The Na Kukačkách Mountain Chalet by edit! architects presents a carefully calibrated response to building within the protected landscape of the Krkonoše Mountains. The project operates within strict regulatory constraints that govern form, material, and silhouette, yet uses those limits as a framework for architectural clarity rather than compromise. A stone plinth and timber-clad upper […] More
Republica rises in Amsterdam Noord as a considered response to the pressures shaping contemporary cities, where density, sustainability, and collective life must coexist without compromise. Designed by Marc Koehler Architects, the project occupies a former industrial plot in Buiksloterham, an area undergoing a long-term transition toward circular urban development. Rather than treating density as a […] More
Rising along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach neighborhood, The Perigon introduces a carefully calibrated residential tower shaped by its rare dual-waterfront site. Designed by OMA under the leadership of Jason Long, the 17-story project occupies a narrow stretch of land between Indian Creek and the Atlantic Ocean. Rather than treating this condition as a […] More
Set at the edge of the mountain forest zone in Horný Smokovec, Lebenski occupies a singular position within the High Tatras, overlooking Poprad and framed by the dramatic peaks beyond. Located in an area known as Pekná vyhliadka, or Beautiful View, the apartment building stands as a visible marker in the landscape. Rather than asserting […] More
Set on an elevated portion of a rural site in Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Casa BP positions itself as a measured architectural response to topography, climate, and landscape. Designed by Santiago Bertotti, the residence occupies a gently sloping terrain, using height and orientation to frame expansive views while maintaining a controlled relationship with access and approach. Rather […] More
HOMIN resonates with the Ukrainian word “гомін,” evoking the vibrant hum of family life, and the English phrase “Home In,” symbolizing a return to belonging. In this Kyiv apartment designed by Bezmirno architecture team, home is defined by feeling, not walls. The interior design is a manifesto of contemporary minimalism, where calm rhythm, clarity, and […] More
Forty years ago, the average person had roughly 17 minutes to safely exit their home after a fire started. Today, that number has plummeted to just about three minutes, and in some cases, even less. This dramatic reduction is not due to changes in fire department response times or building codes, but to a fundamental […] More
Pininfarina, the renowned Italian design house, together with developer GT Home, has officially opened Vitra by Pininfarina, a striking new addition to the skyline of Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. This project marks the third Pininfarina-designed building in Santa Catarina and underscores the brand’s expanding architectural influence in the region. Building on the momentum of their previous […] More
Disbrow Iannuzzi designs Baw Beese House in Hillsdale, Michigan as a lakeside retreat built to support several generations of one family. The project responds to social, familial, community, economic, and health needs through a structure that allows relatives to gather or separate as required. This approach gives each family member the ability to visit for […] More
Villa Omah Prana Payangan by Alexis Dornier sits in the highlands of Payangan as a study of circular form and controlled structure. The project follows one clear idea: a ring-shaped plan that arranges every room along the perimeter. This configuration directs the entire home toward the surrounding area and establishes a consistent orientation. The living […] More
Lagoon View marks a significant project for Swatt + Partners, arriving as a full reworking of an existing 4,753 square foot home in the hills above Tiburon. The clients, long based in the Midwest, planned for many years to relocate to the Bay Area to stay closer to their adult children and maintain access to […] More
SENAA architekti designed Kohútka Cottage as contemporary mountain housing shaped by the traditions of Wallachia and the terrain of the Javorníky range. The cottage was originally planned for the owner of the Kohútka mountain complex and draws from the proportions, materials, and spatial logic of the region’s rural buildings. The site gives the house […] More