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Architect Jan Žaloudek designed House Oskar as a home for his family and a place to live slowly. He placed it inside a Baroque garden once part of the nearby château in Kamenná Lhota, a village in South Bohemia. Ancient trees, stone walls, and the ruins of a barn remain from the site’s past. Žaloudek […] More
At Salone del Mobile 2025, Paolo Sorrentino invites visitors into a reimagined space where waiting moves beyond routine discomfort. Titled La dolce attesa and housed in Pavilions 22 and 24, the installation recasts the experience of delay as something active, structured, and emotionally charged. Known for his cinematic approach to storytelling, Sorrentino approaches the waiting […] More
Rómulo Neto Arquitetos has designed a new pedestrian and cycling bridge between the banks of Vagos and Sousa, responding to a challenge posed by the local government. The project reactivates the site of the old Fareja Bridge, a 19th-century structure built in 1855 and closed in 1978, now partially in ruins. Rather than remove the […] More
French architect Maud Caubet continues her architectural dialogue with nature in Lit-et-Mixe, a small town on the Atlantic coast of France. Tucked within the forest, just minutes from the ocean, her latest residential project House of Landes adds to an original house she completed in 2018. Now expanded by 48 m², the two-volume residence stretches […] More
Universidad Europea selected a landmark location in Valencia for its new urban Turia Campus, choosing the former San Juan Bautista Asylum to anchor its expansion. Built in 1873, the neoclassical structure stands across from the Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM) and next to the old Turia Riverbed. Its position between historic Valencia and the […] More
Perched on a 500-meter-high peak in Quebec’s Laurentians, this 1,500-square-foot cabin by Atelier Schwimmer is a calibrated response to landscape, climate, and long-term habitation. Commissioned by clients Mr. Blouin and Mrs. Comtois, the project was envisioned as a sanctuary defined by resilience, privacy, and simplicity. From its Corten steel exterior to its passive environmental systems, […] More
The apartment renovation by studio ika.architekti started with a single, uncompromising idea: create a space that feels clean, simple, and easy to live in. The owner wanted an apartment free from clutter, and that philosophy carried through from the first sketch to the final result. Even after moving in, the apartment remains completely bare, no […] More
Markéta Bromová Architekti approached the renovation of a Prague Baranova Apartment with a clear objective: rework the existing layout to accommodate two bedrooms in a compact space. While the floor plan did not allow for completely separated rooms, the studio focused on creating a comfortable, practical environment that could support the daily rhythm of a […] More
Located just two hours from Shanghai, Anadu Pine Villa rests in a peaceful valley, surrounded by pine trees and a bamboo-covered mountain. STUDIO8 Architects designed this small estate with only three guest suites, each offering wide panoramic views. The site also includes a wine and cigar bar, giving visitors an intimate experience grounded in natural […] More
Adrian Chan Design and Research Office (ADRO) addresses the challenge of small-space living with a 570 square foot apartment in Hong Kong. The clients, a family with a new baby, sought to optimize their living space without compromising on comfort. Their main concern was how clutter was affecting both family organization and their relationship. The […] More
Sun Yuanliang’s Yuan Liang Design firm has created the Qi Yuan Work-Live Space in Suzhou, China, mixing urban living with a deep connection to nature. Completed in December 2023, this project serves as both a studio and a vacation home for the designer. The space is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a peaceful […] 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