Montreal, Canada, 2024-11-19

This autumn was marked by the opening of two new high schools designed by TLA Architectes, UN architecture and NEUF architect(e)s: Irma-LeVasseur in Anjou, and aux Mille-Voix in Montréal-Nord. The three firms joined forces as part of an ambitious project launched by Quebec’s Ministère de l’Éducation in 2020 aimed at renewing the province’s teaching inf... (continued)

Montreal, Canada, 2024-11-19

House MN in Val-Morin is a minimalist house designed by Julia Manaças Architecte in collaboration with oyama. The original design was transformed to suit the constraints of the site, creating two twin structures atop the rocky terrain. A glass walkway links the two volumes, offering transparency when entering and circulating through the residence.

The smaller volume inc... (continued)

Levis, Canada, 2024-11-19

Since its construction in 1752, Maison Jean-Baptiste-Chevalier has been transformed many times over the ages. It was initially an important place of trade for New France due to its strategic location near the river. It was subsequently transformed into a renowned hotel during the 19^th century, and in more recent years was used as a cultural space affiliated with the... (continued)

Montreal, Canada, 2024-11-19

Lightemotion, a global lighting design consultancy creating pathways to enhanced human experiences, sheds light on its innovative lighting scheme for the exterior of the West Block, one of three buildings forming the core of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa. Lightemotion was contracted by RMA+SH architects as the prime consultant for this project, with additional co... (continued)

London, United Kingdom, 2024-11-18

The Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio has been declared the World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2024. fjcstudio previously won Building of the Year in 2013, making it the first practice in WAF’s history to win the award twice.

The ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year, World Interior of the Year, Futur... (continued)

Montpellier, France, 2024-11-18

Located in a unique, yet complex environment, this project leverages the rich architectural heritage of the historic center of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, while addressing challenges posed by urban density and the site's topography. The guiding principle is to build upon this heritage to provide students with a unique learning environment, respecting th... (continued)

Cambridge, Canada, 2024-11-15

This Galt Health family medical clinic was designed to reimagine the healthcare experience, creating a warm, empathetic, and uplifting environment for both patients and staff. Attuned to the potential vulnerability of patients, the clinic prioritizes well-being through careful choices in materials, layout, and natural light, fostering a sense of calm and ease from the moment of entry.

Toronto, Canada, 2024-11-13

Designed for an extended family of three generations, this one-storey cottage is situated on a peninsula with a panoramic view over Lake Catchacoma. Defined by its three volumes, the cottage coexists within an opening of a mature forest where a previous structure once stood. The design, by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, takes its cue from the sloping topography that rises fr... (continued)

Vancouver, Canada, 2024-11-14

The Backcountry Hut Company is thrilled to announce that its innovative System 02 cabin, created in collaboration with acclaimed designers at Leckie Studio, has won Construction Product Design of the Year at the renowned BLT Design Awards. This international accolade celebrates excellence in architecture and construction, recognizing projects and products that push the industry forward... (continued)

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2024-11-14

Kansas Restaurant, by Carla Bechelli Arquitectos, stands out for its design, which seeks to integrate and blend seamlessly with its location, projecting its large eaves that extend to embrace the surrounding environment. It is a project consciously inserted with the intention of organically connecting with its landscape, characterized by lush nature and the constant presence o... (continued)

Porto, Portugal, 2024-11-13

Located on Myslym Street in a central district of Tirana, where old and new converge, the Ndarja building—designed for residential, hospitality, offices, and commercial use—adapts to the ongoing transformation of the urban morphology landscape. Surrounded by lush vegetation and illuminated by a reflective water surface, this space softens the structure’s solidity, allowi... (continued)

Minato City, Japan, 2024-11-15

Hoshino Architects proudly announce that Park Court Jingu Kitasando The Tower has been awarded WINNER in the High Rise Buildings category of the Architecture MasterPrize 2024.

The Architecture MasterPrize is a global architecture award recognizing design excellence and advancing appreciation for quality architectural design.