Architecture

Banyan Tree Gallery Krabi Showcases Local Artisans Sustainability and eco-friendliness are key as resort offers a marketplace to some of Thailand’s most talented designers and artists. One of the country’s most illustrious beachfront resorts, Banyan Tree Krabi, has extended a helping hand to local artisans to promote high-quality handicrafts and products from the Krabi region and across Thailand. On arrival, hotel guests are presented with a handmade pouch made from upcycled waste washed up on local beaches thanks to a partnership with “Souvenirs from the Sea”, a local group founded by Ms Wiyada Kowsanti, who has lived her life beside...

Sneaky Scenic Views: DoDesign Hides a Glass Viewpoint in a Chinese Valley – Because Surprises Are Fun! Guizhou Province, China – Ever wanted to experience a breathtaking view, but also thought, "Hmm, this could really use a bit of architectural hide-and-seek"? Well, DoDesign definitely did! In a stunning valley in China's Guizhou Province, they've pulled off a visual magic trick: a spectacular glass viewpoint that's cleverly concealed by what appears to be natural, rugged stone. It’s like a secret agent of sightseeing, blending in before it blows your mind! Forget those obvious, gleaming glass boxes that scream "look at me!"...

Divine Canopy: Diller Scofidio + Renfro Unveils Sculptural Roof for Qatar's Groundbreaking Women's Mosque Doha, Qatar – Breaking new ground in both spiritual architecture and gender-inclusive design, the renowned American firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) has completed a remarkable women's mosque in Qatar, featuring a truly awe-inspiring sculptural roof that redefines traditional mosque typology.1 The Al-Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women, located in Doha's Education City, stands as a testament to contemporary design's ability to honor heritage while fostering progressive social and educational roles.2 Conceived by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Al-Mujadilah – meaning...

Cheers to That! Estudio ALA Expands Mezcal Distillery in Mexico: Architecture That Gets You Buzzed (in a Good Way!) Oaxaca, Mexico – Ever dreamt of a mezcal distillery so stunning, you'd want to pack your bags and move in? Well, Estudio ALA just made that dream a concrete (and agave-infused) reality! Nestled amidst the rolling agave fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, they've expanded a mezcal distillery in a way that not only honors the tradition of this spirited drink but is also a work of art that makes you want to raise a glass! Forget boring, smoke-filled factories. Here, architecture blends...

Kieron Gait Architects Transforms Balmoral Hillside House with a Timber-Framed Undercroft In the vibrant landscape of Brisbane, Australia, Kieron Gait Architects has completed a remarkable update to the Balmoral Hillside House, a 1990s "Queenslander" style dwelling. The primary intervention focuses on the transformation of the "undercroft" – the elevated space beneath the house – turning it into a vital, fluid area that redefines the relationship between the interior and the lush surrounding garden. Traditionally, Queenslander homes are characterised by their living spaces being raised on stilts above an open undercroft, an adaptation to the subtropical climate. However, for the Balmoral...