Architecture
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Niemeyer’s modernism celebrated in Oscar Ibirapuera, an example of 21st-century São Paulo living
Perkins&Will completes Oscar Ibirapuera, next to Niemeyer’s modernist landmark park in São Paulo, Brazil
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Mareterra: a new neighbourhood rises in Monaco
Mareterra, a Monaco project boasting contributions by Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, Stefano Boeri and Tadao Ando, is set to become a new neighbourhood of more than 130 super-prime residences
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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RA’s 2024 Summer Exhibition celebrates making and multidisciplinarity in architecture
At the Royal Academy’s 2024 Summer Exhibition, London collective Assemble brings together works from across the creative fields into the architectural rooms (18 June – 18 August 2024)
By Herbert Wright Published
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Visit Khudi Bari: a 'little house' by Marina Tabassum, joining the Vitra Campus of architectural marvels
Khudi Bari by Marina Tabassum has been unveiled at Vitra Campus, its installation adding to the site’s collection of architectural marvels
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A garden pavilion in Prague becomes the ideal domestic retreat
BYRÓ Architekti built this garden pavilion as a functional cabin for a green-thumbed client, creating a beautifully composed minimalist shelter
By Jonathan Bell Published
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City Cortex celebrates cork’s versatility with public installations in Lisbon
City Cortex, an urban project in Lisbon developed by Amorim, celebrates cork as a sustainable material with installations by Gabriel Calatrava, Leong Leong, Yves Behar and more
By Nana Ama Owusu-Ansah Published
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Tour House D in Athens, where interiors are peachy keen
Designed by Cometa Architects, House D in Athens is full of curvy, colourful character
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 honour 22 extraordinary buildings
The RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 winners span from an art museum defying fire and flood in Australia to a school full of holes and sustainable strategies in Iran
By Bridget Downing Published
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A Hyderabad apartment blends soft minimalism and ‘tangible luxury’
A Hyderabad apartment by Studio Design Inc wows with its balanced design that brings together soft minimalism and tangible luxury
By Daven Wu Published
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The Fondation Maeght in Provence digs deep for a spectacular gallery expansion
The Fondation Maeght, the first private art institution, turns 60 this year and celebrates with a glamorous extension to its Provence home
By Amy Serafin Published
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A light-filled Norfolk house makes the most of its natural setting
Platform 5 Architects designed this waterfront Norfolk house, using VELUX products to maximise natural light and ventilation
By Simon Mills Published
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Discover Third Space, a multifunctional hub in the heart of Rajasthan
Third Space by Studio Saar is a multifunctional creative and learning hub in the heart of Rajasthan, uniting the community through ‘openness, accessibility, and inclusivity’
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Eco-park Ciénaga de Mallorquín protects fragile mangroves and the beauty of Colombian wildlife
Ciénaga de Mallorquín is a collaboration between Francisco Ricardo (of Barranquilla-based DEB) and Giancarlo Mazzanti (of Bogotá-based Equipo Mazzanti), to protect and preserve Colombian flora and fauna
By Beth Broome Published
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The heat is on: mobile sauna heralds a new breed of experimental hot boxes
Emma O’Kelly explores the emerging world of mobile sauna design in Germany, Norway and the UK, where new design approaches are taking this ancient practice into the modern era
By Emma O'Kelly Published
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Take an exclusive tour of La Main, LVMH Métiers d’Art’s new Parisian HQ
LVMH Métiers d’Art’s new Parisian HQ, La Main, brings together modern minimalism and historical charm in a building that celebrates craft
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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This Big Sur house is the essence of California cool
Designed by Field Architecture, this Big Sur house sits among rugged nature, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean
By Léa Teuscher Published
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A first look at Serpentine Pavilion 2024: ‘It really is an archipelago’
The Serpentine Pavilion 2024 opens its doors and we catch up with its architect, Minsuk Cho of Mass Studies, to talk about the design’s origins, concept and future travels
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The newest Centre Point Residences’ showcase is a masterful balance of art and furniture
Conran and Partners’ new apartment design for Centre Point Residences balances artwork and curated furniture and objects to craft a space that feels intimate yet luxurious
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Joseph Zeal-Henry and Deborah Garcia’s SUPA System is a 'manifesto made physical'
Joseph Zeal-Henry and Deborah Garcia unveil their SUPA System installation at Harvard University; an exploration of the relationship of music and architecture, space and sound
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Apartment interior design: outstanding spaces around the globe
Apartment interiors can be tricky to balance. Create a sense of space and get inspired by our global edit of architect-designed ideas. From minimalist mezzanines and lofts that bridge old and new, to sleek urban penthouses and dramatic transformations
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Tour this quietly elegant Aspen house which interlinks art and nature
N'Vitale is a Colorado house designed by CCY Architects to provide a serene space to admire art amidst dramatic scenery
By Tianna Williams Published
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The Phoenix is a California house rising from the ashes of its past life
The Phoenix by Feldman Architecture is a refreshing retreat - a Californian home built on resilience after its structure was damaged by fire
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Step inside a forgotten brutalist necropolis in Buenos Aires
'Chacarita Moderna: The Brutalist Necropolis of Buenos Aires' is a new book by Léa Namer; an ode to 20th-century architecture, concrete and one of Argentina's first female architects, Ítala Fulvia Villa
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Sun-drenched Los Angeles houses: modernism to minimalism
From modernist residences to riveting renovations and new-build contemporary homes, we tour some of the finest Los Angeles houses under the Californian sun
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Emerald Screen Pergola brings wonder and intrigue to an everyday setting in China
Designed by Wutopia Lab, Emerald Screen Pergola is a pavilion designed to inject ‘magical realism’ into the everyday, nodding to ancient Chinese practices
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Inside-outside living at Crescent Bay Beachfront Villas, Thailand
A piece of Phuket paradise is now available for purchase, in the form of Crescent Bay Beachfront Villas by Duangrit Bunnag
By Simon Mills Published
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Visit a cubic Canadian cabin in the woods: welcome to Rustic Grade
Maurice Martel has designed a contemporary cabin in the woods, Rustic Grade, to make the most of a sylvan plot to the north of Montreal
By Jonathan Bell Published