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  • Rozana Montiel & Claudia Rodriguez

    Climb the spiral staircase into the elevated Nidos House, woven with a beautiful and seamless harmony into the ecological reserve El Peñón. Subtly resting above the earth on a series of load-bearing walls, the house imitates a classic bird’s nest, suspended in the treetops, while causing as littl...

  • Fourviere

    Fourvière Apartment, located in Lyon’s picturesque Fourvière Hill, stands as a testament to the post-war reconstruction program of 1959. Designed by Maxime Hurdequint and Mary Bravard from the architectural firm MURA Architects, this apartment embodies a perfect blend of preserving the building’s...

  • Tatiana Bilbao

    Wander through the tranquil Ajijic House, nestled between Chapala Lake and its surrounding mountains in Jalisco; designed and built with the very earth it sits upon, to avoid major design compromises with the project’s tiny budget.
    Next, see the same successful and efficient earth-based building...

  • Here are the Arquitectas

    1 season

    In a New York Times article, writer Allison Arieff raises the question that the architectural community keeps asking: "Where are all the female architects?”

    A documentary series featuring the new wave of female architects working internationally from Mexico.

  • Flexible Ryokan Inspired Condo

    In a bustling city like Bangkok, finding tranquillity and space can be a challenge. Mae Prachasilchai of Studio La Tarta Piccola, has managed to create a serene oasis within the confines of a limited apartment.

    Inspired by the calming ambience of Japanese Ryokans, Mae incorporates elements of Ja...

  • House in Heguri

    Designed by Yousaka Tsusumi of Arbol Design, this single-story house in Heguri, Nara is a testament to the belief that simplicity and nature can harmoniously coexist.

    With a focus on functionality and surrounding oneself with cherished possessions, this 45sqm/484sqft dwelling offers a Japanese f...

  • Martin Place

    Situated in the heart of Singapore’s Orchard River Valley District, a 55sqm/592sqft one-bedroom apartment has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the creative vision of Vin Leong, the founder of Haelcyon Days Design, a prominent multi-discipline interior design studio in Singapore. W...

  • Maximalist Mini Loft

    A vision to create an extraordinary living space that would authentically reflect their identities. Inspired by childhood memories of Lego and Mario games on Nintendo, this couple embarked on a journey to transform the once-compact space into a captivating dwelling that seamlessly merges creativ...

  • Apartment 33

    Recently, the Jordaan district in Amsterdam has become notable for its adaptive reuse of buildings. As the neighbourhood has gone through various phases of transformation, many of the old warehouses and industrial buildings have been repurposed into residential spaces, galleries, boutiques, and r...

  • Mar Villa

    The Marvila district of Lisbon, Portugal, has been undergoing a process of urban regeneration, with many of its old factories being transformed into galleries, creative studios, co-working spaces, and artisan establishments.

    Eliza Borkowska, Magdalena Czapluk, and the team at KEMA studio took on...

  • No Building as Usual

    Movie

    'No Building As Usual' addresses the urgent climate challenge in architecture by documenting the construction of Nest House—a sustainable home for two elderly individuals in the British countryside. The film showcases a collaborative effort involving 12 young individuals from underrepresented bac...

  • Billinghurst

    The designers, Nahuel Alvarez & Florencia Aparicio of MoobArq, an Argentinian design firm, were inspired by digital art illustrations with geometric designs and bold colours, and they set out to create a space that would be both functional and visually appealing.

  • Paradigma Olivetti

    Movie

    The documentary explores Olivetti's industrial design from Adriano's death to the 90s through the challenges of an era marked by rapid innovations: the transition from mechanical technology to electronics, up to IT and telecommunication era.

  • Catalin Apartment

    Territorio de Arquitectura, owned by architect Jesús Huarte, was tasked with renovating a 30sqm/323sqft apartment located in the residential neighbourhood of Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The client, a sensory artist who uses different smells to create her pieces, desired a space in a cent...

  • Daphneys Apartment

    This 48sqm/516.67sqft cosy apartment is located in the very densely populated area of Hong Kong, Kowloon and features a diamond-shaped layout, typical of large-scale private housing estates in Hong Kong.

  • Project 26

    Creating a home that is both utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing can be challenging, but interior designers Jack and Jia Hui of Resistance rose to the challenge when designing a 47sqm/505sqft apartment in Ghim Moh Link, Singapore. The designers wanted to create a living space that would develo...

  • Zaha
    Movie

    Zaha

    Movie

    Zaha Hadid was a visionary. When she passed away in 2016 she left behind a body of work that is amongst the most recognisable and influential in the world. Here, her friend and fellow architect Eva Jiřičná reflects on her life and legacy.

  • Avida Sola

    Transforming a blank canvas into a functional, comfortable living space is a challenging task, especially when dealing with a limited area of only 35sqm/377sqft. However, interior designer Mara Manalo was able to turn a small apartment in Quezon City in the Philippines into a cosy, well-designed ...

  • In Conversation with Stephanie Mauro-Lipp & Damien Lipp

    Rory Fraser (Follies) hosts a Shelter Extras conversation with filmmakers Damien Lipp & Stephanie Mauro-Lipp about their projects Tiny Spaces and Churches of Iceland.

  • 6 Tsubo House

    The 6 Tsubo House, located in the bustling district of Yotsuya in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is an exceptional dwelling that showcases how creative design can make even the smallest living spaces feel comfortable and spacious.

    Designed by Arte-1 Architects, the narrow three-story house, measuring just 56...

  • Park St

    Owner, Alex Antoniadis, an urban planner and lover of postwar architecture, purchased an ordinary 42sqm apartment and with a few modifications, turned it into a cosy and unique living space that complements the internal courtyard garden.

  • The Grand Plan

    1 season

    This New Zealand documentary series tracks restaurateurs Nick and Sarah, along with entrepreneurs Graham and Stephen, as they navigate the tumult of four earthquakes to repurpose a worn Christchurch heritage hotel into a modern gastropub.
    Initially derailed by seismic events, their vision pivots ...

  • The House for Two

    With a population of 14 million people, space in Tokyo is limited and Architects are well-versed in devising simple, minimal ways of living comfortably with less. Located just five minutes from central Tokyo, this 46sqm/495sqft apartment is one of seven in the block built in 1979, each with a dif...

  • Prospettiva Olivetti

    Movie

    The film embarks on a journey through Olivetti's iconic buildings, spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. As it explores showrooms, factories, and headquarters designed by international architectural masters, the documentary weaves together personal narratives and archival materials. It reconstructs a ...