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Designed by Byben, the Offset ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) transforms compact residential living through a carefully crafted balance of architecture, landscape, and flexibility. Built on the footprint of an existing garage, the 79-square-meter accessory dwelling unit was conceived as a standalone structure instead of a direct addition to the main house. This strategy allowed the project to introduce a bold sculptural presence while transforming the backyard into a more dynamic and usable environment. Created for a family seeking additional living space, including a media room and flexible bedroom-office, the project demonstrates how thoughtful design can maximize both indoor functionality and…

Nestled within a lush 1.38-acre site in Samut Prakarn, Thailand, Baan Saikhoo by Anonym transforms a forgotten family land into a deeply personal sanctuary shaped by nature itself. Instead of clearing the wetlands and dense vegetation, architects Phongphat Ueasangkhomset and Parnduangjai Roojnawate allowed two majestic banyan trees to become the emotional and spatial heart of the project. The result is a home that feels less like a constructed object and more like an extension of the landscape. Designing Around the Twin Banyan Trees The defining gesture of the house is its relationship with the two enormous banyan trees standing at…

The 2026 edition of the Tallinn Architecture Biennale places affordability, resource management, and long-term value at the center of architectural discussion. Organized by the Estonian Centre for Architecture, the biennale selected “How Much?” as the winning curatorial proposal for TAB 2026, curated by Stuudio TÄNA together with Mark Aleksander Fischer and Mira Samonig. The proposal examines how architecture can respond to economic, environmental, and social limitations without reducing quality or cultural value. The biennale will take place in Tallinn from 9 September to 30 November 2026 and will include exhibitions, symposiums, installation programs, satellite events, and vision competitions. According to…

The architectural heritage of Ecuador showcases cultural syncretism in the Western Hemisphere. Situated between the Andean highlands and the Pacific coast, the nation’s built environment functions as a physical archive of layered histories, from pre-Columbian Incan foundations and the ornate Escuela Quiteña to Republican neoclassicism, modernist experimentation, and contemporary sustainable verticality. This architectural landscape is defined not only by stylistic diversity but by its constant negotiation with volcanic terrain, seismic instability, and indigenous memory. Across Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil, Ecuador reveals an ability to reconcile monumentality with geography, history with innovation, and vernacular intelligence with global architectural discourse. Quito: The…

This workshop explores turning human movement into spatial and laser installations using Grasshopper.

Set on a steep and demanding plot in the Beskid Mountains, Yaw House is a residence that responds directly to the terrain. Designed by KWK Promes under the direction of Robert Konieczny and Marek Golab-Sieling, the project takes its name from the aviation term “yaw,” referring to rotation around a vertical axis. That single architectural move became the defining gesture of the house, allowing it to orient itself toward the southern exposure while embedding naturally into the sloping landscape. The design began with a familiar regional archetype: a classic gabled form positioned parallel to neighboring buildings to respect the local…

The Marvila Masterplan, a major regeneration project covering approximately 28 hectares between Marvila and Beato on Lisbon’s eastern riverfront, has been approved by Lisbon City Council. Developed by the consortium of MVRDV and OODA in collaboration with LOLA Landscape Architects and Thornton Tomasetti, the proposal introduces a new urban and landscape framework for one of the city’s largest redevelopment areas. The masterplan will deliver approximately 1,400 homes alongside public facilities, retail, and community services, transforming a fragmented and largely abandoned site into a connected urban center. Structured around four districts—Açúcar, POLU, Beato, and Madre Deus—the project creates distinct neighborhood identities…

On the edge of the Wuyuan River National Wetland Park in Haikou, the Hainan Science Museum has opened as a major new cultural landmark in China. Developed by MAD, the 46,528-square-meter museum has already drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors within months of opening. Designed as a continuous journey instead of a traditional exhibition building, it transforms science into an immersive spatial experience shaped by movement, nature, and discovery. A Civic Landmark Rooted in Education and Public Life The Hainan Science Museum is positioned within a dense educational zone surrounded by more than 30 schools and kindergartens. This location defines…

Casa Batlló, one of the most celebrated works of Antoni Gaudí, has opened a remarkable new chapter in Barcelona. After a three-year restoration, the building’s third floor, described as the last original residence preserved according to Gaudí’s design, has been unveiled to the public for the first time. Hidden from visitors for more than a century, the apartment offers a rare look into how Gaudí imagined domestic life inside one of his greatest masterpieces. Located on Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Batlló has long stood as a symbol of Catalan Modernism. Known worldwide for its flowing façade, mosaic skin, and dreamlike…

London’s iconic BT Tower is set for architectural modifications, as new redevelopment plans reveal proposals for a luxury hotel, a rooftop swimming pool, public viewing spaces, and revived hospitality areas inside the Grade II-listed landmark. The project is being led by American hospitality company MCR Hotels alongside London architecture practice Orms. The newly released concepts mark the clearest indication yet of how the 177-meter communications tower could evolve from a largely closed telecommunications structure into a public-facing mixed-use destination. Among the headline proposals is a rooftop swimming pool positioned near the top of the tower, potentially making it one of…