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Art instead of coal
Power Plant Conversion in Xi'an by Nomos ArchitectsThe architectural firm Nomos has transformed a former coal-fired power plant into an exhibition space for art. A polycarbonate facade allows filtered daylight to enter the interior.
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A house full of stories
Detached House in London by 31/44 ArchitectsIn London's Crystal Palace, Will Burges has built a house for himself and his family of four that stores knowledge and memories within its compact structure.
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DETAIL Readers' Favorites 2025
Your Interiors & Design Highlights of the YearAt the end of the year, we present the three most popular articles from the Interiors & Design category: two sensitively modernized conversions and a pavilion that inspires with its tactile and sensory spatial qualities.
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The Return of Buildings as Breathing SystemsNew projects in China focus on microclimates, open structures, and integrated systems, thus taking a contemporary approach to sustainable construction.
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Sensitive handling of existing structures
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel by Office WinhovA former laboratory and museum are being transformed into a five-star hotel in the park. The design strikes a sensitive balance between old and new, harmoniously combining history, architecture and park.
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Experimental Research Building
PAKK Pavilion in TallinnRun by the Estonian Academy of Arts, the PAKK Pavilion in Tallinn is an experimental laboratory. It focuses on research into timber construction, structures, and facades.
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Experiment in hybrid timber construction
Boarding House in Mexico City by CRB ArquitectosAn eight-storey hybrid timber building on Avenida Álvaro Obregón is an eye-catching addition to Mexico City's townscape. Its regular facade gives an indication of the nearly 60 one-bedroom apartments inside, some of which are offered as holiday flats for overnight guests.
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Confident dialogue
Apartment in Prague by FormafatalIn Prague's Smíchov district, Studio Formafatal has converted an attic into a two-storey apartment with a gallery.
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Protective shell made of stamped concrete
Espalion Nursery School in South-West FranceThe four-group nursery school in Espalion in south-west France has two radically different faces: on the outside, metre-high tamped concrete walls protect the open spaces and interior rooms. Inside, however, floor-to-ceiling glazing dominates the impression of space.
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Abstract waffle pattern
Loacker Galaxy by MoDusArchitectsTo celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Loacker wafer, MoDusArchitects completely redesigned the flagship store in Heinfels, Austria.
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Careful restoration
Pierre and Colette Soulages Primary School by NAS...NAS Architecture has transformed the former Montpellier Conservatory into a primary school, combining history with modernity through the use of a light-flooded patio and exposed structures.
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Preserving historical heritage
Revitalisation of the Church of Sant Esteve near ...Targeted interventions by Santamaria Arquitectes have secured and revitalised this Romanesque church.
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Renovation brings clarity and cohesion
Collège Maryse Bastié in Dole by Tectoniques Arch...During the renovation of the secondary school, Tectoniques Architectes unified the disparate buildings in terms of structure and design. The labyrinthine layout was reorganised and the building was raised and clad in a new, largely uniform exterior.
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Lightweight construction on solid foundations
Residential Building in the Basque Country by BeArThe La Nanihuena residential building in Gorliz, northern Spain, plays with contrasts: four large concrete supports hold up a delicate wooden structure. Red and light green facades envelop the interior, which is largely decorated in wood tones.
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Building bridges to nature
Santiago de Compostela Railway Station by Estudio...The extension of the historic railway station in Santiago de Compostela builds bridges in two ways: it links different modes of transport and it connects the city centre with the southern suburbs surrounding the Ciudad de la Cultura.
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The tree in the house
Boathouse in Scotland by Barboza Blanco OfficeOn the banks of the Firth of Tay, the Portuguese firm has renovated a dilapidated boathouse and transformed it into a retreat for the client. A single tree trunk supports both the roof and floor of the house.
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Metal workshop becomes gourmet temple
Camaraderie Restaurant in Houston by Schaum Archi...Schaum architects have converted a former metal workshop in the Houston Heights district into a 75-seat restaurant. While retaining the corrugated iron aesthetic and supporting structure of the old building, the space has been given a completely new atmosphere.
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Cultural and Learning Center
Third Space in India by Studio SaarOne of Studio Saar’s latest project reimagines the third space as a dynamic cultural center rooted in Indian heritage.