French studio Chatillon Architectes has transformed a 1950s post office in Brittany into flats, adding an extension with a glass-brick facade. The conversion of the historic landmark in central Brest, near the old fortifications of… Read More »Chatillon Architectes turns Brest Post Office into flats with glass-brick facade
From textured lilac to postbox red, the 10 colourful houses in our latest roundup are united by facades designed to stand out from the crowd. Photo by French & Tye Brockley House, UK, by Office… Read More »Ten colourful houses vying for attention
Le Corbusier‘s Maison La Roche provides a rich historical backdrop for the first international show from Brazilian design exhibition Aberto, on display at the World Heritage-listed home in Paris. Aberto/04 is the fourth iteration of… Read More »Aberto exhibition at Maison La Roche celebrates Le Corbusier’s enduring ties to Brazil
Pipes are the backbone of any plumbing system, quietly keeping your home running smoothly—until something goes wrong. Ignoring your pipelines can lead to costly water damage, persistent leaks, and even major plumbing disasters. While a… Read More »8 Common Plumbing Mistakes That Homeowners Make
A minimalist concrete structure encircles a space for spiritual ceremonies in the South Baja California desert, designed by Rubén Valdez Practice. Located at the Paradero Hotel in Todos Santos, on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, the non-religious… Read More »Rubén Valdez Practice creates concrete spiritual enclosure in Mexico
Charred-cedar shingles cover the chimney-shaped form of this micro tearoom in Japan, designed by local studio 2m26 in collaboration with French practice Onomiau. Named Le Picabier or Yachō, the tea room for one person sits… Read More »Le Picabier is a tea room for one in Kyoto’s mountains