Inside a former 19th century factory in Manhattan, Vipp Studio NYC has not only become the home of the third generation owners of Vipp and a liveable showroom, but it now displays the new Vipp Studio Green capsule collection. A…
Foster + Partners has unveiled its latest building Narbo Via, a new museum of Roman antiquities linking history and culture in Narbonne, France. Part of an ambitious programme for the city of Narbonne, the Narbo museum has been designed with…
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Sheltered amongst the dense woodland surrounding the Vranov Dam in the Czech Republic, a small larch-built cottage designed by Prodesi/Domesi has been built on existing foundations using modern timber construction to form an enshrouded family retreat. Having acquired the cottage…
Through traditional materiality and a mirroring of geometric features, Finkernagel Ross has updated a Victorian semi-detached home with a new rear extension and garden house. By playing with the original architectural form, the architecture practice have juxtaposed the old with…
Set for its highly anticipated launch in spring 2022, Borough Yards is a large-scale shopping and dining district that will bring a new sense of vibrancy to the historic area that is also home to London’s Borough Market. Forging a…
Acclaimed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has been announced as the recipient of the coveted RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2022 for Architecture. The award recognises Balkrishna Doshi’s significant contribution and influence on the advancement of architecture, and highlights his lifetime’s work…
In order to revive a London terrace house that had fallen into disrepair, Oliver Leech Architects has extended and remodelled Hampstead House to better connect its split-level spaces and modernise its interiors for longevity. Designed in collaboration with the owner,…
An innovative waste-to-energy plant wins World Building of the Year, whilst numerous other projects are recognised for addressing urban biodiversity and pushing the boundaries of zero-carbon design, at the World Architecture Festival 2021. World Building of the Year 2021 CopenHill,…
The Simone de Beauvoir School, by local firms Bond Society and Daudré-Vignier & Associés, signifies a new model for a clean-air learning environment in the suburbs of Paris with a focus on spatial quality and timber design. In order to…
Progressive material research by Studio Plastique has inspired a collaborative project with Snøhetta to develop glass tiles made from recycled electronic waste. Addressing the increasing problem of waste from discarded home electronics, such as fridges, microwaves, and computers, the project…
Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Sussex woodland, Flimwell Park is a new sustainable mixed-use project that shows how architectural and woodland development can work in harmony. The initial idea for this new type of rural…
A former crofter’s cottage has been redesigned by Loader Monteith, using two volumes clad in locally sourced black timber to strengthen its bond with its remote Scottish Highlands site. Strone of Glenbanchor, nestled into its remote mountainous landscape in the…
A recent addition to courtyard area at Collective, the centre for contemporary art in Edinburgh, the Calton Hill Play Shelter follows circular economy principles with its flexible modular timber system. The fully demountable structure by O’DonnellBrown sits atop Edinburgh’s renowned…
Honouring outstanding design and craftsmanship, the Wood Awards 2021 has recognised six buildings and two products as this year’s best timber-made structures. The annual competition, first established in 1971, seeks to encourage and promote wood as a trusted and adaptable…
