A Charming Glimpse into Sophia’s Swedish Country Home
A couple of years ago, my family and I enjoyed a wonderful break in Saltsjöbaden, part of the stunning Stockholm archipelago. We have such happy memories from our trip, swimming…
Assemble draws on folkloric rituals for Fibredog shelter in London
Architecture collective Assemble has married thatch and timber to craft Fibredog, a public artwork that doubles as a shelter in London, on show as part of the Frieze Sculpture show.…
Laid-Back Living in a London Terrace
I always feel a wave of nostalgia from my childhood in England at this time of year — those darker evenings, the cold, damp air, the rustle of leaves underfoot.…
Angelina Dörfler’s Inspiring Home Makeover
Why hello there! You know I love a good before and after – nothing shows the possibilities of a home better, don’t you agree? There’s something so magical about seeing…
MVRDV releases tool to “help architects design with carbon from day one”
Dutch studio MVRDV has made its CarbonSpace web-based tool, which can be used to estimate the embodied carbon of a building at the early design phases, free to the public. By…
Small-Space Calm in a Gothernburg home
It’s fascinating how people thrive in different environments – some love the peace and tranquility of the countryside, while others are comforted by the buzz of the city. The sound…
Overtreders W uses salvaged timber for Bouwurk venue at Arcadia 2025
Fabric from hot air balloons and sheep’s wool are among the eclectic mix of salvaged materials used to create Bouwurk, a temporary venue designed by architecture studio Overtreders W for…
Atelier-r uses shipping containers for Lookout Above Litomyšl viewpoint
Architecture studio Atelier-r has completed Lookout Above Litomyšl, a viewing tower in the Czech Republic constructed from two long, narrow shipping containers. Standing on the northwestern outskirts of the town…
Aranchii Architects designs Ukrainian church with air raid shelter
An underground air raid shelter designed to ensure “comfort and dignity” will form part of the Holy Trinity Church, which Ukrainian studio Aranchii Architects is designing in Kyiv. The 812-square-metre…
From Foraged Feasts to Fireside Reads – A Cosy Island Getaway Near Bergen
On my way to the studio this morning, I felt the first crisp bite of autumn – a puff of mist curling from my lips, and a favorite knit pulled…