La Firme transforms cramped space into Montreal's sun-lit Melk Cafe
Design studio La Firme has turned a tight, triangular space into a bright and airy cafe in Montreal. More about La Firme transforms cramped space into Montreal's sun-lit Melk Cafe
Lever Architecture designs CLT extension for The Nature Conservancy's Portland office
Weathered steel and juniper siding clad the cross-laminated timber community centre that Lever Architecture has added to the Oregon outpost of The Nature Conservancy. More about Lever Architecture designs CLT extension for The Nature Conservancy's Portland office
Samurai armour and Kanji characters inform Mexico City's Tori Tori restaurant by Esrawe Studio
A cylindrical, oak structure scales the dark interiors of this Japanese restaurant in Mexico City created by Hector Ewrawe's design studio. More about Samurai armour and Kanji characters inform Mexico City's Tori Tori restaurant by Esrawe Studio
RDR Architectes designs "compact village" for sheep farm in Patagonia
Swiss architecture firm RDR Architectes chose corrugated metal to cover a sprawling agricultural complex in Patagonia where cows and sheep are reared.
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AIA task force to offer advice on converting buildings into healthcare facilities
The American Institute of Architects has launched a task force to consult on how to adapt buildings into healthcare facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. More about AIA task force to offer advice on converting buildings into healthcare facilities
Grafton Architects unveils timber research centre for University of Arkansas
Dublin firm Grafton Architects has designed a timber research centre for the University of Arkansas' architecture school, which will mark its first project in the US when complete. More about Grafton Architects unveils timber research centre for University of Arkansas
Burning Man "thoughtfully and mindfully" prepares for 2020 festival amid coronavirus pandemic
Burning Man is continuing with plans to host its summer festival despite a number of large-scale events like the Olympics being postponed because of coronavirus. More about Burning Man "thoughtfully and mindfully" prepares for 2020 festival amid coronavirus pandemic
Mini Inno renovates mid-century home Villa Kuro in Joshua Tree
Los Angeles studio Mini Inno added a Japanese-style tea room to a 1960s property in Joshua Tree National Park while turning it into a holiday home. More about Mini Inno renovates mid-century home Villa Kuro in Joshua Tree
Camp O is an architect's retreat in Upstate New York
New York architect Maria Milans del Bosch has designed a house and studio for herself in the Catskills with interventions that are mindful of the natural setting. More about Camp O is an architect's retreat in Upstate New York
Marc Thorpe imagines Citizens of Earth installation at US-Mexico border
American architect Marc Thorpe has developed a conceptual installation near Marfa and the border of Mexico that resembles a large spaceship landing on earth. More about Marc Thorpe imagines Citizens of Earth installation at US-Mexico border
Morphosis unveils 13-storey Lululemon headquarters for Vancouver
Architecture firm Morphosis has designed a building with slanted walls for the headquarters of athletic clothing brand Lululemon in Vancouver, Canada. More about Morphosis unveils 13-storey Lululemon headquarters for Vancouver
Large "sail-like canopy" topped Burning Man installation Archaeopteryx
Multidisciplinary group Wevolve Labs modelled its pavilion for last year's Burning Man on a bird-like dinosaur, with large wings that lit up at night and shaded seats underneath. More about Large "sail-like canopy" topped Burning Man installation Archaeopteryx
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson touches up its design for Williamsburg's Blue Bottle Coffee
Pale wood decorates this Blue Bottle Coffee cafe in Brooklyn designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, which the American practice has updated to accommodate more people. More about Bohlin Cywinski Jackson touches up its design for Williamsburg's Blue Bottle Coffee
Rothy's creates handbag collection using ocean-bound plastics
US shoe company Rothy's has launched handbags that it claims are made from 100 per cent recycled materials. More about Rothy's creates handbag collection using ocean-bound plastics
Commune designs gluten-free BreadBlok bakery in California with creamy interiors
Los Angeles studio Commune has used plaster walls, wood built-ins and terracotta tile floors to create a rustic feel inside this bakery in Santa Monica. More about Commune designs gluten-free BreadBlok bakery in California with creamy interiors
Francesc Rifé Studio designs AdH House with "emotional quality" in Mexico City
The dark walls of this house in Mexico City were designed by Spanish practice Francesc Rifé Studio to conceal outdoor areas from the street. More about Francesc Rifé Studio designs AdH House with "emotional quality" in Mexico City
Eileen Gray retrospective in New York features work "never shown before"
A retrospective on Irish modernist Eileen Grey in New York City includes furniture that has never been presented before. More about Eileen Gray retrospective in New York features work "never shown before"
Urban planning is "really very biased against women" says Caroline Criado Perez
Cities haven't been designed to suit the lives of women, according to British writer Caroline Criado Perez, whose book Invisible Women argues that much architecture and design does not work properly for females. More about Urban planning is "really very biased against women" says Caroline Criado Perez
Antonio Zaninovic and Tara Bean renovate clifftop Icaria House in Cape Town
South African practice Antonio Zaninovic Architecture Studio has overhauled a 1960s house in Cape Town with designer Tara Bean, adding outdoor areas to make the most of its ocean views. More about Antonio Zaninovic and Tara Bean renovate clifftop Icaria House in Cape Town
One Manhattan Square apartment by Jamie Bush features sculptural decor
American designer Jamie Bush has decked out a New York apartment with 1970s furniture and contemporary pieces to fuse architectural designs that are new and old. More about One Manhattan Square apartment by Jamie Bush features sculptural decor
