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Matière Première Architecture works in tandem with their clients to revitalise a 1950's cottage into a 21st century chalet on the edge of a spectacular waterfront - contextually rooted in its historical and ecological footprint.

Check out this collaborative art between sculptor-owner and the architects

It's extremely rare that we come across built-forms that deliberately yield to the power of the landscape they're set in. Agree? Read about one such modern boathouse, set in a Canadian landscape and leave us your views.

Residential architecture can be interpreted in so many different ways. Check out this 'form follows function' recreation design and leave us your views…

Framing the panoramic outdoors, this cedar weekend retreat is a tribute to architecture that is authentic, efficient, and that elevates the human spirit. Check it out and leave us your views…

Ar. Jean Verville continues his reflections on compact domestic spaces transgressing standardization. He infiltrates his projects with intriguing photographic proposals, where the presence of a symbolic character offers a new modality of appreciation of architecture. Check out his latest exploration, where he ingeniously plays with scale to increase the perception of visual depth…

Wallmakers design a humble two-storey residence in Kerala, using CSEB (Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks), rammed earth walls and ferro-cement slabs, while discarded pipes are used in the interiors to create window grilles and lighting fixtures.

Bjørnådal Arkitektstudio design a rustic cabin amidst the mountains and valleys in Senja, Norway, responding to a symbiotic relationship with nature…

Chevallier Architectes design a Raccard - an Alpine building made of wood, like an independently raised attic, built piece by piece, celebrating the raw and natural in its fullest form.

Design has become my hobby. I recently started designing logos. And I had few ideas. My friend showed me the site https://masterbundles.com/fonts/sans-serif/slab/ and I learned a lot of interesting things. Thanks to the helpful information, I learned how to work with fonts, backgrounds, and shapes. I loved the creation process even more.

Sandbox Studio rejuvenates a heritage home in Sydney using a sensitive approach to blend the historical with contemporary interventions.

 Motivated by the region's industrial, yet poetic heritage, Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects sculpt and mould this home to carefully reflect and respect the topographic slopes, the views, the vegetation, and the meandering curves of St. Maurice River, becoming a work of art articulated around the site's own attributes.

Following the adage, "Sometimes, nature is all you need", Ghoche Architects designs a house that blends into the landscape, its black volume, enveloped by the forest - discreet and concealed and almost invisible from the lake.

Design Studio Reigo & Bauer retain and restore as much of the 6,700-square-foot home's historic charm and original details as possible, while imbuing the spaces with character that reflects the family's contemporary aesthetic tastes.

Dutch designer Caspar Schols, wins the WAF World Hotel Building of the Year 2022 Award for his Cabin ANNA Stay - a modular, cyclical, vacay option that can be produced locally anywhere in the world. With hand-movable walls and windows, its sustainable design allows guests to reconnect with themselves and nature.

The last twelve months saw architecture redefining the intersection of culture, sustainability, and human experience. In IAnD's Global Hop section, these three projects have grabbed the most eyeballs for their demonstration of the transformative power of thoughtful design, merging sustainability, cultural preservation, and innovative functionality. They redefine global design paradigms, setting benchmarks for future projects that aspire to balance tradition and progress. The projects are: Heineken Beverages Head Office, South Africa by Tetris Design + Build, Nanhai Art Centre, Foshan, China by MAD Architects, and Hovey Residence, Quebec, Canada by 1628 Inc.

From slope to statement: Discover how Studio OODA uses the natural topography to shape this stunning 350-square-metre home in Oeiras, Portugal.

Tucked away in lush greenery, Hidden Villa designed by i29 architects blurs the lines between indoors and out. Expansive glass, verdant patios, and natural materials create a seamless flow of light and space. With a pool, fire pit, and open-air lounges, every corner is designed for tranquility. A sanctuary where elegance meets nature.