Architecture: Research Guide

Architecture and Landscape - This chapel, commissioned as a private space for prayer on a rural estate near the city of Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, seeks to establish a profound yet subtle relationship between architecture and the surrounding landscape. Water, exposed concrete, quartzite, and wood define both the building and its furnishings.

The project is located in the heart of the 11th arrondissement of Paris, on the corner of Avenue de la République, rue des Bluets and the private road Cité Bertrand. Originally built for the Bluets clinic, the building has undergone several transformations, revealing a complex construction made up of successive layers. At the head of the block, L'ARO ( 'Angle République Onzième') features a strong identity and hybrid programming. The former Clinique des Bluets, now a training school, is designed to evolve throughout its life cycle. Whether it's a school, coworking space, housing or fitness centre, the conversion project is flexible. Only its cinaspic nature remains unchanged. Its dimensi..

The project was the renovation of a small broken down little house built in 1926, that by all measures was a "tear down".

Notre Dame Cathedral reopened on December 7th, 2024, welcoming visitors for the first time since the 2019 fire. The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral was a massive undertaking, led by chief architect Philippe Villeneuve, assisted by Rémi Fromont and Pascal Prunet. The project involved approximately 2,000 craftspeople, 250 companies, and about $900 million, demonstrating the immense scale and complexity of the work on a tight deadline. Despite the major milestone of opening before the end of the year, the restoration works are not yet complete, as they are scheduled to continue through 2026.

The National Athletics Stadium was established on behalf of the Hungarian State as the starting building for the long-term urban design of the Budapest South City Gate development. The stadium was designed by NAPUR Architect Kft., the winner of the design competition. The construction was carried out by the construction consortium ZÁÉV Zrt. – Magyar Építő Zrt.

In today's world of architecture and design, it's no longer enough to present clients with blueprints or plans — they want to visualize the final product before construction begins. This is where 3D visualization studios come into play. By offering photo-realistic renderings, virtual tours, and interactive configurators, these studios make it easier for architects to communicate their ideas and leave a lasting impression on their clients. With the help of these cutting-edge tools, architects can create stunning presentations that truly deliver the "wow" effect at every stage of the project. Here's how DEGO render studio deliver with their unique solutions.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has unveiled the design for a new wing dedicated to its 20th- and 21st-century art collection. Architect Frida Escobedo, the first woman to design a Met wing, is leading the project. The Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing will increase gallery space by almost 50 percent, adding over 70,000 square feet. This expansion will address accessibility issues, improve infrastructure, and enhance the sustainability of the building. The opening of the new wing is anticipated in 2030.

The Portugal Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka embraces the theme "Ocean, The Blue Dialogue", offering visitors an immersive exploration of the ocean as a life-giving resource and a cornerstone of sustainability. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the Pavilion aims to reflect Portugal's deep historical, cultural, and economic connections to the sea, creating an architectural and narrative journey that bridges past, present, and future.

Saudi Arabia was officially announced as the 2034 FIFA World Cup host. The country plans to build 11 new stadiums and refurbish four of its existing venues. The proposed host cities include Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and the yet-unbuilt Neom, a 170-kilometer-long linear city proposed to be built on the Red Sea coast. Additionally, the plan involves 134 training sites across the country, with 73 newly built facilities.

The Reiwa building is part of a rapidly changing district and a key component in the renewal of the area between Saint Ouen town hall and the Paris ring road.

This deep retrofit of a house on the North Norfolk coast reconfigures a building once used as the village butcher's shop. A + S came to us with the need to heavily modernize a holiday home they had on the North Norfolk coast. Upon visiting the house, it was immediately obvious it was a locally important place, rooted in its immediate context with views of the staithe and its tidal, marshy landscape. The house had its own story to tell, a butcher shop back in its day, and was physically combined with its adjoining terrace into what is today known as Prospect House. The brief was a deep retrofit, the kind where almost everything but the shell of the building was broken down and put back togeth..

A look at most of the cities within Latin America reveals striking commonalities across countries, from Mexico down to Argentina: most cities have a well-defined area known as "El Centro" (The Center), anchored by a main plaza (Plaza Mayor), flanked by a church on one side and key buildings like the city hall on another. This is no coincidence, as it can be traced back to an urban planning system established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gave standardized guidelines for city design across its viceroyalties. Unlike French and English colonies, Spanish settlements adhered to regulations that contributed to the emergence of a shared urban ide..

This refurbishment project of an old traditional house is situated in the village of Chihaya Akasaka in Osaka Prefecture. The small village has been portrayed in the Taiheiki, a famous 14th-century Japanese historical epic, and is well-known for its rugged topography and breathtaking terraced rice fields. The clients, a young couple with a baby, wanted to get closer to nature and approach a simpler way of life while offering their child a better living environment to grow up in.

Constructing over the relics - The project is located in a remote mountainous area called Lianhe Village, Panzhihua City; the building is a renovated and reconstructed structure from a disused village committee and primary school. Like most villages, Lianhe Village has inevitably suffered from the pain of hollowing out in the course of history. Upon arrival at the site, it seems as if time has stood still in the era of the previous village. The bustle of the village official's office and the reading of students are still vivid in my mind and ears, but the simple houses that have been in disrepair for years have become dangerous buildings. This seems to be a relic left behind by time, both ma..

CASA SJ was designed as a weekend country house. Built entirely out of concrete, the parti of a minimalist aesthetic was reinforced in the reduced palette of materials.

Located within the Musée Bourdelle, above the sculptor's atelier, this new venue for Parisian gastronomy brings back the domestic character of the former apartment of Rhodia Bourdelle and Michel Dufet. The new café-restaurant of the museum, named Rhodia after Bourdelle's daughter, aspires to be a culinary escape for museum visitors, employees, and residents of the Montparnasse neighborhood. Inside, the luminous yellow and white setting, restored to its original state by Paris Musées, is the playground for a scenography, furniture, and decoration project.

With a mix of social and market homes at the heart of the King's Cross masterplan, Capella provides a place for urban parkside living in one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods. Three key materials, in cream and green, have been employed to create a carefully considered facade with its own strong identity. The completed building is an important milestone in our twenty-year involvement in the evolution of King's Cross.

From November 20 to 23, São Paulo hosted the IV International Seminar on Favela Urbanization, bringing together discussions that bridged theory and practice to address interventions in these territories. Centered on Brazil’s realities, the seminar shed light on the political challenges and the struggle to recognize the potential of peripheral spaces. It also highlighted a shared issue across Latin America: the need for adequate funding to support transformative actions and the legitimization of these territories. Within this framework, the article underscores the critical role of high-quality public facilities in favelas and peripheral neighborhoods. These spaces not only provide access t..

Located in rural Andhra Pradesh, a hot and dry region in Southern India, our proposal re-envisions a fifteen-year-old "L" shaped school building into a vibrant and empowering learning environment for the children of cement factory workers. The existing structure, sited in the rear corner of a barren two-acre property, was structurally sound but in semi-disrepair, with no shade other than a few trees along the site wall for the students to escape the intense sun during afternoon breaks. The interior spaces, with little natural light and ventilation, were divided into sixteen oversized classrooms, a library that doubled as a faculty room, two labs and external bathrooms that were difficult for..

The first light switch has come a long way since its invention in 1884 by John Henry Holmes in Newcastle, England. Holmes' ingenious 'quick-break technology' transformed the way electricity was managed, ensuring safer and more efficient lighting control. Since then, switches evolved in both form and function, embracing diverse designs—from toggles and rockers to the LED-illuminated models and sleek touch sensors. The function of the switch has also broadened, allowing us to operate more than just light at our fingertips, revolutionizing the convenience of shaping our interior environments.

Located in the Brazilian Central Plateau, within a single-family-house neighborhood, in Brasília-DF, Casa Grota was designed on a plot with occupancy restrictions due to the inclusion of a permanent preservation area in its eastern section.

As 2024 comes to an end, the architectural world looks ahead to 2025, a year set to unveil transformative projects across the globe. From cultural landmarks in Asia, such as Sou Fujimoto's "Grand Ring" for Expo 2025 Osaka and MAD Architects' Hainan Science Museum in China, to dynamic urban developments like OMA's Harajuku Quest in Tokyo and David Chipperfield's Elbtower in Hamburg, these projects reflect a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.

The idea is to create a tailor-made suit for a ceramist friend: “Contigo” (@contigo.ceramics) based on our shared values: Fascination for light, flexibility of space, neutral colors, material austerity and craftsmanship. The renovation is located in a first floor of the Gracia district of Barcelona that had been occupied by an old carpentry workshop with dimly light.

This project was conceived during frequent conversations with my family during the COVID-19 isolation period. From there, I asked myself: if people were to spend a significant amount of time at home for various reasons (isolation, working from home, retirement, etc.), how should spaces be designed? And more specifically, how should they be designed in the context of Vietnamese cities? Thus, the project is titled "A House in COVID."

Design for Freedom, an initiative launched by Grace Farms Foundation, has released an updated International Guidance & Toolkit designed to help architects and construction professionals source building materials ethically and avoid products linked to forced labor. The comprehensive online resource addresses the critical issue of forced labor within global supply chains, offering practical tools and strategies for implementation. The toolkit provides detailed information on twelve high-risk materials commonly used in construction, including glass, concrete, steel, timber, and bricks, highlighting the often inhumane conditions under which they are extracted and produced. The release of the..

Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the design for Forest Green Rovers' Eco Park Stadium, located in Stroud, UK. As the first all-timber football stadium, the design uses sustainably sourced timber for key structural elements, including the framework, roof cantilevers, and cladding. The project combines innovative construction techniques with advanced material research to create a functional and environmentally considerate venue. Part of a larger development, the stadium is designed to integrate with its surroundings while offering facilities that benefit both the football club and the wider community.

Surat, a thriving hub of commerce and culture in Gujarat, has steadily transformed into a city that balances tradition with rapid modernization. Known for its bustling textile industry and diamond trade, it is a city of resilience, innovation, and growth. Amidst this vibrant backdrop, Amoeba, a groundbreaking office project by Hiren Patel Architects, emerges as a beacon of contemporary design that integrates seamlessly with the natural environment. As an over 8000 sq ft masterpiece, the space does more than just house corporate operations—it reimagines what an office can be. The project's organic, free-flowing design is fresh air in the architectural landscape, where rigid structures often..

The Site – The site is steeply sloping facing towards the Outeniqua Mountains with street access from the highest portion of the slope.

Malt Drive Park, a collaborative effort between TF Cornerstone (TFC) and SCAPE, was inspired by the vision of reconnecting New Yorkers with their waterfronts and expanding public green spaces in urban areas. Situated along the Newtown Creek waterfront in Hunter's Point South, Queens, the park's development aimed to create an inclusive space blending natural elements with community-focused amenities, enhancing the neighborhood's accessibility and livability.

Nestled between the serenity of a pine forest, this project captures the essence of Comporta’s landscape. Inspired by the sun, the fishermen’s traditions, and the raw beauty of the region, the design reinterprets the humble fishermen’s wooden huts of the local dock of Carrascaleira. The result? A contemporary sanctuary where architecture exists in quiet harmony with its surroundings.