Prism Shelter: a Viewing Pavilion on Changbai Mountain Prism Shelter is a viewing pavilion by Space10 Studio located at the foot of Changbai Mountain, conceived as an inhabitable optical installation within a winter landscape defined by snow, wind, and low temperatures. Positioned to frame views of the mountain massif, the structure provides a sheltered point […]
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PnP Furniture (Plank and Point) introduces Cabinet Collection PnP Furniture (Plank and Point) introduces the Cabinet Collection, a series of storage pieces constructed through a modular system of planks and exposed screw connections. The series draws on the logic of wooden fences, where evenly spaced vertical boards create rhythm, order, and enclosure through simple modular […]
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Delo Design moulds plywood to form Wave chair’s geometry Wave is a dining chair, developed by Delo Design, constructed from moulded laminated plywood. The design is based on an integrated approach in which visual identity, material behavior, manufacturing technology, construction, and production strategy are developed as a unified system. The project is informed by the […]
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curved timber cabins reveal mountain view at sonnenalp resort Hofgut Sonnenalp is a new development set within the Sonnenalp Resort in Ofterschwang, Germany. The project spans more than three hectares and introduces an ensemble of buildings dedicated to equestrian sport, dining, and accommodation. At its center stands a new indoor riding arena structured by exposed […]
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Soares Jaquier embeds small wood pavilion within concrete wall Garden Folly is a small pavilion project developed with an extended temporal approach, allowing the structure to age, weather, and integrate gradually into its setting. Soares Jaquier Architects were interested in creating architecture shaped by time, where material transformation and environmental exposure become part of the […]
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IAAC’s Forestone Timber Cabin Rooted in Pyrenean Forestry Forestone Cabin is a 20-sqm experimental wooden dwelling designed and built by the 2025 cohort of IAAC – Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia’s Master in Ecological Architecture and Advanced Construction, as part of the Bio for Piri initiative. Led by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera and […]
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Alventosa Morell Arquitectes form a house on a steep, rocky site Nestled within a pine forest on the coast of Tarragona, Spain, Casa CLO by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes is a lightweight timber house that gently steps down a steep, rocky site. The structure sits on a sloping plot, adapting to the topography and existing wood […]
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payette builds clt pavilion for massachusetts community farm The Land’s Sake Farmstand by Payette is a net-zero pavilion built with a hybrid timber system for year-round use set on a 40-acre non-profit community farm in Weston, Massachusetts. Passive strategies work alongside efficient mechanical systems, allowing the structure to shift between open-air market and enclosed, conditioned […]
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Taller Agropoetico: Agro-Poetic workshop in Asturian landscape Located in Cabranes, Asturias, Spain, Taller Agropoetico is a small-scale architectural intervention developed by Atelier Poem for the Foresta Collective. Conceived as part of an agroforestry program involving the planting of more than 1,000 trees across five hectares, the project integrates agricultural practice, education, and landscape observation within […]
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a lightweight pavilion rests along a st. moritz lake Lacum Respira is a lakeside pavilion by .ket bureau on the shore of Lake St. Moritz in Switzerland. Set at the water’s edge, the timber structure addresses a landscape shaped by seasonal rituals and a long tradition of outdoor life, where the lake acts as both […]
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Sound sculptures Made from oak tree by steve parker Dead oak tree returns to life as sound sculptures, musical instruments, and playable records by artist Steve Parker. On display in an exhibition named Funeral for a Tree, the project began when a 65-year-old live oak tree in the artist’s yard died from oak wilt, a […]
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An alpine infrastructure project in Lombardy Newly-designed mountain stations and an alpine hut by Peter Pichler Architecture are set to be built in Ponte di Legno, Italy, along the Valbione-Corno d’Aola-Angelo corridor at elevations reaching 2,200 meters (7,218 feet). Envisioned as part of a broader renewal of mountain mobility, the project brings together ski lift infrastructure, […]
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Studio MARSA’s Compact Floating Cabin On the Sava River Located on a stationary pontoon along the Sava River in Mačvanska Mitrovica, Serbia, Sava River House is a compact floating cabin designed by Studio MARSA for leisure use and weekend stays. Measuring eight by six meters, the project is conceived as a flexible open-plan structure that […]
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reclaimed wood objects from the la wildfires on view at marta From the Upper Valley in the Foothills is a group exhibition at Marta in Los Angeles, on view through January 31st, 2026. Co-curated and co-organized by Vince Skelly, with material support from Angel City Lumber, the exhibition brings together 22 artists and designers working […]
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Permeable Wooden Structure is Activated by Wind and Sound Cappella del Suono is a small-scale architectural installation located in the grain fields of Italy’s Marche region. Positioned on a hillside, the pavilion is designed as a lightweight wooden structure that maintains a close relationship with its surrounding landscape. Developed by Studio Carraldo, the project was […]
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design for early learning in france Simone Veil school group stands in Tremblay-en-France, on the edge of a quiet residential neighborhood, as a new learning center designed by French practice Le Penhuel & Associés. Built for kindergarten and elementary students, the project replaces an earlier leisure-center model with an arrangement of classrooms, gathering spaces, and […]
Read MoreLocal Materials and Climate Shape Urla House in İzmir Located in a village in Urla, İzmir, Turkey, between olive-covered hills and the Aegean Sea, this family house is situated within a landscape shaped by climate, agriculture, and long-standing settlement patterns. Urla House by Studio Irmak Turanli responds to its setting through material choices, spatial organization, […]
Read MoreHabitario explores Mexican domestic spaces and their wounds Habitario by Brenda Isabel Pérez is an art and research project presented in the format of a board game that examines domestic space in Mexico through narrative construction and spatial speculation. The project defines habitarios as both physical and symbolic environments in which everyday life unfolds, social […]
Read Moresite-specific performance offers first look inside Dymak’s hq Ahead of its recent completion, Dymak’s new headquarters in Odense, Denmark, becomes the backdrop for a site-specific performance by local dance company KOMA Ballet, offering an early glimpse into BIG’s circular workplace designed around flexibility, material tactility, and high-energy performance. The 2,800-square-meter timber building serves as a […]
Read Morethe structure is conceived as a material bank for long-term reuse project info: name: Arkhivearchitect: Design for Manufacture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London students: DfM cohort of 2023-2024 (Matías Ramírez Muñoz, Hakyeong Jeon, Victoria Arancibia Retes, Jawad Soueid), DfM cohort of 2024-2025 (Anuj Bajaj, Chao-lin Cheng, Hongkun Chen, Iqbal Utomo, Jun Myung, Longfei Ma, Nour […]
Read Morea self-built production model for wooden architecture in japan Studio Cochi Architects establishes its own woodworking studio in Gushichan, rural Okinawa, Japan. The compound combines the firm’s office and a production facility for wooden sashes and fixtures, elements they consider essential to the spatial and tactile quality of their buildings, yet increasingly difficult to source […]
Read MoreArrival from the Sea Across pine-covered Långholmen island A newly completed house by Mer Architects sits on a rocky island known as Långholmen in a Finnish coastal archipelago. The site lies among granite and gneiss outcrops shaped by post-glacial uplift, with pine trees rising directly from shallow soil pockets along the shore. Långholmen is defined […]
Read Morecasetta tessino: a creative’s treehouse cabin Dubbed Casetta Tessino, a tiny and modern treehouse by Olin Petzold stands in the woods of Valle Onsernone, Switzerland. Completed in early 2024, the elevated timber structure sits apart from an existing house on a steep, forested plot near the village of Loco, positioned as a place for writing […]
Read Moreschemata architects reworks the machiya typology in japan Jo Nagasaka-led Schemata Architects completes the head office for Uchida Shōten, a hardware manufacturer with a 160-year history in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The team roots the two-story wooden structure in the spatial logic of the historic town that surrounds it. The site sits along the […]
Read Morea boat-shaped timber pavilion for Festival di Microarchitettura River Chapel, La Barca brings the silhouette of an overturned boat to the mountains of Piobbico, Le Porte del Vitoschio in Italy, forming the winning installation of the 2025 Festival di Microarchitettura. Designed by Marina Poli, Clément Molinier, and Philippe Paumelle, the compact timber pavilion interrupts a […]
Read MoreDaria Sheina installs prefabricated home in canadian forest Daria Sheina Studio presents a model of remote living with The Nest, a house rising above the dense coastal forests of Keats Island, just off the shore of Vancouver, Canada. Built for a forested, largely inaccessible site, the three-story retreat is fully self-sufficient and is assembled using […]
Read MoreBird feeder transforms into a rope swing for children Designers Seyeon Park and Yejin Hong conceive Birddy, a rope swing that turns into a bowl feeder for birds when the wooden seat flips. When children use Birddy, it works like any normal playground or rope swing. The round seat is designed to be safe and […]
Read MoreStone House Blends Local Materials with Landscape-Driven Plan Stone House is situated on a rocky oceanfront slope in Portugal, where its design is integrated into the topography to preserve the natural terrain and maintain unobstructed views of the Atlantic. The residential project organizes interior and exterior spaces to support a quiet, uninterrupted relationship with the […]
Read MorePeople with dementia come home using wooden compass Aumens introduces a wooden compass with a single red arrow to help lead people with dementia safely to their homes. Activating automatically when picked up and turning off when placed down, the device has no power button to remember, no startup sequence, and no confirmation screen. Movement […]
Read MoreWiki World sets Compact Red Retreat within Wuhan’s forest Red Cabin is an experimental holiday home developed as part of the Merryda Wiki World – Secret Camp, a forest-based project composed of more than a dozen discreet treehouses set within a metasequoia woodland inhabited by migratory birds. The project, located in Dongxihu District, Wuhan, forms […]
Read Morea home to harmonize with the arctic landscape Home on a Hill by Pirinen & Salo rises above the shoreline of Lake Inari in northern Finland, shaped by the client’s desire for economy and an unbroken relationship with the surrounding landscape. The dwelling’s form is at once compact and open, and responds directly to the […]
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