Upstairs Studio Architecture has shared photos of a modern addition of a pool house and loggia they designed for an existing primary residence in Florida. The pool house and loggia are sleek yet thoughtful and seamless extensions of the...
Inspired by opera houses, the grands magasins were astonishing spectacles, built on a pharaonic scale. A new exhibition in the French capital charts the golden age of a dying concept On the top floor of the fabled La Samaritaine...
Nearly 80 years after it was conceived, an update to a peerless series of guides to the country’s architecture concludes with a detailed Staffordshire handbook that, typically, isn’t just an exercise in nostalgia In the 1940s, a refugee...
The museum’s newly transformed gardens are a collaborative triumph, offering a walk through geological time in a landscape of ancient rocks and Jurassic planting that’s a haven for wildlife, Londoners and dinosaurs alike The Urban Nature...
In April 2019, Agnès Poirier watched a fire almost destroy the Paris cathedral. For the past five years, she has had unique access to the army of artisans tasked with rebuilding the 12th-century ‘soul of France’ The yellow-brown plumes...
Australia’s commitment to social housing is far outstripped by rising demand. With greater opportunity, architects could deliver world class designs The social housing of last century often calls to mind towering blocks of flats, poorly...
Revamp of 42-storey block when bank moves out in 2027 will include new terraces and leisure facilities Business live – latest updates Canary Wharf Group has unveiled plans to remove large chunks from the HSBC tower as part of a revamp of...
Architecture firm JURY!, has shared photos of a renovation project they completed for a home in Maasland, The Netherlands, that enhanced an existing dike house with a modern barn-inspired design. The original dike house includes a...
It has giddying cliffs, three-billion-year-old rocks, a prehistoric forest – and a giant bronze dinosaur called Fern. Our writer hurtles back through millennia as the beloved museum’s five-year revamp comes to fruition Queueing for three...
We continue our series on towns the guidebook writers skip with visits to Gillingham, Camborne, East Kilbride and Stockport Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-9 Chy? I wasn’t familiar with the Ordnance Survey abbreviation for chimneys...
Portuguese architecture office Openbook has designed the Ritz Pool Bar as part of an overall project to renovate the terrace and galleries of the Ritz Four Seasons Hotel Lisbon. The bar has an organic design and total openness to the...
Evolving urban conditions call for an evolving builtscape, and retrofits have been a key mechanism to allow buildings to adapt and respond to new needs. Amidst global environmental concerns, climate retrofits have become a popular...
The geometry of a narrow house is settled within a few lines. The intervention happens both in plan projection and in section. Curved walls are intersected with sinuous ceiling resulting in a space that is not static. In the evening,...
Architect David Montalba was born in Switzerland but grew up in California. He became a passionate surfer, bobbing in the waves of the Pacific, staring at the land, yet always feeling and hearing the ocean around him; profoundly...
In preparation for the city of Asturias , Spain , to become one of the hosts of the FIFA World Cup in 2030 , the El Molinón stadium is proposed to undergo a major remodeling process. Home Real Sporting de Gijón , the stadium is...
The new townhouse on the centrally located Kornmarktplatz in Bregenz is intended to make an independent contribution to the cultural and public life of the city on Lake Constance.
The Simone Veil Bridge , designed by OMA / Rem Koolhaas and Chris van Duijn, has officially opened in Bordeaux , France . Serving as the sixth crossing over the River Garonne , the platform stretches 548 meters from either side, with a...
The Paris Olympics vowed to build as little as possible, using the city’s landmarks as a backdrop instead. Has it worked? We check out the bold new venues, upgraded old ones – and the athletes’ candy-coloured village Paris’s Place de la...
Roam Ranch is a 4,362-square-foot single-family home on a working ranch outside of Fredericksburg , Texas. It is a testament to the rigorous modern design presented in a central Texas vernacular in its form, finishes, and spirit—a unique...
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming August workshops in collaboration with our ArchDaily Plus partner, Parametric Architecture . These workshops have been thoughtfully curated to empower architects, designers, and enthusiasts by...
Aesop Thonglor is a project that focuses on using micro domestic materials, specifically wood, in its design. The use of wood here is not just about showcasing local architectural skills and ideas but also about reusing existing wood...
Mango Malanshan Cultural Plaza explores the fluid and indistinct figure-ground relationship between the city and architecture. It aims to dissolve the closed boundaries of conventional architectural forms and revitalize daily urban life.
Background - The project is an endearing tale of a mother and her son, reminiscing about an old (1980s) building with its surroundings in Dhaka city & the transformation of the once green city into a concrete jungle. The architect...
The vast majority of practicing architects view the time spent practicing their craft as a calling, but what happens when you don’t want to get out of bed? Today we discuss the role of "optimism" in architecture. The post Ep 155:...
``8 light gardens,'' ``3 top lights,'' and ``4 high side lights'' create a rich interior space. The facade has a simple and bold design that expresses the uniqueness of the architecture. Manipulating the purity of flowing air with...
When we were commissioned to renovate a newly built condominium for sale, our challenge was to create a space that would make the most of the new and beautiful living environment that was currently fully habitable. During our visits to...
The new office building for 'De Watergroep' in the Koning Boudewijnstraat, near St. Peter's Station, consists of a four-story main building and a meeting hub at the back of the site. The complex stands on an underground parking area....
Leah Martin, partner and founder of Allied8 Architects in Seattle, Washington, has shared photos of a modern Orcas Island home she designed for herself and her family. This small home, which cantilevers at one end, sits on the top of a...
From the turquoise waters of Bernese Oberland to toothsome Ticino and musical Montreux, Switzerland caters for every taste Europe’s best crossroads city, Basel, is a short tram ride from both Germany and France. Every person who stays in...
The project forms part of the eco-district at Jonction. This public facilities building complements the three existing residential units. Its program includes a crèche, a sports hall, premises for extracurricular activities and a...
Deptford, London The architects behind Peckham’s pioneering Bold Tendencies car park venue have renovated a block of artists’ studios housed in a 60s council office building, with a few deft additions maximising what was already there...
With a growing constituent staff, students, and residents, the Foundation sought a new space to commune its population for varied affairs-chief among them worship. Ford 3 developed a simple design with a flexible interior that puts focus...
Designing for the human experience has been at the forefront of architect's intentions and motivations behind their work. While traditional processes prove beneficial, the industry is peering over boundaries to find opportunities for...
Minimal, white finishes emphasize the geometric form of this house in Crema . Named L2A house, the two-story, three-bedroom house aims to create a contemporary interpretation of a villa, essential in its sculptural forms but comfortable...
Architectural photographer Daniel Hopkinson and architect John Piercy Holroyd realised they had a shared passion for modernist buildings and car design when they separately turned up to photograph a building, both driving an Alfa Romeo...
Normandy fire services say blaze in spire extinguished, with all works of art saved, says French culture minister Firefighters in the Normandy city of Rouen have managed to extinguish a fire in its world-famous gothic cathedral, calming...
During renovation efforts, the spire of Rouen's Gothic cathedral in Normandy has ignited, evoking memories of the 2019 Notre Dame fire in Paris. Rouen's cathedral, considered one of France's architectural masterpieces, was famously...
First vicar of tiny St Mary’s church in Cadgwith took part in RNLI rescue of 456 people from stricken liner Suevic A tiny church speedily built from corrugated iron more than a century ago and synonymous with one of the UK’s most famous...
Photography by Desde Arriba Architecture firm Estudio Carroll has shared photos of a new concrete home they completed in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, that has a unique shape. Photography by Cesar Belio The home has been designed as a series...
Design brief invites shortlist of five firms to create a ‘powerful homage to those at the heart of the tragedy’ Architects are being invited to compete to design a “powerful” memorial to the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, which...
The World Architecture festival’s 2024 shortlist has been announced, revealing projects from around the world spanning categories such as childcare, energy, transport and science. The live event will take place in Singapore from 6 - 8...
Exterio architects have shared photos of a new home they completed in Warsaw, Poland, that’s surrounded by a pine tree forest. The clients chose the location for the home as it evoked their fond memories of summers spent in the...
Architecture firm Alexis Dornier Makings has shared photos of a private residence in Berawa, Bali, that they completed which seamlessly blends contemporary Japanese design with tropical modernism. The centerpiece of ‘The Free Bird...
Enter Projects Asia has designed, delivered, and constructed the interiors of the post-security departures area of Bengaluru International Airport. The interior, which features a variety of sculptural elements, includes retail,...