Studioninedots converts Utrecht railway warehouse into community hub
Dutch architecture practice Studioninedots has transformed a former railway warehouse in Utrecht into a cluster of co-working and community spaces named Bovenbouwwerkplaats. More
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KCAP and Kraaijvanger Architects transform postal warehouse into "monumental" offices
The vast concrete structure of a former postal sorting centre in the Netherlands has been transformed into a new headquarters for PostNL by Dutch studios KCAP and Kraaijvanger Architects. More
Sheppard Robson restores iconic Manchester music venue
Architecture studio Sheppard Robson has remodelled the New Century Hall music venue in Manchester, restoring, rationalising and "opening up" the Grade-II listed structure. More
Studio Vural reinterprets Japanese interiors for Warren Street Townhouse
New York City architecture firm Studio Vural used Kyoto merchant houses as a reference point when renovating the interiors of this Brooklyn townhouse for a couple. More
Charles F. Bloszies inserts glass addition into San Francisco cathedral complex
Local studio Office of Charles F. Bloszies has completed an extension and renovation of the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. More
Studio8 transforms 1930s Hangzhou villa into hotpot restaurant
Promotion: Chinese architecture practice Studio8 has renovated the interior of a 1930s villa in Hangzhou, China, transforming it into a hotpot restaurant and cocktail bar that celebrates the building's history. More
Wood and stone surfaces bring "rich texture" to Primrose Hill House interior
Architecture for London has updated a 1960s house in London, creating an open-plan interior filled with natural materials and an improved connection to the rear courtyard garden. More
Hollywood puppet theatre becomes Chief LA members' club
A clubhouse for women in business now occupies a 1940s theatre in Los Angeles, following renovation work by JM|A+D and TAP Studio, with interiors by AvroKO. More
Ten Spanish apartment renovations characterised by eclectic tiles
For our latest lookbook, we have collected 10 apartments in Spain that have been brought to life using decorative tiles, from preserved 20th-century features to speckled contemporary terrazzo grout. More
Cruciform cabinet anchors The Loma Residence by Esrawe Studio
An oak "skin" wraps the interior of living spaces at this apartment in Mexico City, renovated by locally based Esrawe Studio. More
Five UK house renovations designed to improve energy efficiency
Architects Sarah Wigglesworth's and Piers Taylor's self-designed renovations feature in this roundup of British houses that have recently been retrofitted and insulated to improve their energy efficiency. More
"Modest" architecture focused on reuse and biomaterials to dominate in 2023
Retrofit, biomaterials and grassroots design are among the trends that architects including Kjetil Thorsen and Samira Rathod predict will define the architecture of 2023 and beyond. More
Direccion brings sense of tranquility to Casa Tres Árboles in Valle de Bravo
The designers at Mexican studio Direccion had "monastic sanctuary" in mind when revamping this weekend retreat in Valle de Bravo. More
Effectively retrofitting UK housing requires "compromise between performance and heritage" say architects
The UK's ageing houses must be insulated against uncontrolled heat loss, but this will require accepting changes to their appearance, according to a series of British architects who have recently carried out their own energy-led retrofits. More
Luca Nichetto transforms Swedish villa into his own studio and showroom
Luca Nichetto has converted a 1940s villa in Stockholm into a studio to display his designs in a domestic setting and provide a comfortable working environment for his team. More
Carlos Castanheira brings order to abandonded caretaker's cottage in Braga
Portuguese architect Carlos Castanheira has transformed an ageing stone cottage into a modern upside-down house. More
Studio Noju renovates curvy apartment in brutalist Torres Blancas tower
Local firm Studio Noju has updated a two-storey Madrid apartment within the Torres Blancas high-rise with a renovation that remains "in constant dialogue" with the original apartment design. More
Yana Molodykh refurbishes attic apartment with views over Kyiv
Ukrainian designer Yana Molodykh has renovated a compact apartment in Kyiv, creating a light-filled space with storage fitted around the building's existing structural framework. More
Drew Mandel blends old and new in the expansion of a 1920's Toronto residence
Drew Mandel Architects has renovated and expanded a 1920's craftsman-style cottage in Toronto that "marries old and new" with a contemporary open floor plan, limestone terrace, historic touches and upscale details. More
Powerhouse Company adds Bunker Tower to brutalist 1970s building
Dutch studio Powerhouse Company has added a stepped, residential skyscraper to Eindhoven's monolithic bunker, turning the concrete building into a "friendly giant". More