Sustainable architecture

ingenhoven associates are responsible for the overall architectural concept of the conversion of Cologne’s former CAPITOL TV production facility into a hotel. Key elements of the project include the design of the façades of the existing structure and a new hotel building located in the inner courtyard. Situated in a prime central location between the Belgian Quarter and the Gerling District, the site has been developed into a four-star boutique hotel. The new 186-room building occupies a 4,000 square meter courtyard area and comprises six upper floors, with access provided via Hohenzollernring. In addition to the hotel, the project includes a high-quality retail component with a gross floor area of 1,800 square meters. This re... Más

Set amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, Palazzina Forci is a 17th-century villa brought back to life through a sensitive and poetic restoration. Once abandoned, the estate now embodies a harmonious blend of heritage and modernity. Caption Caption Pardini Hall Architecture approached the project with reverence for the villa’s layered history, preserving its aged textures and original proportions while subtly introducing contemporary interventions. The result is a residence that feels both timeless and lived-in, where raw plaster walls, reclaimed materials, and hand-crafted details coexist with refined spatial compositions. Caption Surrounded by olive groves and open sky, Palazzina Forci is not only a home but a quiet... Más

What a tree! That was one of the first thoughts during the site visit. No wonder this tree was and is protected. The whole plot was overgrown, and it was clear that as much of the greenery as possible should be preserved. Unfortunately, there were also some diseased trees that could not be saved, just like the existing, dilapidated bungalow. The plot was not easy to plan, not only because of the existing trees but also due to the building regulations. Within the tight framework conditions, a very compact semi-detached house for two families with three roofs was built, which not only makes optimum use of the eaves height regulations but also provides great spaces inside. The aerial view shows the existing trees and the limited space on &nbs... Más

What would he say, former mayor and “Loam Baron” Josef Gloo, who built Beim Fuchs in Unterföhring near Munich? What would he say if he knew that almost 120 years after building his befitting residence at the center of his municipality, it is still being cherished by his direct descendants? What would he say about the property’s new incarnation - its conversion and restoration - set in motion by his great-great-grandson in collaboration with IFUB*? We'll never know, but one thing is for sure: this house is as magnificent now as it was back then. IFUB* Caption IFUB* This is what the property looked like at the beginning of the 19th century - half farm, half Mayoral residence. A bit of local history: the... Más

 Let's Play! reimagines an abandoned viaduct over Glasgow’s River Clyde as an interactive urban paradise. Transforming industrial relics into vibrant performance stages, it reconnects divided communities, celebrating Glasgow’s heritage through innovative spatial installations. Visitors engage through musical rain amphitheaters, marimba-inspired stairways, observation towers that cleanse the river, and a floating theatre—collectively blurring boundaries between neighborhoods, past and present, city and nature. Xinyue Geng  The project Let’s Play! – A Journey of Regeneration and Reconnection in Glasgow, designed by Xinyue Geng, has been awarded the Best Design at the Golden Pin Design Award and re... Más

How does the open, fluid spatial planning in Auroville’s architecture balance the ideals of collective living with the diverse cultural and personal needs for privacy and enclosure, and to what extent does it risk imposing a singular vision of spatial openness on its inhabitants? Saurabh Madan (Penumbra photo lab) Saurabh Madan (Penumbra photo lab) Amidst the lush landscape of Auroville, a one-acre plot serves as the setting for an architectural endeavor that seeks to embody harmony with both its natural surroundings and the diverse cultural fabric of its inhabitants. Designed for a family from Bihar who have embraced Auroville’s ethos, the project by Bayhauz Design Studio features two distinct homes thoughtfully pos... Más

En el vasto territorio de la Réserve faunique des Laurentides (Reserva faunística de las Laurentides) de Quebec, la empresa Anne Carrier Architectes ha diseñado el nuevo pabellón multidisciplinar Camp Mercier, de 990 metros cuadrados. Conocido centro de esquí de fondo y raquetas de nieve, Camp Mercier está situado a 783 metros sobre el nivel del mar y a menos de una hora en coche de la ciudad de Quebec. También sirve de punto de encuentro para aficionados a las actividades al aire libre, investigadores y estudiantes que vienen a observar la fauna local. El sobrio diseño del nuevo pabellón, mezcla armoniosa de arquitectura contemporánea y tradicional, refleja la cultura ar... Más

Arbor House es una casa familiar contemporánea situada al oeste de la ciudad escocesa de Aberdeen. Construida en una zona protegida, fue diseñada por el estudio de arquitectura Brown & Brown, con sede en Aberdeenshire. La residencia es principalmente una construcción de entramado de madera, acabada con una mezcla de revestimiento de alerce, revestimiento de fibrocemento y muros de piedra conservados del emplazamiento existente. Jim Stephenson Brown & Brown Evocación del modernismo californiano El diseño de la Casa Arbor evoca el modernismo californiano, un estilo caracterizado por la sencillez, la funcionalidad y la integración de espacios interiores y exteriores. Entre sus princ... Más

Architecture has always marked human presence on Earth, shaping landscapes and leaving traces of ambition and creativity. Joy Tirana embraces this role, drawing a parallel between the natural layering of the Earth and the evolving built environment. It serves as both a reflection of time and a statement about our relationship with nature.  Caption   As humanity seeks to reconnect with the rhythms of the planet, architecture becomes a tool for balance—a bridge between shelter and expression, permanence and change. Joy Tirana embodies this philosophy, offering a design that respects both its urban context and the natural world. Positioned at the crossroads of Mediterranean tectonic movements, Albania is a land shaped by... Más

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Commercial Building is a progressive 3-storey, 124,000 SF fully exposed mass timber project that uses net-zero strategies, and seamlessly integrates commercial opportunities with the relocation and revitalization of the OSSTF’s offices in Toronto. The building houses the OSSTF—an organization that represents all education professionals in the secondary school system in Ontario, as well as additional tenants. All design decisions were rigorously assessed for long-term value, health and wellness of employees, and operational savings. Designed to the highest environmental standards, the facility is built on a foundation of social, environm... Más

The renovation of McMaster University’s Life Sciences Biology Building (LSBB) involved a multi-phased refurbishment of the original brutalist LSBB (first constructed in the 1970s), with the addition of a state-of-the-art, 11,400 SF Greenhouse with connecting labs, study spaces, and other amenities. This renovation has successfully integrated the new greenhouse with the pre-existing building, while simultaneously fulfilling additional objectives of the university, including operational efficiency, student experience, and sustainability, among others. The renewal of this critical facility has established the Department of Biology as a vital part of the entry sequence to the Hamilton campus, existing as a thoughtfully designed and durabl... Más