Author Archives: Özge Durmaz

New Transport Network in Riyadh by Zaha Hadid Architects: KAFD Metro Station

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station was built as part of a 176-kilometre network to promote sustainable transport in Riyadh and create a transport hub integrated with modern architecture.

Italy’s Largest Intermodal Centre: Rome Termini Station

Rome Termini Station has been redesigned by L35 Architects, preserving its historical heritage and reinforcing it with modern elements in a renovation project that improves the user experience and reconnects with the city.

The Menorcan Farmhouse Reinterpreted by Architect Gabriel Montañés: Casa T

A derelict farmhouse in Menorca has been transformed by architect Gabriel Montañés into a space that harmonises with the natural landscape of the island and meets the needs of modern living.

JMJ Group Holding announce The Grove by ZHA

Qatar’s JMJ Group Holding in collaboration with Qetaifan Projects has unveiled The Grove, a new seafront neighbourhood and marina by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporating the highest standards of design and sustainability.

Cobe to Transform Historic Steelworks into New City District in Tallinn

Danish architecture practice Cobe is spearheading a comprehensive transformation strategy of the historic ‘Krulli’ steel mill into a mixed-use city quarter in Tallinn, Estonia.

Innovative Retail Experience with Green Copper: SVRN San Francisco

Designed by WGNB Architecture in San Francisco, SVRN Store is designed to enrich the customer experience with a sustainability-oriented approach that emphasises spatial continuity.

The House in the Trees

The House in the Trees, designed by Ayako Arquitetura in Brazil, stands out as a residence that stands out with the aim of providing visual and spatial continuity with the living spaces created at the treetop level.

Contemporary Interpretation of Historical Structure: Atalier House

Atelier House, redesigned by the Oitoo architectural office in Porto, is a residential project that offers innovative living spaces in a generous backyard and three-facade location while preserving the historical fabric of the existing building.

Fortyfour House

The dwelling has been redesigned by fardaa architecture & urban design in Islington using architectural adaptations and sustainable design principles to provide modern living and working spaces whilst retaining the character of the existing building.

Work and Play: MVRDV-designed MONACO Offers a New Angle on Offices in Munich’s Werksviertel

Rock Capital unveiled MVRDV’s design for MONACO, a six-storey office building that continues the transformation of Munich’s Werksviertel neighbourhood.

Anamorphic Expression of Store Design: Teresinha Carteiras Bolhão

Designed by Anarchlab Architecture Office in Porto, Teresinha Carteiras Bolhão stands out as a striking example of how interior architecture and design philosophy merge, offering an unforgettable aesthetic experience beyond shopping.

Back to Front House

Built in 1863 in Australia, the historic sandstone terrace house was redesigned by Ian Moore Architects to ensure the preservation of the existing structure and to suit the requirements of contemporary life.

The Reconstruction of Victor Cordon’s Multilevel Identity

Victor Cordon, restored by Fragmentos Architecture Office in Lisbon, Portugal, has been rehabilitated in accordance with the needs of contemporary life by restoring the original form and structural elements of the building.

A Historical and Functional Reconstruction: MERCADO CAMINHA

The reconstructed existing Caminha Market in Portugal was designed by LOFTSPACE and Tiago Sousa to solve its functional problems through a combination of function, form and material, interacting with the natural and urban landscape.

An Architectural Experience with Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games: ‘Re:Imagine London’

Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games have collaborated to develop ‘Re:Imagine London’, a creative game project that aims to explore architecture, urban planning, interiors and sustainability in Fortnite through an interactive gaming experience.

Olaria Municipal

Designed by ARDE Arquitetura+Design in Odemira, Portugal, Olaria Municipal was designed to rehabilitate the existing building and re-functionalise it as a pottery workshop, preserving its historical fabric and using handmade materials with a modern design approach.

MVRDV Transforms a Former German Military Base: Buitenplaats Koningsweg

Designed by MVRDV, Buro Harro and KondorWessels Projecten, Buitenplaats Koningsweg breathes new life into Dutch history and nature by transforming a former German military base in the Veluwe forest into a residential neighbourhood with sustainable housing and cultural spaces.

Bouchon Carême

Located in the heart of Helsinki, Bouchon Carême restaurant is designed to offer a contemporary Lyonnaise culinary experience by reinterpreting the historic Aleksanterinkatu 13 building completed in 1900 in a modern market hall atmosphere.

MVRDV Designed Sports Complex with Racket Shaped Roof

MVRDV, in collaboration with Huayi Design, won the China’s National Badminton Training Centre Complex competition to design the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park in eastern Shenzhen.

Restoration of Square Tower of the Lviv Citadel

The restoration of the Square Tower of the Lviv Citadel in Lviv by Architecture Studio Symmetry breathed new life into the historic building by saving the tower, which had been neglected for many years, and strengthened the structural, supporting and environmental elements of the complex.

Pan Pacific Orchard

Designed by WOHA Architects in Singapore, Pan Pacific Orchard stands out as a prototype of vertical urbanism that enhances nature and biodiversity in the city with its tropical and breezy open-air architecture along its four different layers.

Vertical Farm Beijing

Van Bergen Kolpa Architects designed a three-storey glass and steel vertical agricultural centre in Beijing to promote urban food production and emphasise sustainability, creating a striking landmark for the city.

Integral Civic Space and Enduring Symbol of Australia: The Embassy of Australia

Leading Australian architectural practice Bates Smart has designed the new Embassy of Australia in Washington DC, honouring the legacy of its predecessor while reflecting a modern interpretation of Australia’s cultural and architectural values.

The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology

The Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design & Technology campus was designed by The Purple Ink Studio in India to create dynamic learning spaces focused on ethics, aesthetics and sustainability for a community of 3500 people.

An Innovative Touch to Malaysia by Zaha Hadid Architects: Discovery City

Zaha Hadid Architects designed the 582-acre Discovery City in Johor, Malaysia, with an emphasis on sustainability and smart city technologies, aiming to minimise environmental impact and create a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural environment.

SAFRA Choa Chu Kang Clubhouse

SAFRA Choa Chu Kang (CCK) is a recreational clubhouse in Singapore designed by DP Architects, in collaboration with its specialist arms DP Engineers (Structure), DP Green, and DP Sustainable Design.

KPF Celebrates the Official Re-Naming of Abu Dhabi International to Zayed International Airport, Terminal A

Entirely designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox – from airside to landside, building to furniture – the state-of- the-art complex will serve up to 45 million passengers annually, doubling the airport’s capacity, and provide an inspiring new gateway to an increasingly interconnected world.

Shanghai Skyline: Büro Ole Scheeren Reveals the Axiom for Tishman Speyer

Büro Ole Scheeren’s The Axiom is the tallest building in Shanghai’s fastest growing district and stands as a key gateway to The Springs, a new hub for innovation and creativity spearheaded by renowned US real estate developer Tishman Speyer. With a unique offset core typology, it presents a shift for corporate towers in Shanghai’s vibrant business landscape.

‘Emotionalist’ Artist and Architect Tszwai So Completes All-Blue Experimental Retrofit Art Hotel in Taipei

London-based artist and architect Tszwai So has transformed a 50-year-old commercial building in the centre of Taipei into an art-focused hotel offering an emotional atmosphere for art exhibitions and cultural events.

The Offıce As A Playground

CRA, in collaboration with Generali Real Estate and publisher Mondadori Group, transforms the offices within Oscar Niemeyer’s Palazzo Mondadori in Italy into a Playground Workspace. The project proposes a radical renovation of modern furniture, aiming to create a fully reconfigurable work environment.

In Montpellier, So Wood or the Hanging Gardens of Port Marianne

A+Architecture and Hellin Sebbag Pirany architectes delivered So Wood in Montpellier (France) in 2024. Stepped buildings aligned on the street, active and varied roofs, a southern opening onto the landscape, and inhabited inner courtyards.

Street Interim Implementation Program

The Street Transformation Program, designed in cooperation with Superpool, Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU) and Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) within the scope of Kent95 Programme supported by Van Leer Foundation, takes place in Istanbul, Bursa, Sakarya and Kocaeli.

Anatolian Citadel Museum

The historical Hisar, which regained its former strength with the comprehensive restoration works of IBB Miras, was brought to Istanbul as the “Anatolian Citadel Museum” in the 100th anniversary of the Republic.

Henning Larsen Wins International Design Competition for New Arts Center in Bergen, Norway

Creating a state-of-the-art concert hall in western Norway, Grieg Quarter will blend city, culture, and nature to become historic Bergen’s inviting new destination. The winning proposal will expand the city’s creative and natural landscape, the new performing arts and exhibition centre invites for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor, and the vibrant green plaza becomes an intimate communal space.

HGX Design’s Illuminating Approach Harnesses Light to Define Boundaries

HGX Design, a firm engaged in select projects of varying scale for commercial, hospitality, and residential clients, proudly introduces Hudson Valley Residence, a ground-up home built on a ridge overlooking the Catskill Mountains.