Arc’teryx, a global design company specializing in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, was in need of a new home for their footwear design studio. Previously renting generic space, the new Arc’teryx Portland Creation Center places footwear design performance center stage, supporting administrative and creative review processes. “We...
Project name
Skylab designs the new Arc’teryx Portland Creation Center in Portland, Oregon
Architecture firm
Skylab Architecture
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA
Photography
Jeremy Bittermann
Design team
Jeff Kovel - Creative Director. Reiko Igarashi - Project Director, interiors. Janell Widmer - Interior Designer. Louise Foster - Project Architect. Xander Sligh - Project Designer
Material
Tabu ash veneer. Zintra PET felt panels. Tsar carpets (custom wool area rug). Grasshopper climbing wall. Bob/Bla station sofa
Typology
Commercial › Office
Eden Project Dundee has been granted planning permission after a decision was made at a meeting of Dundee City Council this week.The decision follows an intensive period of community engagement and co-creation which saw the Eden Project team host events across Dundee with comments and feedback on the project being incorporated into the planning app...
Project name
Eden Project Dundee
Architecture firm
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Completion year
January 2026
Collaborators
Nicoll Russell Studio, Expedition Engineering, GROSS.MAX, Atelier Ten, Buro Happold, WSP, Charcoalblue, Art of Fact, AECOM
Client
Eden Project International Limited
Typology
Regenerative Design & Sustainability, Arts & Culture, Community
New businesses always struggle with finding investors for their projects. The saddest thing happens when promising projects have to turn down their activities because they failed to find a good investor.
Photography
Matthew Waring
Perched on a hilltop in the West Lake Hills with a peek of downtown Austin, the Ridgecrest residence renovates and adds to a mid-century modern home, doubling its size.
Project name
Ridgecrest Residence
Architecture firm
Clayton Korte
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Principal architect
Paul Clayton
Design team
Paul Clayton, AIA, Principal. George Wilcox, AIA, Partner. Amy Smith, AIA, Project Manager
Interior design
Charlotte Carothers Interiors
Structural engineer
Arch Consulting Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Paragon ACR, LLC
Construction
Burnish & Plumb
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled on the edge of Barwon Valley in Birregurra, on Gulidjan and Wadawurrung country, this project reimagines rural living for our client Heather and her family. The sustainable farmhouse balances modern comforts, flexibility and off-grid living with a design that is responsive to the farmland and the native vegetation that surrounds it.
Project name
Heather’s Off-grid House
Architecture firm
Gardiner Architects
Location
Birregurra, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Rory Gardiner
Principal architect
Paul Gardiner
Design team
Marlee Dawson, Alex Millar
Collaborators
Spence Construction, Builder. CLOS, CLT Timber Manufacturer. Cusp, CLT Timber Supplier. Metta Energy, Solar Company. Otway Greening, Agroforestry Specialist
Interior design
Gardiner Architects
Structural engineer
TGA Engineers
Landscape
Ocean Road Landscaping
Lighting
Gardiner Architects
Supervision
Spence Construction
Tools used
Wood fired boiler connected to in slab hydronic heating, Solar panel array with microinverters, septic system
Construction
Spence Construction
Material
CLT roof structure, timber batten and board cladding, 140mm stud + double brickwork walls, Prefabrication and CLT construction methods
Typology
Residential › House
The dining table is much more than a place to eat. It is where families come together, friends gather, and life’s important moments are celebrated. By choosing a dining table that suits your space, lifestyle, and personal taste, you can create a welcoming and functional heart for your home.
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Situated within Prachatice’s historical fortification belt, Stephanie’s Park was originally an enclosed garden, established in 1881 through the initiative of local citizens. As the 20th century reached its midpoint, this romantic garden evolved into a public park. The post-war construction of a nearby housing estate brought significant terrain chan...
Project name
Revitalisation of Stéphanie's Park
Architecture firm
M2AU, Grupeto
Location
Prachatice, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Linda Obršálová, Václav Mihola, Kateřina Miholová [M2AU], Václav Babka, Tomáš Babka [Grupeto]
Landscape Architecture
M2AU, Grupeto
Design team
Linda Obršálová, Václav Mihola, Kateřina Miholová [M2AU], Václav Babka, Tomáš Babka [Grupeto]
Contractor
SaM silnice a mosty
Material
Natural stone - granite – paved surfaces, stairs, stone slabs, original drinking fountain. Natural local stone – renovation and extension of stone wall. Sand, gravel – paths, viewpoint deck. Gravel lawn – vehicle areas. Concrete – walls. Precast concrete – stairs, slabs. Plaster – wall. Steel – furniture, public lighting, railing, fencing. Oak wood – original benches
Client
Town of Prachatice
Typology
Public Space › Park
Stunning hotel marries the raw elegance of stone and glass with the inviting glow of natural light, creating an ambiance that is both modern and warm. Each corner of this architectural marvel is bathed in golden tones, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Project name
Mana Rock Hotel
Architecture firm
Studio Kara
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Afifeh Arabi
Design team
Studio Kara Architects
Visualization
Afifeh Arabi
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The proposal presents three isolated houses that favor the connection with the private exterior spaces, in an intention of privacy that allows to enjoy the outdoors comfortably.
Project name
Casas BD (BD Houses)
Architecture firm
ESQUISSOS - Arquitectura e Consultoria
Location
Sintra, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Marco Ligeiro
Structural engineer
André Pardal
Landscape
Team Garden, Unipessoal, Lda
Supervision
Eng. Alexandre Ferreira
Construction
Solmetrik, Lda; Structure Contractor: Pictocubo, Lda
Typology
Residential › House
