In France's Silicon Valley, an Adjustable and Transparent Building Fits Right In
Barbarito Bancel Architectes wrapped the building in glass-and-aluminum louvers that vary according to the angle of the sun.
Author: Mairi Beautyman
These Residential Towers in London Are Wrapped in Sky-High Gardens
Designed by Glenn Howells Architects, Wardian London gives high-rise city dwellers a dose of nature in the form of glassed-in gardens that run throughout.
A Dermatology Office Beckons with the Allure of a Boutique Hotel
New York–based Gachot Studios devised a lush, residential-feeling design for celebrity dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank.
A Noah’s Ark–Themed Children’s Museum Lands at the Jewish Museum Berlin
At ANOHA, the new permanent children’s installation designed by Olson Kundig, a 1960s flower market shelters an ark where 150 animal sculptures roam.
Fritz Hansen’s Entire Office is Now a Showroom
The Danish furniture manufacturer has upgraded its office into a welcoming space for their 6,000 annual visitors.
New Talent: MUT Design Creates Furniture That Merges Play and Function
The Valencia, Spain-based studio brought a distinctly Mediterranean style to this year's Das Haus, which artfully launched a wide array of their furnishings.
A City Dwelling in Monterrey Is Inspired by the Mountains Around It
Casa Ocho Vigas, designed by Mexican firm Covachita, features a host of sustainable details, like natural ventilation, reclaimed casting boards, and a large elm tree.
Das Haus 2020 Carefully Blends Outdoors with In
At this year’s installation by MUT Design, products took inspiration from al fresco living, material research, and…the gym.
At Tel Aviv University, a New Science Building Looks—and Acts—Like a Cloud
A salutation to the two science departments it holds, the Check Point Building’s ephemeral form contrasts with the campus’s more orthogonal buildings.
Schoolhouse Revival: A New Hotel in an Old School Frames a Scenic Park in Washington
Portland, Oregon–based firms Waechter Architecture and Blossom teamed up to create a boutique hotel within a 19th-century building.
In Italy, a Church Cleaved in Two Serves as a Gathering Place
Designed by three Italian firms, the minimal Church of the Penitent Thief adjoins a renovated, preexisting church that now functions as a community center.
In Portugal's Douro Valley, a Modern Renovation Revitalizes an Old Farmhouse
Paris-based interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch was tapped to turn a 19th-century dwelling into a winery and hotel, one that balanced contemporary and rustic design.
This Brazilian Getaway Is Designed for Indoor-Outdoor Living
Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door create ample access to two sheltered outdoor spaces created by the house's H-shaped plan.
Inside Nani Marquina's Spanish Vacation House
Situated on the Costa Brava coastline, the 3,200-square-foot dwelling was carefully renovated to preserve its historic look while blending in contemporary touches.
This Zurich Residential Development Is a Brutalism Enthusiast's Dream
Designed by Gus Wüstemann Architects, this five-story, 7,200-square-foot concrete building is intended to be relatively affordable for Zurich.
Lucie Koldova on Her "Das Haus" Design For imm Cologne 2018
Challenged by the organizers of imm Cologne to create “a poetic study of light,” Koldova designed her dream house as a wonderland of illumination in various forms.
