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Site and ProgramThe site is a small plot of land on a busy road full of large hotels and malls. The size of the site, along with its highly urban neighbourhood, meant that the building could be visually lost and dwarfed by the surrounding urban scape. The program was to create an office building which would be distinct and create a visual identity for the organisation, and also allow for a dense building program. Design StrategyThe site had many constraints due to the local development rules, which disallowed a basement for parking for a site of this size, yet posed stringent rules on the amount of parking to be provided per unit of occupiable space and also limited the height of the building to 15 m due to fire regulations. Hemant Pat... More

In the city of Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Trilogy project makes a powerful architectural statement. Comprising 180 residential units and an innovative business centre, the development is composed of three vertical buildings, each with its own identity within the urban fabric. Joan Bracco For one of these volumes, Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban was asked to create a façade with depth, texture and a strong visual presence. The result is a building fully wrapped in Shodoshima: charred and brushed wood that gives the architecture a distinctive, sculptural character. Joan Bracco The dark wooden façade does more than define the exterior. It brings rhythm to the vertical composition, softens the scale of the building and creates... More

Programmed and designed for flexibility from 10am to 2am, Spot Lite is a multi-use commercial space morphs each day between a community cafe, a local record shop, a remote office, a music venue, an art gallery, a dance party, and an event space. The 7,900-square-foot site, formerly Beyster Lumber, was reconfigured to accommodate this hybrid venue, enhancing flow and creating an open framework for collaboration with local artisans and fabricators. Diana Paulson Diana Paulson Diana Paulson Diana Paulson Fitting within Disbrow Iannuzzi’s framework, the owners commissioned the fabrication of key interior elements including the bar, sculptural bathroom mirrors, DJ booth, and record shop shelves. The project also featur... More

A small café in a prime location in Hannover — around 35 m² that had to be designed with precision. From concept through construction drawings to on-site coordination, the entire project was managed from a single point of contact — and coordinated remotely. Matthias Knab Matthias Knab Within a compact footprint, clearly defined zones were created: a generous counter as the heart of the café, the functional coffee preparation area behind it, a two-person table and standing tables with bar stools for guests inside, and an inviting outdoor area. The design concept combines the functional demands of a hospitality setting with an atmosphere that encourages guests to linger — every square metre cons... More

Located on Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Boulevard in Ankara’s Beytepe district, the project approaches the existing sloped topography not as a constraint, but as a primary design input that generates spatial diversity. Commercial units, stepping along the natural gradient of the site, transform level differences into an opportunity, forming a multi-layered public ground. This ground plane is conceived not merely as a retail platform, but as a continuous urban terrace that encourages social encounters, everyday interaction, and open-air experiences. The topography becomes an active agent in shaping spatial continuity and layered public life. ACE Architecture The development consists of two high-rise residential blocks and a commer... More

Located in the Seferihisar district of İzmir, the project is conceived as a contemporary residential settlement that foregrounds the relationship between landscape, topography, and the coastline. The masterplan establishes a continuous spatial experience with the sea through two pedestrian pathways connecting the site to the pier and the shoreline. This gradual, terraced approach towards the coast defines a strong threshold between architecture and landscape, reinforcing the project’s integration with its natural context. ACE Architecture The settlement is organized around a low-density development strategy, composed of one residential block and two village-like clusters. These village settlements are structured through a flexib... More

Located on Hangxing Road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, at the periphery of the North CBD under planning, the Huahe Headquarters Building houses Huahe's daily operations, reception, and internal communication. This project has been completed for over seven years, and its excellent operational condition aligns perfectly with our original design vision. Hou Bowen ·Adapting to the Site: Length in Exchange for Height The project site is a non-standard trapezoid, measuring approximately 173m along its east-west axis but only 45m and 28m along its northsouth sides. The narrow and elongated plot projected a limitation to the owner's initial vision of building a 100m super tall headquarters building.  On the basis of meeting regu... More

Seongbuk-dong, located along Seongbuk-ro, still retains traces of old houses scattered throughout the area. Historically, the homes of writers and notable figures once lined the former Seongbukcheon stream. Although many of them have disappeared, leaving only their sites behind, a few still remain. I often think that in the dense metropolis of Seoul, there may be few places like this—where the city maintains a relaxed, slow pace, partially filled yet comfortably open. Mongsang Mongsang Mongsang Mongsang Mongsang Shortly after moving our office to the neighborhood, a client visited us regarding a site located just a short walk away—one we frequently passed during lunchtime. The site was occupied by a bui... More

The new fire station for Wegberg has a wooden construction and Marugame cladding thanks to the design of Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten! The reasons for a wooden construction are because of its beauty, sustainability and energy efficiency. Constantin Meyer Fotografie Designed as a passive house, the fire station focuses on the sustainable use of materials and resources. A high ecological standard is ensured by reusable and recyclable building materials and energy-optimised equipment. Constantin Meyer Fotografie Finally, economic quality is largely ensured by low-maintenance components and materials, including the Marugame cladding. Constantin Meyer Fotografie More

Fordo tourist complex consists of commercial and restaurant sections on the lower floors and residential sections on the upper part. The morphological structure of Fordo in the outer part consists of a special cut and a flat wall parallel to the mountain road for restaurant and service sections and in another part of it, which faces the mountain view, it follows a staircase structure for the residential parts. This structure provides living space and views of the landscape in front of it and the back to the main road creates a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The confrontation of these two opposing structures, one of which is a definite and decisive cut and the other is a stepped and pixelated structure, will create two spatial atmospheres and... More

Workplace Creations designed the Forvis Mazars offices in London to seamlessly blend identity and functionality, featuring vibrant spaces that encourage collaboration and connection while maintaining brand consistency throughout the workspace. Thierry Cardineau Thierry Cardineau Thierry Cardineau Forvis Mazars wanted their newly acquired 4th floor at Old Bailey to feel like a seamless extension of their existing workspace while offering its own distinct identity. The brief was to accommodate additional desks while also creating an environment that would give people a reason to choose this floor over others in the building. It needed to strike the right balance, remaining consistent with the rest of the office yet energised b... More

HUB26 is a modern office complex located in Thessaloniki’s rapidly developing western district. Spanning 31,000 sq.m., the project aims to serve as a catalyst for the area’s transformation, offering dynamic workspaces that adapt to evolving professional environments. Kim Powell The architectural concept draws inspiration from the city's rich history, integrating elements from its industrial past and the atmospheric mist that often envelops it. Positioned along  26is Oktovriou Street, the L-shaped complex embraces transparency, maximizing views of the sea and surroundings. A central plaza fosters interaction and community. Ektoras Nikolakis The design references the geometric characteristic of the neighboring for... More

NODE Ankara is designed as a multifunctional complex that brings together diverse functions within the fragmented fabric of the urban structure. The project transforms the dynamics of the city into an architectural rhythm by uniting residential, office, hotel, commercial, and cultural uses under a single roof. Here, architecture is not merely about creating form; it becomes an organism that directs urban mobility, nurtures social interaction, and adds new layers to the urban memory. ivaBOX Against the monotony offered by the densely concentrated commercial and office areas in the existing context, NODE Ankara offers a rich programmatic diversity that brings together varied user groups. The integration of an art building strengthens th... More

Located in the Sığacık district of Seferihisar, the residential development brings together diverse villa typologies, row houses, and commercial units within a cohesive spatial framework. The design is shaped by the natural slope of the terrain and the defining presence of the sea, aiming to establish a balanced relationship between individual privacy and collective life while producing an environment that is both functional and aesthetically refined. ACE Architecture The landscape is conceived not merely as a visual layer but as a system that simultaneously accommodates social interaction and individual retreat. The permeability between private gardens and communal green areas generates spaces that invite encounters while offering mo... More