Ace Hotel Brooklyn Opens, Designed by Stonehill Taylor & Roman and Williams.With 287 guest rooms, an expansive in-room art program and even an art gallery, Ace Hotel Brooklyn celebrates its iconic neighbourhood while paying homage to the European modernists. Made up of metal, glass and precast concrete elements,...
Intrigue and Awe: Lake House in Udaipur, India by Ashiesh Shah.Showcasing his signature wabi-sabi philosophy, Ashiesh Shah artfully pairs modern furniture and finishes with classic artefacts to form a home layered in intrigue and awe. Overlooking sweeping vistas of the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur, the...
The Field Studio & Exhibition Space for Buddha Artist by Team BLDG.Reflecting on the history of architecture will reveal that the discipline is more concerned with religious buildings than any other type. The typology is complex, and places of worship have transformed into inspiration for the architecture...
MB Apartment in Drummoyne by Bokey Grant Architects.An apartment inherited from a grandparent has been thoughtfully restored and refreshed by Bokey Grant Architects. Named after the initials of the clients, Mary and Ben, MB Apartment updates an interior of a 1960’s blonde brick building...
Embracing Ambiguity: UC House in Morelia by Daniela Bucio Sistos.Like a joyful carousel spun from sundial light, UC House captures light's intangible qualities and makes them near tangible through texture, circulation and artful microclimates. The layered complexity found in the relationship between...
Arevalo Rooftop Apartment Extension in Buenos Aires by Ana Smud.Striking a balance between the natural world and the concrete jungle, this botanic haven feels like living in a cabin all while situated in the middle of the sprawling concrete jungle of Palermo, Bueno Aires. With a sophisticated panel...
Not Your Average Reno: House Recast in London by Studio Ben Allen.Pigmented patterned concrete is the main star in this two-storey extension on the back of a Victorian House. Designed by Studio Ben Allen, the project became a testbed for ideas, pushing the boundaries of concrete as both structure and...
Californian Bungalow Reinterpreted: Dulwich Hill House by Tribe Studio Architects.This cosy Californian Bungalow extension appears as a contemporary mirror reflection and interpretation of a beloved architectural style. Beginning its life as a two-storey home, it underwent many transformations in the 50s and 80s. Now...
Plain Ties House in Surat, India by Matharoo Associates.Located in Surat, India, Plain Ties – designed by Matharoo Associates – is named for the simple connections and relationships that hold the house together. The home uses concrete quite poetically while sculpting and layering the...
