In response to Barcelona’s intensifying housing crisis, Illa Glòries emerges as a public initiative that reconsiders how urban housing can function in today’s city. Designed by Cierto Estudio, Building A2 within this large-scale redevelopment proposes 51 dwellings that prioritize adaptability, environmental responsibility, and shared living, with a particular focus on gender equity and inclusive design. […] More
Tucked into a quiet pedestrian square in the historic town of Cadaqués, a once-crumbling fisherman’s house has been brought back to life through a sensitive renovation by architects Bea Portabella and Jordi Pagès. The project revives the home’s original character while reconfiguring it for modern living, maintaining a close dialogue with the town’s vernacular fabric. […] More
In the heart of Toronto’s east-end neighborhood known as “The Pocket,” Shudell House by Weiss Architecture + Urbanism presents a thoughtful, future-focused take on family living. Designed for a travel writer and a retired buffalo rancher raising two young children, with a third living independently, the home balances long-term flexibility with a nuanced response to […] More
Peny Hsieh Interiors has unveiled Echo Villa, a 990-square-meter private residence in Taipei completed in January 2025. Tucked into a mountainous landscape, the villa draws conceptual and formal inspiration from the shifting contours of its natural surroundings. Rather than imposing a fixed architectural narrative, the design responds to its environment with sculptural subtlety and flowing […] More
Located in Henan Province, China, the Huaiyang Fuxi Cultural Park by Turenscape redefines what it means to design a public space rooted in cultural identity and environmental necessity. The 43-hectare site, once strained by urban sprawl and flood risks, has been transformed into a multifunctional landscape that draws upon ancient cosmology and modern sponge city […] More
Following the success of its initial launch, the Zoey collection by Elisa Ossino for Dieffebi returns with an expanded series of seating elements designed for flexibility across contract, hospitality, and residential spaces. Known for its soft lines, balanced proportions, and inviting geometries, Zoey continues to evolve with new poufs and benches that introduce a refined […] More
In the Nusle district of Prague, a modest courtyard gallery house has undergone a transformation that’s both sensitive and boldly contemporary. Led by Plus One Architects, the renovation of Boleslavova 3 preserves the building’s early 20th-century character while injecting it with purposeful interventions and modern spatial logic. What was once a neglected residential structure is […] More
Vitra has introduced a limited 2025 edition of the Antony chair, one of Jean Prouvé’s final and most distinctive furniture designs. First developed in the early 1950s for the Cité Universitaire in Antony, near Paris, the chair reflects Prouvé’s architectural sensibility, combining structural clarity with a radical approach to form and material. FURNITURE The original […] More
La Flèche, a lakeside residence designed by MU Architecture, offers a refined reinterpretation of the mountain chalet. Nestled into the wild, forested slopes above Lake Tremblant, the home merges geometric rigor with immersive natural comfort, creating a legacy residence where architecture becomes an extension of land, sky, and memory. HOUSING The structure unfolds across two […] More
Set on the rugged hillside of Akra Pelegri in Chania, the new JW Marriott resort by Athens-based studio Block722 redefines hospitality on the island of Crete. This five-star retreat, spread across nearly 60,000 square meters, is more than a luxury destination, it is a sensitive architectural response to the land, climate, and culture of one […] More
On the coast of the Yellow Sea in Yantai, China, OPEN Architecture has unveiled the Sun Tower, a sculptural and multi-functional cultural venue shaped by light, time, and memory. Rising 50 meters above the shoreline, the structure marks a new chapter in the Yeda Development Zone, serving as a gathering point for residents and visitors […] More
In the heart of Mérida’s historic center, Vistalcielo stands as a quiet triumph of restoration over reinvention. Completed in 2024 by Veinte Diezz Arquitectos, this 155 m² adaptive reuse project transforms a long-abandoned home into a serene vacation rental that favors continuity, light, and local materiality. Rather than erase the past, the architects have chosen […] More