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© Paul Warchol Photography The Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, designed by Steven Holl Architects, has been honored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with its Twenty-five Year Award. AIA’s award is conferred on a building that has set a precedent, stood the test of time for 25 to 35 years and continues …

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Maison A / Nghia-Architect. Imagem © Tuan Nghia Nguyen Ceramic fragments and figures found at the Neolithic site of Mureybet, in Syria’s Middle Euphrates valley, indicate that clay and fire work date back to the 7th millennium BC. This means that dealing with ceramics is one of the oldest activities in human history. More than …

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© Somasundaram, Gopi Thodupunuri architects: LID architectsLocation: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, IndiaProject Year: 2022Photographs: Somasundaram, Gopi ThodupunuriArea: 2830.0 m2 Read more »

© Maruf Raihan architects: Archeground Ltd.Location: Kishoreganj, BangladeshProject Year: 2019Photographs: Maruf Raihan Read more »

© Nudge Studio architects: SALT ArchitectsLocation: Stellenbosch, South AfricaProject Year: 2022Photographs: Nudge StudioArea: 760.0 m2 Read more »

Serpentine Pavilion 2022 / Theaster Gates. Image © Iwan Baan A few weeks ago, this year’s edition of the Serpentine Pavilion opened to the public. Designed by Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates, it’s an evocative project, its cylindrical form referencing American beehive kilns, English bottle kilns, and Musgum adobe homes found in Cameroon. What the pavilion …

Crafting for Contemplation: The Minimal vs. The Ornamental Read More »

Courtesy of Sjöblom Freij Arkitekter architects: Sjöblom Freij ArkitekterLocation: Stockholm, SwedenProject Year: 2022Photographs: Courtesy of Sjöblom Freij Arkitekter Read more »

Pugongshan Geology Museum by Baofeng Li. Image Courtesy of A’Design Award and Competition The A’ Design Award was “born out of the desire to underline the best designs and well-designed products.” It is an international award whose aim is to provide designers, architects, and innovators from all design fields with a platform to showcase their …

A’ Design Awards & Competition 2022 – Early Call for Entries Read More »

© Roland Halbe architects: Taillandier Architectes AssociésLocation: All. Jean Griffon, 31400 Toulouse, FranceProject Year: 2022Photographs: Roland HalbeArea: 5961.0 m2 Read more »

Calla Pendant Ceiling Lights. Image Courtesy of Cocoweb Characterized by a simple structure and a gable roof, the traditional barnyard typology responds to its original function: sheltering farm products and livestock. In recent years, however, the barn aesthetic has evolved tremendously, sparking the interest of designers with its enduring rustic charm, minimalistic shape, refined ornamentation …

When Vintage Meets Modern: 5 Barn Lights That Achieve a Contemporary Aesthetic Read More »