Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – Long An House | Tropical Space. 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.
The House in the Woods by Green Mecano integrates seamlessly with nature, using open spaces and interior patios to blur the boundaries between inside and outside. The studio explores modular steel construction, allowing flexible, organic growth through a bolted connection system. Designed with independent modules and natural materials, the residence breathes and evolves, creating a dynamic dialogue between architecture and the forest.
Lake House, a project by Blaq Arquitectos, is a tranquil retreat designed for relaxation in both summer and winter. Constructed on a single level, it features a rectangular floor plan and a central corridor, with views of the lake to the east. The design of this residence aims to minimize intervention, using stilts to avoid altering the natural environment and reduce visual impact on the place and ecosystem.
Blaq Arquitectos is a creative architecture and design studio specialized in unique and sustainable projects in natural environments. Their mission is to create quality, conscious and environmentally friendly architecture. They are a dynamic and experienced team creating functional and long-lasting projects. Always open to new challenges and innovation in each project.
A Common Place in Darfo Boario Terme by Botticini + Facchinelli ARW divides the public space into three main areas, with a central pedestrianized area being the core and directly accessing the opposite railway station from a car-free area, ensuring efficient use of space. This pedestrian square becomes the gateway to town, as well as the new urban centre, a place for social gatherings and suitable for events.
Usana, an office interior by Resaiki Interiors and Architecture Design Studio, elevates brand identity with functional elegance and positive design. The redesign process involved a thorough analysis of existing Usana international office spaces, focusing on color schemes and space utilization, ensuring a Vastu compliant design with fresh, bright elements as per the client’s specifications.
Resaiki Interiors and Architecture Design Studio is a multidisciplinary practice that shapes immersive, high-impact spaces that define modern luxury. The studio approaches every project as an opportunity to create environments that seamlessly integrate aesthetics, functionality, and a deep sense of experience. Resaiki’s design ethos is rooted in curating spaces that are not just visually compelling but are deeply attuned to the aspirations and lifestyles of those who inhabit them.
‘HOUSE of EXTINCTion(ELEMENTS)’ is a Masters Design Project by Miriam Evelina Sandu from the ‘Department of Architecture & Landscape – University of Greenwich.’ The project proposes a unique space in London to study and document the ongoing extinction of critical raw materials. It will serve as a hub for creativity and exploration, where extinction itself becomes a subject of artistic interpretation, encouraging public engagement, inquiry, and reflection. The building functions as both an educational and research center.
S Place by Office Architect9kampanad., Ltd. is a community mall on Pattanakarn Road, designed as a relaxing escape from Bangkok’s busy streets. It features three interconnected two-story buildings surrounding a central courtyard, which serves as a gathering and event space. Inspired by residential architecture, the open, inviting design includes lifestyle shops, cafes, and a playground, creating a welcoming environment for all ages.
Linx Hotel, a hospitality architecture project by OSPA Arquitetura & Urbanismo, prioritizes functionality, efficiency, and modern aesthetics. Two interconnected volumes separate social areas from apartments, optimizing space while meeting airport height limits. The design of the hotel promotes seamless circulation, comfort, and a contemporary atmosphere for travelers and executives.
Long An House, designed by Tropical Space, reinterprets traditional Vietnamese houses using a modern and strong architectural language. The residence is stretched from front to back, creating continuous functional spaces with boundaries determined by light intensity and darkness. The design maximizes ventilation efficiency by dividing the roof into two parts, creating a courtyard, and connecting it with two corridors.
Studios 90, a housing project by Sanjay Puri Architects, is a sculptural building featuring a composition of coloured cuboids. Featuring cantilevered balconies highlighted in three vibrant colours—yellow, blue, and red— the building showcases a unique design while also enhancing its sculptural appearance. Built economically with an emphasis on natural ventilation & natural sunlight, the buildings are very energy efficient.
Forest of Peace by Raasa Architects weaves together the natural environment, cultural memory, and architectural forms to create a seamless experience for its visitors. The ashram, designed with respect for its history and surroundings, develops into a meditative haven where the landscape and built forms engage in a quiet dialogue. With its harmony of light, form, and function, the prayer hall serves as the ashram’s spiritual centre.
Raasa Architects, an architectural firm based in Ahmedabad, exemplifies the integration of artistic creativity and pragmatic design principles. Established with a mission to transform built environments and contribute to the enhancement of communities. The firm’s architectural philosophy goes beyond physical structures, focusing on creating environments that promote social connections, inclusivity, and a profound sense of belonging.
The Pritzker Architecture Prize announces Liu Jiakun, of Chengdu, People’s Republic of China, as the 2025 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the award that is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor. Throughout his works, Liu demonstrates a reverence for culture, history and nature, chronicling time and comforting users with familiarity through modern interpretations of classic Chinese architecture.
‘Living Territories: Sustainable Design For Resettlement In Protected Areas’ is an architecture thesis by Sebastian Muñoz Ordoñez, Claudia Rojas Ortiz, and Andres Mauricio Ramirez from the ‘Escuela de Arquitectura – Universidad del Valle.’ The project envisions hillside housing as a link between urban and rural areas of Cali, fostering coexistence of planned and informal development. Its design adapts to natural topography, enabling fluid transitions and dynamic spaces. It seeks to enhance urban quality, inclusivity, and the connection between landscape and housing.
Boxhagener Living, designed by Tchoban Voss Architekten, features a vibrant mixed-use quarter with residential, office, and retail spaces. The building blends into its urban surroundings with diverse façades—expressive towards the street and more restrained in the courtyard. The design integrates different materials and colors to enrich the architectural ensemble while maintaining a cohesive and dynamic urban character.
Saraswati Vidyalaya by unTAG Architecture & Interiors is a flood-resilient, cost-effective rural school built on stilts to withstand seasonal flooding. Designed with passive strategies and locally sourced materials, it maximizes natural light, ventilation, and energy efficiency. The stilted ground floor serves as a community space, while classrooms offer safe, inspiring learning.
Mega Mat, an installation by MVRDV, transforms public space into an engaging infographic about plastic waste and recycling in Thailand. Made from 532 recycled plastic mats, it highlights sustainability while offering a vibrant, interactive area for visitors to gather. Inspired by traditional Thai mats and temple roofs, the design fosters awareness, community interaction, and a vision for a more circular future.
DH-Quickfin, an interior design project by INI Design Studio, focuses on creating a contemporary, sustainable, and functional workspace that balances openness with privacy. A minimalist palette, seamless integration of lighting and services, and curated local art enhance aesthetics and productivity. Natural light, energy-efficient solutions, and a landscaped terrace contribute to a harmonious and inspiring work environment.
Tile Chapel, designed by Jimenez Arquitectos and FB+ estudio, blends spirituality, identity, and sustainability. Designed for open-air gatherings, it uses local materials like recycled tiles, stone, and wood. Built through minga (collective labor), it seeks to strengthen community bonds. More than a place of worship, it is a cultural landmark, reinforcing local identity and fostering social and economic connections.
FB+ estudio is an architecture practice based in Loja, Ecuador, founded by architect Freddy Roberto Bonilla Morocho.
Jimenez Arquitectos is an architecture firm that emphasizes the importance of understanding the community’s issues and identifying local tools to address them. They use cartographic readings, social analyses, models, and project drawings to develop precise and efficient solutions, ensuring a comprehensive and contextually grounded response. This approach considers materials, social resources, and environmental capacities.
‘Liquid. State. Society.’ is a master’s design thesis by Junzhe Wang from the ‘Bartlett School of Architecture – UCL’ exploring fictional architecture as a response to LA’s growing inequality and housing crisis. Inspired by The Ghost in the Shell’s “Solid State Society,” it envisions a future where flexible, inclusive, and affordable housing preserves identity and urban life. Merging narrative world-building with speculative design, the project reimagines architecture as a tool for resilience, ensuring LA remains a place of belonging for the next 50 years.
