In the western mountains of Beijing, House J stands between Fragrant Hills to the north and Yuquan Mountain to the east, a site defined by expansive views and layered topography. The residence belongs to a family that spent more than a decade abroad, returning to a house where original plantings remain lush, mingling with wild […] More
WJ STUDIO’s Lost Villa. Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel is an inquiry into how architecture can carry memory, ecology, and human experience forward. Conceived within the context of a remote archipelago in the Zhoushan Islands, the design is deeply tied to the realities of rural depopulation, fragile ecosystems, and cultural heritage. HOTELS Rather than impose new […] More
For decades, architecture’s public face was defined by a narrow slice of authorship and a narrow idea of value, spectacle over service, novelty over longevity. The pressures shaping the field today are different: climate deadlines, housing scarcity, social inequity, tightening budgets, and a public that expects culture to be accessible, not gated. In that shift, […] More
In Oaxaca, Mexico, RootStudio in collaboration with LABORA has transformed a former plywood factory site into Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña Cho Ndobá. The park’s name means “spring” in Mazatec, a nod to its role as a place of renewal. Spanning 11.84 hectares, the project has converted degraded land into a multifunctional space that integrates culture, sports, […] More
Tetherow Overlook House designed by Hacker sits on a bluff in Bend, Oregon, looking out across the Central Oregon high desert. The 7,600 square foot residence balances sculptural architecture with a material palette that feels both rich and restrained. Designed to frame both intimate and expansive views, the home supports a lifestyle built around entertaining, […] More
Alta Architectes has unveiled its latest office development on Chemin du Bois Harel, a transitional site between the urban limits of Rennes and the rural edges of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande. Once home to the Crublé greenhouses, the area now offers an opportunity to redefine urbanity, linking the scale of everyday life with the wider landscape. Flanked by […] More
Splyce Design has completed Shoreline House in Victoria, Canada, a renovation and addition that responds directly to its dramatic coastal site. Positioned at the edge of a quiet suburban street where residential plots meet rugged shoreline, the property is surrounded by rocky outcrops, mature fir and oak trees, and expansive 180-degree views over the inlet. […] More
Heliotrope has designed a new tasting room for Archery Summit, the Oregon winery founded in 1993 and known for its pinot noir from the Willamette Valley. Over the years, the winery became known for producing high-quality pinot noir wines, operating from a facility designed to manage every stage of production, from grape harvest to bottling. […] More
The Smithsonian Channel aired an episode of How Did They Build That? featuring the creation of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The program examined the architectural and engineering process behind the 102,000 square foot building, which opened earlier this year as a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients. Footage filmed by […] More
Before you ever speak, your space begins the conversation. Clients notice the layout, the materials, and the lighting. These details shape how they perceive your credibility and culture. In crowded markets, that impression matters even more. The right design should do more than look polished, it should communicate both tradition and forward thinking. Architectural choices […] More
In the heart of Aveiro, Portugal, near the city’s railway station, Edifício Estação by Sónia Cruz Arquitectura offers a thoughtful balance between preservation and new construction. The 2,843-square-meter building integrates two deactivated industrial warehouses from the early 20th century into a new mixed-use program, merging contemporary urban housing with a distinct historical identity. MIXED USE […] More
Set along the rural edges of Quito, A House in the Andes by Correa+Fatehi | ODD reimagines what it means to build with and within the land. The project refuses traditional architectural autonomy, choosing instead to embed itself in the Andean terrain both materially and spatially. Excavated soil becomes structure, while the residence adopts a […] More