Brach Madrid positions itself as an interior-led architectural project rather than a conventional hotel. Philippe Starck approaches the space with a clear structural logic, building a sequence of environments that rely on proportion, material, and density. The project does not depend on grand gestures or monumental interventions. Instead, it constructs atmosphere through accumulation, layering surfaces, […] More
Kuba & Pilař architekti approach Zdar Wooden Housing through a clear urban framework that reintroduces the logic of the traditional city block into a contemporary residential setting. Positioned within the Klafar area, the project establishes a defined spatial hierarchy, moving from public streets to semi-private courtyards and into private front gardens. The block anchors the […] More
K ARCHITECTURES introduces a new equestrian performance hall within the historic grounds of the Hennebont National Stud Farm, positioning the project directly inside the Cour du Puits. The building rises seventeen meters above the courtyard, establishing a strong vertical presence that reshapes the existing skyline while maintaining a clear relationship with the surrounding Napoleonic stables. […] More
Paulo Martins Arquitectura e Design presents Beira Mar II, a compact house set within the dense fabric of Aveiro’s Beira Mar district. The project begins with constraint. Streets shift, plots compress, and the site resists regular geometry. The design accepts this condition without correction. It builds from it, using the irregular plot as the starting […] More
Madhappy announces the opening of its Malibu flagship, marking the brand’s fourth permanent retail location after West Hollywood, New York City, and Tokyo. The new store sits just off the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu Point, placing the brand within a coastal setting that informs both the design and the overall experience. The 2,400 square […] More
Cabin Devín, designed by Ark-shelter and ARCHEKTA, occupies a dramatic site above the Zlatý Roh vineyards near Devín Castle. Positioned roughly three kilometers above the ECK restaurant, the cabin overlooks rows of vines stretching toward the horizon, where sunsets fade behind the distant Austrian Alps. The architects approached the project with a clear challenge: to […] More
House Among Holm Oaks sits within a residential area of Las Rozas, located on the outskirts of Madrid. The site contains a dense population of native holm oak trees that strongly shape the character of the landscape. In response, Unode Estudio approached the project through a careful balance between visibility and restraint, placing the house […] More
Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the Arabian Sea in Anjarle, Maharashtra, Crest Nine introduces a community centre designed as the recreational anchor for a gated villa enclave. Designed by Sanjay Puri Architects, the project responds directly to the dramatic contours of the site, allowing the architecture to emerge gradually from the terrain instead of […] More
Perrault Architecture has completed the Monica C. Gratton Library in Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Canada, introducing a new civic space that strengthens cultural life in the municipality. Designed as a modern public institution, the LEED Gold project responds to environmental challenges while improving access to cultural services for residents and visitors. The building also addresses flooding issues previously […] More
On a steep plot in Braga, Casa A negotiates gravity through calibration rather than force. Designed by L2C Arquitetura under the direction of Luís Cunha, with collaboration from Rui Forte, the 550-square-metre residence completes in 2024 as a measured response to a demanding site on Rua de Barros. The terrain unfolds as an irregular topography, […] More
Studio Plyš has completed the renovation of Borová Lada Cottage, a late 19th-century house located along a quiet road in the Bohemian Forest. The project approaches the historic structure with restraint, maintaining its familiar silhouette while introducing structural reinforcements and contemporary living spaces. The architects treated the cottage as an evolving structure shaped by successive […] More
ABF-LAB has completed the Maison des solidarités du Département in Langon, Gironde, introducing a social services facility defined by bioclimatic design and bio-sourced construction. Built on the site of a former gendarmerie, the project replaces conventional institutional architecture with a structure shaped by environmental responsibility and spatial clarity. The architects used wood, earth, lime plaster, […] More