This collection of top May 2015 architecture ideas center around bringing artistic elements into spaces. By putting a creative spin on interiors for both private and public structures, designers and architects continue to push boundaries and challenge traditional mindsets. This is especially seen in the public sector.
The top May 2015 architecture ideas span into grocery stores and green houses in addition to the more expected residences, workspaces and restaurants. By changing consumers' in-store experiences, companies are effectively shifting their attitudes in an attempt to compete with other businesses as well as online shops. Playful yet sophisticated, the designs featured in this collection will inspire many to ditch the ordinary for something much more extraordinary.
Top 75 Architecture Ideas in May
From Modern Mediterranean Mansions to Small-Batch Supermarkets:
Meghan Young — May 31, 2015 — Art & Design
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Sliding Wall Apartments
The 5:1 Apartment Uses a Motorized Wall to Switch Between Spaces
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Affordable Tiny Homes
This Well-Designed Tiny Home is Located In Vancouver
73
Theatrical Grocery Markets
Woolworths Food Embraces a Design That Shows Behind the Scenes Action
72
Modernist Country Cabins
Tomek Michalski Contemporary Cottage is Customized and Cozy
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Vivid Kaleidoscopic Workplaces
The Candy Crush Offices in Stockholm Are a Colorful Cartoon Kingdom
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Sustainable Solar Homes
The NexusHaus Relies on Solar Power to Meet Its Energy Needs
69
Shipping Container Offices
Hechingen Studio Uses Stacked Shipping Crates to Capture Sunlight
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Vibrant Upscale Hostels
The Generator Paris Hostel Boasts Private Balconies and Hammocks
67
Off-Grid Vacation Homes
This Vacation Home in Hawaii Cost Only $23,000 to Build
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Cultural Institution Cafes
Pennethorne’s Cafe and Bar is the Latest Eatery at Somerset House
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Shipping Container Restaurants
The Smoky Park Supper Club is Built From 19 Shipping Containers
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Contemporary Farmhouse Renovations
Gert Wingårdh's Remodeled Country Home is Rustically Modern
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Submerged Luxury Homes
Dubai's Floating Seahorse Homes Offer Views of Underwater Marine Life
62
Gabled Timber Cottages
This Timber House in Rural Germany Boasts Custom Copper Fittings
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Cafe-Inspired Tech Offices
This San Francisco Office Takes Its Design Cues from Coffee Shops
60
Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Roots Up Designs a Plant House that Waters Itself
59
Vibrant Statement Staircases
This Statement Staircase Illuminates a Private Home in Peru
58
Dizzying Design Pavilions
Artist Wolfgang Buttress Designed the UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2015
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Sleek Scandinavian Apartments
This Stockholm Residence Celebrates Organic Materials
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Contemporary Cabin Interiors
This Modern Family Home is Designed by Elisabeth Heier
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Contemporary Scientific Offices
This Casual Moscow Office is Stylish in a Monochrome Color Scheme
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Small-Batch Supermarkets
This Grocery Store Boasts a Herb Wall and a Soda Fountain
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Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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Antiquated Alleyway Bars
This Shanghai Punch Bar Resembles an Old World Establishment
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Graffiti-Covered Interiors
This Chic Hotel Restaurant Features a Doodle-Covered Interior
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Gallery-Inspired Boutiques
The Shoe Gallery in Lithuania is Laid Out Like an Art Show
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Modern Mediterranean Mansions
The Sardinera House by Ramon Esteve Estudio is Luxuriously Minimal
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Sloped Japanese Homes
Roote's Inclined Family Residence Boasts Angular Design Details
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Modern Seafood Restaurants
This Fish and Chip Shop Boasts a Pristine Visual Branding Identity
46
Home Kitchen Cafes
The Homey Little Man Cafe Sits Inside a Former Post Office Building
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Sustainable Timber Playgrounds
These Eco-Friendly Rocking Chair Animals are Playful & Attractive
44
Ultramodern Dental Clinics
This Japanese Dental Clinic Boasts a State-of-the-Art Minimal Design
43
Gold Nugget Architecture
This Futuristic Building Boasts a Facade of Gold Cladding
42
Curved Illuminated Buildings
The International Youth Culture Centre Building Glows With LED Lights
41
Sustainable Saharan Cities
The City Sand Tower Concept is Envisioned For the Sahara Desert
40
Energy-Saving Facades
This Smart Facade Blocks Light When Exposed to Strong Sunlight
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Prismatic Music Offices
The Sony Madrid Offices Are a Rainbow-Colored Creative Haven
38
Insulated Tents
The Thermo Tent is the World's First Fully Insulated Tent
37
Graphic Architectural Prints
These Minimalist Posters Detail the Facades of Tel Aviv Buildings
36
Boutique Student Housing
This London Student Residence is Designed Like a Members-Only Club
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Minimalist California Mansions
The Four Eyes House is Located in Coachella Valley, California
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Antiquated Restaurant Interiors
This Ghent Restaurant Boasts an Understated Yet Worldly Decor
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Concert-Ready Workplaces
This Stylish Music Production Office Features a Leather DJ Booth
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Medieval Church Cafes
This Amsterdam Cafe is Located Within the City's Oldest Building
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Retrofitted Hotel Lobbies
The Old Mill Hotel Belgrade Sits Within a Newly Transformed Building
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Color-Coded Workplaces
The New Apostrophy's Office is a Corporate Crash Course for New Hires
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Street Artist Residencies
Artist Fra.Biancoshock Has Created an Installation from Scaffolding
28
Pop Art Pharmacies
This Greek Pharmacy Design is Playful and Vibrant
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Renovated Retro Drive-Thrus
A Hollywood Starbucks Location Takes Over a 1930s Gas Station
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Steel Awning Facades
The New Miu Miu Tokyo Flagship Store is Understated and Box-Like
25
Art Gallery Headquarters
Facebook's MPK 20 was Designed by Frank Gehry
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Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
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Illuminated Architecture Exhibits
This Photo-Sculpture Exhibition by James Nizam Considers Memory
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Ultramodern Elementary Classrooms
The LHM Kindergarten Project in Tokyo is Vibrant and Playful
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Modernized Brand Headquarters
Nestle's New Milan Offices Gives Employees Lots of Working Options
20
Tangled Steel Facades
The Open Courts Sports Complex is a Community Enrichment Project
19
Nordic Timber Pavilions
This Mesmerizing Rosenborg Castle Installation
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Dance-Inspired Sculptures
The Soundwave by Penda is a Vibrant Steel Installation in China
17
Abstract Arts Centers
This Concept for a Cirque du Soleil Theater is as Dynamic as the Show Within
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Playful Gradient Facades
This Secondary School by Architect Philippe Gazeau is Ultramodern
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Tree Trunk Houses
These Whitewashed Abodes are Whimsical, Sculptural and Reaching for the Sky
14
Portable Irish Pubs
The Shebeen is a Nifty Pub On Wheels
13
Layered Rectangular Architecture
The Villa Criss-Cross Envelope by OFIS Embraces Simplicity
12
Emerald Paneled Facades
This Restaurant by JYA-Architects Boasts an Exterior of Green Tiles
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Modernized Factory Offices
This Converted Factory Office in Wisconsin Dates Back to the 1940s
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Timber Bungalow Additions
This California Bungalow Boasts an Ultramodern Expansion
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Sustainable Sand Shelters
The Flohara Desert City Concept is Envisioned For the Sahara Desert
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Skii Resort Skyscrapers
Morphosis Architects Designed a Mirrored Hotel Tower
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Temporary Mirrored Courtyards
This Year's Mindcraft Exhibition Features an Epic Courtyard Floor
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Mediterranean Yogurt Shops
Go Greek's Beverly Hills Yogurt Store Boasts a Flavorful Interior
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Designer College Rebrands
Parsons New School for Design Has a New Look Thanks to Pentagram
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Veil-Inspired Chapels
This Japanese Chapel is a Heavenly Spiritual Space
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Wooden High-Rise Buildings
These Swedish Apartment Blocks Will Be Constructed From Wood
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Shuttered Makerspace Ateliers
This Model-Making Workshop is Designed to Encourage Air Flow
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Sustainable Multiuse Centers
The Arnhem Rozet is a Stunning Multipurpose Community Space
Related Ideas
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Hillside Mid-Century Renos
Pasadena Hillside Home is Updated with Daylight-Focused Volumes
Slick Contemporary Apothecary Concepts
ODAMI Designs the Living Beauty Store in Toronto
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Playful Learning Collections
IKEA Open House Miami Has Child-Focused Designs for Miami Art Week
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Colorful European Retail Experiences
Marimekko Opens Its New Location in Paris
Modernist Timeless Villas
STUDIOTAMAT Complete the Renovation of a 1960s-Era Residence
Seaside Home Renovation
The Newly Updated Casa De Praia Shapes a Warm Coastal Interior
Modern Ethereal Residential Projects
Philipp Architekten Collaborates with Bruzkus Greenberg
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Modern Prefabricated Residential Projects
Palette Architecture Designs the Sleek Shift House
Thoughtful Residential Architecture Projects
Hacienda Wabi by RA! is Situated in Tulum's Jungles
Vibrant Residential Complexes
Aytac Architects' SU Residential Project in Istanbul is Innovative
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Canopy Restaurant Design
Millo Restaurant by AE02 and Anda Zota Reinvents Dining in Bucharest
Eco Living Vertical Towers
The Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community Integrates Food Production
Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Revitalized European Houses
Didea Participates in the '1 Euro House' Initiative
Courtyard Brick Houses
The Threshold House by Madras Spaces Uses Simple Rural Materials
Luxury Design-Led Retail
ALAÏA Opens a Bangkok Boutique Featuring Collectible Design Pieces
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Contemporary Urban House Interiors
Izen Architecture and DS Interiors Design House 117
Century-Old Brick Townhouse Expansions
Archi-Tectonics Completes the London Solar House
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Parisian Flagship Boutiques
The Saint Laurent Avenue Montaigne Store Opens with Sculptural Design
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Italian-Inspired Restaurant Designs
il Bracco Has Modern Materials with Nod to Italian Hospitality
Luxurious Modern Residential Projects
ELE Interior Completes the Villa Esencia
Elevated Garden Lofts
Attic Above Garden Brings Serene Living to a Compact Elevated Space
Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Roman-Inspired Interior Designs
Bulgari Boutique Opens a Redesigned Space in Miami Design District
Contemporary Home Renovation Projects
Ofisvesaire Completes the Renovation of the S House
Bright Residential Renovations
The Plaka House in Athens Reconfigures a Century-Old Building
Architectural Legacy Books
Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings, and Architecture Releases in November
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Colorful Chocolate Boutique Interiors
ADHOC Led the Envisioning of the Les Chocolats De Chloé
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Compact Urban Dwellings
Miami Tiny House Applies Modern Design to a Small Residential Footprint
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Bookcase-Led Residences
The Green Box Transforms an Office into a Library-Centered Home
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Aesthetically Pleasing Bakery Interiors
URBANJOBS Completes the Design for ORIGAMI
Parisian Social Housing Projects
PietriArchitectes Built 34 Units for Social Housing
Community-Focused High-Rise Buildings
The Journal Square Urby Was Designed by Concrete Amsterdam
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Creative Office Campuses
Mother’s LA Headquarters Echoes the Surrounding Streetscape
Elevated Budget-Friendly Hotel Designs
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs Münster Ibis Budget Hotel
Reimagined Bright Italian Interiors
Italian Embassy London Renovation Highlights a Curated Design
Cancer Care Architecture
Maggie’s Architecture That Cares Exhibition Highlights Healing Design
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Curved Brick Entertaining Homes
The Sobremesa House by Studio Mcw Renovated for Seamless Hosting
Ancient Gymnasium-Inspired Residential Buildings
Triptyque and Architects Office Build AGE360
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
Balenciaga Has a Boutique in the Royalmount Center
Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale Debuts Budget Bougie
Art Filled Residences
The Art House by Spaces Architects Ka Fuse Bespoke Interiors with Sculptures
Hotel-Inspired Renovations
Studio &Space Transforms Amsterdam Zuid Home with Custom Finishes
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Light-Filled Alpine Lofts
The Omarama Attic Apartment by NOA Celebrates Travel and Views
Architecture Education Hubs
The Aia Global Campus for Architecture and Design Opens in Washington
Elegant Mediterranean Restaurants
Sid Lee Architecture Designs the Ambiance for Mare
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Carved Coffee Spaces
Watchhouse Park Avenue South by Thomas Mcbrien Architects Shapes Space
Refined Urban Interiors
Primrose Apartment by Uncanny Studio Balances Sculptural Form and Comfort
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Contemporary Italian Villas
MoDusArchitects Completed Hometown House in Italy
Architecture Art Exhibitions
The Eames Houses Exhibition Presents Models and Full-Scale Structures
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Modernized 1960s Villas
The Castelli Romani Reno Introduces Clean Design in Historic Structure
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Modern Vietnamese Dwellings
Tien Giang House by Tropical Space Honors Traditional Architecture
Bakery Interior Designs
Baker Bleu Cremorne Features an Open Bakery and Café Layout
Adaptive Corner Houses
Ian Moore Architects’ Corner House converts a former shop into a residence
Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Spotlight Designs at Coverings
Californian Modern Office Designs
22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
Mid-Century Flat Revamps
This Warsaw Apartment Renovation Highlights Veneer and Tile
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Bright Stacked Box Houses
Light House by Studioninedots Forms a Vertical Family Home
Reimagined Slim Living Designs
The Slim Fit House Shows How Narrow Lot Homes Can Feel Spacious
Diplomatic Shaded Designs
The US Consulate General in Nogales Redefines Civic Architecture
Bright Urban Apartments
Ooiio Architecture’s House 64 Renovation Transforms a 1960 Flat
Industrial Loft Homes
The Casa MRGT unveils a Multi Level Residence Within an Industrial Building
History-Rooted Urban Renovations
Casa Sofia Transforms a 1940s Home into a Vibrant Modern Space
Rustic Coastal Retreats
A Finca Style Coastal Hideaway Blending Heritage with Modern Warmth
Industrial Office Designs
Steel House by Morris Adjmi Architects Rethinks RiNo Warehouse Typology
Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs
URBANJOBS Designs Esca, a Mediterranean Restaurant
Community Market Spaces
Mercado Nicolás Bravo by AIDIA STUDIO Creates a Hub for Artisans in Mexico
Climate-Responsive Skyscrapers
Wasl Tower used a ceramic facade to improve cooling efficiency
Geometric Mountain Retail Volumes
Vari Architects Unveiled RICHAUS
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Modernist Modern Retreats
General Assembly revives 1960s Hamptons villa with coastal modernism
Elevated Geometric Designs
PH8 Penthouse Reinterprets the Mid-Century Modern in Medellín’s Skyline
Minimalist Warehouse Dining
Sōko Restaurant by CAAM Arquitectos Reinterprets Japanese Teppanyaki
Adaptive Reuse Luxury Hotels
1 Hotel Copenhagen Transforms a 1930s Landmark into a Hygge Retreat
Former Embassy Showrooms
Temp Project Renovates a Former Embassy Building into Retail Interior
Speculative Shelter Builds
Asympta by Leopold Banchini Architects Explores Ancient Landscapes
Vinyard-Bound Residential Projects
Jorge Garibay Architects Designs the Casa San Francisco
Layered Archival Apartments
Bergman Design House Renovates an Apartment Around Collectible Objects
Balanced Retail Atmosphere
The Capitamall Skyview Reimagines the Mall as an Immersive Urban Street
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Monochrome Living Spaces
The Grigio Verde Villa Transforms Grayscale Tones into a Warm Home
Cliffside Minimalist Retreats
The AIP Azóia Villa Creates a Design That Melts into Its Landscape
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors
Casa Puerto Blends Modern Architecture with Mediterranean Hues
Low-Profile Retail Interiors
Sabah House NYC Features Oak Cabinetry and Low-Rise Furniture
Color-Led Apartment Designs
Almaty Family Apartment Balances Sage Tones with Custom Interiors
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Patio-Centering Villa Designs
Casa Tres Patis by Twobo Has a Roman Villa Layout Modern Courtyard
Narrow Urban Houses
Casa MA by RUA 141 arquitectura Spans a 13 Foot Wide Site in São Paulo
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
Coastal Courtyard Homes
The Patio House Residence Transforms a Cliffside Plot into a Retreat
Refined Modern Dwellings
The Silver House Reinterprets a Traditional Home with Minimalist Design
High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
Concrete House Renos
Mar Vista House is a Residence Redesigned by PPAA Using Sculptural Concrete
Redesigned Desert Homes
A Palm Springs Residence is Redesigned with Art at Its Core
Aperture Apartment Designs
Garden Apartment by Aranda\lasch Reframes Interior Space Through Light
Brick Arch Offices
The Mortar House office uses brick arches and stained glass partitions
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Adaptive Reuse Landmarks
Wyatt Builds Revives a 1900s Building with Modern Architectural Flair
Greek Tavern Interiors
Homer Rogue Taverna by A.p Design House Reinterprets Mediterranean Dining
Minimal Retail Spatial Strategies
UP2DATE Architects Debuted Messa House In Almaty
Brick Market Interior Design
The LINEHOUSE Ink Ink Food Market Uses a Greenhouse-Style Hall
Serene Desert Villa Interiors
The Al Mahra Residence is a Contemporary Expression of Place
Modern Architecture Studio Designs
Taller Di Frenna Arquitectos' Studio is Located in Colima
Thatched Modern Guesthouses
The Hata-Mazanka Guesthouses Reinterpret Ukrainian Vernacular Forms
Terraced Concrete Residences
Mindspace Architects Designed Summer Home as a Stepped Concrete House
Evocative Mid-Century Stores
The House of Nikos Koulis Athens Boasts Sleek Architectural Gesture
Compact Madrid Residences
The Former Shop by Burr Studio Becomes an Efficient Two-Level Home
Industrial Apartment Designs
The FM Apartment in São Paulo Showcases Vibrant Industrial Interiors