Barbara Vick Early Learning Branch reimagines a former bank as an elementary school extension in Chicago, IL, United States. Led by Bailey Edward, the project brings new pre‑K classrooms and flexible offices to serve the Beverly and Morgan neighborhoods. The conversion pairs civic reuse with child‑scaled planning so early learners get purpose-made rooms, a covered outdoor play area, and clear circulation from drop-off to door.
Naxxar House sits in Naxxar, Malta, where AP Valletta recasts an 18th-century palazzino as a contemporary house. The architects add a sculpted stone screen to guard privacy from a new apartment block while opening the interiors to gardens. Completed as a 2023 reworking, the project folds local craft, reclaimed materials, and measured light into a lived-in domestic setting. It feels grounded and quietly sure of itself.
Montis Sastre Arquitectura has designed two social housing units in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Completed in 2024, the multi-family building focuses on reusing existing materials from the century-old construction on site.
The project retains the original façade and incorporates recovered elements like tiles and wooden beams, showcasing an honest construction process with minimal environmental impact.
CCY Architects has designed a copper-clad house in San Miguel County, Colorado, nestled among Engelmann Spruce trees. Called DNA Alpine, the property includes a main house, sauna, and garage, with architecture inspired by the surrounding landscape and contemporary artists. The design accommodates extreme weather conditions, featuring a non-repetitive pattern on the façade derived from the DNA of neighbouring trees. This eclectic home combines natural materials with artful elements, offering expansive views of the alpine meadow while maintaining environmental sensitivity.
Designed by Estúdio AMATAM, the Quinta do Desembargador House is situated in the suburban landscape of Almada, Portugal. Completed in 2023, this building maximises the potential of its compact lot with a strategic layout and adaptable features. The design includes a double-height living room, openings for natural light, and the potential for future expansion.
House for a Goldsmith, located in Wandlitz, Germany is an amazing construction by Christoph Wagner Architects. They have combined contemporary living with historical preservation in this one-of-a-kind house; the remodel was done keeping the past of the property in mind. Sustainable features have been included while making comfortable work and living spaces within an old farmhouse setting that has been carefully restored.
Raumus, a renowned designer, has transformed a residential apartment in Fukuoka, Japan, into a captivating workspace with a soft and inviting atmosphere. This 2023 project, which was a conversion of a housing unit into an office space, showcases a unique approach to renovation that blends the past and the future. By covering the walls with a thin layer of fabric or translucent paint, the design team has created a space that retains the traces of time while offering a serene and harmonious work environment.
The Nea Hotel in Shavei Zion, Israel, is a captivating revival of the historic Beit Hava tourist complex. Designed by the renowned Rozen Architects, this hotel project seamlessly blends the property’s rich past with a modern, nature-inspired aesthetic. Featuring a range of accommodation options, from family-friendly suites to private VIP quarters, the Nea Hotel caters to diverse traveler preferences, creating a unique and immersive tourist experience in this coastal region of Israel.
