Nestled away in Toronto's Don Valley Ravine, the West Don Ravine Passive House makes history as the city's first PHIUS-certified home. Gregory Rubin of Poiesis Architecture designed it for his parents, turning a personal project into something much bigger. After 15 years working on high-end projects, his parents gave him complete creative control for his first ground-up build. The timing couldn't have been better.
The Colombia Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 embodies the theme "ICE CUBE," inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, featuring translucent cubes that illustrate movement.
Pojeon-jip, designed by sukchulmok and BRBB, is a residential project that embraces its agricultural surroundings in Gyeonggi-do, integrating cultivated landscapes into the living experience.
The renovation of the Boathouse Zuka embodies sustainable architecture by skillfully blending traditional alpine design with modern scientific requirements, exemplifying how purposeful restoration can breathe new life into historical structures.
Anadu Pine Villa comprises three elegantly designed guest suites, complemented by a refined wine and cigar bar, embodying the philosophy of 'Find yourself in nature.'
The anticipated Zayed National Museum is set to open in December 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, joining a growing network of landmark institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
The residence, nestled in Haiku, sits quietly among the greenery, its minimalist lines and sculptural roof taking cues from the landscape rather than imposing upon it.
"In many cases, designers assert themselves by glorifying individualism and consumerism. To me, it is nature itself that takes the lead, while architecture seeks to extend it, taking its inspiration from the contemplation of the eternal."
In countries that have very strong building regulations, we cannot use natural bamboo as a building material, including in Japan. However, if we laminate the bamboo, we can control the quality, strength, and durability. So in the pavilion, I'm using laminated bamboo as a structure in a very unusual way.
The Pond Houses at Saguna Baug blend architecture with nature, promoting sustainability and seasonal beauty, adapting perfectly to the surrounding man-made pond ecosystem.
The CityWave project by Bjarke Ingels Group integrates expansive solar energy strategies in Milan's urban landscape, harmonizing architectural innovation with environmental sustainability.
