Salvaged Bricks Transform Mount Coot-tha House in Peter Besley’s Material Masterstroke.Peter Besley doesn't just design houses—he solves problems. His latest project is perched on the ridge of Mount Coot-tha's numerous spurs, emerging from Brisbane's steep terrain like a series of sculptural objects. Birdwood tackles...
Swiss Architect Leopold Banchini Crafts Entire London Pub Interior From One Oak Tree.What happens when you build an entire pub interior from one oak tree? Leopold Banchini's Goodbye Horses in London's De Beauvoir Town shows exactly how powerful single-material focus can...
Every Living Thing: Tadao Ando’s MPavilion Transforms Into Living Environmental Laboratory."Every Living Thing" series brings together artists, scientists, and designers to examine our relationship with the natural world. The program features everything from artificial reef structures to Indigenous knowledge systems, creating a...
Reflections of Genius: Leopold Banchini’s Villa Montasser Mirrors Swiss Heritage.A thoughtful addition to Leopold Banchini's portfolio, Villa Montasser employs clever use of reflection, both literal and conceptual, offering a contemporary interpretation of Switzerland's artistic and natural heritage. Nestled beside...
Beyond the Big Smoke Brilliance: 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards.Sustainability and community impact are at the forefront of the 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards shortlist. The selected projects showcase innovative approaches to environmentally conscious design, adapting to the specific needs of...
Thoughtful Design, Strong Partnerships and a Willingness to Experiment Converge in this Game-Changing Sydney Office.Rochester Street Office is the poster child for collaborative design and innovative thinking, setting a new standard for workplace architecture in repurposed industrial areas. It's a building that looks to the future while respecting its...
This North London Home by McLaren Excell & Studio Iro Embraces Japanese Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic.In Camden, North London, a former warehouse and art studio has been reimagined as a generous residence. This two-storey home, showcases the collaborative efforts of McLaren Excell and Studio Iro, seamlessly blending architectural...
A House of Many Faces: Warehouse Transformation in Porto by Fala Atelier.Fala Atelier experiments with scale and domestic conventions in this Porto warehouse turned home. Conceived as a series of cuts across the lengthy perimeter, the extensive space is now separated via an inner courtyard. Yet it's the...
Redefining a Cabin in the Woods: Casa Alferez by Ludwig Godefroy Architecture.Combining his skills in shaping concrete and drawing inspiration from several pop culture and architecture movements, Ludwig Godefroy’s Casa Alferez arguably resembles Laputa’s forgotten castle. Within the two-bedroom home, each space...
