Timber

Designed in partnership with Eke Panuku, these vibrant, temporary changing sheds anchor and enhance the experience of swimming and diving at Karanga Steps.  Built with a carbon positive commitment, they transform waste materials into something playful and inviting—an approach that defines our design ethos. Samuel Hartnett Samuel Hartnett Samuel Hartnett Clad in Vulcan timber shingles made from rejected or damaged offcuts, the structures embrace imperfection, giving discarded material new purpose. Inside, the walls and roof are formed from Cleanstone panels - an innovative local material composed of recycled fishing nets, plastic bags and packaging waste. Translucent and softly luminous, the panels bathe the inter... More

On Friday, 3 July 2026, the campus of the Federal University of Public Administration in Rostock-Lichtenhagen was officially opened. It comprises an academic building and two residential blocks with a total gross floor area of 51,200 square metres. As the buildings are largely timber-frame or modular timber structures – most of which were prefabricated at a factory in Rostock and then assembled on site – the entire construction period took just 24 months. On the day of its opening, it will be the largest modular timber building in Europe. The new campus was built in the Lichtenhagen district of Rostock, one of five large-scale housing estates designed between the 1960s and 1980s, and now home to around 108,000 people. The unive... More

In 2001, the Amsterdam tennis club Tie-Breakers had a clubhouse and a tennis hall built on the east side of Flevopark. The club has since grown considerably, and the building was in need of major maintenance work. This was used as an opportunity to enlarge the existing clubhouse and make it more sustainable. Katja Effting The preliminary design was created by a number of club association members, including Sander Mirck. The plan was developed by Mirck Architecture and completed in 2025 by contractor Teerenstra. The construction team and club members celebrated the result together with the club's 30th anniversary. Mirck Architecture The clubhouse opens up in two directions towards the tennis park and entryway through a glazed fa&... More

Reframing Retail as Cultural Infrastructure: Unity Mall is conceived as an architectural response to a national question:Can retail infrastructure become an instrument of cultural integration, ecological sensitivity, and economic empowerment? Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya, is the primary gateway to the state. The site, located within the emerging New Shillong Township, is part of a rapidly developing administrative and institutional zone. Transcending conventional definitions, Unity Mall is conceived not as a sealed container of commerce, but a civic landscape where craft, culture, tourism, training, and community converge. It is an infrastructural framework designed to strengthen the cultural and economic fabric of the Northeas... More

The Coffee Park pavilion is located at the heart of the Côte‑des‑Neiges | Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grâce borough, at the intersection of De Maisonneuve Boulevard and Broadway Avenue, slightly set back from the park’s main circulation routes. It appears as a discreet, welcoming contemporary pavilion, evoking a single‑storey house that is legible and reassuring, scaled to the families and children who use the site. The architectural concept is based on a simple, almost archetypal volume: a small, pitched‑roof chalet finely shaped by its envelope. A pleated metal roof and light brick façades are treated as a continuous skin folding down to shelter the interior spaces, creating protective porches and overhangs at the entrances. T... More

Makowski Groń is a residence sculpted by the dramatic mountain landscape. A strong, geometric form cuts into the slope, anchoring the house firmly to the terrain and creating a powerful architectural silhouette. Designed as an interplay of mass, light, and topography, the project embraces the raw energy of its surroundings while offering calm, sheltered spaces within. EKLEKT ATELIER The architecture is built from elemental materials — concrete, stone, and timber — chosen for both their honesty and their ability to withstand the mountain climate. Large openings frame peaks and valleys, drawing the landscape into the interior, while deep overhangs and carved terraces protect the living spaces from harsh weather and create in... More

This Taiwanese red-tile earthen house, with a history of seventy years, holds the deeply rooted emotional memories of four generations. The project is dedicated to preserving the spirit of the old house, transforming it into a living space that hosts family and friends while maintaining familial bonds. Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai Chang-Chi Tsai The new structure follows the traditional layout of one courtyard, two side yards, three gardens, and six houses, with the inner courtyard as the core and surrounding spaces developed outward to serve practical functions. Upon entering the main gate, one is greeted by a spacious, mode... More

IKC De Brug is a biobased, energy-neutral integrated childcentre combining preschool, primary education and after‑school care under one curving green roof. Designed by De Zwarte Hond, the building employs a fully timber load-bearing structure and maximizes natural light, openness and collaboration by organizing all functions around a central multifunctional heart. The school is completely energy-neutral and constructed with extensive bio-based materials. Its village-facing gabled form and robust brick façade connect to local identity, while the green roof and natural surroundings reinforce its ecological ambition. Evabloem   The project is part of a village expansion and therefore positioned to respect the local context.... More

The project brief evolved from the securing of a vacant parcel of land that was within close vicinity of the client’s favourite surf break. ‘Atlas Retreat’ is a tranquil property in a small local community where the bush meets the sea. A unique beach haven. Tatjana Plitt The idea behind the design was to be able to accommodate multiple user groups in larger ‘lodge’ style accommodation, whether it be a group of friends or a couple of families.  Whilst ensuring larger areas were formed, many secluded and quiet nooks were also included for those seeking privacy and solitude. Tatjana Plitt There was an opportunity to design separate living and break-out spaces, each with its own identity and design... More

Apartment in Double Bay II is a playful renovation of a 1970s apartment situated on heritage-listed grounds. For clients who have owned the apartment since its conception, the renovation was conscious of the 1970s architecture that prevailed in the home - a 45 year old, untouched developer display suite still adored by our clients. Pablo Veiga Pablo Veiga Pablo Veiga The design makes sure the client’s way of living and fond memories of their home do not disappear whilst making way for a contemporary lifestyle. Removing layers of adornment and a few non-structural walls spatially opens the plan and creates direct views to the heritage listed gardens beyond. Pablo Veiga Pablo Veiga Pablo Veiga The materia... More

A Pavilion for Peace In recent times, with wars escalating worldwide,this pavilion aims to draw attention to Peace.Does this sound naive, simplistic, or even foolish?We fear that some may perceive it that way.   In this sense, this Pavilion aims to provoke through a theme that should not inherently be provocative. Indeed, we should never shy away from advocating for Peace. The Pavilion stands as a sanctuary for encounter and dialogue, fostering connections and understanding.   This idea is inspired by the project brief: Earthwork. Earth symbolizes life, yet it is often contested in conflicts since the dawn of humanity.   In contrast with this, the earth itself is designed to become the catalyst for new connections... More