UNStudio, in collaboration with developer GuocoLand, has completed 18T Mansion in Chongqing, China, introducing a forward-thinking residential concept centered on human health and wellbeing. Officially the first WELL Platinum-certified residential project in Southwest China, this high-rise development redefines communal living by integrating sustainable design with modern urban needs. Situated across two plots, the project includes […] More
Located in the heart of the Laurentian countryside, Between Lake and Forest is a contemporary retreat designed by LOCUS architecture+design. The home was envisioned as an escape from urban life, offering its owners a space to unwind in a setting defined by natural beauty. Surrounded by lakes, dense forests, and rolling hills, this residence integrates […] More
Located in the Sutton Mountains, Ash Tree House is the result of La Nony FAMILI and its approach to revitalizing a neglected 1970s chalet rather than resorting to demolition. Instead of erasing the past, the design team embraced the existing structure, using it as a foundation for transformation. The goal was to create a functional and […] More
In Peach Court, a project by Wittman Estes, a 1910 Craftsman-style home in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has been renovated for contemporary living while maintaining its historic character. The 2,491 square foot residence, now home to a young couple who frequently host gatherings and have a deep appreciation for nature, has undergone a thoughtful transformation. […] More
Settled on a 35 acre ridge overlooking Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, the Roaring Fork Residence is designed by Eerkes Architects, to engage with its natural surroundings while offering uninterrupted views of the Rocky Mountain peaks. The home’s positioning along the ridgeline takes advantage of the terrain, where strong winds ease and the landscape transitions from […] More
Impare Arquitectura has transformed a duplex flat in Praça da Corujeira, a 1960s building designed by architect Agostinho Ferreira de Almeida. This project is part of the ongoing revitalization of Porto’s eastern neighborhoods, which includes significant initiatives like the renovation of the Porto Industrial Slaughterhouse by Kengo Kuma and the redevelopment of Praça da Corujeira. […] More
Nestled in a low-density residential neighborhood, Casa CM by Lateral Arquitectos stands on a 20m x 35m plot surrounded by expansive green spaces. Designed to prioritize privacy, the home embraces an inward-facing concept, opening itself toward its own interior landscape rather than the street. Large glass surfaces create transparency within, allowing a continuous visual connection […] More
In the Portuguese town of Oeiras, architecture firm OODA has crafted a residence that responds to the site’s irregular topography with a design rooted in its natural surroundings. The “earthenhouse” is embedded within the land, following the existing slope while maintaining an open and fluid spatial arrangement. This approach allows the home to interact with […] More
Situated in Toronto’s High Park neighborhood in Canada, the Westminster Residence designed by Batay-Csorba Architects, reinterprets traditional Edwardian gable homes with a thoughtful approach to form and space. Nestled on a corner lot, the house presents an oversized terracotta gable roof that conceals innovative spatial designs. The steep roofline, reminiscent of an attic, creates expansive […] More
Alexander &CO presents the Pacific House, a transformed cliffside dwelling that redefines its connection to the ocean and the family it now serves. Originally built in the 1990s, the concrete-framed residence has undergone a significant overhaul, integrating updated exterior elements and introducing new features, such as landscaped spaces and a swimming pool. This transformation turns the […] More
UNStudio has unveiled an ambitious residential concept in Seoul, developed in collaboration with Samsung C&T Corporation. The Hannamdong-4 Residences project integrates biophilic design, sustainability, and community-centric innovation, setting a new standard for urban living in the South Korean capital. RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE Located between the iconic Han River and Namsan Mountain, the development addresses Seoul’s rapid […] More
Casa do Sobreiro, or “The House of the Cork Oak” designed by Skemba is a single-family residence where a century-old Cork Oak tree shapes every aspect of its design. The name underscores the tree’s central role, highlighting how it defines the architectural vision rather than being a mere feature. Situated on a 730 square meter […] More