Deezen

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

We've gathered interior projects that feature tactile plywood panelling for our latest lookbook , from a Swedish summer house to a London micro apartment. Plywood, which is made from glued-together layers of thin wood veneers, is often used for structural applications but has also become popular as a choice for decorative wall panels.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Architecture studio BVN has retrofitted the 1970s brutalist Sirius building in Sydney , Australia, and extended it with a series of copper-clad pods. Sydney's brutalist Sirius Building has been renovated BVN a competition to redesign the building in 2019 following a campaign to save it from demolition.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2025

A collection of residential interiors where the walls have been coated in a variety of earthy-hued plasters, renders and paints feature in Dezeen's latest lookbook. Often used as a form of weather protection on home exteriors, wall coatings like lime render and clay paint may also offer decorative touches to interiors.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

If accepted, it will replace a former residential building that has been used as an NHS administration building and temporary Maggie's Centre for over 10 years. The post Niall McLaughlin designs timber structure "pinwheeled around lightwell" for Maggie's Cambridge appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From an art gallery in a converted grain silo to a brick workshop in Vietnam, Dezeen's editorial team have each picked their favourite building of 2024 , out of more than 1,000 we have published throughout the year. It's an unexpected triumph for a studio best known for its cultural landmarks."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The building is located in the northern Czech city of Ostrava and boasts six rotating concrete walls. The revamp of the 260-metre-high tower included an overhaul of the lobby and amenities,giving greater presence to the building's cross-braced concrete structure and improving visual connection with the streetscape.

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Deezen

MARCH 5, 2025

Following the completion of Brazil's tallest skyscraper , we've rounded up the tallest building in each of the South American countries, from Colombia to Argentina. The spread of skyscrapers in South America is very uneven, with Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil claiming all of the 20 tallest buildings on the continent.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Selected from thousands of submissions from 81 countries, the winners reflect excellence and innovation in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, architectural product design, and architectural photography. Additionally, a select group of projects earned the "Best of Best" title.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

California studio LOHA has completed a residential and retail building called Bellevue53, which features a rooftop swimming pool and stepped elevations clad in white metal. The building features a rooftop swimming pool Designed to "elevate the urban environment", the building's massing was influenced by the area's hilly topography.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 21, 2024

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2025

Designed by Adjaye Associates and Cooper Robertson , the building replaces the museum’s previous structure and represents a major expansion in scale. New building, 2024. Image credit: Jeff Evans Situated at the center of Princeton University’s campus, the building is conceived as a hub for the arts and humanities.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry and a better future. Buildings dont always need a fresh start sometimes, the most compelling transformations happen by working with whats already there. These additions take many forms.

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2025

Titled ‘Building Frame of the House,’ the scheme was designed for a married couple who sought a home that supported their busy work-from-home schedules while feeling each other’s company. The north wall of the building is skewed to create a space that connects to an adjacent vacant site.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Spanish studio Mesura salvaged stone remnants of old fountains, archways and Gothic buildings to create the interior of this Aesop store in Barcelona. Located on the city's Avinguda Diagonal, the skincare store has been shortlisted for a Dezeen Award in the small retail interior category. The photography is by Maxime Delvaux.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Municipal buildings are more than functional spaces they are the cornerstones of civic identity, places where communities come together to engage, deliberate and celebrate. In the 21st century, these structures are transforming into symbols of inclusivity and innovation, embodying the values of the societies they serve.

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2025

White Arkitekter 's Sara Kulturhus in Sweden is next in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series, after bringing one of the world's tallest timber buildings to the small subarctic city of Skellefte. When I saw the competition proposal, I didn't think it would be possible to build," he told the Guardian.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Conservation group Twentieth Century Society has selected 10 UK buildings turning 30 to launch Coming of Age, a campaign drawing attention to the architecture it believes should be granted listed status. These wonderfully rich and varied buildings offer us a snapshot of the now not-so-recent past."

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Earth-coloured concrete , red-hued marble and gravel are combined in Alblanc Atelier, a garden-like flower shop interior in Madrid by local practice Plantea Estudio. Alblanc Atelier is based in the city's Justicia neighbourhood, and prior to Plantea Estudio 's renovation the space was empty, punctuated only by two structural metal columns.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2025

The Schoenecker Center includes facilities like a double-height performance space with retractable seating The 130,000-square-foot (12,077-square-metre) building is split over five levels and houses classrooms, art and media studios, performance spaces, science labs, computer labs, engineering labs and more.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

New York-based architecture studio and developer Alloy Development has announced One Third Avenue, a 63-storey skyscraper set to be built to Passive House standards and be the second tallest building in Brooklyn. It will mark the completion of the wider Alloy Block, as all other buildings on the site are now open.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2025

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series we consider the legacy of Elemental 's Quinta Monroy housing , which turned a relatively little-known Chilean architect into one of the profession's biggest stars. And, crucially, each was incomplete accompanied by a gaping hole matching the size of the built structure.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2025

London practice Stolon Studio has completed The Parks, a housing complex that has been transformed from a group of neglected farm buildings in Herefordshire. Some of this was only discovered after intrusive investigation works. There were parts which frankly we were amazed were still standing," he continued.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2025

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings is Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles by Gehry Partners , an icon of deconstructivism. Disney Hall is perhaps the most famous building by Frank Gehry who, despite being Toronto-born, is one of, if not the most, famous living American architects.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Aiming to challenge what schools traditionally look like, Andblack Design Studio designed the structure with a playful, curving form to avoid "conventional, box-like classrooms". Designed to be an extension of the interior spaces, the landscaped playground also serves as an outdoor classroom and amphitheatre.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2025

We continue our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series with a look at Apple Park by Foster + Partners , the most recognisable office of the past 25 years. Dubbed "the most-hyped building of 2017" by Curbed , the ring-shaped Apple Park office in California has been described as the biggest product produced by the iPhone maker.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The structure will use passive design strategies The Navoi State Museum of Literature, which sits at the heart of the development, will host 13 permanent exhibition halls organised around a central courtyard. Renders of the exterior reveal a large glass facade and entrance, sheltered by the building's sweeping brick forms.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2025

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series, we take a look at the most significant building of 2005, Moriyama House in Japan by architect Ryue Nishizawa. Though describing the project as a house, or even a building, feels like a disservice to its design. This was no normal house.

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2025

The Cardboard Cathedral in New Zealand by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is the next building to secure its place in our list of the 25 most significant buildings of the 21st century. Perhaps this outcome was expected by Ban, who previously stated that "if a building is loved, then it becomes permanent".

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2025

The next instalment in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series looks at Stefano Boeri 's Bosco Verticale, the first " vertical forest ". Plants and trees on buildings evoke strong opinions and Bosco Verticale is the poster child for the trend, which gained significant traction in the second decade of the 21st century.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2025

The next instalment in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series profiles Terminal 4 at Madrid-Barajas Airport by RSHP and Estudio Lamela, the peak of a golden age of airport design. The gull-wing-shaped roof is supported on a steel structure. I usually get off flights relieved to stretch my legs.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2025

We continue our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series with the Anandaloy centre in Bangladesh by Studio Anna Heringer , a pioneering project for the revival of mud construction in contemporary architecture. It is a trend that has left some skeptical. It was my first urbanism."

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2025

Reggio School , a project that combined experimental eco-architecture with a radical approach to learning, is the 2022 instalment in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series. In 2023, it is rare to see a building that actually innovates in programme, material or ecological strategy, let alone all three," he wrote.

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Architizer

JANUARY 8, 2025

This innovative product redefines how interior spaces can inspire, connect and promote well-being. With over 40 years of experience in the design-build industry, Ruben brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his work, driven by the belief that exceptional design enriches lives. This is just the start.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Chinese studio Atelier Xi has completed a visitor centre for Qiaochengbei Park in Shenzhen , using weathering steel and grass roofs to blend two pavilion-like structures into the landscape. The two structures were organised around the park's trees The two buildings sit at either end of the park.

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Architizer

MARCH 17, 2025

Unlike a print ad or social media campaign, a building is a long-term investment in brand identity. This often involves incorporating elements that can be easily updated or refreshed, allowing the brand to evolve its image without major structural changes. Approaches such as this are missed opportunities to make a deeper impact.

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Dwell

MARCH 17, 2025

A developer and their design team expanded the 1910 structure with a metal-clad box, creating a mix of flats that add housing density to Evanston, Illinois. Retaining the existing church structure and adding a compact addition maximized unit count as well as perimeter wall area for light, air, and views. Have one to share?

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2025

Designed by Adjaye Associates , working in collaboration with executive architect Cooper Robertson , the building replaces the museum’s previous structure and represents a major expansion in scale. New building, 2024.

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