Frida Escobedo’s 2018 Serpentine Pavilion unveiled in London
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo has unveiled this year’s Serpentine Pavilion—a dark and porous envelope that...
This prefab pavilion in Zhejiang brings travelers closer to nature
There’s no better way to build appreciation for nature than to immerse people in its beauty. That’s the idea...
Vatican City’s first-ever pavilion debuts at the Venice Architecture Biennale
The Vatican Chapels Pavilion of the Holy See opened to fanfare last week, marking Vatican City’s debut at the...
UNStudio designs cocoon-like pavilion made of 100% recyclable materials
If you’ve ever dreamed of cocooning yourself in nature, this woven prefabricated pavilion may be right up your...
A breezy oasis-like home hits the market in Brisbane
The stunning, oasis-like Rosebery House is now for sale—including its surprisingly lush environment less than...
Scandinavian-inspired hotel emerges from the lush Costa Rican landscape
European design elements meet Costa Rican craftsmanship in the newly completed Mint Santa Teresa, a modern hotel...
A twisting infinity-loop roof tops this prefab bamboo pavilion
Archi-Union Architects combined traditional Chinese construction techniques with prefabrication technology to create...
Sustainable ‘circular economy’ principles inform Amsterdam’s flexible Circl pavilion
Interdisciplinary design studio DoepelStrijkers designed the interiors of the Circl pavilion, a sustainably minded...
Foster+Partners unveil design for first-ever Vatican Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale
For the first time ever, Vatican City will be represented at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Curated by Francesco...
PUP Architects disguises a tiny house as a rooftop air duct
PUP Architects disguised a dwelling as a rooftop air duct to bring attention to London’s housing crisis. The...
This ultra-thin aluminum pavilion evokes a supernatural pine tree
Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY’s works are both otherworldly and instantly recognizable—and Pine Sanctuary at the...
Incredible glass home stays comfortably snug even in extreme temperatures
OFIS Architects tackles the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience with Glass Pavilion, a retreat with full-height...
Colorful bamboo pavilion champions sustainable design in Kuala Lumpur
Renewable and fast-growing bamboo is catching on in the world of construction. To spur on the green material’s...
Ephemeral timber pavilion doubles as sculpture and film venue in Portugal
This elegant ephemeral pavilion does double duty as a film venue and sculpture that complements the garden grounds...
Asif Khan unveils the “darkest building on earth” for the 2018 Winter Olympics
Britain-based architect Asif Khan unveiled a super-black pavilion at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics that he describes...
First international Serpentine Pavilion will open in Beijing
The Serpentine Pavilion is going global, with its first international debut in Beijing, China. Launched by London’s...
Dumping ground reborn as a bamboo and rammed-earth community space in Vietnam
H&P Architects dramatically transformed an informal dumping ground in Mao Khe, Vietnam into a beautiful pavilion...
Whimsically windswept cabin-like kiosks are designed to soothe urban stress
A trio of tilted cabin-like kiosks is inviting visitors to escape the stresses of urban life in Mount Royal Park,...
“Floating” forest of bamboo pops up in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is famed for stone, but a recent appearance of bamboo in the city has been turning heads too. Students...
Colossal cardboard temple pops up in Chiang Mai in just one day
A titanic Thai-inspired temple just popped up in Chiang Mai—but instead of gold leaf and teak, this one’s built...
Gorgeous street library in Bulgaria offers 1,500 books for free
Nature inspired this stunning street library in Bulgaria, but it was computers that made the design possible. A...
Rainwater-harvesting pavilions mimic a lush rainforest at the Indianapolis Zoo
Artful rainwater harvesting design has taken root at the Indianapolis Zoo. RATIO Architects recently completed...
OMA’s MPavilion 2017 with a floating roof opens today in Melbourne
Melbourne is heating up for the summer with a new OMA-designed amphitheater. OMA founder Rem Koolhaas and colleague...
Woven bamboo pavilion offers shelter to passion fruit farmers in China
A team of students at the University of Hong Kong is exploring the limitless potential of bamboo as a sustainable...
Costa Rica eco-resort combines jungle yoga with sustainable design
The NALU boutique hotel in Costa Rica is a sustainable jungle retreat for exercise and relaxation. Merging green...
Curvaceous green landscape near Edinburgh Castle will hide buildings underneath
Scotland’s historic Edinburgh Castle may date back to the 12th century, but the landscape next door is getting...
Beautiful timber pavilion unfolds like origami
There’s something irresistibly charming about bringing the paper art of origami to life in large scale. Architects...
Vertical Line Garden engulfs visitors in a flurry of colorful kinetic tape
Canadian design studio BACKOFFICE found a surprising and fun new use for commercial barrier tape in the Vertical...
Biomimetic Eye_Beacon mimics deep-sea creatures with a hypnotic light show
UNStudio and MDT-tex have tapped into the ocean’s murky depths for their design of the Eye_Beacon, a sculptural...
Brilliant woodland pavilion pushes the envelope of timber in tension
Architectural Association students of the Design & Make program are pushing the envelope on lightweight timber...