Atelier Stepan revitalized the Silver House on the lower side of Masaryk Square in Jihlava, one of the city’s most valuable burgher houses. Under historic preservation, the structure once stood unused, but the project restored its relevance and opened it to the public. The goal was not only to safeguard the monument but also to […] More
Located at Dubai’s first-ever forest living community, the Ghaf Woods Experience Centre is both an architectural landmark and a cultural prototype, demonstrating how design can reshape the relationship between urban life and nature. Developed by Chinese architecture practice aoe in collaboration with Dubai-based STUDIOI, the centre is aoe’s first overseas project, marking a significant step […] More
In Oaxaca, Mexico, RootStudio in collaboration with LABORA has transformed a former plywood factory site into Parque Primavera Oaxaqueña Cho Ndobá. The park’s name means “spring” in Mazatec, a nod to its role as a place of renewal. Spanning 11.84 hectares, the project has converted degraded land into a multifunctional space that integrates culture, sports, […] More
The Smithsonian Channel aired an episode of How Did They Build That? featuring the creation of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The program examined the architectural and engineering process behind the 102,000 square foot building, which opened earlier this year as a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients. Footage filmed by […] More
Forest Pool by Mjölk architekti and Marie Vondráková sits near Liberec’s Lidové sady district, where two streams meet at a quiet location long known to locals as Lesní koupaliště. Tucked beneath towering spruces, the pool has served generations, offering icy water and a place to swim. Though its popularity endured, its infrastructure wore down over […] More
In Hellissandur, a small fishing village on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes peninsula, Arkis Architects completed the Snaefellsjökull National Park Visitor Center in 2022. First awarded through an open competition in 2006, the project began construction in 2020 and now operates as a cultural, educational, and ecological hub. Rather than mark the land with dominance, the building sits […] More
Naoshima, long known as one of Japan’s most influential cultural destinations, has added a new architectural milestone to its landscape. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, the Naoshima New Museum of Art has officially opened near the Honmura district, offering visitors an immersive experience where architecture and environment speak in quiet harmony. MUSEUMS Ando, […] More
Wutopia Lab completed The Lake House – Life Experience Pavilion in Daning Park, Shanghai, as part of a commission from CSCEC Jiuhe East China Region. Architect Yu Ting led the process, beginning with a site review that involved representatives from the client’s design, engineering, construction, and marketing departments, as well as the park authority. After […] More
The Alpine village of Mulegns became the site of a dramatic reveal on May 20, 2025, as the White Tower, known locally as Tor Alva, was officially unveiled. Designed by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger in collaboration with ETH Zurich and commissioned by the Origen Cultural Foundation, the tower now stands as the world’s […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has started construction on the Asaan, Misk Heritage Museum in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The project represents the studio’s first adobe-built structure and reflects the cultural importance of the site. Located within the At-Turaif district, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2010, the museum takes its name from the Arabic word for […] More
Atelier Alter Architects drew directly from the surrounding terrain when shaping the Sunner Museum, now complete in Guangze County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. The museum sits within the industrial area of Sunner Group, a leader in China’s white-feathered broiler chicken sector. Over the past four decades, Sunner has developed the country’s largest broiler breeding and […] More
Pavel Hnilička Architects + Planners have completed a new pavilion for the Beseda Ořechovka Tennis Club in Prague. Built at the center of the city’s Ořechovka district, the project replaces a deteriorated structure that had occupied the site for nearly half a century. The previous building, a provisional setup of prefabricated units from the 1980s, […] More