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One of South Africa’s literary treasures has transformed into an eco-friendly gem. Designed by Intsika Architects, the National English Literary Museum is the first five-star Green Star-certified Public & Education building...

At the heart of the building lies the Great Hall, a venue that holds up to 1,000 guests for performances by the resident Liepaja Symphony Orchestra or other acts...

Giant "light cannons" funnel natural light deep within this new high-tech "eco city" in China. NBBJ designed the Nanjing Eco-Tech Island Exhibition Center as an incubator for innovative technology and environmental companies....

Toronto-based superkül architects designed a vacation home for a family of six transitioning back to Canada after living abroad. Set on the grassy plains of Mulmur, Ontario, the 4,300-square-foot dwelling is a striking all-white...

Studio Iredale Pedersen Hook wrapped this beautiful family home in Australia with one of mankind's oldest and most humble building materials: bricks. Located in Perth, the Applecross Residence has a dark glazed skin and a...

Spark Architect’s Tent House is a seasonal shapeshifter. Situated close to Australia’s famed Sunshine Coast, the house's location in a rainforest clearing called for a unique design that blurs the line between indoor...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCSAtxvaOhk Husband-and-wife architect’s duo Jacob and Melissa Brillhart's own home reflects a new architecture for the tropics, which is deeply connected to its natural surroundings. Inspired...

The homeowner requested a large house with a large garden, but only had a small plot of land to work with in Khanh Hoa Province. Designers also had to come up with a creative way to meet local building code, which requires...

The Palatine home's distinctive façade is made from hand-charred cedar slabs treated with the Japanese “shou sugi ban” technique. This process naturally seals the wood to withstand Seattle's rainy weather. The project's...

Triangular-shaped structures are not uncommon in Japan since space on the island is very limited. Although they look tiny and restricted on the outside, these homes are often incredibly spacious, and the double story Horinouchi...

The 5,500-square-meter Nanjing Green Lighthouse takes on a spiral form and is centered on a light-filled atrium that funnels natural light and fresh air to all floors...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q41C_oE94OQ Konieczny's super-safe gable-roofed home is resembles an old-fashioned boat. But as the architect explains in the video above, its shape comes as a consequence of combating both,...

Located at the edge of the historical center of Pontinha, Lisbon, the school spans 185,000 square feet. It is comprised of five concrete pavilions turned into one, allowing natural daylight to enter all the different spaces. The...

Austin Maynard Architecture - formerly known as Andrew Maynard Architects - designed the double story terraced home to add privacy and a stronger connection to its environment through a gabled roof extension facing its...

Various corporate offices, including the Crédit Agricole headquarters, are sheltered within this modern pavilion in the Parisian suburb of Montrouge. Surrounded by greenery, the pavilion spans 6,500 square feet over two...