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The Grand Palais Reopens in Paris Following $560 Million Renovation

On March 12, 2021, the Grand Palais, one of Paris’ most beloved architectural marvels, shut down. The time had come for the century-old glass-and-steel palace to enter its most ambitious renovation yet. Last summer, the first phase was completed just…

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Z Museum by TEAM_BLDG Reimagines Rural Cultural Infrastructure

While traditional rammed-earth houses have weathered centuries unchanged in the mountains of Zhejiang Province, China, a striking aluminum lattice building presents itself among the landscape. The Z Museum in Songzhuang Village, designed by TEAM_BLDG, sits over 400 meters above sea…

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Iridescent Gem-Inspired Café Immerses Visitors in Colorful Light

Located within the grounds of a renowned gemstone shop in Chiang Mai, Thailand, THE FACETS café captures the mesmerizing quality of diamonds, opals, sapphires, and other dazzling gems. Designed by the innovative Thai design studio BBWORKSPACE, the space has been…

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Raw House

Raw House is a minimalist home located in Seoul, South Korea, designed by Order Matter. Raw House emerges from a radical premise – that in our age of digital saturation and performative living, architecture’s highest calling might be to offer…

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terraced stone and glass platforms shape shuai zhang’s sculptural amphitheater in canada

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…

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A São Paulo Duplex That Balances High Design With a Playful Spirit

What happens when a stylish psychologist, a modern businessman, and two energetic kids take over a traditionally classic apartment in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil? You get a 3,767-square-foot duplex that manages to be both grown-up and playful –…

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Inside a Woodland Home Built Over Water to Become One With Nature | Architectural Digest

Today, AD travels to the woodlands of Oregon to tour the breathtaking Newberg Residence, a remarkable home designed to exist in harmony with the nature surrounding it. Perched over an old logging pond, this one-of-a-kind home is the work of…

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House with a Square Window

House with a Square Window is a minimal home located in Fondi, Italy, designed by Set Architects. The existing staircase, liberated from its enclosing walls, now floats like a steel-ribboned sculpture through the space. This single gesture – the replacement…

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A Curvy Backyard ADU Channels Colorful Venice Vibes and Minimalism

Tucked behind a classic 1949 bungalow in Venice, California, an unexpected new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) playfully balances minimalism and joy. Conceived by Los Angeles-based ARA-la Studio and Australian architect James Garvan, the 1,020-square-foot build is a personal one for…

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Architecture as Described through Sight Lines: Hans Vredeman de Vries’ Perspective, 1604

Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 – c. 1607) was a Renaissance architect from the Netherlands, best known for his printed works. In 1604, he published his most renowned tome, which offers a rich visual exploration of the possibilities of linear…

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Futuristic Space Greenhouse Is Designed To Grow Plants for Earth Dwellers

Photo: Nils Koenning The Venice Architecture Biennale is all about innovation, and Heatherwick Studio certainly embodies that with a new project that pushes the boundaries of science and sustainability. Space Garden, created in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, is a…

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skewed meeting room bends the grid in shanghai office revamp by atelier siyu

Atelier Siyu adds angular volumes to workspace in Shanghai In Shanghai’s Changning District, Atelier Siyu breathes new life into a former industrial shell with the renovation of Kaixuanfang Studio, a 760-square-meter workspace that has served as the client’s headquarters for…

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Inside Rhett & Jessie McLaughlin’s Whimsical North Carolina Cabin | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by Rhett and Jessie McLaughlin to tour their woodland cabin in North Carolina. After 15 years living in Los Angeles, where Jessie runs her design firm, Jessie Lane Interiors, and Rhett co-leads Mythical Entertainment, the couple…

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Leibal — DO. House

DO. House is a minimal home located in Kortrijk, Belgium, designed by Simon de Burbure. The first glimpse reveals everything and nothing at once – a house that seems to emerge from the hillside like a natural outcrop, its brick…

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Inside Alejandro Fernández and Karla Laveaga’s Mexico Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández and his partner Karla Laveaga to tour their home. The house, located in Guadalajara, was designed by architect Andrés Casillas, a disciple and friend of legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragán. Out…

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Leibal — Putney Riverside

Putney Riverside is a conservation and extension project located in London, United Kingdom, designed by VATRAA. The architects approached this project with the precision of art restorers, embracing Article 12 of The Venice Charter as both constraint and catalyst. Rather…

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Artist Preserves Childhood Memories With Handmade Miniature Models of Historic Architecture

@adu.miniature.model Lost architecture reimagined in miniature. Let the past speak again!#miniaturemodel #model #miniature ♬ 原聲 – A Du Custom Miniature Models Miniature art has a unique way of capturing the imagination, transforming real-life spaces into tiny, handcrafted worlds rich with…

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A Sun-Drenched Greenery-Filled Home in the Heart of East London

Tucked away behind a veil of Victorian terrace homes in Walthamstow, East London, Catching Sun House emerges as a hidden oasis rooted in sustainability and biophilic design. Conceived and realized by architect Mark Shaw of Studioshaw as his personal residence,…