around the Mexican concept of the patio, a place where vegetation and the warmth of everyday life converge. It is a home that embodies Mexico's cultural richness with a contemporary approach.

At the time of writing, an article by Martyn Evans asked ' Is Architecture in Crisis ?' In the same year, Reinier de Graaf published the book ' Architecture Against Architecture ,' where he set out fourteen problems with the profession and discipline. The question of a crisis in architecture is a perennial one. Referring to architecture as a profession, it rears its head especially when economic …

Implanted on a plot of land in Brasília, the Boutique House arises from the challenge of accommodating two generations under a single architectural gesture. The project is organized as a unique and continuous volume, which unfolds into two branches capable of offering autonomy and privacy to each family unit. Between them emerges a central elevated volume, marked by a thin and extensively horizon…