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
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
Forest Pool by Mjölk architekti and Marie Vondráková sits near Liberec’s Lidové sady district, where two streams meet at a quiet location long known to locals as Lesní koupaliště. Tucked beneath towering spruces, the pool has served generations, offering icy water and a place to swim. Though its popularity endured, its infrastructure wore down over […] More
In Hellissandur, a small fishing village on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes peninsula, Arkis Architects completed the Snaefellsjökull National Park Visitor Center in 2022. First awarded through an open competition in 2006, the project began construction in 2020 and now operates as a cultural, educational, and ecological hub. Rather than mark the land with dominance, the building sits […] 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
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
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
Seletti introduces a new wave of collections that reflect its playful, irreverent approach while shifting focus from convention to experimentation. In this latest phase, the brand unveils cross-disciplinary collaborations across art, furniture, and lighting, each offering a fresh interpretation of material, form, and use. These new works redefine how objects occupy space, blurring design with […] More
Pavel Hnilička Architects + Planners have completed a new pavilion for the Beseda Ořechovka Tennis Club in Prague. Built at the center of the city’s Ořechovka district, the project replaces a deteriorated structure that had occupied the site for nearly half a century. The previous building, a provisional setup of prefabricated units from the 1980s, […] More
Built in 1991 by architect Michal Brix, the Křižík Pavilions originally served the General Czechoslovak Exhibition, commemorating the centenary of the 1891 Provincial Jubilee Exhibition. Placed strategically near the Industrial Palace, the structures use the sloping terrain to frame the palace as a visual anchor. Though intended as temporary, the pavilions have remained active for […] More
The UMPRUM Technology Centre, brings a renewed sense of purpose to a once-vacant school building in Prague’s city center. The project fulfills the vision of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (UMPRUM) to create an integrated space that unites intellectual and technological pursuits under one roof. The renovation transforms the structure into a hub for […] More
The former technical hub of the Imperial Spa has been transformed into a modern concert and multifunctional hall by Petr Hájek Architekti. Located in the atrium where the original peat-processing system once stood, the new space is equipped with cutting-edge technology, creating an adaptable venue for performances, conferences, and film screenings. The project won the […] More