Tucked away behind a veil of Victorian terrace homes in Walthamstow, East London, Catching Sun House emerges as a hidden oasis rooted in sustainability and biophilic design. Conceived and realized by architect Mark Shaw of Studioshaw as his personal residence, the 1,453-square-foot home reimagines a former MOT garage into a bright, nature-filled refuge that blurs […]
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Blurring the lines between inside and outside is proven to benefit our health in immeasurable ways – boosting our immune systems, reducing overall stress, and even healing faster. In an increasingly stressful world, Japanese brand NECKTIE introduces hemisphere, a planter that combines the notion of honoring nature with the elegance of weightlessness. As more of […]
In the bustling core of Gurugram, India, a tranquil escape comes to life – Aanandam, a 4,800-square-foot penthouse reimagined by Logic Design + Build, transcends the conventions of metropolitan living. Conceived as a sanctuary for holistic wellness, this space reflects a thoughtful evolution into a modern villa-like haven, rooted in mindfulness, individual identity, and understated […]
Fresha, developer of scheduling software for beauty salons and spas, wanted its newest hub to reflect the dynamism of their team, and the innovation that occurs within. With a bold approach to color and materials, SAAN Architekci designed the new office in Warsaw, Poland. Located in Central Tower, a high-rise commercial building in the capital […]
If there’s anything recent years have taught us, it’s that adaptability and flexibility have shifted from being desirable design features to absolute essentials. As we continue to navigate changes in how we live and work – whether driven by personal preferences or external forces – choosing designs that evolve with our needs is key to […]
As an alternative to concrete and other conventional composites, wood has re-emerged as a popular building material. Long thought of as too fragile and prone to damage, this natural resource has been re-engineered into a suite of fortified structural elements known as mass timber: glued, nailed doweled panels and beams able to shore-up everything from […]
There are few straight lines at the new 13-story Populus hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado. Implementing a hyper site-responsive strategy, notable architecture firm Studio Gang designed the distinct structure based on the distilled form and unique growth pattern of the Aspen Tree – otherwise known as the Populus – precinctive to the area. How and […]
BOIFFILS Architectures has unveiled its transformative redesign of Terminal 2 at Singapore’s Changi Airport, encapsulating the ‘Garden City’ ethos within a biophilic framework that aims to revolutionize airport design. Spanning 120,000 square meters over three levels, the five-year project redefines the terminal into a serene, nature-infused space. The renovation prioritizes passenger comfort and aesthetic pleasure, […]
With space being at a premium in most large cities these days, architects are having to think outside the box in order to maximize square footage within limited footprints. Prime example is Mini Tower One, a 3,500-square-foot rear addition and renovation of a multi-family residential building in Brooklyn that reimagines the concept of indoor/outdoor living. […]
Retrofitting a new modern office into a former warehouse doesn’t come without challenges. Spanning 10,000 square meters with triple-height ceilings at 15 meters tall, the industrial site was spacious but old and didn’t feel like a match for Nubank, a large digital banking platform servicing Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. MM18 Architecture saw the warehouse’s potential […]
Kyoto’s serene pastiche of perfectly manicured Buddhist temple gardens, Shinto shrines, quaint eateries, crafts culture, labyrinth streets, and leisurely flowing rivers have made the historical former capital of Japan a popular tourist destination – too popular. Tourism has grown at such a breakneck speed since the nation reopened after the pandemic, that the city has […]
