Encompassing the renovation of a 18,600-square-foot midcentury natatorium designed by William Merchant and the addition of a new 3,400-square-foot clubhouse and connecting entry lobby, this project responds to the wide range of recreational and educational needs in the Mission district, while strengthening its role as a rich cultural hub for commun...
Project name
Garfield Center
Architecture firm
TEF Design in joint venture with Paulett Taggart Architects
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Bruce Damonte
Achieving maximum sustainability in your home may not happen in a day, but realizing the effects of each element in your home is the first step. Whether you're designing a new house or renovating your current home, deciding to conserve energy can lead to environmental benefits and long-term savings.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Nick Night
The National Cybersecurity and Innovation Base located in Wuhan Airport Economic Development Zone began construction in 2016, with its landmark building first opened for use in 2019. The Zone is poised to be a cybersecurity academy and R&D centre, conglomerating industry expertise and academic research.
Project name
Wuhan National Cybersecurity Center Core Phase 2
Architecture firm
Aedas
Location
Wuhan, China
This serviced apartment building is designed to accommodate international visitors to Shiba Park, where there are many embassies and other facilities.
Project name
DUO FLATS Shibakoen
Architecture firm
GODA Corporation
Location
Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Photography
Nacasa&Partners co.,ltd
The building is established as an instigating point that streamlines the relationship between the user, the city and everyone who passes through there. The base’s volume, with its green balconies, open footbridges, big openings and its horizontal proportions are part of the urban landscape of one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in São Paulo.
Project name
POD Pinheiros (Edificio POD)
Architecture firm
FGMF
Location
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Photography
Fran Parente
This project is the very first “rammed earth” implementation in Costa Rica. Two minimalist-shaped villas designed for short-term rent partially levitate above the edge of a steep hill of the overgrown jungle and bring endless views of the Pacific Ocean. Both villas were designed with respect to sustainability and the surrounding wild environment.
Project name
Achioté
Architecture firm
Formafatal
Location
Playa Hermosa, OSA Uvita – Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Photography
BoysPlayNice
Simple and timeless coastal architectural details define this weatherboard home with timber trim details, metal sheet roofing and a sandstone base anchoring the home into the ground. This was a tricky alterations and additions to an existing coastal brick home, utilizing the existing footprint.
Project name
Reef House
Architecture firm
Rama Architects
Location
Newport Beach, Sydney
Photography
Toby Peet

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Zoncuantla Apartments in Coatepec, Mexico by Rafael Pardo Arquitectos