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  • Can House / PIN Architects
    by Miwa Negoro on February 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM

    Can House, located in a residential area surrounded by forested land in Mudanya, Bursa, is built on the site of an old family home. Throughout its construction, great care was taken to preserve and integrate the surrounding trees and plants into the architectural project, which became the landscape of the house. The residents describe Can House as a place where nature's harmony, shaped by the land's topography, seamlessly merges with human presence, creating a tranquil and calming atmosphere.

  • Sawmil Treehouse / Robbie Walker
    by Pilar Caballero on February 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM

    Brief – This project is a nice example of good design only being possible with a good client. The brief was "I want something small to share with my family and friends." Over the weeks up until I visited the site, Hollie would send me pictures of all the trees on the site explaining what they all were, never sending me tile samples or kitchen benchtop requests. It was obvious that the site and how the building would feel were most important to her.

  • And Yet It Holds: A Pivot Hinge System That Keeps Doors at Every 90° Angle
    by Enrique Tovar on February 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM

    Doors are part of our daily routine, opening and closing so naturally that we rarely consider how they work. That is why, when discussing innovations in their design, many might think, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." However, just because something functions well doesn't mean it can't be improved. Doors are no exception—their components can be optimized for better performance without changing their fundamental nature. Instead of sticking to the familiar, why not open the door for enhancement? Pivot doors are a clear example. In addition to offering aesthetic versatility and nearly endless design possibilities, their opening system on a central axis allows for fluid and controlled movement, especially indoors. However, a challenge remains in their design: making them hold steady at different angles.

  • Sunroom House in Tsukaguchi / FujiwaraMuro Architects
    by Miwa Negoro on February 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

    The site is in a quiet residential area where the client's family's old house originally stood, and we were asked to design a new building to replace the old one. The overall composition splits the building into two volumes, with an LDK (living, dining, and kitchen area) and private rooms arranged separately. The main space is designed with split floors to increase the sense of spaciousness, creating connections not only in the plane but also in the cross-section so that one can communicate with others in the dining room and kitchen.

  • Church of Joy / Department of Architecture co.
    by Miwa Negoro on February 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM

    In a harmonious blend of faith, art, and architecture, the Church of Joy unveils an architectural narrative, designed to evoke a dialogue between light, geometry, and sacred symbolism. Guided by newfound devotion, our journey began with a limited yet impactful focus—centered on the facade and the interior of the congregation hall.

  • Life Cycle House / Steffen Welsch Architects
    by Pilar Caballero on February 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM

    'Life Cycle' is a rigorous passive solar design on a small footprint. Our ethos of "building as background" guides layout, detailed planning, and articulation. This home is functional and unassuming, it resonates with approachability and warmth drawn from utilizing natural elements and materials.

  • Educational Park La Carcova / Cátedra Taller a77
    by Andreas Luco on February 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM

    The Educational Park La Carcova project is defined as an ongoing collaborative work experience, extended over time, based on the formation of a university network united by a common goal in a specific territory with numerous unmet basic needs. Since 2019, a national and international network of educational institutions has been established, fostering an experience of exchange and joint production. This initiative revolves around the development of full-scale constructions through collective and community-building workshops, with the active participation of students and social actors. The team at Biblioteca Popular La Carcova serves as the primary liaison within the territory for the project's development. As an educational and cultural institution, it is a key reference point within the community, actively engaged in various initiatives and facing concrete growth needs.

  • UChicago Medicine Crown Point / Perkins&Will
    by Andreas Luco on February 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM

    Amid growing awareness among healthcare providers of the importance of bringing crucial care to medically underserved areas, UChicago Medicine has opened a Perkins&Will-designed multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. The 132,000-square-foot facility is the academic health system's largest off-site facility, designed to deliver advanced care within a personalized and family-centric environment. 

  • Malbun Houses / Sandro Durrer
    by Hadir Al Koshta on February 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM

    Three houses nestle snugly against the steep slope in Malbun. On the outside, they are based on traditional Maiensässe – houses and barns on the alp once used during the summer months. Inside, their restrained exterior gives way to the ambience of contemporary interior design.

  • Following Oscar Niemeyer's Legacy: The Story Behind the Araras State Theater in Brazil
    by Agustina Iñiguez on February 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM

    Inaugurated in 1991, the Maestro Francisco Paulo Russo State Theater in Araras is considered one of the city's and the region's main cultural venues. Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, one of the leading figures of the Modern Movement, the theater was equipped with all the necessary infrastructure to host local, national, and international cultural events between 1995 and 2005. Niemeyer left behind a legacy in which his signature free-form architectural style integrates influences from various sources while also engaging in a dialogue with the identity of a tropical country.