Braunschweig Municipal Hospital by HENN and C.F. Møller Architects showcases the renovation of outdated hospital buildings into future-proof healthcare facilities. The design includes a central axis connecting three structures, with clear pathways, interdisciplinary collaboration, natural light, and a healing environment. Landscaped courtyards and thoughtful use of materials ensure comfort and well-being for patients and employees.
Casa Vista Alegre by LEIVA arquitetura is designed for a relaxed retirement lifestyle, emphasizing functionality, economy, and thermal comfort. The layout uses a modular grid of concrete and exposed brick, divided into service and social areas. The design makes use of natural terrain, with a suspended pool offering sunset views. The house combines rustic materials with modern design for a cozy, low-maintenance home.
LEIVA arquitetura is an architecture practice that seeks to connect people to the countryside, offering a lighter, calmer, more relaxed lifestyle. They believe that these goals can be achieved through functional projects designed considering individual style and personality, resulting in excellence and quality. Their designs priotitize sustainability and a different outlook on life.
The Corbusian Dream, an office interior by ForumAdvaita, envisions a space inspired by Le Corbusier’s imagined process of creating Chandigarh. Embracing the scattered and unresolved nature of dreams, it reinterprets Corbusier’s iconic elements—such as pilotis and voids with soft edges—into floating planes. The abstract forms, used as partitions, wall compositions, and lighting elements, create a surreal atmosphere of fragmented imagination.
Guaimbê, a housing project by OSPA Arquitetura & Urbanismo, responds to the character of Coconut Grove with an open and integrated design solution. Within the site’s allowed envelope, the ground floor is freed to form a public square that strengthens the connection between the building and the city. A modular grid organizes the façade, enabling balconies and planter boxes, while the rooftop is utilized as a communal space for residents.
SCC – Sendagaya Community Center by Kengo Kuma and Associates is a flexible and open public building in the dense urban fabric of Jingumae. Using circular marble slabs and panels, the design introduces softness and fluidity, contrasting with conventional rigid structures. The building invites natural light and air through open gaps and a central atrium, fostering a sense of community and connection across its multiple functions.
Jacques Majorelle School in Benguerir by ZArchitecture Studio centers on modular growth, climatic adaptability, and spatial clarity. Through a phased, courtyard-oriented layout, the school balances educational functionality with urban integration. Light-filled patios, shaded walkways, and clearly defined zones foster fluid circulation, age-specific organization, and a welcoming, climate-responsive learning environment.
ZArchitecture Studio is a Rabat-based architectural practice that offers design, construction, and project management services. They collaborate with partners like design offices, construction companies, material suppliers, and clients to meet needs and expectations. ZArchitecture Studio is known for its flexibility and modularity, adapting to each project’s constraints and opportunities, whether it’s a new build, renovation, or extension.
The Veil House by Aayu Design Studio is driven by the idea of filtered transparency, where architecture mediates light, privacy, and openness through subtle yet bold design gestures. A perforated metal screen wraps the facade, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow while maintaining privacy. The overall design emphasizes minimalism, climate responsiveness, and spatial harmony between shared and private zones.
Aayu Design Studio is an architecture practice based in Kerala, India.
‘South + One Future’ is a Bachelors Design Project by Deonante Sutton and Daniel Bogdal from the ‘Illinois School of Architecture (ISoA)’ that aims to transform the city by combining transit-oriented development with community engagement. Its open, transparent architecture promotes interaction and connection across diverse populations. While serving as a transit hub for Green Line users, the project also acts as a social connector, blending infrastructure with public life to foster positive connections and shared experiences.
Moody Tiger, an interior design project by Sò Studio, transforms children’s natural energy and movement into a playful, immersive retail space. Through fluid forms, twisting panels, and interactive elements, the space becomes a dynamic landscape that reflects the brand’s philosophy. Blending display and playfulness, the design invites exploration and imagination—turning a store into a space of motion, curiosity, and lasting experience.
Kaleidoscope in Tianshui by SAKO Architects is a kindergarten that transforms light, color, and form into an immersive environment for children. The design, inspired by the Loess Plateau’s cave-like arches and over 400 colored glass pieces, creates a vibrant atmosphere that stimulates imagination and play. Its multi-functional atrium, responding to light and seasons, fosters community, creativity, and a strong sense of place.
‘Attic Above Garden’ by RAD+ar explores the idea of turning attic and roof forms into the defining identity and façade of a renovated house. Four floating volumes above a garden create a balance of openness and intimacy, blending architecture with nature. The open layout, honest materials, and fluid spatial design support adaptable living, where light, shadow, and structure shape a quiet yet expressive home.
Swasti, a residence by De Earth Architects, reimagines Kerala’s vernacular architecture for contemporary living, blending tradition with innovation. Utilizing locally sourced materials and traditional building techniques, such as clay tile-laid pitched roofs and exposed laterite walls, the design seamlessly blends with modern design’s sleek lines and minimalist aesthetics, creating an ancient yet contemporary space with a soul of the past.
Humble Residence by Configoo Spaces seamlessly merges with its vernacular surroundings while introducing a contemporary design language. Rooted in minimalism and climate-conscious principles, it emphasizes light, openness, and emotional connection. The project reimagines a humble village home as a timeless, accessible, and meaningful space where architecture serves both function and feeling.
Configoo Spaces is an architecture practice that focuses on creating inspiring and functional spaces rooted in context, culture, and innovation. Their design approach goes beyond aesthetics—focusing on experiences, sustainability, and meaningful connections. Each space is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the personalities and aspirations of their clients, blending modern innovation with cultural authenticity.
‘Echoes of the Earth: Preserving Bangladesh’s Agricultural Heritage’ is an architecture thesis by Adrita Islam Sajuti from the ‘Department of Architecture – American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)’ that seeks to re-establish agriculture as a vital part of Bangladesh’s identity by creating a cultural and educational hub. The project aims to showcase the country’s farming legacy through exhibits, reconstructed homesteads, live demonstration fields, and modern learning spaces. Additionally, the museum will become a center for rural tourism, highlighting agriculture’s cultural significance in Bangladesh.
The New Academic Block at CEPT University by CCBA Designs reflects a deep respect for context, continuity, and climate. Rooted in the architectural language of the existing campus, the project blends tradition and innovation through its material palette, spatial openness, and integration with landscape. More than a functional space, it becomes a sustainable, symbolic, and educational environment that fosters learning, connection, and reflection.
Epoka School of Architecture by Commonsense Studio serves as a teaching tool, blurring the line between education and architecture itself. Conceived as an open, experiential learning environment, the building reveals its structural and material systems to enhance students’ spatial and construction understanding. Through layered transparency, diverse materials, and exposed infrastructure, the space becomes a living classroom.
Drim House by ADAP Architects blends tradition and modernity to create a space that reflects both cultural heritage and contemporary living. Inspired by the longhouses of the Central Highlands and traditional Northern Vietnamese architecture, the project preserves an existing structure while adding new spaces connected by a veranda. Local materials, green courtyards, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow create a memory-filled home rooted in place.
ADAP Architects is an architectural practice based in Pleiku City, Vietnam.
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Ishavas House | HabitArt Architecture Studio. 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.
Villa in Renaissance Park by Architectural bureau Better features a modern reinterpretation of the countryside retreat, blending contemporary architecture with the serenity of nature. Emphasizing openness, natural materials, and visual continuity with the surrounding pine forest, the residence fosters a deep sense of calm and connection. Thoughtful zoning, warm tones, and soft transitions create a timeless, elegant sanctuary.
