HPA arquitetura’s casa corten reinterprets an industrial site in portugal through corten steel volumes shaped the slope.
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Tucked into one of Melbourne’s most prestigious suburbs, this contemporary Toorak residence by Architecton balances moments of architectural drama with spaces that feel genuinely welcoming. From the very first step onto the property, the house reveals itself slowly, guiding visitors through greenery, glass and open interiors made for both everyday living and large social gatherings. […]
Tucked behind a Seattle home, a small backyard has quietly become one the most inviting places on the property. Designed by architecture and design studio Board & Vellum, this compact reading shed proves that a modest footprint can still deliver comfort, character, and a sense of escape without ever leaving home. Surrounded by outdoor seating, […]
Projekt Praga’s New Faculty of Psychology Creates an Open, Social Academic Landscape in Warsaw – Projekt Praga has completed the new Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw—a building conceived not merely as an educational facility but as a social framework that strengthens relationships between students, staff and the wider community. Located on the university’s Ochota campus, the project was selected in a 2017 competition and reflects a broader ambition to reconnect academic spaces with urban life.
In much of China, concrete remains the dominant construction material. Despite growing concerns over its environmental impact, concrete continues to align with the priorities of many developers and clients—it is fast, cost-effective, and highly durable. As a result, most building types in China still rely heavily on concrete. This reliance is further reinforced by China’s position as the world’s largest producer of Portland cement. A deeply entrenched supply chain, rooted in raw material manufacturing and economic infrastructure, ensures that concrete remains the default choice in the construction industry.
London-based architecture practice Mosley Thorold has transformed a Victorian villa into a coherent and materially rich family home. Once remodelled into a flamboyant 1990s party house, the existing property featured a number of bizarre circulation conditions including a poorly detailed mezzanine walkway leading nowhere but breaking up the double height space and views of the garden at the rear. This fragmented the plan, and cluttered the space leaving the house with disoriented circulation unsuitable for family life. The refurbishment sought to restore flow, bring light deeply into the plan and create a home to support everyday life with ease.
Taschen‘s new book, published in October 2025, Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings, and Architecture presents an in-depth exploration of the Japanese architect Tadao Ando‘s creative process, bringing together over 750 sketches, drawings, models, and technical plans developed over nearly five decades. Created in close collaboration with Ando himself, the book provides a rare view into how his ideas take shape, from the immediacy of the first pencil lines to the precision of architectural drawings that define his built works. Through these materials, the publication highlights Ando‘s enduring focus on the relationship between hand, thought, and space.
Designed to respond to the crucial challenges of the environment, energy, climate, and health, the Maison des solidarité du Département in Langon (Gironde) completed by ABF-LAB, is based on a radical environmental scenario where bioclimatism, passive systems, and total use of natural materials are combined to implement a new construction approach.
This week’s review focuses on concrete responses to shared urban challenges, including housing affordability, long-term resilience, and the role of cultural and material innovation in shaping cities. The selection spans regulatory measures affecting housing markets in European cities, high-density residential and mixed-income proposals in New York, and major renewal and planning efforts in London, Barcelona, Ulaanbaatar, and Drammen. It also highlights research-driven and built projects in Chicago, Buenos Aires, Las Vegas, and Riyadh that explore circular construction, adaptive reuse, and new models for cultural and public infrastructure. Together, these worldwide projects offer a snapshot of how architecture and urban planning are addressing immediate pressures while laying the groundwork for more resilient and inclusive urban futures across diverse geographic and cultural contexts.
Merry Christmas! We’ll be back tomorrow – in the meantime read our Review of 2025. Dezeen’s Review of 2025 rounds up the most interesting and popular architecture, design and interior stories from the past year. It includes roundups of the year’s top gadgets, skyscrapers, houses and concept cars. Pictured above is a pair of chunky
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