Lina Ghotmeh Architecture is an internationally acclaimed practice led by Lebanese-born architect Lina Ghotmeh, renowned for her award-winning, sustainable, and historically grounded designs. Ghotmeh fuses traditional craftsmanship with innovation, shaping an architectural approach that is forward-thinking, ecological, and inclusive. Ghotmeh’s work continually pushes the boundaries of architecture through a humanist and future-oriented lens.
Digital tools are transforming architecture, enabling seamless global collaboration, immersive design reviews, and smarter workflows. Firms are now handling new project coordination approaches while managing global teams across time zones and continents. In addition to improving efficiency, these innovations have radically changed how architectural concepts are developed. This article explores the use of digital tools by architects to improve global collaboration.
‘Tlaloc’ is a Masters Design Project by Jillian Leedy from the ‘Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)’ that proposes a vibrant, inclusive Art + Design School reflecting and engaging with the rhythm and complexity of Mexico City. It seeks to merge architecture with urban life through storytelling, continuous use, and spatial diversity—creating a campus that is not just a place for education but a living part of the city’s cultural and social fabric.
Primary school Nezamyslice by Malý Chmel was designed to accommodate classrooms, chill-out areas, and communication spaces within a strict volumetric limit and minimal architectural dividing elements. The design features square, double-lit classrooms that offer flexible, inclusive learning environments. Thoughtful daylighting and robust, affordable materials create a simple yet expressive educational space rooted in functionality and local craftsmanship.
The Slab House, designed by 3dor Concepts, focuses on harmonizing with its elevated, barren site by maximizing views, providing proper shade, and integrating layers of vegetation to naturally cool the home. Anchored by a bold, horizontal concrete slab roof and wooden louvered façades, the design balances minimalism with climatic responsiveness, creating a serene, open living space that connects seamlessly with its landscape.
Casa Sofia by AMASA Estudio reimagines a 1940s house with contemporary needs while preserving its original essence. Featuring a flexible, mixed-use layout, the design supports both residential and commercial functions and deviates from conventional floor plans, enhancing natural light and openness. The design uses modern elements to highlight the residence’s historic character, creating a cohesive balance between past and present.
Habitat Hotel by Commonsense Studio features a refined, tactile interior design that balances clean, modern lines with the richness of natural materials. Designed to serve as a business hotel, the space incorporates stone, brass, handcrafted clay tiles, and stained glass to create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. Each element is used with an intention of bringing texture, depth, and a quiet elegance to this compact urban hotel.
Tactile Lines, a modern office interior by Studio MOD, showcases refined minimalism through clean geometry, subtle textures, and a muted palette. The space balances calm and clarity through tones of beige, stone, and warm wood accented by black. Thoughtful lighting and tactile materials add depth, creating an efficient, elegant, and timeless workspace where simplicity becomes a form of expression.
Studio MOD is a multidisciplinary design practice whose approach is rooted in research-driven design thinking, guided by a strong conceptual foundation and thoughtful process. They seek to create transformative spatial experiences that are not only visually compelling but also elevate the way people live, work, and interact. With a growing presence across Chhattisgarh and beyond, Studio MOD stands for contemporary, context-aware, and impactful designs.
‘The Weaver’ is a Masters Design Thesis by Simonas Sutkus from the ‘Institute of Architecture (IoA) – University of Applied Arts Vienna’ that explores how architecture can reshape the educational experience through spatial diversity, creativity, and student interaction. The project challenges conventional notions of educational architecture and proposes an inspiring, fluid environment where space becomes a catalyst for learning and imagination. Unbound by practical constraints, the project provokes thought, encourages innovation, and redefines how learning spaces are conceived.
The 120-Division School by WAU Design, drawing inspiration from the surrounding mountains, incorporates sloped roofs that rise from the ground to blend architecture with landscape. Featuring rooftops that provide outdoor spaces for students, the design echoes Shanxi’s traditional cave dwellings. With natural ventilation, rainwater collection, and sustainable design, the project merges tradition and education in a dynamic environment.
Sandwash Flat by Architectkidd blends raw textures with modern design, using a humble, traditionally exterior material as a key interior element. By embracing its tactile quality and adaptability, the design creates a natural, grounded space that bridges the interior and exterior. This interior design project proves that simplicity and tradition can shape contemporary architecture with depth and meaning.
BD House by Studio Arthur Casas focuses on striking a balance between privacy and openness through a cobogó façade that allows lighting and privacy. Vertical organization maximizes space on a compact plot, and an ochre-pigmented concrete sets the tone for the material palette. Natural elements like a hanging garden and English well integrate greenery and natural light, creating a modern, functional, and harmonious residence.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Sagehaus Office Garden | RAD+ar. Along with this, the weekly highlight contains a few of the best projects, published throughout the week. These selected projects represent the best content curated and shared by the team at ArchiDiaries.
Wheatfield House, a project by Architectural Bureau Better, is a guest residence designed to blend seamlessly with its rural surroundings, drawing inspiration from the expansive wheat fields of the Lipetsk region. Rooted in the client’s love for nature, the design emphasizes harmony with the landscape through soft materials, planted terraces, and minimal, thoughtful architecture.
House of the Dancing Cactus by Art & Architecture draws inspiration from the coastal waves and organic forms of nature, using locally sourced bricks in unconventional patterns to create a bold, sculptural facade. Emphasizing natural light, ventilation, and fluid spatial flow, the house blends indoor and outdoor living while reflecting a playful, bohemian aesthetic rooted in its Pondicherry context.
Art & Architecture, a Chennai-based firm, was founded in 2012, with the ideology to practice tropical modernism, minimalist design and landscape. Art & Architecture aims to create virtuous projects that create sense and sensibility in person and space. They are open to new concepts and collaborations in architecture and landscape, aiming to create design that inspires and interests users.
‘Living Metamorphosis’ is an architecture thesis by Cäcilia Halbgewachs from the ‘TUM Department of Architecture’ that seeks to create a sustainable, adaptable housing model that responds naturally to seasonal climate conditions. It seeks to minimize energy use through passive design, promote user participation in climate control, and provide a resilient, low-tech solution for future urban living—especially in the context of climate change.
Rasulbagh Children’s Park by SHATOTTO architecture for green living reimagines a neglected park as an inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven public space. The design focuses on improving accessibility, managing water and waste effectively, and creating multifunctional areas that support both social and religious activities. By blending environmental resilience with community engagement, the park becomes a vibrant, welcoming hub for all.
Haus of Still, an interior design project by Kenzen Architects, serves as a serene retreat, balancing minimalism with warmth and functionality. With natural materials, soft textures, and thoughtful details, the space reflects quiet luxury and emotional stillness. Blurring boundaries between utility and elegance, it creates a harmonious residence that feels grounded, personal, and purposefully calm.
Kenzen Architects, a Mumbai-based architecture firm, offers a unique approach to design, blending innovation with practicality in every project. Their architectural practice is deeply rooted in the principles of sustainable development and bespoke design. These core values are complemented by a strong emphasis on functionality, context, ambiance, style, and the integration of natural landscapes.
Holy Water, an adaptive reuse project by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten, transforms a historical church into a public swimming pool, blending heritage with contemporary function. The design preserves key architectural elements while introducing adaptable features like a movable pool floor and reflective water surfaces. This innovative reuse reconnects the church with the community through recreation, reflection, and social engagement.
Zecc Architecten is a practice focused on two core activities: project-based housing construction and transformation of existing buildings and areas. Zecc aims to contribute positively to the transition to a more sustainable built environment by seeking design solutions with flexibility, aesthetic sustainability, and technological innovation. They focus on creating a more sustainable built environment.
iO Menino Deus, a housing project by OSPA Arquitetura & Urbanismo, explores the fluid boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. Its staggered volumes create terraces and diverse unit typologies, while large windows and pergolas extend living areas outdoors. The design promotes privacy, light, and urban connection, blending architecture with the surrounding environment.
