Naoshima, long known as one of Japan’s most influential cultural destinations, has added a new architectural milestone to its landscape. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, the Naoshima New Museum of Art has officially opened near the Honmura district, offering visitors an immersive experience where architecture and environment speak in quiet harmony. MUSEUMS Ando, […] More
Wutopia Lab completed The Lake House – Life Experience Pavilion in Daning Park, Shanghai, as part of a commission from CSCEC Jiuhe East China Region. Architect Yu Ting led the process, beginning with a site review that involved representatives from the client’s design, engineering, construction, and marketing departments, as well as the park authority. After […] More
Architectkidd has designed the interior of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Brunei, located in Bandar Seri Begawan. Appointed by Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with architecture studio Arkitek RekaJaya, the Bangkok-based design team shaped the project with a focus on architectural clarity and human-centered values. Rather than rely on visual […] More
The Alpine village of Mulegns became the site of a dramatic reveal on May 20, 2025, as the White Tower, known locally as Tor Alva, was officially unveiled. Designed by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger in collaboration with ETH Zurich and commissioned by the Origen Cultural Foundation, the tower now stands as the world’s […] More
In the Argüello neighborhood of northern Córdoba, Estudio Lz designed Spano Houses around a challenging corner plot with irregular geometry, a site shaped as much by its topography as by a single existing linden tree. Instead of leveling the land or imposing a rigid layout, the architects allowed the site itself to guide the plan. […] More
Cushing Terrell led the design of Hardin Academy, a purpose-built facility for the Hardin School District’s alternative high school program in Montana. Previously housed in modular units across from the main campus, the program needed a permanent space that could support students in a more intentional and responsive way. The design team responded by creating […] More
In 2024, Atelier Aconcept completed the Nikola Karabatic Sports Complex in Mennecy, France, for the Communauté de Communes du Val d’Essonne. Named after one of France’s most decorated athletes, the project honors his career with an architectural form that communicates excellence without excess. A gold-toned volume rises above the site with a presence that reflects […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has started construction on the Asaan, Misk Heritage Museum in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The project represents the studio’s first adobe-built structure and reflects the cultural importance of the site. Located within the At-Turaif district, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2010, the museum takes its name from the Arabic word for […] 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
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
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
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