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Temple Complex / James Gorst Architects

Paula Pintos — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

James Gorst Architects has completed a new temple complex in the village of Rake, Hampshire, within the South Downs National Park. The practice was selected following a two-stage design competition in early 2017 with a brief to replace the existing dilapidated 1970s complex.

Lee House / Candalepas Associates

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

This is a reimagining of the traditional fisherman's weatherboard cottage from the 1850s. The historical significance of the surrounding area has influenced the recasting of this derelict fisherman's cottage into a contemporary home of permanence.

Lane Cove House / Lachlan Seegers Architect

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Located in Lane Cove, Sydney, this house draws deeply from the site's layered history and natural surrounds to create a home that feels both grounded and elevated within the rich natural landscape. Lane Cove's origins lie in agriculture, and post-indigenous occupation, these were further reinforced through a series of land grants that defined its now-familiar suburban subdivision patterns.

Ethiopian Modernism: Mid-Century Architecture of Africa's Capital

Mohieldin Gamal — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

In January 2026, the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize was awarded to Australian firm Architectus for their conservation of the Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The award recognizes that Modernist buildings, once seen as a vanguard of architecture, are falling into disrepair and are underappreciated by the public. The situation in Africa is typical of this global sentiment, and this was the first time a building on the continent was graced with this award. The prize also spotlights Ethiopia's rich Modernist inventory, which marks its continental role in the mid and late twentieth century.

Meet the 15 Winning Projects of the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards

Daniela Porto — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

A revitalized canning factory in a coastal Portuguese city, a memorial park in Ethiopia, a small-town Brazilian home, a wooden pavilion evoking Bahrain's heritage, and 11 other visionary projects comprise the winners of the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards. Chosen over three weeks of public voting, the winners are representative of the current architectural landscape, reflecting a diversity of approaches, materialities and aesthetics, while also showcasing common threads across cultures.

Introducing the 75 Finalists of the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards

Daniela Porto — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Two weeks and over 85,000 nominations later, the finalists of this year's Building of the Year Awards are in. The selection is much like the ArchDaily audience that chose it: diverse in geography, generous in ideas, and precise in intent. With projects from 46 countries, in a variety of typologies and scales, they present a beautiful snapshot of the current architectural moment.

Extreme Architecture: Challenges and Solutions in Inhospitable Environments

Eduardo Souza — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

"In various regions of the planet, nature imposes adverse conditions on the human body. In these places, designing a building is almost like creating a garment: an artifact that protects and offers comfort. This challenge requires technological performance that must be combined with aesthetics. Making human beings feel good involves more than just meeting notions of comfort and safety; it's also a question of working with spaces in their symbolic and perceptual dimensions." This is the beginning of the description for the design of the Brazilian Antarctic Station in Antarctica, by Estúdio 41, located on the Keller Peninsula, where the surrounding sea freezes for around six to seven months of the year, where everything and everyone arrives by plane or ship and the nearest hardware store is days away. If designing a building in normal circumstances already presents numerous complexities, it's not hard to imagine the additional challenges when developing something in an extreme environment, such as locations with very high or low temperatures, or in places susceptible to corrosion, radiation, and more. In this article, we will explore the difficulties, the main solutions and the materials used in these contexts.

United Nations’ Africa Hall Restoration in Ethiopia Receives 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize

Antonia Piñeiro — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:30:00 +0000

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is an independent organization dedicated to safeguarding significant places that enrich people's lives and foster mutual understanding across cultures and communities. Since 2008, the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize has been a biennial award recognizing outstanding achievements in the conservation of buildings emblematic of the modernist architectural movement. The prize honors individuals and organizations that revitalize modern built heritage through innovative and sensitive architectural interventions.

Chamber of Notaries of Paris / L'Atelier Senzu + LAGNEAU Architectes

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The renovation of the Chamber of Notaries is located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The project represents a thoughtful transformation of an existing structure, balancing the preservation of Parisian heritage with contemporary architectural interventions.

Architecture in Motion: Framing Spaces That Live and Breathe

Kiana Buchberger — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Architectural space has long been framed by permanence: rooms for fixed functions, facades that clearly define where exterior ends and interior begins. Yet contemporary life is defined by overlap and transition: between work and living, interior and exterior, privacy and community. Spatial needs evolve continually, demanding architecture that can respond, adapt, and remain relevant over time.

Powerhouse Castle Hill / Lahznimmo Architects

Hana Abdel — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Powerhouse Castle Hill is a storehouse for the Powerhouse Collection, supporting research and conservation. It forms part of the Museum Discovery Centre, operated in partnership with the Australian Museum and the Museums of History New South Wales. The site housed six large storage sheds for the collection that were reaching capacity. About 95% of the Powerhouse Collection is maintained in storage at any time, most of it at Castle Hill. In advance of the construction of Powerhouse Parramatta, more items were to be moved to Castle Hill, along with staff and ancillary functions such as conservation laboratories.

Birdwood House / Peter Besley

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Birdwood is a house on a local street tracing the ridge of one of Mount Coot-tha's numerous spurs ("Coot-tha" denotes "Place of Honey" for the traditional Turrbal and Jagera people).

Permanent Public Pavilion / Besley & Spresser

Miwa Negoro — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Won in a national competition in 2020, the Pier Pavilion is a new permanent civic pavilion on Sydney Harbour.　The building functions as a host for special events and as a place of public repose to take in harbour views and enjoy the public realm. The site forms part of a wider harbourside regeneration effort focusing on the western edge of Sydney's city centre in Barangaroo. The Pier Pavilion references land, sea, and sky through its various formal and material components.　　

Carlton Cottage / Lovell Burton Architecture

Miwa Negoro — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Carlton Cottage sought to re-imagine a tired single storey house on a small allotment into a new home for our young family. We resolved to address practical issues relating to water management, light quality, and thermal performance while taking cues from the existing cottage to arrange the home within its historical context. Intertwined with this pragmatism was an approach based on adaptability, regeneration, and an emphasis on spatial quality over material excesses.

Overprovision: Exploring Purposefully Wasteful Spaces in Residential Design

Jonathan Yeung — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Overprovision can be seen as an architecture strategy through the lens of resilience—making spaces adaptable to changes, reinterpretations, and future needs. However, could overprovision also offer a productive lens for rethinking spatial design? Are there parallels in architectural theory or practice that align with this concept, as explored by notable figures in the discourse on space?

Volumes Capables Collective Housing / A6A

Andreas Luco — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

"Giving freedom in ways of living means giving perspective and openness to residents. It enables optimistic relationships with society and the world. » Youssef Tohmé. In the new Brazza district, we are building two scalable housing complexes. To prevent families from fleeing to the distant outskirts, this operation initiated by the City of Bordeaux leads us to construct on large areas, at very controlled costs.

Grounded Interiors: Exploring Earth-Based Flooring Through 10 Contemporary Interiors

Valentina Díaz — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Earth-based flooring materials comprise natural elements such as clay, sand, silt, lime, and organic fibres. They offer both structural performance and sensory engagement when used in both outdoor and interior spaces. Due to their thermal properties, durability, and sustainable qualities, these materials have evolved from vernacular construction techniques into high-value architectural elements that are always being reinvented and optimized. There are several types of earthen floorings, each offering unique benefits, and they are increasingly used in interior settings.

The Hidden Mechanics of Doors: How Hinges, Tracks, and Pivots Shape Spatial Experience

Jonathan Yeung — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The choice of door types plays a crucial role in defining the spatial experience and atmosphere of architecture. Beyond material or style, the way a door is detailed—its movement, weight, and method of operation—can drastically influence how a space is perceived and navigated. However, what truly enables the functionality of different door types is the often-overlooked element of door hardware. Even within the same door type, the selection of hinges, tracks, pivots, and handles can significantly affect how users interact with and interpret the space.