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Architects: Prithvi Architects
- Area: 1700 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Asian Paints, EBCO, Kohler, Saint Gobain India
Winterfell House / Prithvi Architects
https://www.archdaily.com/1029167/winterfell-house-prithvi-architectsMiwa Negoro
MVRDV and Zecc Architecten to Transform Vacant Church into Public Swimming Pool in Heerlen, the Netherlands
MVRDV and Zecc Architecten have won the competition to transform the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Heerlen into a public swimming pool. Originally built over 100 years ago, the church stopped hosting services in 2023, presenting the municipality with the opportunity to repurpose the building for community use. Nicknamed Holy Water, the adaptive reuse project is meant to give this listed national monument, with its recognizable silhouette, a new social function while preserving its historic elements. The design was created through a collaboration between MVRDV, Zecc Architecten, IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs, Nelissen Ingenieursbureau, and construction economics consultancy SkaaL, and is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.
https://www.archdaily.com/1029185/mvrdv-and-zecc-architecten-to-transform-vacant-church-into-public-swimming-pool-in-heerlen-the-netherlandsAntonia Piñeiro
Kengo Kuma & Associates Completes the Qatar Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025
The State of Qatar has just opened its national pavilion's doors at Expo Osaka 2025. Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Qatar Museums, the pavilion blends traditional craftsmanship from Qatar and Japan while highlighting the two countries' connection to the sea, which is understood as a hub of resources and a medium for trade and knowledge exchange. The exhibition will be on view until October 13, 2025, aiming to showcase Qatar's innovations across diverse fields.
https://www.archdaily.com/1018652/kengo-kuma-and-associates-reveals-design-for-the-qatar-pavilion-for-expo-osaka-2025Maria-Cristina Florian
Raw, Refined, and Resilient: 14 Projects Showcasing Concrete Block as a Design Language
Once seen as purely utilitarian, bare concrete blocks have increasingly become part of an architectural transformation. In regions where warm climates make insulation unnecessary, this material can be left exposed, free of cladding, finishes, or embellishment. In doing so, texture, bond, and form can define the building's character and simplify construction while creating new opportunities for expression and identity. This also creates a platform to explore the concept of material honesty. Beyond its aesthetic value, using a material "as is" can significantly reduce construction costs and minimize maintenance during the building's lifespan.
https://www.archdaily.com/1029099/concrete-block-as-a-design-language-raw-refined-and-resilientMoises Carrasco
Kengo Kuma’s Portugal Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka Opens as a Tribute to the Ocean
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. The pavilion has recently been inaugurated in the in the "Empowering Lives" zone, next to the Bahrain Pavilion, designed by Lina Ghotmeh Architecture and the Austrian Pavilion by BWM Architects.
https://www.archdaily.com/1024685/a-tribute-to-the-ocean-kengo-kuma-designs-portugal-pavilion-for-expo-2025Nour Fakharany
House in Toxofal / Manuel Tojal Architects
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Architects: Manuel Tojal Architects
- Area: 2799 ft²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: CIN, Catalano, Efapel, JNF, MACIÇA, +4
https://www.archdaily.com/1029043/house-in-toxofal-manuel-tojal-architectsPilar Caballero
Crystal Pavilion House / DA VÀNG studio
https://www.archdaily.com/1029152/crystal-pavilion-house-da-vang-studioMiwa Negoro
Distance and Dimensions / GRAY-ZONE Design Office
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Architects: GRAY-ZONE Design Office
- Area: 37 m²
- Year: 2024
https://www.archdaily.com/1029155/distance-and-dimensions-gray-zone-design-officeMiwa Negoro
Soskil House / Ludwig Godefroy architect
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Architects: Ludwig Godefroy Architecture
- Area: 250 m²
- Year: 2024
https://www.archdaily.com/1029075/casa-soskil-ludwig-godefroy-architectPaula Pintos
Isola Apartment / Archiplanstudio
https://www.archdaily.com/1029033/isola-apartment-archiplanstudioHadir Al Koshta
Participative social housing in Crolles / INDY ARCHITECTES
https://www.archdaily.com/1028906/participative-social-housing-in-crolles-indy-architectesAndreas Luco
Beyond the Walls: 21 Contemporary Interventions in Castles and Fortresses
Castles and fortresses often rise from strategic, commanding positions when standing alone or integrated into urban and rural landscapes. From above, they overlook the city, bearing in their imposing structures the weight of history. With their original functions now limited to contemplation, these spaces have been undergoing revaluation and reintegration into everyday urban life. Once symbols of military or political power, they are now taking on new roles through contemporary interventions that engage with their heritage without erasing their past.
https://www.archdaily.com/1029051/beyond-the-walls-21-contemporary-interventions-in-castles-and-fortressesCamilla Ghisleni
Anatomy of a Dhow, Bahrain Pavilion Osaka Expo 2025 / Lina Ghotmeh Architecture
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Osaka, Japan
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Architects: Lina Ghotmeh Architecture
- Area: 998 m²
- Year: 2025
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Professionals: Bollinger & Grohmann Umezawa, ALG Lighting Group
https://www.archdaily.com/1029138/anatomy-of-a-dhow-bahrain-pavilion-osaka-expo-2025-lina-ghotmeh-architectureHana Abdel
Winners of the Denver Single Stair Housing Challenge Unveiled by Buildner
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Buildner has released the results of its Denver Single Stair Housing Challenge, an international design challenge inviting architects, designers, and urban planners to explore innovative solutions for high-density residential living. Participants were tasked with reimagining a common point access block typology—often characterized by vertical circulation concentrated in a compact core—and transforming it into a more sustainable, community-oriented, and adaptable living environment. The competition was focused on sites in Denver, Colorado, though its issues are relevant to urban situations throughout the United States and around the globe.
https://www.archdaily.com/1028772/winners-of-the-denver-single-stair-housing-challenge-unveiled-by-buildnerRene Submissions
Foster + Partners Inauguates Saudi Pavilion’s Model Village at Expo 2025 Osaka
The national pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes its first visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka. The latest photographs showcase Foster + Partners's design, aiming to create a spatial experience that evokes the character of Saudi Arabian towns and cities. Positioned at the Yumeshima waterfront, the pavilion offers visitors an engaging journey of discovery through the 'village' of meandering streets that alternate spaces of quiet reflection with venues for performances and cultural experiences.
https://www.archdaily.com/1009980/foster-plus-partners-designs-model-village-for-saudi-arabian-pavilion-at-expo-2025-osakaNour Fakharany
Attic Above Garden House / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)
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Architects: RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)
- Area: 450 m²
- Year: 2025
https://www.archdaily.com/1029132/attic-above-garden-house-rad-plus-ar-research-artistic-design-plus-architectureMiwa Negoro
Coldefy and Carlo Ratti Associati Completes the French Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025
French architecture studio Coldefy and Italian architecture practice CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati have completed the 'Theatre of Life,' the project selected as France's national pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, and welcomes visitors until 13 October. The pavilion welcomes both natural and artificial habitats, aiming to illustrate how design can connect human and non-human worlds while showcasing France's contribution to culture and the natural environment. In the exhibition, the visitors are invited to explore France's multiple ecosystems and rediscover a connection to nature.
https://www.archdaily.com/1012050/coldefy-and-carlo-ratti-associati-reveal-design-of-the-french-pavilion-for-expo-osaka-2025Maria-Cristina Florian
