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3XN unveils new, sustainable building for UNSW Sydney

Following a rigorous international competition, Danish architectural firm 3XN has won the bid to design the University...

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Timber “Woody” office in France embraces Paris' largest park

In a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of construction, French architecture firm Atelier du Pont has created an...

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TREDJE NATUR proposes angled timber housing that meets UN’s sustainability goals

Copenhagen-based architectural firm TREDJE NATUR has unveiled an urban housing proposal that ticks all the right...

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Barn-inspired home offers back-to-nature living with a crisp, contemporary twist

Reconnecting with rural roots has never looked better than at Silvernails, a beautiful hillside home fashioned...

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The ‘Edge of the Rainforest’ holiday home stands true to its name

First constructed in 2003, the RLC Residence was simply known as a holiday home, a place for family and friends...

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Abandoned house gets a gorgeous, energy-efficient refresh

Few homes undergo the trials and tribulations of Boston Villa - and fewer still receive a gorgeous renovation that...

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Eco-conscious Birkenstock HQ in Melbourne targets carbon-neutral status

A two-story heritage building in Melbourne has been remade into Birkenstock Australia’s new headquarters, an...

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Green-roofed house blends beautifully into a Mediterranean landscape

Giuseppe Gurrieri Studio completed a beautiful new home for artists in Sicily complements its Mediterranean environment...

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Steven Holl Architects unveils funky “Parachute Hybrids” residences for Moscow

Steven Holl Architects and Art-group Kamen have unveiled designs for a playful and unusual-looking mixed-use development...

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Perkins + Will overhauls a boring concrete warehouse into beautiful LEED Gold offices

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that this gorgeous light-filled building was once an uninspiring concrete...

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Huge circular windows flood Melbourne's Cirqua Apartments with natural light

Huge circular windows flood the interior of this funky apartment block in Melbourne with natural light. BKK Architects...

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South Africa’s first Green Star museum is an eco-friendly literary treasure

One of South Africa’s literary treasures has transformed into an eco-friendly gem. Designed by Intsika Architects,...

Amber-tinted glass clads Giencke’s extraordinary concert hall in Latvia

Amber-tinted glass clads Giencke’s extraordinary concert hall in Latvia

At the heart of the building lies the Great Hall, a venue that holds up to 1,000 guests for performances by the...

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Light-filled Compass House prioritizes low maintenance and energy savings

Toronto-based superkül architects designed a vacation home for a family of six transitioning back to Canada after...

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Shapeshifting Tent House blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces

Spark Architect’s Tent House is a seasonal shapeshifter. Situated close to Australia’s famed Sunshine Coast,...

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