Floating above a meadow, Whidbey Uparati minimizes visual and physical impact on the natural landscape by blending into the site rather than asserting itself upon it. Upon approach, the meadow vegetation surrounds a winding path up a steady slope to the house. The house is a family retreat for meditation, bonding, and uparati – “stillness” in sansk...
Project name
Whidbey Uparati
Architecture firm
Wittman Estes
Location
Whidbey Island, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Matt Wittman, Jody Estes
Design team
Matt Wittman, Jody Estes, Nikki Sugihara
Interior design
Wittman Estes
Structural engineer
J Welch Engineer
Construction
JADE Craftsman Builders LLC
Typology
Residential › House
Bo.arch Studio's project focuses on contemporary Brazilianness, valuing art, design and integration with the landscape in Curitiba. Designed by architects Marina Carvalho and Thalita Peron, from the Curitiba-based firm Bo.arch Studio, the interior design for the 306 m² apartment located in the Mai Terraces building, by Construtora Laguna, in Curiti...
Architecture firm
Bo.arch Studio
Location
Mai Terraces, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Photography
Eduardo Macarios
Principal architect
Marina Carvalho, Thalita Peron
Design team
Bo.arch Studio, Marina Carvalho, Thalita Peron
Collaborators
Deco Marcenaria, Spot Light, Simmetria Ambienti, Galeria Zilda Fraletti, Green House
Interior design
Bo.arch Studio
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Layered lighting project developed by the Bo.arch Studio team, executed in partnership with Spot Light
Material
Michelangelo Prime white marble (from Paraná), natural wood, floor-to-ceiling glass panels, plant elements (such as the jabuticaba tree integrated into the project)
Supervision
Bo.arch Studio
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Reuse Project is part of the development of architectural theory that also falls within the category of sustainable architecture. This is one of the real examples of a Reuse Project that we completed this year. The existing structure of the building was formerly a medical laboratory used by a health clinic that is no longer in operation.
Architecture firm
INS Studio
Location
Makassar, Indonesia
Principal architect
Wisnu Wardhana
Design team
Irwansyah Usman, Wina Syahrir
Collaborators
District 27
Interior design
INS Studio
Structural engineer
District 27
Environmental & MEP
District 27
Tools used
SketchUp, Enscape, AutoCAD
Material
Plywood, Glass Block, Vinyl Floor, Reinforced Concrete, Glass, Stainless Steel
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe, Coffee Shop
Rising boldly against the lush landscapes of Auckland, New Zealand, Pyramid Noir is a house where architecture meets art. Inspired by the timeless form of the pyramid, this home is a masterpiece of modern design, combining the raw warmth of brick with the sleek, industrial power of black metal.
Project name
Pyramid Noir
Architecture firm
Khatereh Bakhtyari Architect
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Khatereh Bakhtyari Architect
Collaborators
Visualization: Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Residential › House
Welcome to a glimpse into our latest design project: a private spa oasis meticulously crafted within a modest 60 square meters. This compact sanctuary seamlessly blends luxury and functionality, offering a rejuvenating escape from the everyday.
Architecture firm
Ksenia Guziy
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photography
Aleksandra Dybrova
Design team
Simple Colors Design
Collaborators
Gendeleva Irina
Interior design
Ksenia Guziy
Typology
Hospitality › Spa
Babel is an architectural response to the intersection of space, time, and environment, redefining architecture as a regenerative force rather than an imposition on the landscape. Inspired by the mythical Tower of Babel, it transforms built space into an evolving, flexible, and immersive experience.
Architecture firm
V Taller
Location
Babel Tulum, Av. 5, 77762, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Conie Suárez, AlberStudio, Daniel Villanueva
Principal architect
Daniel Villanueva, Miguel Valverde
Interior design
Carlos and Pablo
Collaborators
V Taller, Andrea Castro, Karina Ortega
Civil engineer
MAQTE Company, Bramah Developments
Structural engineer
MAQTE & Bramah Desarrollos (Ricardo Ávila)
Environmental & MEP
Carlos and Pablo
Lighting
Carlos and Pablo & V Taller
Construction
MAQTE & Bramah Desarrollos (Ricardo Ávila
Supervision
MAQTE & Bramah Desarrollos (Ricardo Ávila
Material
White linen textiles, Carpentry and furniture made from tropical woods, Handcrafted clay vases, Concrete, Locally sourced materials
Typology
Residential Building › Apartments
THE HOUSE OF CURVES A Sculptural Sanctuary of Light, Flow, and Form, Set amidst Chandigarh's natural beauty, Curve haven by Studio Flux redefines luxury through fluid, curved architecture. A dramatic cylindrical entry topped with a skylight anchors the design, while circular windows frame sweeping views
Architecture firm
Studio Flux
Location
Chandigarh, India
Photography
Getdocumented
Principal architect
Shubham Thakral
Design team
Kush, Shubham
Interior design
Studio Flux
Site area
500 Square Yards
Civil engineer
Syal & Associates
Structural engineer
Syal & Associates
Environmental & MEP
Studio Flux
Lighting
Vdf (Versatile Design Forum)
Visualization
Shubham Thakral
Tools used
Lumion,SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
Raj Contractors
Material
Texture Paint, Glass, Greens
Typology
Residential › House
The China Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, titled CO-EXIST and curated by Ma Yansong, founder and principal partner of MAD Architects, officially opened on Friday, May 9 at the Arsenale.
Title
CO-EXIST: Pavilion of China at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia
Eligibility
Open to public
Organizer
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China
Date
May 10, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Venue
Arsenale - Magazzino Delle Cisterne, Castello 2169/F - 30122 Venezia, Italy
