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Brighton College has completed their new performing arts centre. It combines studios and classrooms with a timber-lined, exquisitely detailed 400-seat theatre space. The design by krft is a sensitive - yet bold - sculpture, that places pupils at the heart

Bacalar Lagoon is the world's largest freshwater bacterial reef and a site of invaluable evolutionary treasure with living stromatolites. However, the area is also home to the last remaining mangrove on the shores of Bacalar, which is exposed to urban spr

Between Belfort and Mulhouse, on the plateau at the foot of the Vogesen Mountains, lies the small village of Romagny-sous-Rougemont. At its western edge, surrounded by forests, the Margrabant watercourse was once dammed for fish farming, creating countles

Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore of Librairie Avant-Garde is located in the west corner of Weishan Ancient Town in Dali, Yunnan. Weishan is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom, and has a history of over 600 years. It still preserves the urba

Formerly known as Casino Marotta, the building of Masseria La Lazzara began its activity as a hunting lodge, in the XVIII Century. This ancient building is a splendid example of Otranto’s historical architecture in the heart of a pristine landscape. The b

Located in rural Andhra Pradesh, a hot and dry region in Southern India, this project re-envisions a fifteen-year-old school building into a vibrant learning environment for the children of Cement Factory Workers. Strategic planning and adding a 20,000 sq

The study pavilion on the TU Braunschweig campus is an innovative and highly flexible learning environment that promotes social exchange and interdisciplinary knowledge generation between students and teachers alike and represents a counter-model to space

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPE The project for a fire training tower in the Vall d'Hebron posed the challenge of achieving the functional requirements of the activity while accepting the status of a highly visible element in the north of Barcelona. The conf

The project is located in the wetlands area within the Paraná River Delta, specifically on

In 1973 the St. Maximilian Kolbe Church was build according to plans of the architect Jo Filke. Until 2015 the church was used by the local community of the district Wilhelmsburg in Hamburg. Until 2022 the church was renovated and converted into a kinderg

The assignment involves the design and construction of six row houses spanning three floors each. The main challenge was the need to increase the facade area to accommodate the maximum number of rooms possible in a compact ensemble. To achieve this, two o

Arakawa House project is a renovation of a two-story wooden building from the seventies located in Arakawa ward, on the north east end of Tokyo metropolis. The ground floor used to be an electronics shop and the upper floor, judging from the disposition,

Architectural interventions in R-concrete lend a house rehabilitated by Atelier Delalande Tabourin in Versailles its distinctive character.

All cities are undergoing a renaissance. It's truly marvelous! However, the challenge lies in achieving the necessary urban density in a manner that ensures these novel neighborhoods maintain their appeal for decades. In the Campagne area, the urban plann

Within the frame of Timisoara 2023 European Capital of Culture, the proposal NURSERY: 1,306 PLANTS FOR TIMISOARA occupies a symbolic centrality of the city and therefore aims to be read as an invitation to redefine and intensify the use of public space an

Gently gigantic When contemplating architecture in China, that country's vast, boundless landscapes can pose a daunting challenge. To build with the diminutive beast that is architecture any kind of equal relationship with the immense environment that is

Craftmanship, quiet functionality, and a love of cooking inspired the design of a kitchen set within a Grade II listed townhouse. Created for the founder of product design studio Tiipoi and her partner, the design was informed by both the paired back, ele

The Pi Building is located on an unconventional and atypical plot in the city center of Rosario. Its name refers to its exceptionally narrow front, measuring only 3.14 meters. For many years, this small plot remained abandoned, lacking interest due to its

The Parisian architectural studio Plan Común developed at its own behest a residential building featuring spacious communal areas. The project is an experiment in co-living in a housing community.

Designed by Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio (TYS), an interdisciplinary collective based in Kobe, Japan, and Arles, France, the Awajishima Scent Artist Showroom is a true dedication to austerity, reflecting the dedicated spirit of scent artist Kan Izumi.

In the contemporary landscape of holiday retreats, where the traditional pension is overshadowed by the glitz of luxury stays, aoa architects presents HOJI - a nuanced architectural statement that reimagines the essence of vacation spaces.

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In a world of architectural constraints, the Hansens redefined spaces as ever-evolving frameworks, with the House in Szumin standing as a testament to their boundless vision.

The house is situated in a residential area beside the river surrounded by trees. To the east, it is bordered by a road, while its west side offers a direct view of the riverbend. This calm and natural setting extends along the river's axis, forming a bac

Within the urban fabric of the City of Buenos Aires, the exception is the rule. In this case, the meeting of an urban grid with the passage of an elevated railway infrastructure, generates a series of dead-end streets that culminate in green slopes. The

Considering the site’s geography and limited access, which is possible only through horse or a 4x4 vehicle, the decision was made to cast the concrete on site. Steel was chosen for its ease of on-site assembly and the possibility of incorporating modular

LD is an apartment overlooking the Tiber river, in Rome. The project aims to push the boundaries of flexibility and movement within a space, exploring the diverse possibilities it can offer. Within a 70m2 space, this exceptional living space seamlessly me

The new Erlebnis-Hus in St. Peter-Ording marks the culmination of the expanded beach promenade as part of a landscape project that emerged from a competition win in collaboration with the landscape architects Uniola. It aims to serve visitors of all ages

The five-apartment apartment building is located in a green area of Budapest on a sloping plot surrounded by old trees. Respecting this natural setting it was built without cutting a single tree. It aims to combine the elegance, materiality, and personali

Casa Vargem Grande deals with topography through the creation of a continuous spatiality that unfolds over the slope of the land. The house is divided into 5 staggered slabs connected by a continuous and open staircase-corridor that guarantees the mainten