Architecture: Research Guide

Located close to the city center of Fátima, but already integrated into an environment with fundamentally rural characteristics, the project of this single-family house appears as an intervention that has in its genesis respect for the surrounding natural landscape, as well as the characteristics of the land on which it is located, simultaneously seeking to enhance local materials.

Casa Azzurra is more than a retreat in Joshua Tree, it's a place designed for connection, inspired by the effortless hospitality of an Italian summer and the vast tranquility of the desert. Created by architect Mirtilla Alliata di Montereale, an Italian designer raised in Hawaii, the home is a personal project that will serve as the foundation of her hospitality brand launching in 2026. Mirtilla, who holds a Master's in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), has a professional background that includes working with Frank Gehry and Kulapat Yantrasast. Inspiration for the home encapsulates her family summers in the Aeolian Islands, the innovative vision o..

The new 2,321 m2 DeValera Library & Súil Art Gallery by Keith Williams Architects for Clare County Council occupies a prominent site in the county town of Ennis. The site includes the 485-seat Glór theatre (opened 2001), and sits opposite the historic Poor Clare Monastery and Monastery Park, an important green space at the edge of Ennis town centre. By placing the new elements, the DeValera Library and the Súil Art Gallery immediately abutting the existing Glór, the Keith Williams Architects have created a new cultural nexus uniting the 3 primary colours of the arts – the visual, the literary and performing arts – into a single complex, serving the town, county and region.

As architecture navigates a rapidly changing world shaped by ecological urgency, social transformation, and technological acceleration, the notion of intelligence is shifting. No longer confined to individual cognition or artificial computation, intelligence can emerge from cultural memory, collective practices, and adaptive systems. In this broader sense, architecture becomes a field of convergence, where natural, artificial, and social intelligences intersect to offer new ways of designing and building.

For a family of 4, we designed a new home. Their desire: a home that is surprising in space and experience, with the right balance of lighting and materials. The home needed to provide a context, a blank canvas for the builders' hobby of collecting art and design.

Buildner is pleased to announce the results of its third annual Architect's Chair Competition, which received excellent ideas from around the globe. Buildner has published two books on the topic, highlighting key ideas and outstanding projects from its past editions. With registration now open, we invite you to share your vision of the ideal chair by September 18th—submit your entry here.

PILA, an architecture studio based in Athens and New York, has released its design for a new educational building at Anatolia College, located in Thessaloniki, Greece. The project, which serves the institution's tertiary-level programs, was the result of an invited architectural competition. The project is part of the institution's long-term campus master plan and is intended to accommodate evolving academic needs while incorporating sustainable design strategies. The building is scheduled for completion by fall 2027 and is part of Anatolia College's broader efforts to expand its academic infrastructure and engage with the evolving landscape of higher education in Greece.

Malvern House is an alterations and interior project which embraces the site's existing and distinct features - well-proportioned spaces, delicate federation detailing, and a tranquil, established north-facing garden. The house is located on a well-scaled, beautiful tree-lined street in Malvern, Melbourne, Australia. The area is well known for its stunning lineup of well-preserved, Federation-era single dwelling architecture.

What is enough light? The question is difficult enough but when faced with having to calculate how much LED lighting you need to create a well-lit space, it can become a bit more complicated.

Dragonfly Retreat & Cafe was transformed from an abandoned mushroom-growing warehouse—everything was old, worn, and forgotten by time. Yet, that very sense of desolation was what intrigued me. The entire southern face of the building opens toward a pristine hill, and just beyond it, the sea stretches wide and free. It felt like the perfect setting to create a peaceful place of retreat—where one could simply sit still and breathe deeply.

HUB26 Thessaloniki's first large-scale sustainable commercial development is a modern office complex in the city's rapidly evolving western district. Spanning 31,000 sq.m., the project aims to catalyze the area's transformation, offering dynamic workspaces that adapt to evolving professional needs. The development occupies an L-shaped plot on 26is Oktovriou Street, directly opposite the listed Fix brewery. This area is deeply connected to the city's industrial heritage. The three buildings (A, B & C) are strategically positioned with exposed façades facing the main street to maximize sea views and establish a prominent commercial presence on 26is Oktovriou Street. Each building has dire..

The Ukrainian pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia explores the intersection of traditional building methods and improvised construction during wartime crises. Under the title "DAKH (ДАХ): Vernacular Hardcore", the exhibition refers to the concept of the roof ("dakh" in Ukrainian) as a primary shelter in architecture, examining the roofs of an "architecture without architects" both in the country's constructive tradition and in the contemporary reality of aerial vigilance over its national territory. Curated by Bögdana Kosmina, Michał Murawski, and Kateryna Rusetska, the Ukrainian display consists of a six-element exhibition at the Arsena..

The Pavilion of China at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia will open to the public on 10 May 2025 at the Arsenale. Titled CO-EXIST, the exhibition is curated by Ma Yansong, founder of MAD Architects, and organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China. Through ten works by twelve interdisciplinary groups, the pavilion examines how traditional Chinese philosophical thought can inform architectural responses in the age of advanced technology and artificial intelligence.

Heritage restoration has always been an intricate process that requires delicate balancing between preserving the integrity of historic materials while integrating contemporary techniques that can enhance accuracy, efficiency, and resilience. With the restoration process of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada's capital city, this intersection of tradition and technology is now on full display. The East Block, built in 1865, offers a compelling example of how digital tools can support the efforts of heritage restoration and contribute to a centuries-old craft such as stone carving.

The AnDo Project—which literally translates to those two in Farsi—is an attempt to create new types of residence in infill plots. By freeing the circulation and intermixing it with the open spaces of the terrace, the entrance, and the yard, the two units in each level have been turned into a vibrant yet peaceful residential complex, with each unit maintaining its independence from the other while participating in a perpetual dance with the help of the playful stairway that joins the pair. The two synchronous masses and the stairway that seems stuck in between create variegated spatial sequences and united with their open spaces like a three-dimensional promenade.

Pitta Arquitetura is responsible for the design of the MMB Residence, a house located in Itamambuca, Ubatuba, with 250m² of built area. The project aims to create a spacious and cool environment, providing comfort even on the hottest days in the region. "Our goal was to create a house that integrates with the warm climate of the coastal region, using natural materials such as wood and glass, which not only offer sophistication but also a sense of warmth and connection with the natural surroundings," explain architects Thiago Brunini Pitta and Rodrigo Alves Pereira.

The project proposes the construction of a fairground of 21,300 m² in the Belgian city of Liège, located in a transitional area between an industrial zone and a neighborhood of residential towers from the 1960s, predominantly inhabited by emigrants from Southern Europe.

The new high school and cultural centre Monio is located in the former military garrison area next to Hyrylä town centre. The architecture of Monio interprets the characteristics of its historical surroundings and creates a landmark connecting the developing area to the town centre. Monio can be considered the most important public building in Tuusula.

The architecture of cultural and community centers in rural areas around the world has become a rich field for experimentation, where tradition and innovation intersect. Rather than replicating standardized urban models, these projects embrace contemporary approaches tailored to local realities, blending bold design, sustainable technologies, and collaborative processes. Often developed in close partnership with local communities, they draw on regional materials and cultural symbols to create spaces that do more than host activities: they express a collective identity and a profound sense of belonging. By reimagining vernacular knowledge through a modern lens, these buildings support and ins..

The Aga Khan Academy in Dhaka, collaboratively designed by SHATOTTO architecture for green living and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS), is inspired by the region's old Buddhist Mahaviharas, incorporating their historic architecture and architectural philosophy.

The Pritzker Architecture Prize, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, hosted On Land: A Model for Community, the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion. The event took place at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, May 3rd.

Beihouse is located in the heart of Beirut's historic Gemmayzeh district, where old and new architecture coexist. This transformative project reimagines three 19th-century Lebanese houses and their central courtyard, blending the preservation of Beirut's architectural heritage with a contemporary vision. Severely damaged on August 4, 2020, by the port explosion, these buildings have been thoughtfully restored as a dynamic social club—a space for local gatherings and international visitors alike. In collaboration with architects Dagher Hanna & Partners and interior designers Linda Boronkay Design Studio, the new owner ensured that the historic buildings would be preserved and protected ..

On a centrally located vacant lot in Fürstenwalde/Spree, a daycare center for 130 children was built for the private school organization Rahn Education. The new daycare center is located in the "Pintsch-Areal" in northern Fürstenwalde, a historically significant site connected to the town's industrial development. A listed villa on the southern edge of the property and the nearby ice cellar in the north are important examples of the area's historical architecture.

A 60-year-old red-brick church is located next to the site, which was renovated by us a year ago and given a name as Church of Church. The mission was to build a new complex of a residence, a warehouse and a playground next to it. Each part is independent at its function, but all are brought together under such occasional condition. Our intention is to avoid interference from different function but retain certain connections with others.

Barcelona-based architecture studio Bofill Taller de Arquitectura was commissioned to design the Royal Arts Complex (RAC) by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in 2019. Currently under construction, the 320,000-square-meter building complex comprises thirteen structures, each contributing to the promotion of artistic expression. The project is located within King Salman Park, a 13.3-square-kilometer park being developed on the site of Riyadh's former airport. The broader development includes mixed-use projects to transform the area into a major recreational district. The overall masterplan also features a stadium by Populous, planned for the FIFA 2034 World Cup.

The Sultanate of Oman will make its first appearance at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, presenting its debut national pavilion titled Traces. Curated by Omani architect Majeda Alhinai and commissioned by Sayyid Saeed bin Sultan bin Yarub Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture, the pavilion is part of the exhibition's central theme, "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective." It will be on view from 10 May to 23 November 2025 at the Arsenale in Venice, Italy.

Located in the Jiaochuan Subdistrict community of Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, the project addresses the challenges faced by podium commercial spaces under the impact of shifting consumer patterns and the rise of online commerce. Struggling to survive, these commercial spaces have seen stagnant utilization and maintenance, with their original business formats nearly eroded. The key to revitalizing this area lies in understanding the demographics and genuine needs of nearby residents. With a population dominated by elderly individuals and relocated residents, daily shopping and leisure activities are their primary demands. To address this, we introduced a fresh market and smal..

In the heart of Bangalore's expanding peripheries, amidst a landscape of dry earth and scattered industrial activity, Elements of Nature emerges not just as a marketing and sales office but as an orchestrated experience, an architectural dialogue between structure, materiality, and the senses. Designed by Sneha Ostawal, founder of Source Architecture, this 8,000 sq ft space is not a typical commercial showroom. It is a space that invites visitors to slow down, absorb, and feel before they are even introduced to the idea of ownership.

Nirmay (निर्मय) reflects purity and holistic well-being. Envisioned as a quiet sanctuary amidst the noise of urban life, it offers a way of living that is calm, conscious, and deeply connected to the land. Rooted in sustainability and ecological harmony, the design responds to both nature and the everyday rhythms of its inhabitants. The planning is guided by climatic factors—sun trajectory, wind patterns, and the surrounding ecosystem—ensuring an energy-efficient and climate-responsive design. Nirmay Villa evolves from its context, inhabitants, and environment, with geometry forming the foundation of the architecture, establishing a trinity of structure, form, and function. A..

The architectural project of the "House in Piedade" was developed with a focus on efficiency to precisely meet the specific needs of the local environment and the demands of the client. Located in the interior of São Paulo, the house, with approximately 1,500 square feet, stands out for its programmatic simplicity, speed of construction, and reduced costs.