Architecture

A backsplash typically occupies a generous amount of visual space in a kitchen. Depending on your choice of colors and materials, you can play down the visual plane so it recedes from view, or you can punch it up with some attention-grabbing personali…

Energy Transformation. This small building is the visible part of a whole that remains hidden from view. It is the head of a new energy infrastructure for the city of Palencia. A District Heating network promoted by the company DH Ecoenergías, a brave pioneer in the energy transformation of Spanish cities. Palencia’s network is the first of a long series of similar projects that seeks to decarbonize a good part of the national urban geography, turning off fossil fuel heaters – diesel and gas, costly internationally sourced – to replace them with a clean network, fueled by renewable resources that will largely come from an improved management of Spanish forests.

the center blends into the cityscape with an accessible green roof park, slowly disappearing when viewed from the surrounding mountains. 
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Moon Terrace by Arcline Architects   Wolmido island in South Korea, which translates to Moon-tail Island originating from the shape of the island resembling the tail of a crescent, inspired a distinctive moon-themed building designed by Arcline Ar…

You can procrastinate about some cleaning tasks, but when it comes to mold, it’s better to take care of it sooner rather than later. Mold can cause health problems and destroy whatever it grows on. The spores of mold fungi commonly float through the a…

Following the news of Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki’s death at the age of 95, we have rounded up eight key projects designed by the Pritzker Prize and AIA Gold Medal-winning architect throughout his career. Maki, who was born in Tokyo in 1928, studied to become an architect at the University of Tokyo and Harvard University.

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A holistic approach to design and architecture becomes apparent when we delve into the work of NO ARCHITECTURE, an architectural practice based in New York, founded by Andrew Heid in 2014. The firm’s portfolio and research showcase an integrative way of building, with projects demonstrating a close connection between the built environment and their immediate surroundings, whether in natural landscapes or urban contexts. Their programs emphasize flexibility, possibilities, and inclusion, prioritizing human well-being above all.

Alexis Dornier Makings is proud to announce the completion of ‘The Free Bird Project,’ a private residence in Berawa, Bali, that seamlessly blends contemporary Japanese design with tropical modernism. This innovative home reflects architect Alexis Dornier’s commitment to integrating built environments with nature.

ahead of the 2025 venice architecture biennale, we reached out to the curator who unpacked the various forms of intelligence and their impact on the future of architecture.
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