‘via·1719 Wu Liangcai New Vision Field’ by Dayuan Design transforms a historic building into a vibrant cultural-retail space that fuses traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern industrial design. Inspired by the idea of a “living factory,” the interior design blends history and innovation, creating an interactive environment that encourages exploration, storytelling, and forms new collective memories for a new generation.
Fienile N by Fōntego Architettura transforms a historic barn into a contemporary residence, blending its rural identity with modern functionality. The design centers on openness and simplicity, with a multifunctional green volume organizing the living area without altering the original structure. Traditional materials and features are reinterpreted to create a space that honors the building’s past while embracing modern living.
Fōntego Architettura is a practice founded in Florence by Francesco Busi and Mario Ambrogi during their studies at IUAV University of Venice. Their design approach is centered on simplicity, clarity, and contemporary architectural expression. They view each project as a unique set of challenges to be solved, aiming to address as many as possible through minimal architectural gestures.
‘Plazas De La Ribera’ is a Bachelors Design Project by Samuel Mejia Ortiz, Sara Durango Araque, and Samuel Arciniegas Arbeláez from the ‘Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.’ The project aims to reconnect the Necoclí wetland with the local community and its cultural heritage through a sustainable urban regeneration strategy that balances ecological restoration with social integration. The project seeks to create a resilient, inclusive environment where public space, housing, culture, and nature coexist and support one another.
The Yellow River Delta Agricultural Product Trading Service Center, designed by UAD, redefines the exhibition complex as a vibrant urban hub. Integrating local culture, flexible spatial planning, and innovative structure, the design connects seamlessly with the city, creating a civic space for both trade and public life. It blends architecture, landscape, and community to energize Binzhou’s urban identity.
SOMBRA, a pavilion designed by MVRDV for the Time Space Existence exhibition in Venice, is a dynamic shading structure inspired by the sun’s movement. Using passive technology without electronics or motors, its panels respond naturally to sunlight, opening and closing like a living organism. SOMBRA showcases an environmentally adapted architecture that interacts with light and heat while emitting zero operational carbon.
Vertical Rainbow, designed by SAKO Architects, reimagines a former headquarters as a vibrant symbol of the company’s identity. A striking façade made of gradient-colored glass represents the brand’s creative spirit and infinite color range. The minimalist design turns the building into a dynamic, ever-changing artwork that interacts with light, weather, and the surrounding cityscape, both day and night.
Ame Studio, designed by Between Spaces, is a versatile, light-filled workspace designed for an artist engaged in weaving, painting, and pottery. Blending modest architecture with crafted materiality, the studio balances solidity and openness to support creativity and contemplation. With flexible, well-lit spaces and a seamless connection to nature, it serves as both sanctuary and stage for evolving artistic expression.
Blue Aperture House, designed by MS Design Studio, explores the idea of creating a private, expressive home within a dense housing society. The design balances conformity with distinction by integrating striking elements like an exposed brick façade and custom screens, while strategically placed spillover spaces ensure privacy and openness. The residence blends into the neighborhood context while maintaining a unique architectural identity.
MS Design Studio is a comprehensive design firm that espouses a minimalist ethos in its design philosophy, prioritizing meticulous attention to detail. Their projects prominently feature designs with a timeless, earthy aesthetic that are each infused with a unique identity and context. From conceptualisation to execution, they are committed to striving for excellence in all aspects of their work.
‘Evaluating Cross-Cultural Courtyard Housing For Social Well-Being In Manhattan, New York, USA’ is an architecture thesis by Soniha Nuzrat from the ‘Department of Architecture and Interior Design – Miami University.’ The project seeks to enhance social well-being and interaction in urban housing by integrating cross-cultural courtyard principles with sustainable design. Through multi-level communal spaces, thoughtful retrofitting, and enhanced connectivity, the proposal redefines NYCHA housing as an inclusive, resilient, and future-ready model for urban living.
Conclusion: Ultimately, this project envisions a transformative approach to public housing by integrating cross-cultural courtyard principles with sustainable urban design. Through multi-level communal spaces, thoughtful retrofitting, and enhanced connectivity, the proposal fosters a sense of community, improves residents’ well-being, and redefines NYCHA housing as an inclusive, resilient, and future-ready model for urban living.
The project reimagines public housing as a connected, sustainable, and community-focused model, enhancing well-being through shared spaces and thoughtful design.
The aim of the project is to enhance social well-being and community connection in public housing by integrating cross-cultural courtyard design, sustainable retrofitting, and inclusive urban spaces within the East Harlem River Houses in New York City.
Lei Homestay by Archstudio reinterprets the traditional northern Chinese courtyard house through a design rooted in nature and rural memory. The timber-framed structure, centered around three preserved trees, blends indoor and outdoor spaces to create a peaceful, forest-like atmosphere. With sustainable materials and a layout that encourages community interaction, it offers a serene retreat and revitalizes village life.
New Headquarters of the International Office of Migration (UN IOM) by SJK Architects envisions a calm, nature-integrated workspace that fosters emotional well-being and social interaction. Emphasizing flexibility, sustainability, and community engagement, the building connects users with nature while supporting diverse working modes. Using passive design strategies, it creates a low-impact, human-centric environment that encourages collaboration.
Casa ON by Guillem Carrera is designed as a harmonious blend of home and workspace, shaped by its natural surroundings and the edge condition of urbanization. The design of the residence emphasizes privacy and openness through differentiated façades while integrating with the landscape. The design adopts an organic character and a volumetry that blends voids, solids, and various elements of passive solar architecture.
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Between The Mango Trees, a residence by Enviarch Studio, embraces its natural surroundings to create a grounded and serene living environment. Framed by mint and mango farms, the house unfolds as a sensory journey, with linear spaces, framed views, and sloped roofs that open to the sky. The architecture incorporates earthy materials and patterned brick screens, blending seamlessly with nature, evoking comfort and belonging.
Marketing Office for Srinivas Super City Industrial Park by VMS Engineering & Design Services (P) Ltd. embodies clarity, contrast, and contextual responsiveness, creating a bold yet balanced architectural statement. The design uses clean lines, durable materials, and a dual façade strategy to mediate between infrastructure and landscape, while flexible, light-filled interiors support interaction, comfort, and future adaptability.
VMS Engineering & Design Services (P) Ltd. is a multidisciplinary practice working across architecture, engineering, and project management. With a strong focus on industrial projects, the firm has delivered over 2,000 projects, ranging from factory buildings and logistics parks to large-scale industrial campuses. The practice operates with a clear ideology: to design efficient, functional, and future-ready industrial spaces.
‘The Limbo’s Pilgrimage’ is an architecture thesis by Muhammad Rifqi Fadhilah from the ‘Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture – Sakarya University’ that seeks to revive lost memories and identities tied to Kuruçeşme Adası through fictional architecture narratives that explore time, memory, and imagination. Through spatial storytelling and site-specific interventions, the project aims to reconnect people with the hidden layers of place and history, offering new ways to experience and interpret urban transformation.
Le Gabriel, a housing project in Saint-Jory by TAA (Taillandier Architectes Associés), bridges the gap between the historic village and the commercial area through a sensitive urban and architectural approach. Inspired by traditional housing layouts, the project uses vernacular forms, modest building heights, and consistent materials to create a cohesive, pedestrian-friendly, and vibrant new town gateway.
Reconstruction of the Křižík Pavilions by Výstaviště Praha focuses on blending history with modern functionality. Featuring a clean industrial aesthetic, the project transforms the exhibition spaces for diverse uses while introducing green roofs. The new design supports sustainability, reduces heat, and creates vibrant public areas for rest, culture, and community activities in the heart of Prague.
Výstaviště Praha is a Prague-based architecture practice founded in 2015 by architect and artist Michal Brix.
‘The Responsive City’ is an architecture thesis by Emine Simsek and Emir Saydam from the ‘Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)’ that seeks to design a resilient, multi-functional community center that adapts to both everyday use and emergency situations. Rooted in the context of the Watts neighbourhood, the project aims to foster resilience through flexible design, layered programming, and strong social connections. More than a building, it will serve as an evolving space for community care, interaction, and growth.
Sunner Museum by Atelier Alter Architects redefines the relationship between architecture and nature by blending seamlessly into the mountainous landscape of Fujian. Inspired by the Wuyi Mountains, its undulating roofs and folded concrete façade echo the surrounding terrain. Serving as both an exhibition space and public space, the museum showcases modern agriculture while promoting environmental symbiosis and sustainability.
