Venus Lounge by asap/ Fuses architecture, art, and astronomy Venus Lounge, designed by asap/ adam sokol architecture practice, reconfigures the interior of an existing space into a setting that fuses architecture, art, and astronomy. The design brief called for an unfamiliar interior landscape intended to challenge conventional expectations of lounge environments and to encourage…
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house opens for sale in Mississippi A rare opportunity to inhabit a piece of American architectural history arrives with the listing of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fountainhead residence in Jackson, Mississippi. Priced at €2.13 million ($2.5 million), the three-bedroom home is one of the few Usonian houses ever built and the only…
Nusa Kitchen Pavilion stands in Salatiga Located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia, the Nusa Kitchen Pavilion by Selojene is a semi-open dining space that explores alternative applications of traditional materials. Part of the Bumi Kayom F&B complex, the two-story, 1,100-sqm building introduces a distinctive facade treatment using around 10,000 locally sourced terracotta roof tiles….
daichi weaves cabin into the japanese forest Amid the wooded hills of Sagamihara City in Kanagawa, Japan, DAICHI inserts Tree Sauna, a structure designed to be both a sauna and a sleeping shelter. This small 100-square-meter building seems to grow from the surrounding forest, and, unlike most architecture, conforms to its natural context, asking…
roberto conte frames modernist, former cattle market in italy Photographer Roberto Conte turns his lens toward the Nuovo Foro Boario in Italy, a massive, now mostly forgotten structure that once served as the main cattle market of Padova. Designed by architect Giuseppe Davanzo (1921–2007) and built between 1965 and 1968, the complex is an…
CODEC Design crafts A Climate-Responsive Training Facility The Kuakata Training Center by CODEC Design is a purpose-built educational facility designed to support capacity building and skill development for coastal communities in Bangladesh. Located near fishing settlements, ecological zones, and tourist routes, the center provides space for residential training programs on topics such as coastal…
Big and hntb collaborate for new las vegas baseball stadium The famed Las Vegas Strip is expected to be the home of a new ballpark for the Oakland A’s by architecture firms Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HNTB. Once complete, the project is set to be the future home of Major League Baseball’s Oakland…
Mariano Azuela 194 sits in the historic Santa María la Ribera area Located in the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood of Mexico City, Mariano Azuela 194 is a multi-bay residential complex designed by Bloqe Arquitectura. The project is conceived to align with the area’s architectural heritage and urban character, incorporating a scale and language…
Shuai Zhang proposes sculptural amphitheater in canada Steps of Tranquility by Shuai Zhang is a sculptural amphitheater that brings life to the gently sloping shoreline of Lakeside Park in Canada. This eco-driven public landmark proposal combines locally sourced stone and high-performance glass into terraced platforms that invite everything from casual strolls to cultural gatherings. …
shanghai kitcho fuses edomae tradition with chinese craft Set within the historic grounds of the Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai Kitcho reimagines the Edo-mae sushi dining experience. At the heart of the space designed by Mitsuhiro Shoji of Uchida Shanghai, a sculptural fan-shaped ceiling hovers above a curved hinoki wood counter, casting dramatic shadows and…