Finnish architecture studio JKMM architects have recently completed the expansion of the Seinajoki City Library, located within the context of the city’s civic centre conceived by architect Alvar Aalto and inaugurated in 1965. In their… Expansion of Alvar Aalto’s Seinajoki City Library, Finland, by JKMM Architects
Brazilian architectural practice Studio MK27 have unveiled images of their completed Casa Lee, a one-storey home in Porto Feliz, Brazil, that comprises four bedrooms, a large open plan living space, a gym and an outdoor… The Most Beautiful Homes in the World: Casa Lee, Brazil, by Studio MK27
Versace has unveiled photographs of its recently refurbished Avenue Montaigne boutique in Paris, the first of the brand´s European stores designed following a new concept conceived by Donatella Versace in collaboration with English architect Jamie… Versace Avenue Montaigne Boutique in Paris
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum has reopened its doors after a decade of major architectural refurbishment by Spanish firm Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos. The five-year delay and the over-budget tens of millions were justified as consequences of the… Renovation of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, by Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Beirut Terraces is one of architects Herzog & de Meuron’s most exciting latest projects, a vertical village composed of thin platforms layered in an irregular formation that rethinks the concept of the skyscraper. The residential… Beirut Terraces by Herzog & de Meuron
South-African architectural practice SAOTA has recently completed Head 1815, a stunning house in Cape Town, South Africa, whose location allows for views of the Atlantic Ocean, the nearby town of Fresnaye and the Lion’s Head… The Most Beautiful Homes in the World: Head 1815 by SAOTA, South Africa
Architectural practice Grimshaw has submitted a development application for a mixed-use tower in Parramatta, on the outskirts of Sydney, Australia. Reaching 336 metres in height, the 90-storey Aspire Tower intends to establish a new benchmark… Grimshaw Submits Plans for Australian Tower
Portuguese architect Jorge Graça Costa has designed the hill-top U-House for professional surfer José Gregório and his family. Located in Ericeira, Portugal, the design of the U-shaped house was inspired by traditional Mediterranean courtyard homes… The Most Beautiful Homes in the World: U-House by Jorge Graça Costa, Portugal
Accessories brand Coach has unveiled its flagship store in the neighbourhood of Omotesando, Tokyo. Conceived by architectural practice OMA, the store’s design was centred on the reinterpretation of traditional wooden shelf displays as modular transparent… Coach Unveils Flagship Tokyo Store by OMA
This two-storey residential property, located in South West Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has certainly caught our attention at The Style Examiner. Built within a large private wooded lot close to a lake and marina, the Belvedere… The Most Beautiful Homes in the World: Belvedere by Guido Constantino, Canada