Park of Memories Aš
The Park of Memories in Aš represents an interesting concept of revitalisation and urban development of the city, using the geographical and symbolic potential of the area.
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The Moravian Square Park Revitalisation
Located on Moravian Square in Brno, the park has been transformed by Consequence Forma Architects into a new and vibrant place that contrasts with the constant chaos and traffic of the city, creating its own poetics of peace and action.
The Offıce As A Playground
CRA, in collaboration with Generali Real Estate and publisher Mondadori Group, transforms the offices within Oscar Niemeyer’s Palazzo Mondadori in Italy into a Playground Workspace. The project proposes a radical renovation of modern furniture, aiming to create a fully reconfigurable work environment.
In Montpellier, So Wood or the Hanging Gardens of Port Marianne
A+Architecture and Hellin Sebbag Pirany architectes delivered So Wood in Montpellier (France) in 2024. Stepped buildings aligned on the street, active and varied roofs, a southern opening onto the landscape, and inhabited inner courtyards.
Villa Topos
Salon, a summer residence project located on a limestone-dominated hill in Paşalimanı Bay, Çeşme district of İzmir, was designed by Alper Derinboğaz.
Mecidiyeköy Art and Istanbul Bookstore
Concept sketches for the square arrangement were produced by caps.office and concept development, implementation projects and implementation consultancy were completed by KAAT.
The Mey Diageo Rakı Experience Center
The Mey Diageo Raki Experience Center, designed by I-AM, is located in the world’s largest suma production facility in the Alaşehir region of Manisa, where the vineyards, the raw material of Rakı, are located.
Toru Flour Administrative Building
Toru Flour Administrative Building designed by D211 Architecture is located in Bandırma district of Balıkesir.
Şehit Binbaşı Bedir Karabıyık Multi-Program Anatolian High School
Designed by Uygur Architecture, Şehit Binbaşı Bedir Karabıyık Multi-Program Anatolian High School is located in Istanbul.
Seddülbahir Castle Reuse Landscape Project
Seddülbahir Castle Reuse Landscape Project designed by caps.office is located in Çanakkale.
Street Interim Implementation Program
The Street Transformation Program, designed in cooperation with Superpool, Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU) and Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) within the scope of Kent95 Programme supported by Van Leer Foundation, takes place in Istanbul, Bursa, Sakarya and Kocaeli.
Volu-te, Micro Living Unit
“Volu-te, Micro Living Unit”, designed by Alternative Architecture Practices (AAP, Mef University) and Alter8, is located in Istanbul.
A Social Space for Mimkent
A social space for Mimkent, designed by the Herkes İçin Mimarlık (Architecture for All) Association, is located in Kahramanmaraş.
PULAA
Designed by Semih Gül Architecture, PULAA is located in Balıkesir.
OCCLEUS
Designed by SML Architects, OCCLEUS is located in Nişantaşı district of Istanbul.
SANKAI
SANKAI, designed by GEO_ID, is located in Bebek district of Istanbul.
Kaş Radisson BLU Hotel
Designed by Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture & Interior Design, Kaş Radisson BLU Hotel is located in Antalya.
S House
S House, designed by Ofisvesaire, is located in Izmir.
Monument Dedicated to Healthcare Workers – “Blurred”
Designed by Cirit Avcı Architecture & Design, “Monument Dedicated to Healthcare Workers – Blurred” is located in Bursa.
LÂL
Designed by Mef Üniversitesi Tasarla Yap! Stüdyosu (FADA-23), LÂL is located in Samandağ district of Hatay.
Sille Primary School
Sille Primary School, designed by Teğet Architecture, is located in Konya.
“Enez Hagia Sophia” Fatih Mosque Reuse Landscape Project
“Enez Hagia Sophia” Fatih Mosque Reuse Landscape Project designed by caps.office is located in Edirne.
Lüleburgaz Stars Art Academy
Lüleburgaz Yıldızları Sanat Akademisi located in Lüleburgaz, Kırklareli, was designed by İkikerebir.
İşbank Painting Sculpture Museum
Located on Istiklal Street, right next to Odakule Passage, the museum building was designed by Teğet Architecture.
EGEO
Designed by Kezer Mimarlık, EGEO is located in Izmir.
Fırın’o Artisan Bakery
Designed by GIRIFT, Fırın’o Artisan Bakery is a bakery and coffee shop in Gaziantep.
French School Annex
Designed by Erginoğlu & Çalışlar Architecture, the school building is located in Sarıyer.
Good Job Games
Good Job Games, designed by Jeyan Ülkü Architecture, is located in Istanbul.
Biz Istanbul
Designed by Tabanlıoğlu Architecture, AKM Biz Istanbul is located in Istanbul.
Nilüfer Sugar Beet Warehouse
Nilüfer Sugar Beet Warehouse, designed by Atelye70, is located in Nilüfer district of Bursa.
Doruk Nilüfer Hospital
Doruk Nilüfer Hospital, designed by Sözüneri Architecture and ZOOM TPU, is located in Bursa.
Datça Emecik Houses
Datça Emecik Houses, designed by Erginoğlu & Çalışlar Architecture, is located in Muğla.
Çambeleni House
Designed by PIN Architects, Çambeleni House is located in Ula district of Muğla.
Çatalhöyük Visitor Center
Designed by Teğet Architecture, Çatalhöyük Visitor Center is located in Konya.
Crow Bakery
Crow Bakery, designed by SADE Studio Architecture, is located in Balıkesir.
Casa Botter Art and Design Center
Casa Botter Art and Design Center, designed by İBB Miras, is located in Beyoğlu.
Baruthane
Designed by Per Se Architecture, Baruthane is located in Bakırköy.
Arthur Istanbul Office
Designed by Ebru Tabak Architecture and Design, Arthur Istanbul Office is located in Şişli district of Istanbul.
ArtIstanbul Feshane
Designed by KG Architecture, ArtIstanbul Feshane is located in Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul.
Arçelik Innovation
Designed by Udesign Architecture, Arçelik Innovation is located in the Sütlüce neighborhood of Istanbul.
Anatolian Citadel Museum
The historical Hisar, which regained its former strength with the comprehensive restoration works of IBB Miras, was brought to Istanbul as the “Anatolian Citadel Museum” in the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
Post-Disaster Community Spaces
The “Afet Sonrası Topluluk Merkezleri” (Post-Disaster Community Spaces) project, designed by the Herkes İçin Mimarlık Association, is located in Kahramanmaraş.
A1.23 Penthouse
A1.23, a renovation project of a two-storey apartment in Erenköy, was designed by r.a.f. studio.
Shao Buchushu by HOPE DESIGN
In Chengdu, HOPE DESIGN collaborated with the Shao Buchushu brand to design a unique commercial and cultural destination, bringing a “mountain” to the noisy life of the city, with the aim of engaging young people and creating an artistic and experimental space for local youth culture.
Housing Sitting on the Slope of the Valley: Shi House
HW Studio presents Shi House, sitting patiently on the slope of a ravine, awaiting each day for the sun to set behind the mountain.
The Warmth of Brick Against an Architectural Backdrop: VALPO 2
VALPO 2 focuses on the search for simplicity and authentic expression of materials, combining morphology and aesthetics in an architectural backdrop that contrasts the warmth of brick with the surrounding natural environment.
Restoration and Extension of an Art Nouveau Housing Block in Barcelona: Casa Alesan
Casa Alesan is, along with the neighbouring “Palau Macaya” by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the most emblematic properties on Barcelona’s Sant Joan Boulevard.
Henning Larsen Wins International Design Competition for New Arts Center in Bergen, Norway
Creating a state-of-the-art concert hall in western Norway, Grieg Quarter will blend city, culture, and nature to become historic Bergen’s inviting new destination. The winning proposal will expand the city’s creative and natural landscape, the new performing arts and exhibition centre invites for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor, and the vibrant green plaza becomes an intimate communal space.
Casa J.M.C.
The house is situated on a triangular plot with a steep slope along the access street, in the East/West or South/North direction. This has influenced its shape and volume.
Casa do Sobreiro
The project in question is intended for a single-family home that revolves around a remarkable element of the land, a century-old Cork Oak tree.
Exploring Solid and Cavity Forms: Varandas de Salgueiros
Designed by Floret Arquitectura in Porto, Portugal, the building stands out for its contemporary forms that allow the exploration of solid and void forms that create divisions.
HGX Design’s Illuminating Approach Harnesses Light to Define Boundaries
HGX Design, a firm engaged in select projects of varying scale for commercial, hospitality, and residential clients, proudly introduces Hudson Valley Residence, a ground-up home built on a ridge overlooking the Catskill Mountains.
Justiniano Building
Constructed in the city of Córdoba Capital, stemming from real estate investment generated within the province of Córdoba, the Justiniano building emerges with reliability, distinction in design, and the quality of the finished product as its pillars.
Harmonious Coexistence of Humanity and Nature: Indoor Sports Field of Shaoxing University by UAD
The sports field project at Shaoxing University is designed to encourage people and students to lead an active life and participate in various team sports and competitions, and to increase social interaction in urban areas.
A Park with Attitude: Shenzhen Digital Art Park
This park with attitude in Shenzhen is designed to balance commercial value with social and cultural value by transforming a former factory into a modern cultural and creative space, creating a balance between the building and the environment.
AIDi. Welcome to the Pantry!
The building, one of the twelve finalists projects in the Wood Architecture Prize 2024 by Klimahouse, is a solidarity pavilion for support and distribution of food to families and people in need.
iCampus Rhenania Has Opened in Munich
The office complex iCampus Rhenania, designed by HENN, has opened in Munich, Germany.
Foundation Stone Opticum Research Building
The foundation stone for the Opticum Research Building, an interdisciplinary research center for Leibniz University Hannover, was laid on 15 April at the Science Park site located in the urban district of Marienwerder. HENN’s design emerged as the winner of a tender procedure (VgV) in 2020 and the completion is planned for 2026.
Water Batteries: Turning an Old Refinery Into a Clean Energy Park
CRA turns a former petroleum refinery plant in Trieste, Italy, into a waterfront park where to test innovative green energy solutions. The project connects former oil tanks to the Adriatic Sea to convert them into clean water batteries.
Madalena House
Designed by Paulo Martins Arquitectura in Vila Nova de Gaia, Madalena House consists of pure volumes superimposed on each other, creating a visual barrier between the living spaces and the street, ensuring maximum privacy.
Ecomuseum of the Vega Of Almeria
The design of the Ecomuseum of the Vega Of Almeria combines traditional farm elements with modern architecture, focusing on water management for agriculture in arid climates and sustainable energy solutions.
Arena For a Tree
Opening April 2024, Arena for a Tree by Klaus Littmann will be presented in Venice for the very first time. Coinciding with the launch of the 60th International Art Exhibition, Arena for a Tree is poised to deliver a poignant message on global warming and sustainability.
Inauguration Venue Building Silt Middelkerke
Designed with a great love for the sea and the dunes, this spectacular new building is a significant asset for the Belgian coast, combining coastal reinforcement, liveability and sustainability.
Creators Explore New Ways to Strengthen Social Bonds in Umeå’s New Urban District
How can a neighborhood be socially sustainable over time? That’s the challenge facing a team comprising architects, designers, conservators, and artists tasked with proposing ideas for the new district of Tomtebo strand in Umeå, Sweden.
CEIBS Shenzhen Campus
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is the sole business school in China, established through a joint collaboration between the Chinese and foreign governments.
Swimming Pool Complex in Fondettes
Fondettes’ new swimming pool complex seamlessly integrates into its flat, residential backdrop with long, curved white walls that create a dreamlike landscape, housing a circuit of staggered pools within an orthogonal layout, all designed to blend playfulness, comfort, and natural elements harmoniously.
sunRICE IN MILAN
How many things can be done with the world’s most abundant foodstuff: rice? While three-Michelin-star chef Niko Romito bakes “cookies,” CRA and Italo Rota unveil an experimental installation that starts from the byproduct of rice farming, to create a spatial architecture interacting with the trees at Milan’s Orto Botanico.
Erosion Collection by ZHA for Neutra Launched in Milan
The Erosion Collection by Zaha Hadid Architects for Neutra features fluid forms such as the Minera Table and Branch Console that celebrate the beauty of natural stone, blurring the boundaries between furniture and sculpture and offering an alternative concept of space.
Referencing Portugal’s Old Haystacks: Costa Nova House
Costa Nova House, designed by Ivo Tavares Studio in Portugal, revitalizes the rich cultural heritage of a picturesque region through its formal approach to its symbolic haystacks.
The Aviator
The Rennes-based ALTA agency (Maxime Le Trionnaire and Gwenaël Le Chapelain) has delivered the Aviator, a 52-home (3,462 m2 GFA) program in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (Ille-et-Vilaine), between 2022 and 2024, for Espacil Accession + Espacil Habitat, the contracting authorities. The project is composed of two buildings linked by a planted slab.
A Brick-Wrapped Haven in Cordoba: PB House
Located in Córdoba, the house is designed for a young family and aims to redefine life in the city, combining interior courtyards and exterior spaces in search of privacy and proximity to the San Martín Reserve.
Los Molles
Los Molles aims to preserve the image and landscape of a Central European village in the mountains of Córdoba, Argentina.
Biomedical Headquarters Beijing
HENN has won the competition for a Biomedical Headquarters to be built in Beijing’s PKU Bio City, a biotechnology center located in the immediate vicinity of Peking University.
Transparent Building that Connects People to the Bus Network: Interface de Transportes Lourosa
Fiães transport interface is situated on an 11,500 m² plot between two parishes, featuring extensive parking, a 500 m² support building perpendicular to the access road.
Inauguration Venue Building Silt Middelkerke
Designed with a great love for the sea and the dunes, this spectacular new building is a significant asset for the Belgian coast, combining coastal reinforcement, liveability and sustainability.
Athletes Village in Saint-Ouen
An ephemeral village, a district inaugurated on February 29 by the French President, the Athletes’ Village will be the center of the world in the summer of 2024, before becoming a fully-fledged city district in 2025.
BIG and A+ ARCHITECT’s New Transport Hub Expands City Centre of Toulouse
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects unveil design for the 12,000 m² Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in France’s fourth largest city, Toulouse.
KCAP Present Neighbourhood Aux Entrepôts in Renens, Lausanne
Aux Entrepôts is a new neighbourhood in Renens, Lausanne, whose masterplan marks the transformation of an industrial rail-side terrain into a contemporary urban pedestrian zone.
New Model Makes It Easier to Build Sustainable Structures of Textile-reinforced Concrete
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, are now presenting a method that makes it easier to scale up analyses and thus facilitate the construction of more environmentally friendly bridges, tunnels and buildings.
Rethinking Infrastructures: MASSLAB wins competition by giving a new life to Wastewater Treatment Plant
A new vision combining architecture, landscape and engineering. Bragança’s Water Treatment Plant will be a new public space for recreational and educational activities on a 6,800 m2 green roof.
Tencent Residential Complex: MVRDV Design Offers a Social Environment for Employees in Shenzhen Smart City Campus
MVRDV’s new residential complex in Shenzhen offers a social environment for employees in Tencent’s smart city campus.
Marseille Joséphine Baker Middle School
The project, designed by Panorama Architecture, overcame the challenges of an isolated urban zone near a noisy motorway by integrating a V-shaped building with a protective Mediterranean-inspired architectural stance.
A New Community for Berlin: Construction Begins on the MVRDV-designed LXK Office and Residential Campus
Construction has commenced on the LXK Office and Residential Campus in Berlin, the MVRDV-designed mixed-use complex that will add much-needed office and residential space to a rapidly developing part of the city.
Contemporary Coastal Living: JD2 House
The minimalist beach house designed by Rui Rosmaninho in Portugal meets the aesthetic and comfort needs of the client by designing custom-sized furniture inspired by architecture and interior design offices, natural light and landscape.
Nokha Village Community Centre
Sanjay Puri Architects present the Nokha Village Community Centre, located in the desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India.
New Smart Factory in Brazil
Mario Cucinella Architects complete new manufacturing base and R&D Centre for Nice in Brazil.
Bourgeois House Renovation Project: Casa Cedofeita
An old bourgeois building in Porto has been transformed into a five-bedroom house, combining traditional and contemporary elements. In the rehabilitation of this old bourgeois building, triangular volumes were used to house infrastructure and service areas.
Alvisi Kirimoto Complete Villa S in Sardinia: A Winding Residence, Suspended Between Land and Sea
In Porto Rotondo, in one of the most exclusive areas of Sardinia, Alvisi Kirimoto presents Villa S, a residential project with sea views, preserving the spirit of nature and traditional architecture.
Palais des Sports, Béziers
Located in a 90-hectare office park in ZAC Mazeran, the project responds to the demand for a long-awaited sports arena in Béziers by building a 2,751-seat building on 23,000 m².
Méjanes Municipal Library, Aix-en-Provence
Panorama Architecture has undertaken the transformation of Méjanes Municipal Library since its creation in 1989, focusing on contemporary needs as a “Third Place” in the heart of the arts district.
ZHA to Renovate Monaco’s Le Schuylkill Tower
Zaha Hadid Architects and local firm Square Architecte collaborated to renovate and extend Le Schuylkill Tower, Monaco’s first high-rise building constructed in 1963.
PhotoSynthetica Collection by ecoLogicStudio: Biophilic Design Products for Collective Cyber-gardening
London-based architecture and design firm ecoLogicStudio, led by Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto, presents its first collection of biophilic design products that includes a desktop biotechnological air purifier, a compostable stool and a 3D printed jewel made of re-metabolised pollution.
Fuorisalone 2024: Kengo Kuma Presents “Kodama, The Spirit of the Forest” at the Albed Showroom
An exhibition open to the public showcases the concept and construction stages of a monumental sculpture conceived by the Japanese archistar, and its subsequent variations resulting from continuous research.
Waste To Energy Campus
Designed by INI Design Studio in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the WTE Campus is designed to convert waste energy into a clean energy source and reduce environmental impact, with the aim of solving India’s waste management problems and promoting a sustainable approach.
Changsha International Conference Center by SCAD
Changsha International Conference Center is situated in the High-speed Railway New Town of Changsha City, overlooking Changshanan Railway Station across a river, and adjacent to Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center to its south.
Huawei Flagship Store Beijing
Superimpose took the challenge to design the first Beijing Flagship Store for the Chinese multinational technology corporation Huawei right in the city’s historic center.
School and Central Kitchen in Bruyères-sur-Oise
Located at the entrance of Bruyères-sur-Oise, this new school reimagines the traditional “brioline architecture” by incorporating the design elements of a longhouse.
Residence Chez Léon
Located on a sloping, wooded plot of land in Charlevoix, Quebec, the Chez Léon residence, designed by Quinzhee Architecture, rises on stilts to reach the tops of the trees, thus enjoying views of the St. Lawrence River.
New “Green District of the Future” to Emerge on Former Factory Site: FSO Park
A multi-functional and green district of the future will be built on over 60 hectares of land of the former FSO car factory in Warsaw.
Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel
Situated in Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China, the Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel emerges as a serene retreat, nestled in the natural wilderness yet mere moments from the bustle of the city.
Sir Georges
Maurice Martel architecte introduces Sir Georges, an architectural transformation taking shape within a typical triplex in the central district of Montreal, blending past and present in an innovative manner.
BUILDING RZ1248
Designed by CMS Arquitectas in Rosario, Santa Fe, the RZ1248 building aims to create a sustainable living space, carefully adapted to the residential fabric of the tree-lined residential neighborhood.
UNStudio Completes New Flagship Store for Huawei in Shanghai
UNStudio has partnered with Huawei, a leading Chinese pioneer in information and communications technology and smart products, to design their new flagship store in Shanghai. The aim is to create a distinct and user-driven customer experience.
Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel
Situated in Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China, the Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel emerges as a serene retreat, nestled in the natural wilderness yet mere moments from the bustle of the city.
Seed Plaza in Jiaxing
Seed Plaza in Nanhu District, Jiaxing, integrates urban and natural environments, offering a large open space within architectural boundaries.
A Single Family House in the South of France
Designed by Barrault Pressacco in the Montpellier suburb of Pradez-le-Lez, the project questions the potential of the suburban home by challenging local architectural codes.
SanYuanLi Food Market Store: Grid Coffee
The café situated within the SanYuanLi Food Market in Beijing was designed by B.L.U.E. Architecture, aiming to blend traditional market culture with contemporary urban sensibilities, fostering community revitalization and urban connections.
Apartment Building at the Foot of the Hill
Karnet Architekti designed the residential project to transform three original buildings in a small village at the foot of the Brdy hills in the Czech Republic into a unified, compact whole, utilizing wood as a unifying element and integrating modern design solutions for energy efficiency and functional living spaces.
KCAP Receive Green Light for the Construction of Rinkkaai, in Ghent, Belgium
Rinkkaai is a urban housing development next to Ghent’s central train station, set within a kilometre long park-like setting created from a former industrial site which is also connected to nearby recreation area by a playful new bridge, which spans the river Leie.
Modern Transformation in Porto’s Traditional Neighbourhood: IMLA House
The IMLA House is located in Bairro da Vilarinha in Porto, in the last phase of the affordable housing neighbourhoods developed by the Estado Novo regime in 1958.
Taipei International Book Exhibition: Netherlands Pavilion
Marking 400 years since the first encounter between the Dutch and the native people of the island of Taiwan, the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) declared the Netherlands as the “Guest of Honour” for the 2024 edition of Asia’s largest book fair. MVRDV was selected to both design and curate the Netherlands pavilion.
Western Michigan University Student Center
CannonDesign introduces the new Student Center at Western Michigan University (WMU), a beacon of inclusion.
Minimalist Luxury Home: L House by AD ARCHITECTURE
The project is an exploration of the bottom line of the contemporary living context for urban citizens. Creating such a natural, harmonious, and relaxed state in the heart of the city, AD ARCHITECTURE rethinks luxury villas in this project.
US’ PRIME 1885 by AD Architecture
US’ PRIME 1885, designed by Sansheng Future Group, represents a seamless fusion of oriental and contemporary influences, offering a unique dining experience that harmoniously blends Western cuisine with Chinese cultural elements.
UNStudio Calculates the Lowest Carbon Tootprint for the New Kyklos Building in Luxembourg
UNStudio, with local partner HYP Architects, were recently announced by the Atenor, Arhs Group and Agora Luxembourg as the winners in the competition for the design of the Kyklos building in Belval.
Moos: A Green and Social Housing Revolution
Concrete developed sustainable and modular homes with Moos.
The Vibes Co-Space
Infinitive Architecture introduces The Vibes, a lowrise multi-functional building designed to create a multi-functional hub for F&B, meetings, workshops, galleries, and events in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
CAW Architects’ Newest Educational Design for West Oakland
CAW Architects, a firm widely-regarded for its enduring commitment to architecture for social change, and for being at the forefront of reshaping California education through design, is pleased to announce its latest educational project, The Center.
A House that Emerges from the Rocky Terrain: Rockbound
Omar Gandhi Architects introduce Rockbound, a house that emerges from rocky terrain mirroring the contours of its Atlantic coastline.
Symbolic Railway Bridge Replaced with World-first Network Arch Bridge
Smart solution for moving the complete structure saves time and minimizes disruption.