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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Flaxman Library Renovation / Kwong Von Glinow

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Flaxman Library renovation project radically proposes an "open book" approach to the spatial experience of the library by connecting two previously siloed floors to create one visually and physically connected space where the collections and the work of the librarians preserving those collections are on view.

Hospitality as Heritage Catalyst: 5 Adaptive Reuse Strategies Across Diverse Latitudes

Moises Carrasco — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Hospitality-driven programs, specifically coffee shops and social hubs, are partly defined by their role as "third places": social anchors that bridge the gap between private and public life. Unlike residential or commercial office programs that require rigid partitioning for privacy and utility, they rely on expansive, open-plan environments. This allows for an architectural strategy of minimal intervention, allowing the structural envelope to remain intact. By avoiding the subdivision of space, architects maintain uninterrupted sightlines to original masonry, timber frames, or decorative ceilings, ensuring the building's historical narrative remains the protagonist. Simultaneously, the commercial activity provides the necessary maintenance and public engagement to ensure the site's continued existence.

Interior Design Trends of 2025

Mohieldin Gamal — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As 2025 approaches its end, we look back at an eventful year in the world of interior design. Last year, designers favored reserved, modest approaches, a trend that continued from previous years. The emergence of artificial intelligence generated intense discussions on digital equity and misinformation, which continued into 2025, especially with the topic of the Venice Architecture Biennale, Intelligens. This opened the conversation to the opportunities of digital technologies, attempting a more hopeful outlook. On the other hand, completed interior design projects over the year focused more on the tangible and the pragmatic, with expressed raw materials and an appreciation of history.

Miami Architecture City Guide: 22 Projects Shaping Tropical Density on the Atlantic Coast

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Stretching along the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, Miami is often introduced through postcard views of beaches, palm trees, and glass towers facing the water. Yet, behind this familiar image lies a city shaped by migration, tourism, and real estate cycles, where architecture has repeatedly been used to project new identities and reinvent the urban landscape. From early resort hotels and the Art Deco façades of South Beach to experimental high-rises and cultural institutions on the bay, the built environment offers a way to read how Miami negotiates climate, economy, and everyday life.

House with two Courtyards / BÜRO MÜHLBAUER

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The House with two Courtyards develops its meaning alone from within itself, without external references, and can only be fully understood upon entering. Two inner courtyards illuminate the house: the public rooms face the large courtyard, while the private rooms face the small one. - Alexander Mühlbauer

Brofästet Apartment Building / DinellJohansson

Hadir Al Koshta — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The project is a result of a land allocation competition held by the city of Stockholm. The city asked for a plus-energy building with rental apartments and an architectural design that would express the high ambitions of energy efficiency. The public housing company Stockholmshem put together a team of experts, and DinellJohansson was commissioned to develop the architectural design. We won the competition, and Stockholmshem got the land allocation to build the project.

Rice Architecture Anderson Hall Renovation / Kwong Von Glinow

Andreas Luco — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Design through Finding: three new spaces in MD Anderson Hall — Rice University School of Architecture commissioned Kwong Von Glinow to design three new spaces within MD Anderson Hall: a Welcome Center, a Student and Community Forum, and a Faculty & Staff Lounge. These new spaces are located along the school's central axis. Our design process began with a deep dive into the building's history to understand the original 1947 building by Staub and Rather and the subsequent 1981 addition by James Stirling and Michael Wilford. One of the texts mentioned Philip Johnson's observation of the James Stirling addition: "I came to see Jim's building but couldn't find it." (Cite Fall 1992-Winter 1993) This notion of "finding" space became integral to our design approach.

Caffè Nazionale / AMAA - Collaborative Office For Research And Development

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 06 May 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Caffè Nazionale, designed by AMAA, embraces the city: the restoration of this historic venue in Arzignano, Northern Italy, is a multifaceted project that draws upon existing elements and memories to create a vibrant, living palimpsest. AMAA designed the Caffè Nazionale by establishing a direct relationship with the city of Arzignano, Italy, and its public spaces. The historical traces, with which the project engages in a deeply creative dialogue, generate a layered depth that AMAA has emphasized through a series of spatial elements acting as theatrical backdrops. The studio, founded by Marcello Galiotto and Alessandra Rampazzo, envisioned an intense, collaborative intervention, with artist partnerships culminating in an open and multifaceted creation.

Courtyard House in Uppsala / Jägnefält Milton

Hadir Al Koshta — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On behalf of a private family, Jägnefält Milton designs the renovation of the Vasahuset farmhouse on Börjegatan. The starting point of the project is to create an apealing functional residence and office for the family and the family business by preserving, strengthening and renewing the qualities and character of the existing building. The building was constructed in German Art Nouveau style according to drawings by architect Erik Hahr in two stages around 1907-08 and 1910-1911. A few years later, the wall and its gate towards Börjegatan were added, which changed the character to a more closed yard. The building has most recently been used as an office, but has had various functions over the years and has, among other things, housed the Vasahuset's laundry room, bathroom, garbage room, and toilet.

Stockholmshem HQ Skärholmen / Söderberg Söderberg

Andreas Luco — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

AB Stockholmshem, a company run by the City of Stockholm, is one of Sweden's largest public housing firms. The company's new high-rise headquarters in the Stockholm suburb Skärholmen holds offices, a Youth Centre, and 102 flats of different sizes. It was commissioned to Söderberg Söderberg by the City Council in 2013 as part of a general ambition to move central City administration away from the city center and 'closer to the people'. The new building aims to bring more people into the Skärholmen Centre, day and night, and will hopefully communicate some of the tenants' lives and commotion to the neighborhood.

Arninge Station / Ahlqvist & Almqvist Arkitekter

Andreas Luco — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Ahlqvist & Almqvist Architects have completed the design of Arninge Station, a state-of-the-art transportation hub in Täby Municipality, north of Stockholm. Commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), this extensive project included all architectural phases, from program documentation to intricate construction detailing and sustainability planning. The design aimed to create a functional yet culturally resonant space, reflecting both modern and historical narratives.

Sköndal Terrace Houses / Karlsson/Lauri Arkitekter

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Sköndal, where the fifteen terrace houses are located, is partially surrounded by nature, like many of the suburbs around Stockholm. The fifteen houses are situated in a park-like setting, surrounded by oak trees, fields, and coniferous forest. They are distributed in two rows, which follow the small variations of the terrain both in height and laterally.

Wisdome Stockholm / Elding Oscarson

Paula Pintos — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Extension of the National Swedish Museum of Technology, housing a visualization dome, a spherical space where visualization technology achieves an immersive audiovisual experience, along with a café and an exhibition hall. The building splices together museum functions around an unused courtyard, and though the dome function is tall, the addition is sensitive to the vaulted hall and lower buildings defining the courtyard today.

Merkurhuset Offices / Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur

Paula Pintos — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The design of Merkurhuset was largely influenced by the conditions of the zoning plan, as well as the irregular shape and limited area of the plot. As a result of the maximum allowed building height, the outer wall of the top floor was angled, resembling a studio window. By allowing the intermediate pillars to rise through the glass, the building obtained its signature look.

Karlavägen Apartment Renovation / Spring Arkitektkontor

Andreas Luco — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The goal of the project was to create a home for a couple with a teenage daughter that allows the family to host guests while at the same time offering privacy. They envisioned a home with a sense of sober yet cozy elegance. The 230 square meter apartment is a merger of two smaller units in a building from the early 20th century located in central Stockholm.

T House / Spridd

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The T-House uses and challenges the most common technology solutions of our time in a difficult-to-build location, a typical challenge in a metropolitan location today. The house maximizes the volume within the zoning restrictions on a steeply sloping plot in an established residential area.

Sauna Construction Details: Examples of Small-Scale Wooden Architecture

José Tomás Franco — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Due to its specific characteristics, the architecture of the sauna is interesting because it gives us lessons related to efficiency and the beauty of simplicity. These are generally very basic structures with a clear function, created to contain different levels of heat and humidity. Thanks to this steam bath, people can release toxins and improve their blood circulation. In addition, they are widely used in cold climates, in close proximity to nature and utilizing the presence of water.

On Labs - New Global Headquarters for On running / Specific Generic + Spillmann Echsle Architekten

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

The Swiss brand On, a performance running shoe company, recently expanded their office space to
accommodate their growing workforce. Specific Generic and Spillmann Echsle Arkitekten was asked to
design a functional, flexible and attractive work environment that communicates the brand's values, all
designs have been executed in close collaboration with the On in-house team.