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The Grand Ballroom
MVRDV

90200 m²

Tirana, Albania

House CM
AtelierM + Nicolas Krause

315 m²

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Solem Forest House
MORFEUS arkitekter

170 m²

Oslo, Norway

Canada Goose Paris Flagship Store
Snøhetta

297 m²

Paris, France

Lib Earth House model B
ogawaa design studio

98 m²

Yamaga, Japan

Xiao Feng Art Museum
ZAO/Zhang Ke Architecture Office

1298 m²

Hangzhou, China

House Toca
ARKITITO

350 m²

Sao Paulo, Brazil

House of Espinheira
Partner4Build

155 m²

Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

ART Residence
Jacobsen Arquitetura

1878 m²

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marhûs Lakehouse
Lichtstad Architecten

450 m²

Boornzwaag, The Netherlands

Sagamore North Cottage
Akb Architects

467 m²

Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

TM House
Jacobsen Arquitetura

2458 m²

Porto Feliz, Brazil

Korinda House
BENT Architecture

472 m²

Plenty, Victoria, Australia

The Green House
Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects

153 m²

Gibsons, Canada

The Kiosque House
arba

110 m²

Caen, France

Kaleido Scape
FUMIASO ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES

75.45 m²

Tajimi City, Japan

Banyan Tree House
Anonym

1600 m²

Thailand

Luxury Apartment in Poznań
Studio GAB

107 m²

Poznań, Poland

Batten House
Ben Walker Architects

303 m²

Curtin, Australia

Grand Room / House
IGArchitects

144.52 m²

Saitama, Japan

JF Residence
KG Studio

600 m²

São José do Rio Preto, Brazil

Eagle House
Stanley Office of Architecture

5400 ft²

Nelson, Canada

Linho House
TETRO Arquitetura

13993 ft²

Nova Lima, Brazil

Glass Ridge House
OWIU Design

3728 ft²

Los Angeles, United States

Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art
BIG

60000 m²

Suzhou, China

Omura Children's Clinic
Design Associates Nakamura

149 m²

Nagasaki, Japan

Wind Path Terrace
Naruse Inokuma Architects

1675.39 m²

Tokyo, Japan

House in Tochigi
Tsuyoshi Oshiyama Architects

248.42 m²

Tochigi City, Japan

Tower for Birds
Atelier Íchiku

2.48 m²

Takamijima, Japan

Steeplechase House
Brooks + Scarpa

239 m²

Hillsborough, United States

CHUK Heritage Cafe
6717 Studio

350 m²

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

French Creek Workshops House
Wittman Estes

2471 m²

Snohomish, United States

House Río
LABarq

559 m²

Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Balance House
Alexandre Chaguri Arquitetura

777 m²

Brazil

DILLY DALLY
axonometric

147.53 m²

Fukutsu City, Japan

Naju White House
PLAN Architects office

236 m²

Naju-si, South Korea

Robert Day Sciences Center
BIG

12500 m²

Claremont, United States

B-One Office Building
CF Møller

19000 m²

Berlin, Germany

House F
Celoria Architects

350 m²

Mendrisio, Switzerland

Calder Gardens
Herzog & de Meuron

1691 m²

Philadelphia, United States

Cave
EARTHEN

67.17 m²

Toyama City, Japan

% Arabica Hangzhou MixC
Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates

150 m²

Hangzhou, China

Puerto House
TACO taller de arquitectura contextual

95 m²

Progreso, Mexico

PEBL Cabins
Hello Wood

20.4 m²

New York, United States

Riba House
TEC - Taller EC

520 m²

Puembo, Ecuador

River Sea Villa
KAWAZOE JUNICHIRO ARCHITECTS

427 m²

Sumoto, Japan

Mungahwaryeong
100A associates

360 m²

Seoul, South Korea

18-07 Holiday Home
OFFICE INAINN

127 m²

Valldal, Norway

AMAMI House
Sakai Architects

119.24 m²

Amami City, Japan

Mohegan Trail Residence
Bates Masi + Architects

2400 ft²

New Shoreham, United States

Rathnelly House
Studio VAARO

340 m²

Toronto, Canada

Jinsha Winery Cultural Tourism Complex
hyperSity Architects

21966 m²

Bijie, China

Hudson L-House
Steven Holl Architects

165 m²

Hudson, United States

House in Odate
W

128.49 m²

Odate, Japan

JPMorgan Chase New York Headquarters
Foster + Partners

232257 m²

New York, United States

ASTILE Hiroo Residential Building
Tomoyuki Kurokawa Architects

711.64 m²

Tokyo, Japan

DESCENTE Marunouchi
Oniki Design Studio

153.82 m²

Tokyo, Japan

The Chapel of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Bull O'Sullivan Architecture

17 m²

Lyttelton, New Zealand

Pridi 41 House
Anonym

900 m²

Bangkok, Thailand

House in Brianza
Studio Gerosa

400 m²

Como, Italy

Passive House
Mareines Arquitetura

1350 m²

São Paulo, Brazil

Villa W
Architecture MR

1063 m²

La Massana, Andorra

Watarstay
100A associates

150 m²

Jeju Island, South Korea

Snow Peak MATRO Department Store
KiKi ARCHi

628 m²

Suzhou, China

House GM
Didonè Comacchio Architects

350 m²

Rosà, Italy

Kasane House
Niko Design Studio

158.76 m²

Tokyo, Japan

Villa BaZ
Architecture Research Athens

500 m²

Bergen aan Zee, The Netherlands

2025 Osaka Expo Poland Pavilion
interplay architects

1137 m²

Osaka, Japan

Villa M
R.E.A.D. & Architects

151.54 m²

Karuizawa, Japan

ClusterOne
Studio MM Architect

2750 ft²

Accord, United States

Tokaj Sauska Winery
BORD Architectural Studio + Tihany Design

5830 m²

Rátka, Hungary

Aspire WestJet Lounge
MRDK

2800 ft²

Calgary, Canada

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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