On the Gulf of Mondello near Palermo, MAB Arquitectura has revived Villa Liberty, an early 20th-century villa originally designed as an officers’ pavilion and later converted into a private residence by the Counts Tasca d’Almerita. The project preserved architectural integrity while adapting the space for modern living. Set against the intense blues of sea and […] More
Atelier Alter Architects drew directly from the surrounding terrain when shaping the Sunner Museum, now complete in Guangze County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. The museum sits within the industrial area of Sunner Group, a leader in China’s white-feathered broiler chicken sector. Over the past four decades, Sunner has developed the country’s largest broiler breeding and […] More
In the village of Pererenan, Bali, Alexis Dornier designed the Akashi Residence as a place that invites movement, surprise, and engagement. This six-bedroom house opens itself through a dramatic central void, a vertical space that brings in light and fresh air while organizing the flow between levels. Rather than functioning as a standard lightwell or […] More
Atelier Architecture & Design leads the transformation of Pilsworth Lake, a site on the edge of the Pennine moorland in South Lancashire, shaped by glacial meltwater at the end of the last ice age. While that prehistoric past might seem distant from the Industrial Revolution, the two eras intersect here. Valleys carved by retreating ice […] More
Miami-based architecture firm STRANG completed Rock Pine, a 6,195 square foot residence located in Coconut Grove. Built for Astrid Alves and Andy Gilon, the five-bedroom home sits on a 21,600 square foot lot and shares a dense tree canopy with its neighboring property, The Rock House, another STRANG creation. That earlier project sparked the vision […] More
The Town Hall Square and the surrounding area of the church are central to Ribeira de Pena, both geographically and culturally. These spaces serve as vital crossroads, shaping the dynamics and interactions of the town. The recent intervention by AXR seeks to redefine the square as the core of Ribeira de Pena. The project establishes […] More
The Orchid Pavilion by Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) and Bernardo Quinzaños, inaugurated on February 3rd, 2024, is a thoughtful addition to Casa Wabi, located on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca. Situated between the sea and mountains, this lightweight, sustainable wooden structure is dedicated to preserving the rich orchid biodiversity of the region. […] More
Hidden within the lush Ralsko region, the Jablonecek valley is undergoing a transformation that bridges its past with a promising future. Once a thriving agricultural community, the valley was abandoned in the 20th century, left as a quiet reminder of historical turbulence. Now, a revitalization effort led by Atelier Partero, under the guidance of landscape […] More
Thellend Fortin Architectes have once again demonstrated their expertise in blending architecture with the natural environment through their latest project, a single-family home, located in the Eastern Townships, adjacent to Parc National du Mont-Orford. Surrounded by the region’s iconic maple and fir trees, this residence immerses its inhabitants in the ever-changing landscape, offering panoramic views […] More
The Quzika Winery is set to transform the local economy through cultural tourism and industry development. This ambitious project seeks to provide sustainable income for local Tibetans while preserving and celebrating the region’s unique cultural heritage. Situated at the foot of Dameiyong Snow Mountain, near the Lancang River, thousand-year-old salt fields, and Tibet’s only Catholic […] More
Designed by Consequence Forma Architects, the Moravian Square Park in Brno has undergone a transformative revitalisation, emerging as a vibrant space that juxtaposes the city’s constant commotion with a serene yet active environment. LANDSCAPE This ambitious project, authored by Martin Sládek and Janica Šipulová, meets the demands of the 21st century and integrates blue-green infrastructure […] More
Completely redesigning and landscaping your garden is a monumental task, no matter what shape or size your space is, but the results can of course be breathtaking. It’s why many of us look to do it at this time of the year. There’s an awful lot to think about when it does come to panning […] More