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Located on the Greek island of Syros, Horizon House by ONUS Architecture Studio presents a compelling case for regenerative architecture in fragile island ecosystems. Completed in 2025 and honored with the Architizer A+ Award for Best Sustainable Residential Project, the 230-square-meter residence reflects a comprehensive design strategy that aligns built form with ecological function. HOUSING […] More
Salem Architecture reshaped Maplewood Residence, a 1940s stone house in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood. While the home preserves its original architectural form, its interior underwent a full renovation. The design strategy followed three principles: open to connect, refine to enhance, and intervene only where necessary. This approach maintained the character of the building while creating spaces […] More
Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) received the 2025 Architizer A+ Award in the Architecture + Color category for its Buji Residences project. Located on a forested mountaintop in Shenzhen, the residential complex uses a color palette tailored to the tropical light conditions of its site. The A+ Awards recognize projects across architecture, landscape, and interior design. This particular […] More
Located at the base of the Three Sisters mountains in Oregon’s Central Cascades, the 1,800 acre Black Butte Ranch serves as both a residential area and vacation destination, with its lodge designed by Hacker. Originally built in the early 1970s, the Ranch included a Lodge that became a central feature of the community. In 2013, […] More
Soong Lab, founded and directed by architect Wang Songtao, designed the 8,200 square meter Joyous Spring Wellness Center just beyond Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road by reworking an unused structure. Water anchors the project’s concept. Through physical alteration and program additions, the team restructured the interior, brought in new spatial functions, and turned the space into […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 21-storey tower for a new urban proposal presented by Sierra Blanca Estates in the El Bulto area of Malaga. Positioned next to the city’s port railway line, the site forms part of Malaga’s larger effort to transform its industrial port into a residential zone with cultural and recreational facilities. […] More
South Bay House by StudioAC sits on a flat rural plot in Ontario, several hours east of Toronto, bordered by a delicate tree line and a shoreline marked by unusual species. These natural features shaped the initial concept, influencing both placement and spatial design. The architecture responds directly to the site’s openness by breaking the […] More
Alterstudio Architecture designed the Falcon Ledge Residence on a steep ravine in Austin, Texas. From the street, the land drops off so sharply that most considered the lot unbuildable. Instead of leveling or reshaping the site, the architects worked with the terrain. They created a staging platform adjacent to the curb and used it as […] More
Located deep within the Tulum jungle, Hacienda Wabi is a residential complex designed by RA! for Namus, a developer based in the region. The project prioritizes environmental immersion, using material restraint and architectural layering to establish a quiet presence in the surrounding vegetation. The complex comprises 15 units distributed across three levels, each connected through […] More
The village of Tvaladi, located in Georgia’s Kaspi region, serves as the setting for a new private residence designed by NS STUDIO. Completed in 2023, the one-storey home brings together stone, wood, and glass in a clear architectural expression that emphasizes connection, to place, to material, and to the landscape. Rather than relying on visual […] More
WJ STUDIO designed the Hengtong & Bluetown Mangata Model Room as part of the Lakeside Moonview development south of Suzhou. The project avoids excess. It focuses on materials, proportion, and light to shape a quiet, usable space. Located near Taihu Lake, the home avoids showy design and instead builds calm through clarity and rhythm. The team […] More
Bosgaurus Nexus, designed by NU Architecture & Design, sits in the business district of Ho Chi Minh City. The client, already established in Vietnam’s specialty coffee market, wanted to create a new café format. This satellite model had to adapt to high-end urban environments while maintaining the brand’s original purpose. The project required a smaller […] More