Located in the Kyiv region, SHELL House is conceived as architecture with a defensive intelligence. Designed by Bezmirno Architects, as a protective structure, the house shields the family’s inner life from the city’s noise and visual pressure, operating much like its namesake: solid and restrained on the outside, calm and finely tuned within. From the […] More
Minimalist White House is a single-family residence in Braga by Arquitetura501, conceived as a precise response to site orientation, context, and light. Set on a 980-square-meter plot within the city, the project balances openness and protection, using architectural clarity to negotiate views, privacy, and environmental comfort. HOUSING The plot’s conditions strongly informed the design strategy. […] More
Star and cross designs add artistic flair and visual movement. Grounded in geometry, this interlocking pattern naturally guides the eye, defines the room’s character, and introduces rhythm in ways that feel intentional. When used thoughtfully, they add depth and personality while maintaining a sense of harmony. Ahead, we explore five unique and creative ideas on […] More
In a Park is a residential renovation by L Architects that begins with a quiet but pointed observation. Designed for a horticulturist client in northeast Singapore, the project responds to a simple realization voiced early in the design process: despite a deep love for plants, the client did not “wake up to them.” The existing […] More
In Paris’s 17th arrondissement, NZI Architectes have completed the transformation of an obsolete car park into a social housing residence at 29 rue Nollet, delivering 83 housing units for the Régie Immobilière de la Ville de Paris (RIVP). Completed in December 2025, the project reconsiders the future of urban infrastructure by working within the constraints […] More
Three Shades of Home is a measured renovation of an apartment in a 1950s panel building in Prague’s Holešovice, where B² Architecture reshaped a once-compartmentalized layout into an open, legible home for a young family. The project takes advantage of the building’s skeletal structure, removing most partitions and allowing columns and beams to participate directly […] More
Cielo is a compact residential project in Nagpur, Maharashtra, designed by Sanjay Puri Architects, that turns regulatory constraint and climatic pressure into a clear architectural proposition. Rising twelve storeys on a modest 900-square-metre plot, the building demonstrates how spatial discipline and environmental response can shape a distinctive urban presence without excess. RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE Local development […] More
Set along the shore of Lac Archambault in Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, La Maison de la Baie de l’Ours is a residential project by ACDF Architecture that derives its architectural force directly from the landscape it inhabits. Positioned between water, forest, and rocky escarpments, the house establishes a sustained dialogue with its surroundings, shaping daily life through horizon […] More
MELLEM Les Trembles, developed through a close collaboration between ACDF Architecture and Maître Carré, positions itself as a careful study in architectural balance. Located in Gatineau, the residential project responds to contemporary pressures around density, sustainability, and resource use through a measured and deliberate approach. Rather than relying on excess or spectacle, the project demonstrates […] More
House 720 Degrees, designed by Fernanda Canales, sits quietly in the Valle de Bravo landscape, yet operates as a highly deliberate architectural instrument. More than a residence, the project functions as a spatial and optical device, extending the logic of 360-degree vision into a doubled experience. The house registers movement, light, and time, framing the […] 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