Aleph-Bau creates metal rooftop addition for slender Toronto townhouse
Canadian studio Aleph-Bau has overhauled an urban residence in Toronto, creating a bright white facade and adding a sculptural rooftop volume wrapped in aluminium. More
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AL_A completes aluminium-plated tower block in central Bangkok
Swathes of aluminium tiles wrap around this sharply pointed tower by Amanda Levete's studio AL_A, which is set in the former gardens of the British embassy in Bangkok. More
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Metal cube by SOM houses emergency call centre for New York City
Textured facades and a grassy berm help soften the boxy appearance of this high-security emergency facility in New York, designed by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. More
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"Feather-like" screens front church in Taiwan by MAYU Architects
Rows of perforated aluminium shades intended to represent the feathers of an eagle shield the facade of this concrete and glass church in the Taiwanese city of Tainan. More
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Herzog & de Meuron designs table version of Unterlinden museum lighting
This trumpet-shaped table lamp by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron is based on pendant lighting originally designed for a French museum. More
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Klein Dytham's Ginza Place features latticed facade inspired by traditional Japanese crafts
Over 5,000 aluminium panels are arranged to create the perforated facade of this commercial building by Klein Dytham Architecture, which overlooks one of Tokyo's most iconic intersections. More
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FEA Studio installs "cloud-like" sports hall in mountainous landscape of northern Iran
The corners of this aluminium-clad sports hall near the Iranian city of Bastam lift up from the earth to lend the irregular form a "cloud-like" appearance. More
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Slovenian holiday home by Prima features glass, larch and aluminium walls
A pair of gabled blocks nestle into a snow-covered slope in a Slovenian ski resort to form this holiday home by Ljubljana studio Prima. More
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Mario Romano creates rippling aluminium skin for California home
The undulating metal exterior of this family home by Los Angeles designer Mario Romano takes its cues from the movement of the ocean. More
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Dramatic folded canopy shelters riverside terrace of MX_SI Architects' auditorium in Spain
A huge canopy extends from one side of this auditorium in the Spanish province of Córdoba and folds over a riverside terrace, encouraging visitors to loiter around before and after performances. More
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Aluminium louvres cover curving walls of house and cafe in South Korea
Slanted slats of aluminium cover the irregular, curving form of this house and cafe in Gyeonggi Province designed by South Korean architecture practice AND (+ slideshow). More
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Björn Förstberg's house for his mother features pointed roofs and reflective walls
A pair of gabled buildings clad in corrugated aluminium make up this house in Linköping, Sweden, designed by architect Björn Förstberg for his mother (+ slideshow). More
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ZAS creates Toronto library with curved walls and slanted windows
Canadian firm ZAS has completed a glass and aluminium-clad public library in suburban Toronto, which has a sculptural form influenced by a local rollercoaster (+ slideshow). More
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Studiohuerta creates "anti-seismic" Center for Postgraduate Studies at Mexico's Cetys University
Sat close to the San Andreas fault line, this postgraduate education centre by US firm Studiohuerta features thick walls to help minimise damage from earthquakes (+ slideshow). More
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Studio Dwell embeds River View House into a sloped site in Illinois
US firm Studio Dwell has created an aluminium-clad home in northern Illinois that features a cantilevering terrace and a front door located on the upper storey (+ slideshow). More
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Double-sided tape secures cladding to LA residence by Studio Pali Fekete
Los Angeles architecture firm Studio Pali Fekete has used double-sided sticky tape to affix the cladding panels to this home for an executive of adhesives company 3M (+ slideshow). More
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Yota Kakuda creates tiled interior for cheese tart store in Japan
Japanese designer Yota Kakuda used a bespoke aluminium tile to cover the walls and floors in this shop that sells baked cheese tarts (+ slideshow). More
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Kengo Kuma dresses Shanghai tower in pleated aluminium for Soho China
Strips of perforated aluminium give a pleated appearance to the facade of this Shanghai tower designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma for property developer Soho China (+ slideshow). More
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Peter Marino clads Hublot's Fifth Avenue store in angled black metal panels and LEDs
American architect Peter Marino's New York flagship store for Hublot has become the Swiss watch brand's tallest boutique in the world (+ slideshow). More
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VUUE launches Mornington furniture collection for both in and outdoors
New York 2016: new Australian brand VUUE has produced a collection of furniture designed to be used flexibly for both indoor and outdoor spaces (+ slideshow). More