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The Lake Residence by Tryba Architects exemplifies how thoughtful design can harmonize environmental responsibility, aesthetic beauty, and social inclusivity

Nestled along a serene urban lakefront in Denver, Colorado, the Lake Residence by Tryba Architects was designed in relationship to the nearby lake and views, with an equal focus on the courtyard as an extension of the home.

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Lake|Flato and ICON open the doors to the future of 3D-printed housing with ‘House Zero,’ pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient and sustainable residential design

House Zero, designed by Lake|Flato Architects in collaboration with ICON, is a pioneering 3D-printed residence located in Austin, Texas, serves as a demonstration project for ICON’s proprietary concrete wall printing system, the home integrates advanced construction technology with sustainable design principles.

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Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

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RIOS has curated the fourth Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism that not only showcases architectural and urban innovations but also facilitates a meaningful dialogue among designers, policymakers, and the public

Led by Katherine Harvey of the interdisciplinary design studio RIOS, the fourth Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism carries forward this legacy by focusing on resilience and adaptability in the face of rapid urbanization and environmental challenges.

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Paris 2024 inaugurates Dominique Perrault’s visionary Olympic Village masterplan that will host more than 17.000 people from all over the world during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Situated in the Seine-Saint-Denis district of the city of Paris, the Olympic Village has been thoughtfully designed by Dominique Perrault and his design team to blend with the existing urban landscape along the riverbanks, combining residential and office spaces, extending over an area of 119,000 square meters and having 2,400 housing units.

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An environmentally sustainable addition to the 40-acre waterfront campus of Expedia Group, The Beach by Surfacedesign transforms the bayside into a public place for gathering and safe bike transit

Surfacedesign’s design for The Beach at Expedia Group (with campus buildings designed by ZGF and Aidlin Darling Design) sculpts the topography of the waterfront site into a public waterfront for bikers and pedestrians along Elliott Bay in Seattle.

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From devastation to renewal — the poignant narrative of the Lubbock Tornado Memorial by MWM Architects for the city of Lubbock

In the wake of the catastrophic 1 ½ mile diameter F-5 tornado that left a profound mark on Lubbock, Texas, MWM Architects, Inc. was tasked with a solemn mission—to design a memorial that pays homage to the 26 lives lost and narrates the city's journey of recovery.

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Chad Oppenheim the architect who designs the solemn ‘Spirit of the Place’ that reinvigorates Art in the Art of Architecture wins the 2023 American Prize for Architecture

The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, together with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban studies, has announced that Miami-based architect and urban planner Chad Oppenheim has been selected as the 2023 Laureate of The American Prize for Architecture®, the prestigious award that is regarded internationally as the highest honor for architecture in the United States.

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Koichi Takada Architects built an ‘architectural forest’ that serves as an evolving retail space and a symbol of a future that returns nature to our cities

The Solar Trees Marketplace celebrates the biophilic architecture of Sydney-based architect Koichi Takada and introduces conversations around the importance of agile and adaptable architecture in achieving a sustainable future.

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In acute need of upgrades, Fentress Architects revitalize and extend the Norwegian Embassy in the US, using copper and mass timber, creating a sustainable and contemporary office space

Originally built in 1977, the Royal Norwegian Embassy has been revitalized and extended by Curtis Fentress and his design team at Fentress Architects providing a sustainable, functional, and accessible 21st-century office environment for foreign diplomats and staff, imbued with the values of Handlekraft (vigor), Arbeidsglede (joy of work), Profesjonalitet (professionalism), and Åpenhet (openness).

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A city within the city including spaces for academic, leisure, and residential activities, ESMA Montpellier by Mateo Arquitectura is an expressive balance between its own presence and adapting to the site

Designed as a condensed city by Mateo Arquitectura, ESMA (École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques) in Montpellier, France is a public educational building that includes a range of facilities and student housing.

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The Lake Residence by Tryba Architects exemplifies how thoughtful design can harmonize environmental responsibility, aesthetic beauty, and social inclusivity

Lake|Flato and ICON open the doors to the future of 3D-printed housing with ‘House Zero,’ pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient and sustainable residential design

RIOS has curated the fourth Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism that not only showcases architectural and urban innovations but also facilitates a meaningful dialogue among designers, policymakers, and the public

Paris 2024 inaugurates Dominique Perrault’s visionary Olympic Village masterplan that will host more than 17.000 people from all over the world during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

An environmentally sustainable addition to the 40-acre waterfront campus of Expedia Group, The Beach by Surfacedesign transforms the bayside into a public place for gathering and safe bike transit

From devastation to renewal — the poignant narrative of the Lubbock Tornado Memorial by MWM Architects for the city of Lubbock

Chad Oppenheim the architect who designs the solemn ‘Spirit of the Place’ that reinvigorates Art in the Art of Architecture wins the 2023 American Prize for Architecture

Koichi Takada Architects built an ‘architectural forest’ that serves as an evolving retail space and a symbol of a future that returns nature to our cities

In acute need of upgrades, Fentress Architects revitalize and extend the Norwegian Embassy in the US, using copper and mass timber, creating a sustainable and contemporary office space

A city within the city including spaces for academic, leisure, and residential activities, ESMA Montpellier by Mateo Arquitectura is an expressive balance between its own presence and adapting to the site

BA Collective’s Lytton Residence serves as both a private sanctuary and a dynamic gathering space for a multigenerational family

Functional and cost-effective, BOHO Décor’s latest oeuvre is a sculptural furniture piece conforming to body movements for enhanced comfort

Eugeni Quitllet designs Wabi Sabi as an architectural furniture collection that plays with shapes created by light and shadow, featuring teak and aluminum pieces that make a soulful statement

Yoshino next-gen solid-state portable stations by fuseproject promise lighter weight, faster charging, and enhanced safety

BA Collective’s Lytton Residence serves as both a private sanctuary and a dynamic gathering space for a multigenerational family

Show‑stopping, bold, luxurious, the Roy armchair by Munna features generously rounded arms and back, creating an enveloping, sculptural form that invites you to sink in and relax

Reflecting organic and nature-inspired elements, Patricia Anastassiadis designs a dining table that merges wood and natural stone, showcasing her ethos of blending artisanal hand‑craftsmanship with industrial processes

Crafted almost entirely from mass timber, the Mass Timber House by Schiller Projects stands as a pioneering example of sustainable urban residential design in the heart of New York City

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BA Collective’s Lytton Residence serves as both a private sanctuary and a dynamic gathering space for a multigenerational family

Functional and cost-effective, BOHO Décor’s latest oeuvre is a sculptural furniture piece conforming to body movements for enhanced comfort

Eugeni Quitllet designs Wabi Sabi as an architectural furniture collection that plays with shapes created by light and shadow, featuring teak and aluminum pieces that make a soulful statement

Yoshino next-gen solid-state portable stations by fuseproject promise lighter weight, faster charging, and enhanced safety

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