Urlo Studio embeds bike shelter into Ecuadorian hillside
Local architecture practice Urlo Studio has based the design of a concrete-and-wood pavilion for cyclists on ancient Andean lookouts, embedding it in a sloped site outside of Quito, Ecuador. Read more
Tent-like mosque with rammed-earth shell among projects from United Arab Emirates University
Dezeen School Shows: a mosque with a tent-like form influenced by the traditional Khaimah and Arabic calligraphy is among the projects from United Arab Emirates University. Read more
Ateno Architecture Studio sinks Olen resort into Greek cliff edge
Greek practice Ateno Architecture Studio has completed Olen, an underground coastal hotel on the island of Syros, which is half-buried into its cliff-edge site to offer uninterrupted views across the Aegean Sea. Read more
« They’ll be flying in our baby » says Artemis II spaceship’s architect
Despite last-minute setbacks, NASA hopes that the Orion spacecraft will soon take four people on the furthest journey in the history of humankind. In this interview, one of the vehicle’s designers explains how it was made. Read more
Lina Ghotmeh to create pink labyrinth for debut Milan design week installation
Architect Lina Ghotmeh has unveiled designs for Metamorphosis in Motion, a « playful labyrinth » set to be installed in the courtyard of Milan‘s Palazzo Litta during the city’s upcoming design week. Read more
Pantry Cupboard by Inglis Hall
Dezeen Showroom: British kitchen brand Inglis Hall has created a freestanding pantry cupboard made partly from oak, which aims to « invite order and ritual ». Read more
Planted rooftop terraces « cascade » down stepped school in Paris by Tectoniques
French architecture studio Tectoniques has completed the Dominique Frelaut School in Paris, wrapping a central courtyard with a series of stepped volumes topped by green terraces. Read more
Cake Architecture draws on architectural landmarks for Thames-side WatchHouse cafe
London studio Cake Architecture aimed to distil the « atmosphere of the Thames and its embankment » inside this coffee shop, which features a carved ceiling void and a monolithic espresso counter. Read more
AI workspace Avoice « levels the playing field » between small and large architecture firms
Promotion: San Francisco start-up Avoice has developed an online workspace for architects that uses AI to automate the most « repetitive, labour-intensive » parts of the job and help smaller firms compete. Read more
Winter Stations exhibition winners explore « the age of AI » on Toronto beach
A giant hand and an installation clad in mirrors are among the winners of the annual Winter Stations exhibition, which comprises several artworks placed on the Toronto beachfront during the coldest months of the year. Read more
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