Henning Larsen has revealed plans for a large, entirely timber-built workspace, to create a vibrant market place and inspire biodiversity on the Nordhavn waterfront in Copenhagen. As part of the redevelopment of the Marmormolen wharf, formerly an industrial area and…
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…
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…
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…
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…