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Extension for a bathing hut in Greifenstein on the Danube  The allotment garden settlement “Greifenstein” next to a dead arm of the Danube River has a special charm. The first residents in the 1920s to 60s were very creative when building their bathing huts themselves. Since it is a flood area, all houses must be built on pillars. Christoph Panzer Christoph Panzer All of them were made of wood and the size was reduced to the essentials. Visitors are reminded of Peter Pan's Neverland or beach huts on the California coast.With our two-story extension to one of these huts, originally known as "pirate house", we want to honor this style. Portholes, big windows and terraces on all levels also make this hut a unique,... Mehr

Imagine yourself on the terrace of your hidden mountain retreat, drinking a fresh cup of coffee as you admire the sunrise emerging from behind the rolling hills across the valley. This serene atmosphere is exactly what Hello Wood’s latest project, the Console House, is designed to offer. György Palkó György Palkó György Palkó György Palkó Located on the hillside of Dunabogdány, this year-round holiday home combines the charm of nature-inspired retreats with modern design. Its architecture is perfectly in tune with the stunning surroundings of the Danube Bend, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. György Palkó György Palkó... Mehr

This is a house for a young couple and their child, built in a typical Tokyo residential neighborhood in Tokyo. The site faces a relatively busy front street on the east side and a narrow alley less than two meters wide on the other. While the street side lacks any features, the alley side has a more intimate atmosphere created by neighboring houses cultivating gardens and plants. Therefore, the “facade” of the house was shifted toward the alley, where a garden and window were added to contribute to this atmosphere. The front, stripped of its facade, presents a quiet exterior that conceals the internal layout. Inside, the ceiling on the second floor was kept low, while the first floor was given a ceiling height of about four met... Mehr

Venice, Italy – In a world-first installation at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, FundamentAI invites visitors to imagine a city that thinks, grows, and adapts—not from the top down, but from the depths up. Developed by ecoLogicStudio and the Synthetic Landscape Lab at the University of Innsbruck, for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition curated by Carlo Ratti and titled ‘’ Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective’ the project places Venice’s lagoon microbiome at the centre of urban planning. © Synthetic Landscape Lab Blending biotechnology, 3D printing, and generative AI, FundamentAI translates images, maps, and natural language into adaptive, bio-receptive archit... Mehr

A simple and compact school building from a volumetric point of view, clear in its functional organization and regular in its structural grid. The new school is located on the site of the existing building and is characterized by a unitary volume, articulated on two levels, to accommodate the required areas. The compactness of the building allows the connective spaces to be concentrated in the “central nave” of the structure, with double-height spaces, ensuring efficient distribution of the school’s areas. Caption Caption Caption On the ground floor, the connective space is also made usable thanks to its permeability and visual transparency, through the various double heights. In this environment, collectiv... Mehr

Choique House is situated in a residential area of small lots bordering the golf course in Cariló city. A restrictive building code together with the demands set in the program, led to a project that optimizes not only the constructed area but also the virtual volume.  Diego Medina Diego Medina Diego Medina The steep slope in the lot fosters an access at an intermediate level allowing the three floors to fully open to the rear, blurring the boundary between the property and the expanse of the golf court. In order to fulfil the program requirements, the dwelling closes to the south, opening the bedrooms to the morning sun and boosting the expansions placed to the north and west.  Diego Medina Diego Me... Mehr

The ‘U DESIGN MUSEUM’ is a proposal for Helsinki’s New Architecture and Design Museum, redefining the city’s skyline with its bold U-shaped form that blends historical context with contemporary ambition. Its sloping roof and transparent skin connect Helsinki’s historic and modern architecture, reflecting the city’s evolving identity. More than a building, the museum creates a vibrant civic space, fostering connections between the city, its residents, and its architectural form. ADAT At ground level, public programs—including a library, workshops, galleries, and cafes—activate the building’s ends, dissolving boundaries between the museum and the urban fabric. Ramped pathways ensure... Mehr

ADAT Studio’s proposal for the Science Museum of Rome is based around an open-air building that will redefine the traditional museum experience by creating a public and shared space that focuses on the relationship between history, humanity, and nature and how these subjects engage in constant dialogue. The museum becomes a hub for citizens and researchers, a new open community that surpasses conventional boundaries between public and private, natural and artificial, past and future. ADAT Together with the urban forest that opens to the city, ground-level spaces create a ‘diffuse gallery’ for hosting exhibitions, events, and science-related meetings. ADAT Studio’s “Science Forest” is intended to bec... Mehr

The urban regeneration of San Benedetto Val di Sambro has redeveloped two central areas. The square in front of the Church and the Town Hall has become an attractive and social rest space, while a disused green area has been transformed into an Urban Park, creating continuity between the anthropic and natural landscapes. Fabio Mantovani The peculiarities that have made the square a fundamental element in traditional cities are the same principles that we have neglected for too long, causing the loss of identity and urban dimension in these spaces. For this reason, the urban regeneration of San Benedetto Val di Sambro has redeveloped two areas that, despite being close, did not present a physical or perceptive continuity with the aim o... Mehr

Nestled along the serene banks of the Vecht, Ark de Vecht is a houseboat that harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings. This houseboat provides a unique living experience, fostering a strong connection between the indoors and outdoors. The expansive glass facades offer stunning views of the Vecht's waters, creating a sense of spaciousness and constant interaction with the environment. Luuk Kramer Positioned in a sheltered bend of the Vecht, the houseboat offers a tranquil and peaceful retreat. Its wooden facade ensures a seamless transition between the structure and nature. This sturdy, natural material, also used in the visible ceiling construction inside, imparts a warm and inviting ambiance. The wood accentuates the ru... Mehr

 Type: RenovationUse: Salon & RetailLocation: Suemaru-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto CityCompletion: Aug 2024Construction: Takagishi ConstructionLight Steel Frame: Rakusai GikenLighting Plan: ModuleXJapanese Paper: Wataru HatanoFurniture: Akitomo Furniture WorkshopPhoto: Junichi Usui Junichi Usui Junichi Usui Junichi Usui Junichi Usui This project marks the renewal of our Kyoto office as a space to launch new ventures. With rising construction costs in recent years, new builds and large-scale renovations have become increasingly difficult for all but a select few. In response, we sought to explore more accessible and approachable ways to enrich everyday living, leading to the launch of this initiative. Junichi Usui... Mehr

 House in Hakusan 2Use: Private residenceLocation: Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, TokyoCompletion: December 2023Construction: Shin-Sanpei ConstructionLighting Design: ModuleXFurniture: ARC Furniture PointCollaboration: Atelier SaltPhotography: Takaaki Ito Takaaki Ito This project involved the planning of a single unit within a newly built condominium in Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.The owner had previously lived in a residence we designed, making this their second commission with us. Takaaki Ito They sought a functional layout with no superfluous space, a sense of openness with a contemporary expression, and a quiet living environment free from visual intrusion. Hakusan is a neighborhood that combines the calm of a residential area with... Mehr

“Through tangible construction, the installation responds to nature’s intangible imagery—opening a space where the city can breathe. It begins with the resilience of bamboo and lands in the field of embodied human experience.” — Zhu Peidong Arch-Exist Photography In Chengdu, time moves unhurriedly. The city’s deepest connection with public life plays out in alleyway teahouses—between bamboo chairs and square tables—where presence is shared, not performed. Bamboo, too, grows to this rhythm, threading quietly through fences at the ends of lanes and casting dappled shadows across teahouse floors. It has long softened the city’s edge. line+ △ Chengdu Cultural Life Image source: I... Mehr