Antonio Virga Architecte has completed the renovation and extension of the Saint-Mandé Media Library in France, transforming a building originally inaugurated in 1971 into a more visible and open cultural institution. Located opposite the Bois de Vincennes, the project redefines both the exterior identity and internal organization of the 1,582-square-meter building. EDUCATIONAL The intervention began […] More
Arch11 has completed Phantom Roost, a multi-generational family retreat in the Colorado mountains designed around a close relationship with the surrounding preserve. Spanning 2,763 square feet, the residence responds to the site through careful orientation, framed views and a reduced architectural footprint intended to support the existing habitat. HOSING The project begins with the landscape. […] More
Casa Verde, a project by M2 Senos Arquitectos on the Costa Nova do Prado, is a single-family residence positioned close to the beach dunes in an area known for its distinctive palheiros. Originally used as storage structures connected to fishing, these buildings gradually evolved into the brightly striped houses that now define the visual identity […] More
CG Design Studio has completed Wategos Beach House, a multi-level residence in Byron Bay, New South Wales, positioned directly above one of Australia’s most recognizable stretches of coast. The house developed over an 11-year period and holds particular significance for the studio as the project originated with CG Design Studio’s first client. HOUSING The design […] More
StudioAC has completed Casa Loma Residence, a Toronto home designed around the display of art, natural light and a close relationship with the garden. Located on a site behind the historic stables of Casa Loma, the residence uses brick, exposed timber structure and carefully placed openings to establish a contemporary response to its architectural context. […] More
Completed in 2026, Son Martorell by idearch studio transforms a historic rural estate in Menorca into a renewed residential property while preserving the spatial and material character of the original complex. The project occupies a traditional lloc, a Menorcan agricultural holding historically connected to farming and livestock, where architecture developed directly from local materials, climate […] More
Completed in 2023, Seijaku by Rodwin Architecture is a 3,836-square-foot single-family residence in Boulder County designed around privacy, nature and the changing needs of its owners. Created for a couple planning to remain in the house as they age, the project prioritizes reading, working, gardening and daily routines within spaces conceived to encourage calm. HOUSING […] More
In Oro Valley, Arizona, Casa Ala Blanca begins with a simple question: how can a small house respond intelligently to an environment defined by intense sun, limited water and dramatic shifts between exposure and shelter? Designed by HK ASSOCIATES, the 2,370-square-foot residence answers through a single wing-like form that brings passive environmental strategies, outdoor living […] More
In rural Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, Né approaches hospitality through the physical conditions of its site. Designed by Kenta Fukunishi Architecture Office for Ahead of the Curve Inc., the one-group-per-day auberge occupies land associated with the Honma family for over three centuries. Earth, timber, clay and regional building knowledge determine its architecture, allowing the project to […] More
STARH designed Pine House near Varna, Bulgaria, as a 247.5-square-meter residence shaped by the conditions of its wooded site. Completed in 2025, the house takes a restrained approach to construction, keeping the existing trees intact and limiting its physical impact on the ground. Steel piles lift the structure above the forest floor, while modular components […] More
Francesco Pierazzi Architects completes Sawtooth House in Kingston upon Thames, transforming an aging rear extension into a contemporary addition that responds to the owners’ environmental priorities and changing domestic needs. Completed in November 2024, the project increases the house from 165 to 180 square meters while refurbishing 125 square meters of the existing property. HOUSING […] More
Reigo & Bauer transforms Glasgow, a multilevel residence in Kitchener, Ontario, replacing its dark mahogany interiors with a lighter contemporary scheme shaped by sculptural architectural elements, natural materials and carefully connected rooms. Completed in 2024, the 470 square metre renovation responds to the owners’ modern aesthetic and their desire for spaces that support both entertaining […] More