In Oaxaca, Mexico, a disused plywood factory site has been transformed into a vibrant new public space that combines architecture, ecology, and culture. Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña Cho Ndobá, designed by RootStudio in collaboration with LABORA, covers 11.84 hectares and represents one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in the region. Its name, meaning “spring” […] More
At the 2025 World Design Congress in London, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) unveiled Nereid, a digitally fabricated marine habitat created in partnership with the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and 3D printing pioneers D-Shape. The prototype embodies the Congress theme “design for planet,” exploring how architecture and technology can drive ecological resilience. […] More
The new kindergarten in Fulnek, designed by XTOPIX architekti in collaboration with Simona Ledvinková, presents a thoughtful response to both site and program. Located on the northern edge of its plot, the building is immersed in an expansive garden and oriented toward the south, where long glazed façades open onto views of the Fulnek château […] More
RootStudio’s Casa Arco is a contemporary residence that builds its architectural story around a fragment of Oaxaca’s 17th-century aqueduct. Located in the Xochimilco neighborhood, the project does not treat the aqueduct as a relic but as the living centerpiece of a 200 m² home constructed on a compact 97 m² plot. The result is a […] More
Australia’s Gold Coast welcomes a new architectural landmark with the opening of Mondrian Gold Coast at Burleigh Heads, the Mondrian brand’s first luxury lifestyle hotel in the country. Designed in collaboration with Vitale Property Group and Mondrian Gold Coast, Alexander &CO. was entrusted with shaping the creative brief and identity of the hotel’s podium-level venues: […] More
Dieffebi introduces OBA, a system of furniture designed to respond to the shifting demands of today’s work, hospitality, and shared environments. Designed by Altherr Désile Park under the artistic direction of Elisa Ossino, the collection brings together a curated palette of colors and forms that balance function with expression. In an age where interiors need to […] More
Set in the Laurentians on a ten-acre forested property, Le Noroît is a contemporary residence that balances architectural clarity with environmental sensitivity. Designed by Guillaume Pelletier Architecte for a family of four, the house combines vernacular inspiration with striking volumetric gestures, resulting in a home that appears suspended above the land while remaining deeply attuned […] More
Located at Dubai’s first-ever forest living community, the Ghaf Woods Experience Centre is both an architectural landmark and a cultural prototype, demonstrating how design can reshape the relationship between urban life and nature. Developed by Chinese architecture practice aoe in collaboration with Dubai-based STUDIOI, the centre is aoe’s first overseas project, marking a significant step […] More
In Šlapanice, a small town near Brno, architecture studio ČTYŘSTĚN has completed the Hvězdička Kindergarten on the compact site of a former corner shop. Conceived as both an educational space and a neighborhood anchor, the project demonstrates how thoughtful design can maximize a restricted plot while providing children with direct, enriching contact with the outdoors. […] More
Didea architecture firm has completed a project in Sambuca di Sicilia that transforms a ruined vernacular home into a contemporary residence. Developed with Airbnb under the “1 Euro House” initiative, the project demonstrates how architectural intelligence, material restraint, and cultural sensitivity can renew historic villages while addressing depopulation challenges. HOUSING Located within Sambuca’s historic town […] More
In Nordelta, Tigre, Casa Zonda establishes a residential retreat defined by clarity, light, and restraint. Designed by LAK Studio with interiors by Melazza Mobili, the residence responds to its lakeside context with a composition that privileges privacy, daily comfort, and a discreet sense of luxury. The 2025 completion demonstrates how noble materials and careful detailing […] More
Located in the heart of Chengdu, Sichuan, the Art Mansion Club designed by Zest Art introduces a new model for community-based luxury spaces. Completed in April 2025 after a design cycle beginning in January the same year, the 1900-square-meter project reimagines how residents experience art, leisure, and culture within a residential development. With a construction […] More