Introduction to the Ismaili Centre in Houston Set to open in November 2025, the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, Texas introduces an architectural presence of quiet strength and civic openness. Designed by London-based studio Farshid Moussavi Architecture, the 150,000-square-foot complex will be the first Ismaili Centre in the United States and the seventh in a…
Introduction to the Anthony Timberlands Center The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation has opened at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, marking Grafton Architects’ first completed project in the United States. Designed in collaboration with local firm Modus Studio, the 42,000-square-foot mass-timber building stands as a new precedent for environmentally-responsive campus architecture…
Re-caulking your bathtub is an easy DIY project that instantly makes your bathroom look cleaner and more watertight. With the right prep, supplies, and a few pro tips, you can tackle this affordable upgrade in just an afternoon. When we first moved into this house, the caulk around the bathtub was in rough shape. It…
Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and I really get a warm fuzzy feeling from seeing all the amazing fall leaf decor and DIY fall craft ideas on Pinterest. Problem for me is that I love fall decor with a natural, back to nature vibe. It’s kinda what the whole season is about for…
Introduction to FORMA’s House on a Hill The House on a Hill by architecture studio FORMA sits in Hillsdale, New York, a black volume poised at the crest of a soft, wooded slope. Conceived during the pandemic, the project embodies a distinctly contemporary form of domesticity, informed by self-sufficiency and adaptability. FORMA founders Miroslava Brooks…
If you love the cozy, welcoming vibe of fall but don’t want to spend a fortune decorating, you’re in the right place. These cheap Thanksgiving decorations are proof that you can have a beautiful home filled with warmth and charm without breaking your budget. Whether you’re dressing up the dining room for a big family…
A New Landmark for New Belgrade Zaha Hadid Architects unveils its Alta Tower for Belgrade, Serbia, a new mixed-use development designed in collaboration with Bureau Cube Partners for Alta Bank. The proposal, which won an international competition, will be located in Block 32 of New Belgrade and aims to establish a new headquarters for the…
Introduction to Belalu Dome Villa Pablo Luna Studio‘s newly completed Belalu Dome Villa rises among the lush landscape of Bali with a dramatically curving roof structure. Conceived as part of Belalu Bali Boutique & Spa Experience, the villa reflects the retreat’s vision of combining ecological awareness with contemporary comfort. Its dome form symbolizes the architects’…
Introduction to Arquitectura-G’s Project: House II In Sintra, Portugal, Arquitectura-G completes House II, the latest intervention within a long-abandoned quinta de recreio, a rural estate historically devoted to agriculture and leisure. The project forms part of an ongoing sequence of works by the studio’s team, which seeks to conserve and rehabilitate the site’s buildings and…
Introduction to Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza The Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza, designed by MAD, is approaching completion in the city’s Houhai district. First unveiled in June 2020, the project has been documented through several phases of construction, with images released in February 2025 marking significant progress. MAD has now shared one final set of photographs…
