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“The simplistic solution of net-zero buildings is a rushed silver bullet”

To truly tackled tackle climate change we have to focus on happiness not reducing energy or embodied carbon, say Ramboll’s Gorana Shepherd and Adam Selvey. We have been called to reimagine the future. The need to move to a zero-carbon, regenerative economy is indisputable, and climate change is descending upon us. But, happy people are

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Pros Share 8 Laundry Room Must-Haves (16 photos)

December 7, 2022 Georgia Madden 0

Adding the right features to your laundry room can make everyday tasks easier and elevate the look of the space. Here, four pros share the eight must-haves they always recommend to clients who want a laundry that functions well and stands the test of…

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“You don’t hire SANAA to make a form-based landmark” says commenter

December 7, 2022 Rupert Bickersteth 0

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing SANAA’s Sydney Modern art museum in Australia. Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning studio SANAA has extended the Art Gallery of New South Wales with a series of pavilions that step down towards Sydney Harbour. The building, called Sydney Modern, is powered entirely by renewable energy. The £191-million project has been

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Kengo Kuma and Edition hotels create “oasis at the heart of the city” in Tokyo

December 7, 2022 Benedict Hobson 0

Hospitality brand Edition has teamed up with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to create a luxury hotel filled with plants in the Toranomon district of Tokyo, Japan. Occupying the upper floors of a high-rise building in the Tokyo business district of Toranomon, the 206-room hotel is the first outpost in Japan for the Edition brand, which

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RP Duplex / Erez Shani Architecture

December 7, 2022 Hana Abdel 0

Geometric and technical constraints were key to the design language which was chosen for this Duplex apartment in Central Tel Aviv. Instead of concealing the Mechanical and Electrical systems of the apartment, the decision was to expose them and make them an integral part of the design. A concrete envelope, which is rich in texture, was chosen for the ceiling and feature wall, and careful attention was given to the display of the client’s eclectic collections, throughout the different spaces of the project.

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FaulknerBrowns completes “hall for the city” in Sunderland

December 7, 2022 Jon Astbury 0

A 23-tonne metal staircase rises through a glazed atrium at the centre of Sunderland’s City Hall, referencing the region’s rich history of industrial craftsmanship. Completed by local practice FaulknerBrowns, the project is one of the first buildings delivered in the Riverside Sunderland masterplan, which will create 1,000 homes, a school, nurseries, offices and civic buildings

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Munich Architecture City Guide: From Skyscrapers to Small Pavilions, Brutalism to Art Nouveau

December 7, 2022 Virginia Duran 0

Munich – Bavaria’s capital since 1506 – is a city with layers and layers of history. Its many years as a rising architectural epicenter have left an interesting and unique mix of buildings. From Middle Age churches and cathedrals to contemporary synagogues. From skyscrapers to small pavilions. Brutalism to Art Nouveau. Munich’s architecture is truly extensive and marvelous.

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Ulaman Eco-Luxury Resort / Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios

December 7, 2022 Hana Abdel 0

Located in Kaba-Kaba, Tabanan, Bali, the breathtaking second phase of this eco-resort incorporates a number of key facilities that unify the entire complex. Phase 1 of Ulaman was extremely well received by the media and the public and has obtained multiple international design features and awards, most notably the highly acclaimed UNESCO Prix-Versailles award for Sustainable Architecture.

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A Diploma in Strategic Interior Design for Modern Professionals

December 7, 2022 Rene Submissions 0

Across Europe, more and more companies are investing in refurbishment. Hoteliers are increasingly seeking out creative design solutions to develop more creative, unique offerings. Airports and train stations are hiring passenger experience experts to create more human centric design solutions. Companies are downsizing physical offices, while exploring ways to enhance remote workplace culture. Employees are prioritizing meaningful work, smaller teams, and opportunities to collaborate, coach, develop skills and get inspired.