Melt House in Osaka, Japan by SAI Studio.In order to create a sense of indoor-outdoor living with limited space, SAI Studio split Melt House into a north and south building with a full-height courtyard in between. Placing a roof over the courtyard meant it could still be utilized...
Karavaan Cafe & Bar in Amsterdam by Studio Modijefsky.Karavaan in Amsterdam West is an all-day restaurant and bar with a caravan’s journey-inspired interiors by Studio Modijefsky. The corner site is subtly divided into meadow, swamp, forest, mountain and desert landscapes, each...
Capsule Hotel & Library in Zhejiang Province, China by Atelier Tao+C.An old rammed earth building in the middle of the Chinese village of Qinglongwu has been converted by Atelier Tao+C into a boutique hotel and library. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the picturesque structure accommodates 20 guests, with...
Vandewiele HQ in Kortrijk, Belgium by Steven Vandenborre Architects.Seeking to re-open the 1940s original factory hall and reclaim its historical, industrial character, Steven Vandenborre Architects have transformed the Vandewiele office headquarters in Kortrijk, Belgium. The open-plan office is divided by...
Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects.Fearon Hay Architects worked to capitalize on a spectacular mountain outlook overlooking the Wakatipu Basin in New Zealand’s Southern Alps while shielding residents from harsh elements at Alpine Terrace House. The property is arranged as...
Changjiang Art Museum in Taiyuan, China by Vector Architects.Vector Architects have completed the Changjiang Art Museum, located in its namesake village built in 2016 to cater to rapid urban development. The museum serves as a cultural link between the residential community and culture of the city,...
Brutalist Silence: Creative Hub in Berlin by Annabell Kutucu.The new Marina Marina space in Berlin repositions 1950s architecture on the waterfront, within which Annabel Kutucu’s creative hub blends reductionist, brutalist design with a wabi-sabi inspired aesthetic. Known for incorporating...
Muji Unveil Their Latest Tiny Prefab House.Yō no Ie is the first stair-less prefabricated dwelling from Muji, featuring an expansive outdoor deck with cosy sunken fire pit. The decking is as flush as possible with the interior, intended to form a seamless extension that encourages...
Tennyson 205 Apartment Building in Mexico City by Studio Rick Joy.Studio Rick Joy looked to local Mexican building traditions to inform a limited palette of materials for the Tennyson 205 apartment’s, giving it the appearance of a carved urban sculpture. The entire building is formed from board marked...
