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Design studio THIRTY NINE reshaped the retail vision of POP MART with two new flagship locations, one in Sanlitun, Beijing and the other at Shanghai IFC. Known for its emotionally resonant characters and collectible toy culture, POP MART invited THIRTY NINE to reimagine the in-store experience. The result is a narrative-driven concept that frames the […] More
Architectkidd, a Bangkok-based studio, redirects attention in Southeast Asia’s fast-paced construction industry by focusing on sandwash cement rather than the usual concrete and steel. Through recent explorations, the studio challenges perceptions and proves that this modest material still holds relevance, especially in interior applications. Sandwash cement, often confused with exposed aggregate concrete, consists of small […] More
Architect João Pedro Pedrosa designed Casa na Lameira on the edge of Fátima, close to the city yet firmly embedded in a rural setting. Working closely with the owners, a young couple with two children, he shaped a house that respects its surroundings while offering the comforts of daily life. One of the owners, trained […] More
In Saint-Denis, just outside Paris, the architecture agency DREAM has completed a residential complex that closes a painful chapter and opens a new one. Located at the corner of Rue Fraizier and Rue du Landy, this development brings 44 new housing units to a site where, 24 years ago, a fire exposed the failures of […] More
The Star Homes project brings together architecture, science, and community in a bid to reduce disease and improve well-being in one of Tanzania’s poorest regions. Located in Mtwara, an area with high rates of malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhea, the project consists of 110 identical, two-storey homes built across 60 villages. Each home functions not […] More
M-D Design Studio leads the transformation of Fang’s Glasses in Wenzhou’s Mayu Town, a district known for eyewear manufacturing. Rather than retreat under economic pressure, the brand chooses reinvention, introducing a purpose-built showroom that challenges convention and redefines its role in the city. The result introduces a showroom that doesn’t just sell. It invites. It […] 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
Banánka House by Paulíny Hovorka Architects, stands at the edge of Banka, a small village wrapped in a narrow valley at the base of the Považský Inovec mountains. The plot sits quietly among dense forest, tall trees, and a natural stream. A narrow road leads to the site and continues into a trail beyond, reinforcing […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for Oystra, a mixed-use development located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Covering 128,000 square metres, the project introduces 950 units ranging from one-bedroom apartments to waterfront villas, alongside retail, dining, and recreational facilities. Oystra responds directly to the emirate’s projected 55% population […] More
The new headquarters for steel structure company Prometva, designed by Karlen + Clemente, sits along the perimeter of the city’s Industrial Park, surrounded by machinery, production, and logistics activity. Rather than distancing itself from this context, the building works within it. Its design respects the industrial nature of the site, positioning itself close to the […] More
In the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Matière Première Architecture and its long-time construction partner Nu Drom found more than a project, they secured a permanent base for their shared vision. Alongside a third collaborator from the woodworking industry, the two studios acquired a pine-covered site overlooking Highway 10, just outside the town of Magog. Together, […] 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