London studio Oliver Leech Architects used a “soft, calm and neutral palette” of handmade bricks, lime render, timber and zinc for this family home overlooking a river in Hampshire. Located near the village of Houghton,… Read More »Oliver Leech Architects uses “calm and neutral” materials for Chalk River House in Hampshire
Architecture studios Snøhetta and Benthem Crouwel Architects are designing the House of Culture and Administration, a city hall in the Netherlands that will have swooping roofs and full-height openings. Designed as part of a redevelopment… Read More »Snøhetta and Benthem Crouwel Architects design Dutch city hall with “powerful silhouette”
A recent court ruling in China ordered the immediate demolition of a building resembling the Vector Architects-designed Seashore Chapel due to architectural copyright infringement. The copycat building by Henan Jingkaili Real Estate is located within… Read More »Vector Architects wins landmark architectural copyright infringement case in China
Two recent disaster documentaries highlight the need for designers and architects to open the door to pessimism, writes emergency planner Lucy Easthope. There is a concept in the safety management of high-risk industries known as… Read More »“Pessimism plays a crucial part in design”
Angular concrete roof trusses frame the flexible open-plan attic that crowns this Indonesian house, which has been renovated by local studio RAD+ar in Jakarta. The project, named Attic Above Garden, is designed for an architect… Read More »RAD+ar “eliminates barriers” of Jakarta home to create open-plan layout
Long distance moving can feel overwhelming, but with the right planning and organization, it doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re relocating for work, family, or a fresh start, moving across the country requires careful… Read More »A Step-By-Step Guide on Long-Distance Moving