A green space in Badalona, Barcelona

A green space in Badalona

A simple architectural gesture by peris+toral.arquitectes removes fencing around a children’s playground. A subtle architectural solution meets the needs of shelter and protection. Two dunes were formed, planted with grass, creepers and shrubs, plus a gentle hollow that delineates the play space.

RIBA Client of the Year 2017 buildings

Bedales School

2017 shortlist: Bedales School for Bedales School Art and Design Building by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios ; Forestry Commission for Wolfson Tree Management Centre by Invisible Studio; London Borough of Enfield for Dujardin Mews by Karakusevic Carson Architects (with Maccreanor Lavington) ; Tate for Tate Modern Blavatnik Building (Switch House) by Herzog & de Meuron

House for Booklovers and Cats in Brooklyn

House for Booklovers and Cats

The layout, for this Brooklyn home designed by BFDO Architects, was configured as an open, airy twenty by fifty foot by ten foot tall primary living space on the parlor floor lined on one side by a full-length bookshelf, art wall, and cat circulation and lounge space.

Aura’s Insurance Company Building Barcelona

Aura’s Insurance Company Building

This project by Pich Architects’ main objectives are the integral remodeling of the current building in order to update and revitalize the facade, make flexible, optimize and modernize the interior spaces.

Radical Innovation Award 2017: Hotel Contest

Play Design Hotel interior design

Finalists in annual contest for professionals and students by Radical Innovation, a platform promoting disruptive, industry-changing ideas within the hotel space – feature on Play Design Hotel, an inhabitable design gallery in Taiwan by Ting-Han Daniel Chen.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill News: SOM

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) - Chicago buildings

SOM joins Chicagoans in celebration of the city’s enduring passion for architecture. As the Chicago Architecture Biennial invites city residents and visitors to “Make New History,” The architectural firm is proud to partner with the Biennial and leading Chicago-based cultural organizations to explore the intersection between art, architecture, urban planning, and engineering.

arquideas Architecture Competition: Design Contest

IE Spaces for Innovation Prize 2017

IE School of Architecture and Design announce IE Spaces for Innovation Prize for young architects and designers worldwide. It rewards talented young designers by offering scholarships to a world‐class Master’s Degree, plus full‐time, paid internships in top design firms.

Magasin 113, Gothenburg Warehouse Renovation

Magasin 113

MVRDV and co-architects BSK Arkitekter reveal its vision for Magasin 113, a former warehouse that will be transformed into a 16,500 sqm mixed use building located in Frihamnen RiverCity.

National Holocaust Memorial Competition, London

National Holocaust Memorial design by Diamond Schmitt Architects with Martha Schwartz Partners

Watch a stellar list of 10 design teams make their presentations! Free, public event on Sunday 17 September. Shortlisted designs for architecture competition on display at V&A. Ten world-class architects teams vying for new National Holocaust Memorial next to UK Parliament.

Senate House London Building: Charles Holden

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The University of London’s Grade II* listed Portland stone building will feature in London’s largest annual festival of architecture and design, Open House London. It will provide visitors with an insight into the construction and architecture of its landmark Art Deco headquarters designed by British architect Charles Holden.

Emily Carr University of Art + Design Vancouver campus

Emily Carr University of Art + Design Vancouver campus

Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver opens its new campus. The 92-year-old institution relocates to a purpose-built facility designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects on the east side of downtown. This 26,700-sqm (290,000 sf) landmark building anchors regeneration of an industrial zone.

Rathmines House in Melbourne

Rathmines House

MRTN Architects’ client, Scott Pickett is a celebrated chef and restaurateur who, along with his partner Bec, wanted to create a home for their young family with three children where life revolved around the kitchen, preparing and sharing meals.