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
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
More than fifteen years after completing Brise Soleil in 2009, Carter Williamson returned to the house to adapt its interiors to the changing needs of its owners. The residents wanted to remain in the home they knew, prompting an architectural response focused on accessibility, circulation and everyday use without replacing the qualities that had shaped […] More
Marco Maio Architects completes the renovation of the Palác Akropolis Offices in Prague’s Žižkov district, transforming a previously enclosed and fragmented 470 square metre floor into a contemporary shared workspace. Located inside the historic Palác Akropolis, the project responds to the building’s established cultural identity while adapting the interior to the practical demands of present […] More
CISARSTUDIO completes Blueriot, a full renovation of the Deveron offices inside a postmodern building from the 1990s. The project responds to a brief that called for a functional workplace with a distinct architectural identity. The studio drew inspiration from the client’s interests in aviation and diving, translating references to the ocean and open sky through […] More
Set along the northern Oregon Coast, Dune House by Waechter Architecture responds to its coastal setting through restraint, material clarity and a carefully organized plan. Rather than imposing itself on the landscape, the residence draws from local building traditions while presenting a contemporary architectural identity defined by proportion, light and a refined material palette. HOUSING […] More
Many contemporary homes rely on open plans and expansive glazing to create generous living environments. Bellwoods Residence, designed by Toronto-based StudioAC, takes a more deliberate approach. Instead of allowing light to enter from every direction, the house concentrates daylight into a single architectural gesture that organizes the entire project. A vertical light slot cuts through […] More