Architecture
Architects in Iceland are showing us how to build with molten lava
Iceland’s volcanoes might have an unexpected new purpose. An architect duo want to harness eruptions to shape the houses and cities of the future.
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How Brazil is restoring and reclaiming its first modernist landmark
Saved from the auction block by public outcry and now lovingly restored, the Gustavo Capanema Palace is a celebration of Brazilian culture in concrete.
Amassa: A bucolic retreat attuned to nature’s gentle rhythms
Transforming a run-down, abandoned hamlet into a wellness retreat required the expertise of an army of artisans.
The old-school way of keeping the summer heat out of your home
Modern air conditioning isn’t the only way to keep cool in the summer. For generations, people have used their ingenuity to dial down indoor temperatures using nothing more than a well-crafted shutter.
Meraki Studios, an intimate boutique hotel tucked in the mountains of central Crete
A cluster of holiday apartments among striking, semi-mountainous terrain pays homage to the island’s landscape beyond the beaches.
The porch does more than just improve the weather – it’s a staple of American life
Mark Twain is said to have once averred that the least that architecture could do was “improve the weather”. It’s a useful aphorism in any climate but has particular relevance to Hannibal, Missouri, along…
Why a Trump tower in Belgrade would reopen Serbia’s war wounds
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, plans to transform a bombed Belgrade landmark into a luxury hotel. But backlash has thrown the project into doubt.
An architects’ retreat where mid-century cottages stand amid unspoiled Finnish woodland
We explore the modernist wonders of an architect’s retreat and trace its enduring influence.
Good architects need a DJ on their team – here’s why
You can change how people feel, define spaces and mark the passing of the day when music and architecture are in harmony.
