Academic Project3 months ago
‘Memory Vessels: Architecture as a Living Archive’ is a Masters Design Thesis by Seah Jia Jun from the ‘Department of Architecture – National University of Singapore (NUS).’ The project aims to explore how design can preserve a Mother’s fading memories by transforming her recollections of past homes into tangible spatial forms. Through drawing, reconstruction, and memory vessels embedded in the present home, it seeks to support remembering, foster understanding, and offer permanence to fragile personal histories.
Project3 months ago
Oasis Brewery by Nilay Patalia Architects reinterprets the microbrewery as a calm urban retreat, integrating mature trees and natural materials to create a relaxed setting. The project combines contemporary architecture with a sensitive approach to landscape, retaining trees and positioning the building to reduce noise, blurring indoor and outdoor spaces. Defined by clean volumes and soft muted tones, it creates an oasis where nature meets calm in city life.
Project3 months ago
The Travelers’ House by BBGK Architekci was designed as a refuge — a “home of one’s own,” deeply personal yet open to its surroundings. Inspired by nomadic shelters like tipis and yurts, it gathers all life beneath one wide, tent-like roof. Rooted among pine trees, the single-storey residence blurs the boundary between interior and exterior, creating a calm, light-filled space for togetherness, reflection, and return.
Compilation3 months ago
Archidiaries is excited to share the Project of the Week – The Open House | PVDRS. 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.
Project3 months ago
The Long House by Crest Architects embodies minimalism and intention through pure geometry and purposeful design. Defined by three cuboidal volumes and a bold 24-foot cantilever, the residence balances form and function with effortless clarity. Open courtyards, natural materials, and restrained details create a calm dialogue between structure and landscape, offering a timeless expression of precision and simplicity.
Academic Project3 months ago
‘Rethinking The Urban Facade Of Mohammadpur Town Hall Bazaar’ is an architectural urban design studio project by Adib Bin Abrar, Asfat Islam Abir, Nadira Anjum Neeha, & Wasifa Nusrat Shamma from the ‘Department of Architecture – Military Institute of Science and Technology.’ The project aims to restore Mohammadpur Town Hall Bazaar’s cultural identity by redesigning the everyday activity in a more organized way and form. Through a network of channeling functional activities gradually in a form—the bazaar, the civic building, and the local and artisan spaces—the project re-established the bazaar as a celebration of daily activities.
Project3 months ago
One Central Park by CCD (Cheng Chung Design) embraces history and the present, echoing the idea that to engage is not to fill, but to embrace—fostering unprecedented vitality. Rooted in Shanghai’s old city and Haipai culture, its interior design reinterprets warm, timeworn red to create a poetic, cross-temporal space where past and present softly converge in a resonant, modern dialogue.
Academic Project3 months ago
‘Cultural Axis’ is a Bachelors Design Project by Gian Martin Wong Romani from the ‘Facultad de Arquitectura – Universidad de Lima.’ The project aims to create a cultural complex that reconnects contemporary architecture with San Isidro’s historical fabric. By reactivating vacant urban areas, reshaping the terrain, and layering new volumes above heritage structures, it seeks to generate vibrant public spaces that integrate art, education, and community life.
Project3 months ago
Lookout Above Litomyšl by Atelier-r enhances the town’s genius loci with an unconventional, eco-friendly structure rooted in the spirit of the landscape. Its design reflects globalization, transportation, and ecology, reusing shipping containers to create a reversible element that offers another perspective on the townscape and encourages residents and hikers to explore the surrounding area.
Academic Project3 months ago
‘TÀN 58’ is a Masters Design Project by Andrew Cardona, Mingxiang Zheng, Iskandar Habib, and Jeroni Mach Raubert from the ‘Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC).’ The project proposes climate-responsive student housing that enhances comfort through material intelligence and passive design. Movable cork modules informed by environmental simulations reduce mechanical demand and adjust to changing conditions while showing how sustainable strategies can transform former industrial sites into an urban space.
Project3 months ago
House in Sumida by Roovice features the revitalization of a 1970s wooden house through adaptive reuse with modest updates. The design gently opens enclosed areas, restores natural light, and creates a more fluid layout while preserving original character. Balancing renewal and restraint, the project introduces openness and brightness without major structural changes, blending past and present in a simple, thoughtful way.
Project3 months ago
Popli’s House by Brick Bond Studio is a contemporary residence that redefines geometric composition through an unconventional, distorted massing. The design blends clean modern lines with traditional spatial sensibilities, creating a balanced contrast between bold architectural expression and contextual harmony. It embodies climate-responsive design and offers a modern interpretation of timeless living.
Selected Academic Projects
Practice3 months ago
Brick Bond Studio is an architecture and interior design practice founded by architects Aditya Parashar and Maanit Juneja.
Academic Project3 months ago
‘Town-House Hybrid’ is a Masters Design Project by Leon André Eckhardt from the ‘School of Architecture and Civil Engineering – htw saar.’ The project seeks to revitalise Nanteser Platz by creating a socially accessible and ecologically responsible cultural and educational centre that strengthens the existing adult education facilities. It aims to seamlessly integrate into the historic urban context while establishing a contemporary architectural presence that promotes learning, community interaction, and sustainable construction.
Project3 months ago
Enso Tokyo Akasaka by MUKU design studio embodies the concept of a “stay-in tea room,” creating a one-tatami-sized space that distills the essence of Japanese beauty into an affordable, calming experience. Inspired by the tranquility of a tea ceremony, its black-toned interior and soft, indirect lighting transform the capsule’s narrowness into a meditative retreat from the urban bustle.
Project3 months ago
The Hvězdička Kindergarten by ČTYŘSTĚN is designed as a compact, single-level building that maximizes limited space while maintaining a close connection to the garden. With two ground-floor classrooms opening to outdoor terraces and a rooftop classroom above, the design combines functionality, playfulness, and warmth. Simple massing, brick cladding, and large windows create a friendly, light-filled landmark for the neighborhood.
Practice3 months ago
ČTYŘSTĚN, led by architects Karel Kubza, Milan Joja, and Tomáš Págo, views architecture as a social discipline with lasting impact. Their work seeks strong connections with place and context, extending beyond the boundaries of each site. Guided by responsibility and meaning, they aim to create timeless structures that serve their users well and can be easily renewed or replaced when their purpose evolves.
Project3 months ago
Vertical Farm Hengshui by Van Bergen Kolpa Architects is a center for innovation in metropolitan food production. With its faceted glass façade, stacked functions, and transparent structure, the building showcases sustainable horticulture in the metropolis. Combining vertical cultivation, education, and sustainability, it forms a striking architectural face for urban food production and rural revitalization.
Project3 months ago
MGM Shenzhen by CCD (Cheng Chung Design) envisions time as a cycle of memories, where architecture flows with light, motion, and emotion. Reborn on the site of the former Xiaomeisha Hotel, it interprets “Sky Curtain · Sea Veil · Azure Horizon” through flowing curves and luminous textures, creating a poetic spatial experience where nature, memory, and emotion intertwine in timeless harmony.
Project3 months ago
Casa F, designed by Florcheli Arquitectura, draws inspiration from its connection with the terrain and the environment. The topography of the ravine, with its difference in levels, generated the idea of a main floor detached from the ground, creating space for parking and services below. The residence seeks maximum connection with the forest through glass enclosures, exposed concrete trays, and natural materials that blend with the surroundings.
Practice3 months ago
Florcheli Arquitectura is an architecture practice based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Academic Project3 months ago
‘Envisioning a Children’s Educational Space’ is an architecture thesis by Siti Suria Hanim Binti Abdul Aziz (Ree) from the ‘Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities – De Montfort University.’ This project proposes an urban educational space in Leicester, UK, aimed at connecting children with nature through play and seasonal experiences. It fosters curiosity and hands-on learning through seasonal activities like spring discovery, summer gardening, autumn composting, and winter storytelling. The initiative promotes a joyful, engaging urban childhood.
Project3 months ago
Saraswathi Sadanam by RP Architects blends traditional forms and sustainable materials to create a residence deeply connected to its cultural roots. Conceived around a gentle sloping roof, the design embraces an organic yet minimal form that responds to climate and context. Using CSEB, oxide finishes, and natural materials, it becomes a timeless, grounded space where simplicity and sustainability coexist.
Project3 months ago
Rui Spacetime Concept Store by LubanEra·Design embodies mastery, precision, and the pursuit of perfection through the dynamic metaphor of a drawn bow and flying arrow. The design freezes motion in time, transforming tension into spatial rhythm. Metallic forms, red travertine, and textured stone create contrasts of strength and warmth, where light, material, and motion converge—bridging form and spirit in a poetic dialogue of time and space.
