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Middle School Cafeteria in Gonesse
MARS Architectes

1646 m²

Gonesse, France

Maison Aubé
YH2 Architecture

358.5 m²

Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada

Qasr AlHokm Metro Station
Snøhetta

20000 m²

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Shell House
Alhumaidhi Architects

1788 m²

Abdullah al-Salem, Kuwait

Jiyugaoka Pure Coffee Shop
Tsubame Architects

16.8 m²

Tokyo, Japan

LiSH Studio1
OnDesign Partners

2865 m²

Tokyo, Japan

House in the Woods
Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos

760 m²

Quito, Ecuador

Inverted House
TIMM

1010 m²

Tbilisi, Georgia

House CO
Estudio Base Arquitectos

310 m²

Santo Domingo, Chile

Westergaarden Summer House
N+P Architecture

170 m²

Sjællands Odde, Denmark

House on the Edge of the Plain
Skupaj Arhitekti

120 m²

Murska Sobota, Slovenia

House with a Private Giewont Mountain
BXB Studio Bogusław Barnaś

327 m²

Kościelisko, Poland

Tiffany Facade Beijing
MVRDV

1000 m²

Beijing, China

Dandan PARK
Yano Aoyama Architecture Design

5386.52 m²

Matsuyama, Japan

Tangram House
TETRO Arquitetura

1450 m²

拉戈阿圣塔,巴西

Manitouwaba Lake House
Daymark

2610 ft²

Seguin, Canada

Kamimeguro House
Yuki Morita Architects

127.79 m²

Tokyo, Japan

CASA DLCA
0studio Arquitectura

496 m²

Zapopan, Mexico

Zayed National Museum
Foster + Partners

88870 m²

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Camera House
Leckie Studio Architecture + Design

2650 ft²

Pemberton Valley, Canada

Skubianka House
SZCZ Jakub Szczesny

162 m²

Skubianka, Poland

W House II
IDIN Architects

300 m²

Nai Mueang, Thailand

Blue Box
Bruzkus Greenberg

75 m²

Berlin, Germany

House in the Woods
Tom Lontine Architect

4400 ft²

Deep River, United States

Wave Cube (Three-Body Future Academy)
Scenic Architecture Office

29700 m²

Shanghai, China

Shanghai Grand Opera House
Snøhetta

146786 m²

Shanghai, China

Tsubame Stand
Kichi Archi

98 m²

Ikoma, Nara, Japan

Suzunami Sakae Mori Underground Shopping Street Store
Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects + Nano Architects

110.87 m²

Nagoya, Japan

ITTI OSAKA
ninkipen!

83.34 m²

Osaka, Japan

Lakeside Residence
Disbrow Iannuzzi

4000 ft²

Birmingham, United States

Winkelhaus
estudio kmmk

643 m²

Winkel, Switzerland

My Front Yard
Architectkidd

5000 m²

Phuket, Thailand

Folded Rooms Garden
RAD+ar

600 m²

Bandung, Indonesia

House for Cultivation
nevertheless / Yusuke Sagawa Architects

103.7 m²

Saitama, Japan

21-24 Nikkakjøkken Restaurant
OFFICE INAINN

127 m²

Sylte, Norway

The Float House
Tigg + Coll Architects

4m x 20m

London, United Kingdom

Långholmen Residence
Mer Architects

150 m²

Parainen, Finland

Booking.com City Campus
UNStudio

72500 m²

Amsterdam, Netherlands

North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
MRDK

237 m²

Toronto, Canada

Aster by Joshua Paris
RooMoo Design Studio

309 m²

Shanghai, China

Pujiang Platform
MVRDV

414 m²

Chengdu, China

Danki
Ryu Mitarai & Associates, Architects

10 m²

Kita-Karuizawa, Japan

Tent Cabin in OMORI
HUNE Architects

77.85 m²

Tokyo, Japan

MA.DE Bistro
AN NAM Architecture

1000 m²

Măng Đen, Vietnam

Armstrong Cottage
Peter Braithwaite Studio

390 m²

Peterborough, Canada

House Hoinka
Atelier Kaiser Shen

521 m²

Pfaffenhofen, Germany

Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Hayball

150000 m²

Fingal, Australia

Villa Sipat & Sauh
Arkana Architects

250 m²

Bali, Indonesia

THE CASE
Kawashima Yohei Architectural Design Office

115 m²

Unzen City, Japan

Uni Center
G/O Architecture

690 m²

Seoul, South Korea

Havenwood
Atlas Architects

334 m²

Brighton, Australia

Sadec Garden Hotel
PAU Architects

1000 m²

Dong Thap, Vietnam

Perchée Residence
Matière Première Architecture

2600 ft²

North Hatley, Canada

THE LUC LIFESTYLE
Atelier Generations Vasudeva Design

2500 m²

Bali, Indonesia

Hiruzen Soba-no-Yakata
STUDIO YY

271.64 m²

Maniwa, Japan

House in Nakano
HOAA

96.38 m²

Tokyo, Japan

Ventura Terra University Residence
CVDB arquitectos

7100 m²

Lisboa, Portugal

Cafe. MADA in the Little Garden
BodinChapa Architects

254 m²

清莱,泰国


IGArchitects

132.50 m²

Tokyo, Japan

Terrarium House
Unknown Surface Studio

450 m²

Bangkok, Thailand

o tokyo
ooc

64.05 m²

Tokyo, Japan

Ivan Hill ADU Residence
Warren Techentin Architecture

1152 ft²

Los Angeles, United States

House in Koishikawa
Masaya Suzuki Architects

111.57 m²

Tokyo, Japan

House Requena
Sommet

646 m²

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

House of Superimposed Images
D.A.

94.34 m²

Nagasaki City, Japan

Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Seoul
OMA / Shohei Shigematsu

1300 m²

Seoul, South Korea

Villa Vista
Znameni Ctyr Architekti

1200 m²

Prague, Czech Republic

Irwell Hill Residences
MVRDV

35809 m²

Singapore

Armoua House
Fabian Tan Architect

678 m²

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Baw Beese House
Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects

4300 ft²

Hillsdale, United States

NUBIAN SAPPORO PARCO
TORAFU Architects

265 m²

Hokkaido, Japan

La Fondation Mixed-Use Complex
PCA-STREAM

9091 m²

Paris, France

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SELECTED DESIGN TEAMS 

YH2 Architecture

YH2 Architecture

Founded in Montreal in 1994 by architects Marie-Claude Hamelin and Loukas Yiacouvakis, YH2 Architecture has established itself as one of Quebec's most distinguished design practices over the course of three decades. Operating under the conviction that architecture is fundamentally the art of place-making, the studio approaches each commission as both a creative and transformative act, one that seeks to reinvent reality through disciplined spatial thinking.

Kichi Archi

Kichi Archi

Founded in 2025 and based in Gakuenmae, Nara, Kichi Archi is led by principal architect Shiro Kameoka. The practice takes its name from its original 25-square-metre studio, a deliberate starting point that continues to inform the firm's ethos of extracting spatial richness from constraint.

Atlas Architects

Atlas Architects

Founded in April 2015 by directors Aaron Neighbour and Ton Vu, Atlas Architects is a Melbourne-based practice operating across studios in Footscray and the Surf Coast. Underpinned by a shared commitment to raising living standards through sustainable, innovative, and contextually responsive design, the studio has established a focused body of work within the low-rise residential sector that consistently prioritises spatial quality, environmental performance, and long-term habitability.

Alhumaidhi Architects

Alhumaidhi Architects

Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Kuwait, Alhumaidhi Architects is a full-service architectural design practice that has built a distinguished and diverse portfolio across residential and commercial typologies, both locally and across the Gulf region. The firm is led by Principal Architect Abdulaziz AlHumaidhi, a dual graduate in Architecture and Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), who brings over 21 years of accumulated expertise to redefining Kuwait's architectural landscape through a design approach that reconciles contemporary thinking with the country's rich cultural heritage and demanding environmental context.

PAU Architects

PAU Architects

Founded in 2018 by Trung Nguyen and Huyen Nguyen, PAU Architects is a Vietnamese practice based in Ho Chi Minh City that pursues architectural beauty through quietness and equilibrium. The firm specializes in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction, developing projects that emphasize the careful calibration of light, materiality, and human experience within slower, more contemplative spatial rhythms.

Tsubame Architects

Tsubame Architects

Founded in 2013 by Takuto Sando, Motoo Chiba, and Himari Nishikawa, Tsubame Architects has established itself as an award-winning practice that fundamentally reconsiders architectural processes through integrated design and research methodologies. The Tokyo-based firm, currently directed by its three founding partners, has garnered significant recognition including the 34th JIA Newcomer Award, the 48th Tokyo Architecture Award Grand Prize, and multiple Good Design Awards.

Matière Première Architecture

Matière Première Architecture

Established in 2016 by Marc-Antoine Chrétien, Etienne Chaussé, and Dominic Chaussé, Matière Première Architecture represents a significant contribution to Quebec's contemporary architectural discourse. The Montreal-based practice operates through an integrated design-build model, uniting architectural design services with Nu Drom Construction under unified leadership to ensure seamless project execution from conceptualization through completion.

OnDesign Partners

OnDesign Partners

Founded in 2003 and led by principal architect Tsukasa Nishida, OnDesign Partners has established itself as one of Japan's most innovative architectural practices, operating from its Yokohama headquarters. The firm's distinctive approach centers on exploring diverse architectural "languages" derived from organic movements of creating, learning, opening, testing, and living, generating what they term "collective knowledge" through the intersection of these varied dialects.

estudio kmmk

estudio kmmk

Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, estudio kmmk represents the architectural convergence of two distinguished careers. Established by Angela Kurmann and Frederico Martins Montanha, the practice emerged as a natural fusion and continuation of their individual professional trajectories that began in Brazil. Operating as a family run office, estudio kmmk brings a uniquely humanistic approach to architecture, where design development occurs in profound synergy with clients and their aspirations.

Estudio Base Arquitectos

Estudio Base Arquitectos

Estudio Base Arquitectos stands as a testament to rigorous design thinking and contextual sensitivity within Chile's contemporary architectural landscape. Established in 2012 by Cristián Larraín J. (1985–2024) and currently led by founding partner Gonzalo Ramírez V. (1985), the Santiago-based practice has cultivated a distinctive methodology grounded in collaborative problem-solving and material integrity.

RAD+ar

RAD+ar

RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) is an Indonesian architecture practice that positions design as a provocative exploration of space, culture, and sustainability. Founded by Antonius Richard Rusli, the firm operates at the intersection of architecture, urbanism, research, and development, treating each project as an opportunity to challenge conventional approaches and expand the boundaries of what architecture can achieve.

N+P Architecture

N+P Architecture

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, N+P Architecture operates under the guiding philosophy that "our approach to architecture is humility and respect for the surroundings. Good architecture does not need to shout to be seen." The practice is currently led by founding partners Jesper Korf, Lars Bo Poulsen, and Thomas Nørkær, who have cultivated a dedicated team of architects and engineers committed to maintaining elevated architectural standards.

OFFICE INAINN

OFFICE INAINN

OFFICE INAINN, founded in 2020 by architect Maksymilian Sawicki, is a distinctive architectural practice based in Ålesund, Norway, operating at the intersection of design, research, and environmental sensitivity. Today, under the leadership of founder and principal architect Sawicki, the firm maintains a rigorous yet focused team structure, operating from its Ålesund base to deliver context-sensitive interventions rooted in Scandinavian design philosophy.

Tigg + Coll Architects

Tigg + Coll Architects

Founded in 2008, Tigg + Coll Architects has established itself as a leading London-based architecture and design studio committed to creating buildings and spaces where people feel more connected, happier, and more human. Led by founding directors David Tigg and Rachel Coll, alongside associate director Manuel Gonzalez Nogueira, the practice brings together a collaborative team of over 30 professionals who combine imaginative design thinking with technical expertise and cost-effective solutions.

Mer Architects

Mer Architects

Mer Architects, established in 2015 and based in Finland, has distinguished itself as an architectural practice characterized by its holistic approach to sustainable design. The firm combines individuality, client-focused methodology, and exceptional quality to create spaces that are both memorable and meaningful.

ooc

ooc

ooc, founded in 2022 by architect Takuma Hashimoto, is a comprehensive design practice based in Tokyo and Awaji Island, dedicated to creating creative works that can become social infrastructure. Today, under the leadership of founder and principal architect Takuma Hashimoto, the firm maintains a diverse yet focused team structure, operating from dual bases in Chuo Ward, Tokyo and Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture.

UNStudio

UNStudio

UNStudio, founded in Amsterdam in 1988 by Ben van Berkel, has established itself as a pioneer in international architecture and design consultancy. Over 35 years of practice, this Amsterdam-based firm has evolved from a singular vision into a global network of over 400 professionals across seven offices in Amsterdam, Austin, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Shanghai. Under the creative direction of founder and principal architect Ben van Berkel, UNStudio operates as a multidisciplinary practice integrating architecture, urban planning, interior design, and product development.

Warren Techentin Architecture

Warren Techentin Architecture

Warren Techentin Architecture stands as a distinguished representative of contemporary California architectural practice, founded by Warren Techentin, FAIA. Under the leadership of principal architect Warren Techentin and core team members Dana Lydon, Michaela Cho, Dylan Perkinson, Bryan Chen, and Can Derman, it has established a pioneering reputation in contemporary residential design, multi-family housing, and interdisciplinary design approach innovation. This Los Angeles-based practice redefines contemporary California architects' role in international design discourse through coordinated integration of design and technical precision.

1

Westergaarden Summer House(N+P Architecture)

N+P Architecture has completed Westergaarden Summer House, a 170-square-meter retreat positioned along the southern coastline of Sjællands Odde, Denmark. The project demonstrates a refined approach to contextual design, where architecture responds directly to landscape topography and coastal conditions through careful spatial organization and material restraint.

2

Folded Rooms Garden(RAD+ar)

RAD+ar has completed Folded Rooms Garden, an experimental residential project in Bandung, Indonesia, that reimagines domestic space through a radical elimination of traditional walls. The 600-square-metre house employs a revolutionary concept of continuous folding, where floors, ceilings, and roofs merge into a single, monolithic plane that undulates through the compact urban site.

3

21-24 Nikkakjøkken Restaurant(OFFICE INAINN)

21-24 Nikkakjøkken Restaurant, designed by OFFICE INAINN, stands as a demonstration of how contemporary intervention can honor architectural heritage while creating a refined dining environment, located in Sylte, Norway. This 127-square-metre project operates as a masterclass in reversible design, where a freestanding timber insert breathes new life into a historic Norwegian barn while maintaining complete integrity of its original structure.

4

Inverted House(TIMM)

Inverted House, designed by TIMM, stands as a masterful reimagining of suburban residential typology in Tbilisi, Georgia, transforming the dwelling itself into a protective perimeter wall that eliminates traditional fencing while creating an inward focused sanctuary. Located in Okrokana, a hillside district on the city's outskirts, this 1,010 square meter residence exemplifies the perfect balance between spatial inversion logic and sophisticated material transitions, redefining residential possibilities within dense suburban environments.

5

Armstrong Cottage(Peter Braithwaite Studio)

Nestled on a remote lakeside island in Peterborough, Armstrong Cottage by Peter Braithwaite Studio represents a masterful exercise in off-grid sustainable design and innovative construction methodology. Completed in 2024, this 4,200 square foot residence for a Toronto-based family seeking to rekindle nostalgic childhood memories demonstrates how contemporary domestic architecture can achieve net-zero performance under extreme site constraints while preserving fragile island ecosystems.

6

Baw Beese House(Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects)

Baw Beese House, designed by Disbrow Iannuzzi Architects, is conceived as a multigenerational lakeside retreat that merges environmental responsibility, architectural clarity, and family-oriented spatial planning. Situated along the natural contours descending toward Baw Beese Lake, the project divides the program into four smaller volumes to minimize visual impact and enhance adaptability. Each volume can operate independently, allowing family members across generations to gather together or live separately while maintaining a high level of comfort and autonomy.

7

House in the Woods(Tom Lontine Architect)

Nestled into a sloped, forested hillside overlooking the Connecticut River in Deep River, Connecticut, House in the Woods by Tom Lontine Architect represents a masterful exercise in landscape integration and architectural restraint. Completed in 2023, this 4,400 square foot residence for a professional couple seeking a serene retreat demonstrates how contemporary domestic architecture can achieve near invisibility within its natural context while delivering sophisticated spatial experiences.

8

Kakapo Creek Children's Garden (Smith Architects)

Smith Architects has created an extraordinary early learning centre for up to 100 children in the heart of Mairangi Bay, Auckland, founded on the idea of Nga Hau E Wha, the four winds, being symbolic as a meeting place for people from all backgrounds. This idea is embodied in the design of the building, forming it into a circular shape to create a central meeting space, with four main classrooms arranged around it.

9

Glass Ridge House(OWIU Design)

OWIU Design's "Glass Ridge House" demonstrates how innovative water element integration strategies and masterful East-West design philosophy fusion techniques can transform a neglected 30-year-abandoned Ray Kappe 1973 modernist residence into a culturally profound contemplative sanctuary.

10

La Flèche Residence(MU Architecture)

Canadian architecture studio MU Architecture completed the La Flèche Residence project in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, creating a dramatic mountain retreat that ingeniously transforms challenging steep terrain into an extraordinary living experience. The project is positioned within the naturally rich landscape of the Laurentian forest, drawing inspiration from Canada's harsh climate conditions to create an architectural work that both celebrates regional building traditions and embodies contemporary design innovation.

11

House on the Rias Coast(no.10 NOMURA Co., Ltd.)

Japanese architecture studio no.10 NOMURA Co., Ltd. completed the House on the Rias Coast project along the Sea of Japan coastline, creating a striking concrete residence that ingeniously responds to its dramatic coastal setting, weaving the unique characteristics of Japan's Rias coastline into the very core of its architectural concept. The project is positioned within a landscape renowned for its intricate indented coastline and spectacular "cave gate" rock formations, overlooking the magnificent views of the Sea of Japan.

12

Lyco House(OYO Architects)

Belgian architecture studio OYO Architects completed the Lyco House project in Pepingen, creating a contemporary sustainable home that exemplifies how bold architectural intervention can transform historic barns into modern living spaces. The project is positioned within the green countryside less than 30 kilometers from Brussels, drawing inspiration from Belgium's rural heritage to create an architectural work that both celebrates agricultural building traditions and embodies innovative adaptive reuse strategies.

13

Residence in Vilnius(G.Natkevicius & Partners)

On the outskirts of Vilnius, nestled within a natural setting, rises a single-story residential house whose architecture boldly challenges conventional forms. Central to the building is an unexpected yet precisely executed triangular plan, which becomes the key to the entire architectural composition and spatial experience.

14

House of Cross(Chaoffice)

Located in Beijing's Tongzhou District, the House of Cross represents Chaoffice's response to post-pandemic lifestyle shifts, designed as a single-story residence that accommodates three generations living and working together. Facing strict building regulations—residential plots limited to single-story structures with eaves no higher than 3 meters—the design team transformed these constraints into creative opportunities.

15

Rarin Wedding Venue( ASWA)

The riverside wedding venue, The Rarin, designed by ASWA, features a distinctive round architectural design that beautifully symbolizes the unity and harmony of a wedding ring. The exterior showcases smooth, flowing curves, creating a striking visual impact while evoking a sense of continuity. These curves seamlessly connect two intricately entwined courtyards, serving as picturesque frames for the venue.

16

Strolling Gardens & House(IKAWAYA Architects)

In a residential area of eastern Japan, the "Strolling Gardens & House" stands out for its innovative design approach. Situated on an irregularly shaped plot, IKAWAYA Architects responded to this challenge by creating a living experience that seamlessly integrates nature with daily life.

17

Big Sur House(Field Architecture)

FIELD Architecture's Big Sur House is a 687-square-metre contemporary residential masterpiece that embodies the sophisticated fusion of architectural humility and environmental symbiosis. The project is situated on a rugged site shaped by tectonic action, heavy winter storms, extreme solar exposure, atmospheric salinity, and the constant motion of oceanic swells, creating an extraordinary visual dialogue between architecture and the spectacular landscape.

18

Central Nakhon Sawan(Integrated Field)

In the heart of Thailand's Nakhon Sawan province, the Central Nakhon Sawan project by IF (Integrated Field) aimed to create a multifunctional space that blends modern design with local culture and natural beauty. This 77,500-square-meter mixed-use development emerges as a compelling example of contextually sensitive design that celebrates local identity while embracing modern functionality.

19

Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre (hcma architecture + design)

hcma architecture + design has created the Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia, radically redefining the concept of ice arena design. This CDN $49.5 million facility abandons the traditional cold, windowless, steel-trussed ice arena structure in favor of warm wood, natural light, and a transparent, open layout, creating a rich, dynamic experience for visitors both on and off the ice.

20

Osprey House (Desai Chia Architecture)

Perched at the edge of Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, the Osprey House by Desai Chia Architecture redefines coastal living through a thoughtful dialogue with its natural surroundings. This 3,700-square-foot residence, completed in 2023, draws inspiration from its avian neighbors—native ospreys whose nests punctuate the landscape—creating a harmonious threshold between domesticity and wilderness.

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