Backhander House, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires
Designed by Matias Lopez Llovet Backhander House in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is based on a square 3×3 grid where the stairs and the circulation in the upper-floor are located in the centre. On the ground floor, to avoid corridors, the rooms are connected to achieve as much space and light as possible
Orchidarium Pavillion, Chapultepec Forest, Mexico City
The Orchidiarium pavillio is RA!’s proposal for the new nature and culture Pavilion of the Chapultepec Forest in Mexican City. It aims to revolutionize the design of the orchidarium and the experience of interacting with nature and art
CTG Investment Building, Shenzhen, China: Aedas
With bespoke and integrated design, Aedas won the competition of CTG Investment Building in Shenzhen, China. The design, led by Aedas Global Design Principal Kevin Wang, will become an integrated mixed-use complex merging public realms, interactive terraces and collaborative offices
London Restaurants Design, New Buildings
London restaurants – info + photos of key new designs: dining interiors, buildings & architects – London restaurant designs: dining architecture images + news
Thonet S 32 Lounge Chair 2023 launch
Thonet’s S 32 cantilever chair is one of the most popular and recognisable pieces of tubular steel furniture – a versatile design icon for a variety of settings and styles
YTC Corporation Office, Singapore, Southeast Asia
Designed by The Design Abode YTC Corporation’s office interior pays homage to its neo-gothic architecture by incorporating a classic palette with contemporary forms – depicting YTC’s efforts to remain relevant as an established hotel owner-operator in Singapore
2023 RIBA East Awards Shortlist
2023 RIBA East Awards Shortlist news: 14 buildings, ranging from a Norwich digital technology hub to a residential quarter in Chelmsford – Royal Institute of British Architects prize for high-quality buildings
Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competition
Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competitions, Texas, USA: architecture contest process to revitalize the DMA, one of North America’s leading art museums
Light Towers Merida, México property
Branson Developments unveils Light Towers designed by Pininfarina, in Merida, Mexico. The new residential building, which has recently been awarded with Interior Design’s 2022 Best of Year Award, has been presented during an event held on the site of the construction
Slovakia Developments: Bratislava building designs
Slovakia developments – find best new Central Eastern Europe buildings & architects – interesting contemporary Slovakian architecture information, projects, news + designs
388 Barkly Street, Brunswick, Victoria
388 Barkly Street is a collection of 11 sustainable apartments in Brunswick, Australia, led by DREAMER, in collaboration with Breathe Architecture. The project is an adaptive reuse of a c.1930 brick warehouse encouraging sustainable, small-footprint living
Black Pond Tavern and Acta Brasserie, Senayan, Jakarta
Designed by Bitte Design Studio, Black Pond Tavern and Acta Brasserie is set within a golf course in Senayan, Central Jakarta, Indonesia, the two establishments are tucked away in a quiet corner characterized by abundant lush greenery
Evolution of gantries RIBA Competition winner
Evolution of gantries RIBA Competition winning entry by Useful Studio: the look of England’s motorways has evolved in recent decades – read news of the redesign one of the network’s most iconic features – the gantry