Concrete, Cooled by Nature
Concrete rarely works alone. In these ten houses, it earns its effect only in relation to something that isn't concrete: a tree, a patch of shade, timber, or a garden. Concrete is
Ten Interiors, Many Materials
Material contrast becomes a tool for organising space, guiding movement and shaping everyday life. A convincing interior does not depend on a single perfect material. It emerges from relationships: the warmth of
Chairs Between Craft, Comfort and Experiment
Five chairs demonstrate how designers continue to reinvent one of the most familiar objects through material, construction, comfort and form. The chair is the most ordinary object design has to offer, which
What Brick Can Do
A selection of ten projects that explore brick and earth-based masonry as structure, skin, screen and memory. Brick begins with the ground. Its colour carries the tones of clay, soil, sand and
Close to the Ground
A selection of single-storey houses that show how life on one level can create spatial richness, closeness to landscape and new forms of everyday living. One storey can hold an entire world.
The Power of a Horizontal Line
Eight houses shaped by flat roofs, open horizons and carefully framed outdoor spaces. A horizontal roof begins with a line. It gives the house a clear upper edge, draws its proportions into
Domestic Life in a Dense City
A selection of single-family houses that turn dense urban conditions into spaces of light, privacy and belonging. A house is never built alone. In the city, it always enters into a relationship
The Most Sustainable House Is Already Standing
A selection of houses that show renovation as an architectural conversation between memory and change. Demolishing and building anew is often the simplest solution. Yet the most compelling contemporary houses increasingly begin
When Local Architecture Becomes an Act of Confidence
Rooted in local culture and designed with empathy, this project shows how architecture can become an instrument of social change. In many rapidly growing cities, educational buildings often adopt anonymous architectural languages
10 Innovative Water Fittings That Go Beyond Function
A selection of contemporary faucets, showers and water fittings where design turns daily routines into precise, tactile and spatial experiences. A faucet is one of the most used objects in any interior,
Where Hospitality Becomes Atmosphere: 10 Interiors
A selection of bars, cafés and restaurants where design transforms familiar rituals into moments of quiet atmosphere and wonder. A bar, café or restaurant is never only a setting for consumption. At
10 Exceptional Cultural Spaces Setting a New Standard
From experimental pavilions to reimagined museums, these projects reveal how architecture is reshaping the cultural experience today. Cultural buildings are no longer just containers for art. Increasingly, they are spaces that ask
Okolo by Grupa: Lights That Float, Frames That Hold
3 Questions for GRUPA Q: Okolo uses a visual language of black aluminum bars and clean lines that repeat across the range. Where did the initial idea come from, and
Focus Croatia
Editorial: Precision, Craft, and New Perspectives The architectural selection from Croatia points to an intense and thoughtful revitalisation of the built environment. In
Neisako and Prostoria: Comfort Begins With the Eye
3 Questions for Neisako Q: The armchair market feels saturated, yet with Omnia you have delivered something genuinely new and different. Do you ever share the feeling that “there is
Colnago C45 OPEN: Performance, Elegance and Practicality
3 Questions for Luka Colnago, founder and owner of Colnago Marine Q: What was the original brief for the Colnago Marine C45 OPEN, and which idea set
Orqa FPV.Ace: The Learning Path That Finally Makes FPV Simple
3 Questions for Dragan Kovačević, Product manager at Orqa FPV Q: When did you first notice the education gap in the FPV market, and what turned that observation into
Architecture for Connection: The Vision Behind the Ugljan Coastal Family Home
3 Questions for Ab forum Q: How does dual nature of personalized and non-personalized living spaces reflect the relationship between architecture and its inhabitants? A: Personalized spaces are directly
Creating Living Architecture: The Role of Walls, Light, and Nature in the Sesvetski Kraljevec Kindergarten
3 Questions for NON ARCHITECTURE & BIT ARHITEKTURA Q: How do you create a dialogue between architecture and nature in the kindergarten’s design, both indoors and outdoors? A: The wall
Innovating Workspaces: 3LHD’s Vision for Rimac Kampus Production Facility
3 Questions for 3LHD Q: What was the main inspiration behind designing a campus that combines production, office, social, and natural spaces within a single project? A: The main
How Studio Mapa Balances Playfulness and Structure in Paveki Kindergarten’s Design
3 Questions for Studio Mapa Q: What was your main goal in creating a space that supports both play and learning for young children? A: Our main goal was
Beyond Crossing: The Innovative Design Story of Trogir’s Bridge over Foša
3 Questions for Prostorne taktike Q: In what ways did you innovate or rethink common bridge design principles to create this unique form? A: The main idea was to
St Nicholas Educational Centre in Zadar: Adaptive Reuse for Underwater Archaeology and Public Learning
3 Questions for Ante Uglešić Q: How did you approach merging the layers of history embedded in the St Nicholas complex with the requirements of a modern educational and presentation
Athanasios Babalis: Designing Through Clarity, Curiosity, and Collaboration
3 Questions for Athanasios Babalis Q: In your view, what makes collaboration between a designer and a brand truly successful? What creates the “click” so both sides feel
Nomads by STUDIOLAV: Printing Sand into Story
3 Questions for STUDIOLAV Q: What drives you in creating NOMADS, and how does this project relate to your interior practice. Is it a departure from daily work or a
Focus Greece
Editorial: Embracing Context and Soul Across architecture and design, this selection from Greece listens to place and answers with clarity. In cities and
Glass Reinvented: Yiannis Ghikas on Soda Tables for Miniforms
3 Questions for Yiannis Ghikas Q: Working with Murano glassblowing must be special for a designer. How do you navigate the process with the artisans, and when does the material
Bridging Art and Function: How Sotiris Lazou Designed the Solida 012 Chair for al2
3 Questions for Sotiris Lazou Design Studio Q: The chair feels both sculptural and soft. Where did the idea begin, and what was the first insight that set the
From Sketch to Street: NOOS Electric Scooter by Matadog Design
3 Questions for Matadog Design Q: How did the initial brief for NOOS translate into the final concept? A: Designing the first Greek electric vehicle was a major responsibility
Urban Soul Project on Redefining Santorini Hospitality with Neema Maison Finikia’s Fashion-Forward Architecture
3 Questions for Urban Soul Project Team Q: How does your design integrate architecture, fashion, and nature to create a unique hospitality experience? A: At Neema Maison, our guiding principle