Carazo Arquitectura proposes a different model for dense residential development with LTR1, a 60,265-square-meter mixed-use project in Nuevo Cuscatlán, within the metropolitan area of San Salvador. The unbuilt scheme combines more than 400 middle-income homes with retail, gastronomy, coworking, wellness facilities, gardens, and public space. It recently received both the Jury Winner and Popular Choice […] More
DEB Architecture and El Equipo Mazzanti transform Ciénaga de Mallorquín Ecopark in Barranquilla, Colombia, through an environmental regeneration and public space project at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Magdalena River. The intervention reconnects the city with one of the Colombian Caribbean’s most important lagoon systems, turning the wetland into accessible ecological […] More
Developed for RIVUS, Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners and UNS are transforming the former Carbochim industrial site in Cluj Napoca into a mixed use district organized around the Someș River. The project covers more than 16 hectares and draws on public consultation with residents to reconnect an inaccessible stretch of waterfront with the surrounding city. […] More
Place des Montréalaises introduces a major civic intervention in the centre of Montreal, transforming a former infrastructure barrier into a public landscape dedicated to memory, movement, and gathering. Designed by Lemay in collaboration with artist Angela Silver and engineering teams from AtkinsRéalis, the project covers a sunken expressway with a new esplanade that reconnects Old […] More
Republica rises in Amsterdam Noord as a considered response to the pressures shaping contemporary cities, where density, sustainability, and collective life must coexist without compromise. Designed by Marc Koehler Architects, the project occupies a former industrial plot in Buiksloterham, an area undergoing a long-term transition toward circular urban development. Rather than treating density as a […] More
Drawing on the lyrical imagery of Kunqu, one of China’s oldest operatic forms, the design by SoBA (Soft Build Architects) reimagines the iconic water sleeves as spatial gestures. The park’s terrain undulates with abstracted forms that echo the billowing sleeves, translating centuries-old choreography into concrete and greenery. This narrative-driven approach anchors the park in local […] More
In Oaxaca, Mexico, a disused plywood factory site has been transformed into a vibrant new public space that combines architecture, ecology, and culture. Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña Cho Ndobá, designed by RootStudio in collaboration with LABORA, covers 11.84 hectares and represents one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in the region. Its name, meaning “spring” […] 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
The Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Plant, designed by SALT Architects for the City of Cape Town, has earned the Architizer A+ Award Jury Prize in the Factories and Warehouses category. The project stands as a core part of Cape Town’s broader water resilience strategy. Its purpose lies in the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) system, a […] More
The picturesque city of Bolzano, nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, is set to undergo a big transformation as Henning Larsen unveils their latest urban project aimed at restoring and revitalizing a part of the city’s industrial zone. The ambitious undertaking, bearing the name ‘Ponte Roma Quartier,’ exemplifies Bolzano’s dedication to embracing adaptive […] More
Pierattelli Architetture is spearheading a transformative urban regeneration project in the heart of Pisa. This endeavor, centered around the former Curtatone e Montanara military barracks, not only breathes new life into disused spaces but also promotes sustainability principles and communal development. With a commitment to creating accessible housing and communal spaces, this project marks another […] More
In the heart of Yekaterinburg, a vibrant and innovative residential project is taking shape, promising to redefine urban living in this historic city. The Na Nekrasova quarter, a venture by Brusnika, is set to transform an industrial area into a modern classic-style haven for city-dwellers. From Industry to Urban Elegance Situated in a central location […] More