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
On the Magdalen Islands, architecture cannot ignore its surroundings. Wind, salt, shifting dunes, and a fragile coastline demand buildings that understand where they stand before defining how they look. Magdalen House, designed by Montreal-based Atelier L’Abri, approaches this condition with restraint, developing a contemporary residence that grows directly from the building traditions and ecological realities […] More
Rhyme Design Group’s Botanica Sales Gallery in Phuket examines how a commercial building can support several identities without losing architectural discipline. Completed in 2025 for Botanica Grand Avenue, the 1,118.87-square-metre project combines a private headquarters, residential show units, and a public exhibition setting within one compact structure. COMMERCIAL The architects draw on Zen philosophy to […] More
Located beside Prague’s Masaryk Railway Station, The Kimchi transforms a former pastry shop into a restaurant that reflects the pace, character, and visual language of contemporary Korean street food. Designed by SOA Architekti, the project balances efficient operation with a highly recognizable identity, creating an interior where architecture supports both the preparation of food and […] More
Woods Retreat sits within a wooded site in Springs, New York, where BE_Design has created a compact sanctuary for meditation, kundalini yoga, sauna rituals, and ice bathing. Designed for a teacher who hosts instruction, the 600-square-foot building uses a restrained footprint to support breathwork, stillness, movement, and overnight stays. HOUSING The project reinterprets the familiar […] More
Salvador Román and Adela Mortera design Casa Gruta in Valladolid, Yucatán, as a residence shaped by the spatial memory of caves, grottos and cenotes. Located in the Sisal neighborhood, the house uses scale, materiality, light and shadow to create the feeling of an inhabitable refuge, somewhere between architecture and sculpture. HOUSING The project responds directly […] More