Incorporating First Nations cultures and history, and embracing sustainable design have earned local builds global acclaim When an unassuming public primary school tucked away in an inner-city Sydney suburb took out the grand prize at...
Monarch, who is undergoing cancer treatment, sought venue with strong health connections and community presence The king’s Christmas message will focus on the efforts of healthcare workers after a year in which Charles and the Princess...
Still Architects has shared photos of a small contemporary cabin they completed in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada, where the Rosseau River flows into the lake. The 800-square-foot (74-sqm) cabin has a wood exterior with black...
Home to vivid 16th-century frescoes, the Ermita de San Jorge is on the brink of being saved from centuries of decay A mysterious, dilapidated and exquisitely painted Spanish chapel into which knights on horseback may have ridden...
A front garden makeover with dinosaurs, a playful addition to a Scottish castle and the latest from Shard architect Renzo Piano all caught the eye 1. Urban Nature Project, Natural History Museum, London SW7 J&L Gibbons and Feilden...
Judge dismisses challenge that argued development failed to provide housing and could damage London landmarks The building of a controversial 25-storey office block nicknamed the Slab on London’s South Bank is to go ahead after the high...
Tobias Jespersen says be careful before describing the city as sustainable and a role model. Morten Iversen laments its soulless expansion While the urge to write positive stories about solutions to the climate crisis must be strong, and...
Our critics’ highlights include magnificently rough portraits by the late Frank Auerbach, Caravaggio’s final painting and a 1930s silo reborn as a museum of modern art More on the best culture of 2024 Continue reading...
Rare stone chest linked to comic-book hero joins church above supermarket under Historic England’s protection Blistering barnacles! Thundering typhoons! Blue blistering barnacles in a thundering typhoon! Who knew there was a 300-year-old...
How the pandemic and climate migration have influenced this third outing of a formerly sterile architectural puzzle game Architectural surrealism is Monument Valley’s signature. Austere, beautiful structures transform and rotate at the...
From nan ornaments to an African pounding table, our panel of creative experts pick their favourite designs from the last 12 months Chosen by Charlene Prempeh , founder of creative agency A Vibe Called Tech Continue reading...
After disaster struck Notre Dame in 2019, Axelle Ponsonnet began to draw parts of the cathedral exposed by the fire, some not seen for centuries. A new book documents what she discovered When Notre Dame de Paris went up in flames in...
December 2024, and Andrew and I find ourselves in front of the microphone for the final time until 2025 – from my perspective a mere 28 days away. It is the annual state of the state address where we look back at all the interesting bits...
Art defines the space in an apartment in an iconic building whose Brutalist architecture once led to protests Some people buy their dream home for the location, others for the space it affords them; for Italian fashion designer Massimo...
An extraordinary restoration has swept away the lead dust and made the cathedral vivid, but thankfully not kitsch. Our architecture critic takes a look inside “This cathedral is a happy metaphor of what a nation is and what the world...
Uncompleted or abandoned buildings are a regular feature of the landscape. Now calls for restorations are increasing Beneath mango trees in the lush garden of the Palais de Lomé, an oceanside estate in the Togolese capital, dozens of...
The new building, 1 Undershaft, will be 309.6m tall, matching the height of the Shard to the centimetre The Shard is going to have to share its title of the UK’s tallest building after planning permission was granted for a new skyscraper...
Photography by Brett Boardman Multidisciplinary architectural practice fjcstudio, has completed a building in Sydney, Australia, that includes colonial stone masonry, lofty geometric forms, and a layered tapestry of handcrafted...
Originally designed by prominent Pacific Northwest architect Saul Zaik, this 1963 mid-century modern house has been remodeled by SHED Architecture & Design for a young, minimalist family. The Mori House sits on a gently sloped,...
Jim Venturi’s new film follows his parents Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, bringing scrappy wit and colour to chilly modernism as they battle the establishment and wind-up traditionalists at the National Gallery When Denise Scott...
The former premier is on a new quest for civic literacy and fair representations of the past as he becomes chair of Museums of History NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or...
With the river city’s international reputation on the line, a 100-day review period hopes to cut through the political posturing and land on a main venue befitting of the Games The 2032 Olympics have for a long time felt far away but it...
Columbus, Indiana, is a mecca of modernism that still embodies the progressive ideals of its founders and star designers. Our writer explores ‘the Athens of the prairie’ Imagine growing up in a place where every stage of your life was...
Ceremony gives French president moment of glory in company of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he delivers on promise to restore cathedral It was like stepping back into a medieval age and reliving the breathtaking awe Notre Dame...
We’re going to explore some of the most common myths about architects and peel back the layers to reveal what this profession is really about. The post Ep 165: 10 Myths about Architects first appeared on Life of an Architect . Continue...
A Parallel Architecture has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Austin, Texas, that’s designed around a split-trunk live oak, which has stood guard over the center of the tight lot for decades. The home’s...
Architecture firm AtelierM, has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Pilar, Buenos Aires, whose design is inspired by the terrain and surrounding area. The house is conceived as a living element in the landscape, with gentle...
Daymark Design Incorporated has shared photos of a cabin they completed in Robert’s Island Honey Harbour in Ontario, Canada, that’s clad in sage green standing seam metal siding. The roof and facade blend seamlessly to form a...
Architecture and ideas studio CAN, has shared photos of a recently completed home extension they completed for a terrace house in Stoke Newington, London. With an emphasis on natural materials and a unique approach to design, this...
It’s almost that gift-giving time of the year and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is not the most agonizing experience possible – but that’s why we’re here. Now in its 15th consecutive year,...
Multi-disciplinary design firm mcmahon and nerlich has shared photos of a warehouse-inspired townhouse with a Spanish twist inside. Set amongst an assortment of grey-box townhouses, heritage cottages, and converted factories in a gritty...
Studio Saxe has shared photos of a secluded circular home they designed that’s located deep within Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. Designed as a circular sanctuary with a central oculus, the home immerses residents in the sights...
Architecture firm Worrell Yeung has shared photos of a modern home they completed that’s a study on a 2x2x7 grid structure in three dimensions. Located on Long Island’s East End, the home’s design is expressed through a steel...
One of the most enjoyable activities is traveling on vacation – at least for most people, but it takes a special sort of individual who actually loves to plan the activities when it comes to traveling. I know I don’t love it, but I am...
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.