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
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been commissioned to design the Zhejiang Shaoxing Shangyu District Cao’e River Culture and Art Centre, a landmark project in Shaoxing’s new cultural quarter in Zhejiang province, China. Situated along the historic Cao’e River, this cultural hub aims to merge modern design with local traditions, creating a vibrant space for artistic […] More
The Wisdom Gate Urban Cultural Salon by ZN DESIGN serves as the headquarters for a music education brand specializing in classical music, orchestral performances, piano, voice, media, film, television, and opera. Situated on the upper floors of the Twin Towers, known as the “Gate of Wisdom,” in Hangzhou’s Binjiang District, this project stands as a […] More
The Duling Educational and Cultural Centre exemplifies the impact of culturally respectful, sustainable development. Located in the picturesque Hakka village of Duling in Guigang, China, this ambitious project was led by students from the University of Hong Kong under Project Mingde. Nestled in Guangxi’s countryside, Duling is home to around 3,000 Hakka people who […] More