Following the most significant modernisation project in its history, the Courtauld Gallery has now reopened its doors to the public. Stirling Prize-winning architects Witherford Watson Mann designed the redevelopment which revitalises and opens up the original building. The internationally renowned Gallery…
Norm Architects have completed Kolon Loft, a contemporary remodelling of an early 20th century family home in Copenhagen that uses a central axis to create harmonious interconnection between its rooms. Overlooking the tranquil Gentofte lake, the house not only seeks…
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…
The creators of Design Shanghai have announced a new, cutting-edge event called Design Shenzhen which will be hosted in China’s creative metropolis this December. The intention of Design Shenzhen is to give a voice to brands and designers within the…
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,…
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…
An Australian team has won the Installation Competition for the 2022 Tallinn Architecture Biennale in Estonia with a design made of living mushrooms. Burlasite by Simulaa with Natalie Alima comes in response to the invitation put out to architects to…
A reinvented printing house dating back to 1936 has been revealed as the new Normann Copenhagen HQ in the heart of Denmark’s capital city. Spanning seven floors, the entire renovation was undertaken by Normann Copenhagen who worked with the idea…
Portuguese architectural practice Bak Gordon Arquitectos has recently completed Casa 2, a house built to complement an existing 19th century property situated in the coastal city of Porto. Designed to work as an annex building or garden pavilion, it provides…
Grown and nurtured by a team of botanists, microbiologists, ventilation engineers, functional designers, public health specialists and coders, Elpo (the Latvian word for ‘breathe’) is an innovative air biofilter designed to purify and humidify indoor air, improving the indoor environment. Cleverly…
As we await slightly brighter, summer days, bring the outside in by utilising a vase this spring. Muuto’s eclectic array of modern vases is a good place to start, ideal for filling with big blowsy blooms or something a little…
