In a bold architectural move that perfectly mirrors its own "refined, raw, and conceptually layered" brand identity, Swedish fashion house Acne Studios has unveiled its new Parisian headquarters in the 10th arrondissement. The four-storey space, designed in collaboration with...
With dance music culture experiencing a global renaissance, the architectural spaces that host these social and sonic experiences are receiving renewed design attention. At the center of this movement is the DJ booth, which is evolving from a mere...
The historic Delaware Power Station in Philadelphia, a hulking monument of early 1900s industry that lay dormant after 2005, has been dramatically transformed from an engine of energy production into a dynamic engine of fitness and community. Local firms...
The renovation of the Gyöngyszem Kindergarten in Budapest, Hungary, by local architecture studio Archikon, stands as a powerful case study for reviving neglected 1960s prefabricated structures. A previously dark, energy-inefficient, and functionally limited building has been meticulously transformed into...
International firm MASS Design Group has successfully revitalized a cluster of six derelict factory buildings in Poughkeepsie, New York, transforming the 120-year-old Standard Gage Factory into the Scenic Hudson Northside Hub. The project is a powerful testament to adaptive...
The Toybox project by Indian practice Grounded represents a masterful act of adaptive reuse, bringing a 160-year-old Portuguese-style house in the quiet Goan village of Aldona into the twenty-first century. Situated near the banks of the Moira river, the...
The Teshima Factory project by Schemata Architects is a profound work of architectural and social renewal, transforming a derelict ironworks on the Japanese island of Teshima into a vibrant cultural hub encompassing a café and brewery. Teshima, once infamously...
In a quiet Seattle neighborhood, a modest structure that once served as an art studio and a chapel has been spectacularly transformed into a modern, light-filled residence, deeply infused with personal history and cultural heritage. This is the "Phở...
In the heart of Melbourne, where a rich history coexists with a dynamic urban landscape, architects are faced with a unique challenge: how to update historic buildings for modern life without sacrificing their character. This is the challenge that...
In a world where climate change is reshaping every industry, architecture faces a critical mission: shifting from a culture of constant new construction to one of preservation. More than just a trend, adaptive reuse—the art of giving new life...
