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Ridge House: A Sculptural Roof Dissolves a Rural Ontario Home into the Land by Superkül
Tucked between a field and the forest's edge, Ridge House straddles a gentle gradient, offering a deeply contextual response to topography that dissolves the architecture into the land.
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Split Face Planters: Monumental Ceramic Sculptures Hand-Carved in Belgium By Rottet Studio
Crafted in collaboration with master ceramicists in Belgium, the textured ceramic Split Face Planters are cast from a single mold and then meticulously hand-carved and sculpted for unique textures and a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.
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Canadian Architect, Social Justice Advocate, Humanitarian And Urban Planner Gregory Henriquez Reinforces Architecture As A Social Force As Well As An Aesthetic One And Transforms The Skylines Of Vancouver And Toronto To Win The 2026 American Prize For Architecture
Vancouver-based architect Gregory Henriquez has been named as the 2026 American Prize for Architecture Laureate by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies—the award…
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LEBOND Norman Foster: An Architect Reconsiders the Wristwatch
For Norman Foster, the starting point was the relationship between every component: how the case meets the strap, how the dial communicates, how the mechanics become visible and how the whole object feels on the wrist.
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Water House: Reinterpreting Traditional Thai Living Around a Central Pond by Architects 49
Inspired by the concept of Ruen Moo, the home is organized into smaller interconnected volumes around shared open spaces, enhancing privacy, natural ventilation, and family interaction.
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The James Desk: Leather-Wrapped Elegance for the Modern Home Office by Rottet Studio
The James Desk was envisioned as an elegant and sophisticated solution for the home office. It features a set of natural wood storage drawers, an undermount leather-wrapped saddle pocket and a hidden leather-wrapped storage compartment within the elongated…
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Nature Returns to the Urban Core: Wong & Ouyang’s Taikoo Place
Taikoo Place creates inclusive public open spaces with lush vegetation and sculptural water features. The 2.3 ha masterplan results in a new park (Taikoo Square), pocket garden (Taikoo Gardens) and newly activated streetscape, including the…
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Radical Simplicity, Responsible Production: The NewHope Chair by Hanczar Studio
NewHope Chair explores radical simplicity and responsible production. Made entirely from wood – one of the most sustainable materials – it consists of just three elements and two screws, enabling intuitive, tool-free assembly by any user.
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Three Houses on Bower Lane: Affordable Family Homes for Urban Commons by Edward M. Baum
The cost of owning a home in the United States has become increasingly out of reach for many in the middle and working classes. The 'American Dream' of home ownership has been receding for many years, as housing costs have risen much more rapidly than family income.
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LEBOND Norman Foster: An Architect Reconsiders the Wristwatch
For Norman Foster, the starting point was the relationship between every component: how the case meets the strap, how the dial communicates, how the mechanics become visible and how the whole…
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The James Desk: Leather-Wrapped Elegance for the Modern Home Office by Rottet Studio
The James Desk was envisioned as an elegant and sophisticated solution for the home office. It features a set of natural wood storage drawers, an undermount leather-wrapped saddle pocket and a…
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Split Face Planters: Monumental Ceramic Sculptures Hand-Carved in Belgium By Rottet Studio
Crafted in collaboration with master ceramicists in Belgium, the textured ceramic Split Face Planters are cast from a single mold and then meticulously hand-carved and sculpted for unique…
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Ridge House: A Sculptural Roof Dissolves a Rural Ontario Home into the Land by Superkül
Tucked between a field and the forest's edge, Ridge House straddles a gentle gradient, offering a deeply contextual response to topography that dissolves the architecture into the land.
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