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House of Emptiness / IGArchitects

Pratik Mour — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Located in a quiet rural village in Ibaraki Prefecture, this house is designed as a final home for a mature couple. The project is an extension to an existing main house, and within the gentle scale of the surrounding settlement and expansive rural landscape, it seeks to create a new place to dwell.

Terràvue Residence / Fictive Architects

Pratik Mour — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000

In the culturally steeped landscape of Thanjavur, Terràvué emerges as a 5,565-square-foot manifesto on sustainable luxury. Designed for a corner plot bounded by roads on the north and west, the residence is a masterclass in climatic response and material honesty. Far from the sterile aesthetic of imported marble and synthetic paints, this home is grown from the earth it stands on, celebrating indigenous building techniques, passive cooling, and a radical commitment to upcycling.

Changbai Foothill Antler Restaurant / Origin Architect

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Original Architecture's exploration of construction is based on an understanding of geography, climate, anthropological research, religious and cultural history, and the construction techniques of the Sushen people. Abandoning the universal construction model dominated by concrete, it continues the survival wisdom of ancestors in adapting to the local environment and embracing low-carbon and renewable, allowing the charm of lost ancient culture to reappear.

Berna House / Hiro Arquitectos

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

In Peruvian construction, brick masonry is rarely left exposed: it is built, plastered over, and disappears beneath the finish. Casa Berna begins by reversing this practice. The brick walls remain exposed, finished with a lime wash that lightens the surface without concealing it. Consequently, the bond, the joints, and the irregularities of the bricklaying remain visible on the entrance wall, the garden-facing facade, and in the living room. This is a constructive decision rather than a formal one, and it defines the character of the project.

Bosque House / FGMF

Andreas Luco — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Adult and sculptural trees fill the central portion of this 14,000 m² plot of land in the Fazenda Boa Vista condominium, in the countryside of São Paulo. The drop, which at first glance is delicate, assumes important proportions when we consider the entire extension of the territory.

A House with One Hundred Pines / Luis Barandiarán

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This is a summer house designed for sporadic use by the client and for short-term rentals.

Butantã House / André Guerra Arquitetos

Nana Dokua — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The Butantã House lives in the balance between permanence and transformation. We preserved the original burned concrete floor. Above it, the wooden truss was painted white to draw the eye upward and bring a sense of spaciousness.

Le Grand-Espace Sherbrooke: A New Cultural Venue / Atelier Paul Laurendeau + NEUF architect(e)s

Susanna Moreira — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Le Grand-Espace enhances the cultural offering of the Eastern Townships tourist region through a flexible performance venue capable of hosting a wide range of artistic disciplines, from theatre and dance to circus arts and productions for young audiences.

House Ersland & Skeie / Knut Hjeltnes + Francesca Iarrusso, PhD

Cristina Popescu — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The house is built in a semi-dense part of the city of Stavanger and is mostly just a large outcropping piece of bedrock, with a very steep slope toward the street. The program is ordinary, a house of very modest size planned for a young couple with a small child.

Time as a Building Material in Francis Kéré’s Architecture

Agustina Iñiguez — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0000

"After all, time is a key ingredient of my profession," states Francis Kéré in his book Francis Kéré: Building Stories. Architecture is constantly evolving and transforming over time. Bricks, doors, windows, walls, stairs, and other elements become the protagonists of a process that begins with a sketch and eventually takes shape as a built work.

Fire Severely Damages Jean Nouvel’s La Querola in Andorra

Reyyan Dogan — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0000

A fire has severely damaged La Querola d'Ordino, a residential development in Ordino, Andorra, designed by Jean Nouvel in collaboration with Ribas & Ribas Arquitectes and Jordi Sala. The fire began during the early hours of September 22 and spread across the seven-building complex before being brought under control on September 23. Firefighters from Andorra and neighboring France were involved in the response, with authorities reporting no injuries. The cause of the fire has not yet been established.

KINSHASA Zando Central Market / THINK TANK architecture

Andreas Luco — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The new Zando Central Market of Kinshasa, was conceived above all as an African market, not a mall. Despite its scale and thanks to the attention to comfort, the project remains open to the city, its climate, its people and its everyday life. Its architecture provides a robust and dignified infrastructure while preserving the qualities that make a market a genuinely public and collective place.

Fondation Beyeler Expands with Three New Buildings by Peter Zumthor

Reyyan Dogan — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0000

The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland, is expanding its museum ensemble with three new buildings by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, an enlarged and restored park, and the adaptive reuse of several historic structures. The expansion extends the existing museum designed by Renzo Piano, adding exhibition, education, cultural, and public spaces while opening a previously private section of the surrounding landscape to visitors. The expanded ensemble will begin welcoming visitors on September 26, 2026, during a preview phase running through January 14, 2027, before fully opening on January 15. Zumthor's additions comprise the Wyss Museum, the Ammann Pavilion, and the Erlen Torhaus, positioned within the existing landscape and differentiated through their programmes, forms, and material treatments.

Arcipressi Residence / bucci quentin

Cristina Popescu — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Arcipressi is an architectural residence nestled in the green heart of Florence, a portion of a historic villa that has undergone a careful renovation aimed at restoring a timeless elegance to the spaces, in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

A New Initiative for the Right to Housing in Europe and Two Competition Shortlists: This Week's Review

Antonia Piñeiro — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0000

This week began with the United Nations' commemoration of the International Day of Peace, an invitation to ask what conditions are needed to cultivate nonviolence, social stability, and respect for human dignity. Against a backdrop of growing individual isolation, authoritarianism, and a multidimensional material crisis, we've gathered articles in which architecture mediates between conflict and coexistence through the construction of spaces for encounter and memory. Other news this week highlights a disciplinary tool that brings those two concepts together: the transformation of what we have already built to bring it up to date with our needs and aspirations, while another group of high-profile, large-scale projects opens in the Global North. On our radar, we also take a look at new projects in Dubai, Oxford, Portland and Paris, from major international firms.

Spiraling Up: 6 Projects Using Spiral Ramps for Vertical Movement

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

In most architectural projects, vertical circulation is expressed as a purely functional element, tucked away behind fire-rated doors or an elevator core. However, sometimes architects also use spirals when trying to resolve site elevation changes. Given the right scale, these elements allow for a more artistic formal expression that serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes without relying on mechanical lifts or stairwells. Structural systems like cantilevered steel trusses and reinforced concrete decks allow these spiral elements to extend outward as sheltered entry canopies or wind around open central atriums. Functionally, these circulation paths may be expressed in several ways: as stairs like the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, or as ramps, which can offer the possibility to reduce mobility barriers for visitors. In both cases, the spiral can provide smooth transitions across varied floor levels while maintaining an unobstructed line-of-sight throughout the program.

STROOG Headquarters / MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO

Pratik Mour — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

For some time, I have been wondering whether it might be possible to create an architectural system without a fixed, predetermined outline—one that remains open and flexible with regard to both space and time. Of course, the Dom-ino system is well-established: a structural concept that can be repeated virtually without limit and which has become conceptually embedded not only in architecture but also within the sphere of industrial production.

Tianlai Art Museum / Mao, Shen-Chiang Architecture Studio

Pratik Mour — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Commissioned by the chairman to commemorate his parents and ancestral home, Tianlai Art Museum transforms private memory into a public space for exhibition, set within its rural context. The original old house had deteriorated beyond repair, so a full reconstruction was chosen over renovation, giving the building lasting permanence to carry forward the family's bond with the land.

Bigger Isn't Just an Aesthetic Choice: What Façade Systems Conceal Behind Their Materials

Agustina Iñiguez — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Seamless surfaces and minimal joints have become a defining signature of contemporary architecture, prized for the clean lines, and uniformity they bring to a building's envelope. Yet in façade engineering, this pursuit is rarely just about appearance. Regardless of the material used, increasing panel dimensions can influence durability, material recyclability, performance against external factors, and other considerations such as impact resistance and long-term maintenance. By combining ease of installation and transportation efficiency with design flexibility, monomaterial façade systems use large-format panels while addressing practical challenges related to flatness, thermal movement, and structural support. Yet, what other material-related considerations behind large-format panels can make a difference in building envelope construction today?

the iLOOminate Public Toilet / Studio 10

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Situated in Zhongxin Village, the iLOOminate Public Toilet is a pivotal supporting facility of the South Kunlun–Luofu Mountain Architectural Art Programme. The project undertakes the renovation and upgrading of the village's original public toilet, retaining the site's inherent spatial context. Preliminary field research reveals that while many villagers have private bathrooms in their homes, they still prefer using the village's sole public toilet.

Gaviota House / SAA Arquitectura + Territorio

Cristina Popescu — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

To inhabit is not to occupy a place, but to establish a conscious relationship with it. The project is located at the eastern end of Lake Rupanco, within a tall, old-growth temperate rainforest in southern Chile, composed of century-old ulmo, tepa, and arrayán trees, a dense understory, and a living network of biodiversity.

São Sabas College / Guido Otero Arquitetura

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Conversion of a residence in the Chácara Flora neighborhood houses the new unit of Colégio São Sabas. This project consists of adapting a former residence in the Chácara Flora neighborhood to house the new middle school unit (Ensino Fundamental II) of Colégio São Sabas, located on an urban-scale plot. The proposal includes four classrooms distributed within the original volume of the house, and two additional classrooms located on the lower portion of the site, created by elevating the sports court by half a level. The intervention also includes a dining hall and a multipurpose space open to the outdoors, along with support areas such as administration and coordination rooms.

Mogno House / RB Arquitetura

Nana Dokua — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In Salvador, architect Roberta Barral, head of the firm RB Arquitetura, designed her own residence: Casa Mogno (Mahogany House), a 510 m² (5,490 sq ft) building completed in December 2024 after two years of design and 18 months of construction.

Shore House / Stanley Office of Architecture

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Perched on a steep, forested slope at the edge of Kootenay Lake, Shore House is a family home that responds to its challenging terrain with deep foundations and cantilevered floors projecting over the landscape.