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
Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum in the city’s Guangming District, marking a major addition to the region’s cultural and research infrastructure. As part of the Greater Bay Area, the largest metropolitan region globally, this new museum strengthens Shenzhen’s position as a global center for scientific research and technological development. […] More
Located in Loredo, a coastal town in northern Spain, Casa Loredo is the second residence designed by Zooco Estudio for its ongoing series titled New Vernacular Architecture of the Cantabrian Coast. Designed on a narrow plot with views across the bay to Santander, the house serves as both shelter and viewpoint. Surrounded by pines and […] More
Sur Arquitectura developed Estudio Molli I Sur without a predetermined program. Instead of forcing function into form, the architects created a structure open to interpretation, one that can shift in scale and use over time. Designed as an extension to an existing slab on the upper floor, the project connects through open stairways, ramps, and […] More
During Fuorisalone 2025, HD Surface took part in INTERNI’s CRE-ACTION exhibition with In-Between Worlds, a collaborative installation by designers Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces. Set within the historic Ca’ Granda at the University of Milan, the work redefined a transitional space by turning a staircase into a textured, immersive threshold where color and material […] More