The Silk Lakehouse by the Shangri-La Group proves that adaptive reuse can achieve the heights of refined luxury. To preserve the nature reserve around China’s picturesque West Lake, Kokaistudios reduced the building’s mass and replaced paved areas with greenery.
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The old house on the church square has stood for centuries. Its oldest parts date back to 1661—a date engraved into the intricately carved beams of the parlour. Today, this historic building is home to Refugium Lunz, a guesthouse revived by the creative minds behind FORMDEPOT—partners known for breathing new life into old architecture. The house looks back with respect and forward with care.
When a meeting becomes a moment of design: Two outdoor personalities shaped by one shared idea
In her custom-designed Berlin studio, visual artist Katharina Grosse reflects on a life spent following her own path in painting
An architectural statement, a symbol of mobility, a new heart within Tallinn’s urban fabric: with the construction of the Ülemiste Terminal by Zaha Hadid Architects, a new era of infrastructure is dawning in Estonia.
Tromsø is currently gaining a new cultural heart. On the grounds of the former Mack Brewery, a new district is emerging that will soon house the Arctic Philharmonic, the Northern Norwegian Art Museum, and a cultural center: Samklang.
Between volcanic stone and citrus groves, ancient heritage and contemporary aesthetics, two exceptional hotels have carved out their own spaces of slow luxury: Zash Country Boutique Hotel and the Monaci delle Terre Nere.
Japan is especially worth visiting in 2025: with the Expo in Osaka the country places a strong focus on the future – with themes such as sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. It’s a great opportunity to (re)discover Japan not just as a technological powerhouse, but as a destination rooted in deep aesthetics and mindfulness.
Proudly, Louis Vuitton presented its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection. The collection is shaped by the influence of modern Indian sartorialism on the global contemporary wardrobe – captured in the dandyism that lies at the heart of Studio Homme.
After nearly two decades of planning, Zaha Hadid Architects have begun construction of the Centro della Cultura del Mediterraneo, which is more than just a cultural center for Reggio Calabria. It aims to connect people – and to significantly advance the city.
The Mercado Nicolás Bravo is more than just a market in multiple ways. Designed by AIDIA STUDIO, the project is a social initiative that provides the local community with a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills. At the same time, it impresses as a striking piece of architecture.
A new scientific center is set to be built in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent: the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre. Developed by the team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the center is named after the poet Alisher Navoi — but what exactly does traditional Shashmaqom music have to do with the architecture of this new institution?