Articles by Jon Astbury

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Besley & Spresser clads Sydney Harbour pavilion with oyster shell terrazzo

November 15, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

Bespoke terrazzo tiles made using the shells of local rock oysters clad this collonaded pavilion on Sydney’s waterfront, designed by local architecture studio Besley & Spresser. Named Pier Pavilion, the structure forms part of the regeneration of the western edge of Sydney’s harbour in Bangaroo, addressing a lack of non-commercial, sheltered public spaces in the

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Cera Stribley shelters cottage extension with curved timber ceiling

November 13, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

A curved, timber-lined ceiling shelters the fully-glazed living spaces of Harvest House, the extension and renovation of a worker’s cottage in Australia by architecture studio Cera Stribley for its founder. The extension, which was recently been shortlisted in the house extension category of Dezeen Awards 2025, was designed for Cera Stribley founder Chris Stribley, who

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Djernes & Bell designs Danish research centre as “living laboratory”

November 12, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

A palette of local clay, sand, hemp and wood was used to create Hedeskov Living Lab, a research and educational centre in Rønde, designed by Danish architecture studio Djernes & Bell. Located on rewilded farmland, the centre is dedicated to research and education on regenerative practices and occupies a series of structures, including an old

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Demountable timber structure reinvigorates Palais Rameau in Lille

November 10, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

French architecture studios Atelier 9.81 and Perrot & Richard have renovated the Palais Rameau exhibition hall in Lille, inserting a modular and demountable timber frame into its heritage-protected steel shell. Originally designed in 1878 by Auguste Mourcou and Henri Contamine as a space for horticultural exhibitions, the Palais Rameau is distinctive for its blending of

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Demountable timber structure reinvigorates Palais Rameau in Lille

November 10, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

French architecture studios Atelier 9.81 and Perrot & Richard have renovated the Palais Rameau exhibition hall in Lille, inserting a modular and demountable timber frame into its heritage-protected steel shell. Originally designed in 1878 by Auguste Mourcou and Henri Contamine as a space for horticultural exhibitions, the Palais Rameau is distinctive for its blending of

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Sea creatures inform sweeping bamboo roofs of Intaaya Retreat in Indonesia

November 9, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

Undulating bamboo roofs modelled on seashells, fish and manta rays provide shelter for facilities across this wellness retreat in Indonesia, designed by Balinese practice Pablo Luna Studio. Located on the edge of a cliff on the island Nusa Penida, Intaaya Retreat comprises 12 tented guest suites alongside a yoga studio, spa, restaurant and tea room,

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White Arkitekter restores Gothenburg’s fish church

November 8, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

Swedish studio White Arkitekter has completed the renovation of Feskekôrka, a historic seafood market in Gothenburg, celebrating the timber-framed structure of its church-like hall. Named Feskekörka, which translates as fish church as a reference to its grand neo-Gothic style, the 1,120-square-metre market hall required updating after adaptations throughout its 150-year history had obscured many of its

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Atelier Xi creates cave-like pavilions for Chinese arts centre

November 7, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

Architecture studio Atelier Xi has completed the AYDC Public Art Centre in Guiyang, China, dividing its spaces across three sculptural stone-clad pavilions set in a landscaped park. The art centre comprises a library, an events space and an outdoor stage for the “culture-driven experimental hub” A Yun Duo Cang (AYDC), which translates to Our Land

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Atelier Xi creates cave-like pavilions for Chinese arts centre

November 7, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

Architecture studio Atelier Xi has completed the AYDC Public Art Centre in Guiyang, China, dividing its spaces across three sculptural stone-clad pavilions set in a landscaped park. The art centre comprises a library, an events space and an outdoor stage for the “culture-driven experimental hub” A Yun Duo Cang (AYDC), which translates to Our Land

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Atelier Sérgio Rebelo encases Portuguese winery in sinuous timber frame

November 6, 2025 Jon Astbury 0

A cluster of gently curving timber volumes merges to form Quinta de Adorigo Winery in Portugal, designed by architecture studio Atelier Sérgio Rebelo to reference the surrounding terraced vineyards. Located in the historic winemaking region and UNESCO World Heritage site Alto Douro Vinhateiro, the winery was completed as part of a wider tourism complex, which includes

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