Creating a contemporary twist on Edwardian principles, Studio McW has sensitively extended and internally rebuilt the RR Residence in Clapham with a refined material palette. Unlike other extensions to the neighbouring houses, this property celebrates the existing proportions that the…
Using sea-friendly architecture and agricultural technology, Japanese startup N-ARK has designed a floating marine farm called Green Ocean to address the global issue of rising sea levels. The salt-resistant architecture system cultivates seawater and uses it as nutrients for agriculture…
A balanced combination of natural light and sleek white surfaces ensure an open and spacious feel in the multi-functional kitchen extension in the Nook House. With a brief to transform a dark and compact space whilst preserving the building’s exterior…
At the heart of The Forestias project by Foster + Partners is a new intergenerational family neighbourhood within a landscaped forested oasis. This unique project development in Thailand will provide a prototype for future cities, with the aim to reconnect…
On the shore of Lake Porovesi, Pirinen & Salo have built the Filmmakers Hut, an unassuming dark oak-clad cabin with an air of mystery for an escapist cinema enthusiast. A path that follows the shoreline leads the way, navigating along…
A strong Japanese aesthetic has inspired the vision for Sugi House, a small-scale holiday home by Condon Scott Architects designed to maximise passive solar gain. The owners were on a Japanese ski trip, staying in cosy accommodation in the mountains,…
A shortlist of 17 sustainable projects from around the world will be exhibited in the ‘Build Better Now’ Virtual Pavilion taking place during the UN’s Climate Conference COP26 in Glasgow. Focusing on the built environment, the COP26 Virtual Pavilion hopes…
Koto has introduced Sora House in the UK, adding to its offering of sustainable modular buildings and furthering its aim to actively contribute to carbon reduction. Built off-site using locally sourced timbers, the design-led modular building comes in 2, 3,…
Nature-focused brand 1 Hotels puts roots down in Toronto and reveals its eco-friendly interiors as part of the city’s downtown urban regeneration. The design concept for 1 Hotel Toronto, by leading New York architecture and design studio Rockwell Group, places…
On former Icelandic farm, Studio Bua has converted a derelict concrete barn into an artist’s studio and home-from-home for the owners. The new building features a gabled volume slotted inside the existing walls. The architects were initially asked to develop…
The Gathering Place by artists Sans façon and architects KHBT for the City of Inverness is a new public artwork designed to reconnect the city with the river. Bringing architecture, art, and landscape design together, the collaboration was focused on…
Kingston University’s Town House by Grafton Architects has been named the winner of the 25th RIBA Stirling Prize. Town House was one of six structures on this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist, winning the highest accolade in architecture for its…
A challengingly small space has been converted into a collaborative new office space in Hobart, Tasmania, by Cumulus Studio. The new ERA Planning and Environment office project required the studio to redesign the interior and repurpose a former inner-city retail precinct…
This October, The Japan Festival at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is honouring the plants, art, and East Asian culture with colourful installations, artistic displays, and events. Kew’s majestic Temperate House is home to the central installation ‘One Thousand Springs’, by…
Ace Hotel Sydney will be the first property by the US design-led hotel group in Australia when it opens its doors in mid-2022. Atelier Ace has partnered with Flack Studio to put a signature design stamp on the hotel that…
