Red House in Setúbal, Portugal by ExtraStudio.In the oasis of a small village of Azeitao, south of Lisbon, is the captivating pink home, a small orchard of orange trees and a new design philosophy that has seen this former winery built in the early 20th century, take on a remarkable...
Stories On Design // Green Architecture.What comes to mind when you think of ‘green architecture’? The notion may conjure images of vertical gardens, vegetated roofs or trees in interiors, but the concept is much more than meets the eye. Green architecture, or green...
Spatial Abstraction: D House in Vietnam by KIENTRUC O.At first glance, it’s difficult to work out what’s actually happening with this residential project in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Although its immediately clear that the large, visually arresting elliptical void commands all the...
Architect’s Cabin at Longbranch, USA by Olson Kundig.Built as a bunkhouse in the 1950’s, this timber cabin in Washington State has evolved into a snug little weekender with the help of Olson Kundig Architects. Located in an ancient forest of tall fir-trees, just over an hour away from...
Minimalist Live-Work Space in Greater London, UK by Jonathan Tuckey Design.Designed by Jonathan Tuckey, one of UK’s leading advocates for remodelling and radically transforming old buildings for modern use, comes a live-work space for Egg fashion boutique. The white glazed bathroom with a bespoke wooden...
Shanghai Apartment Lined With Floor-To-Ceiling Bookshelves by Atelier TAO+C.Like most libraries, Shanghai Apartment by Atelier TAO+C brings you to a whisper. Achieving the perfect balance between absurdity and simplicity, this apartment, located in one of Shanghai’s earliest residential high-rises, features...
Selected Projects by Stockholm-based Annaleena Leino-Karlsson.Sometimes a nonlinear career path can place you in a unique position. Change, growth, and opportunity can come from any direction and at any time. It’s spontaneous, undefined and will never stop expanding. Finnish born and Swedish-based...
Richard Rogers’ 1960 Wimbledon House Renovation by Philip Gumuchdjian.Reviving Richard Rogers' Wimbledon House to its former 1960’s glory, Philip Gumuchdjian has restored this modernist jewel into new residences and seminar spaces for fellowship recipients from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design....
Radical Refurbishment of a Former Squat House in East London by Tsuruta Architects.While recently claiming the RIBA London regional award, this former squat house in East London portrays a radical transformation, which certainly did not come without its own challenges. Tsuruta Architects weaved their influences into...
