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Rift House / LJL Architects

March 2, 2024 Andreas Luco 0

The RIFT HOUSE serves as a multifaceted space for a couple with multiple children. As recent escapees from typical apartment living, the clients sought a dwelling that would provide independent living spaces for both parents and children, as well as a shared area immersed in nature. 

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Gensler redesigns its own LA office to have “warmth and comfort” of home

March 2, 2024 Dan Howarth 0

The team at global architecture firm Gensler’s Los Angeles office has redesigned a floor of its workspace with a hospitality approach, as a pilot for the remaining spaces. The Gensler LA team’s renovated its space to give it more of the “warmth and comfort” that its staff became used to during its time working from

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LG OLED and Shepard Fairey present digital street art at Frieze Los Angeles

March 2, 2024 Sonia Singh 0

Electronics brand LG OLED has collaborated with American street artist Shepard Fairey to exhibit digital versions of his artworks in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. Called Peace and Justice, the installation is being presented at Frieze art fair in Los Angeles and features select works by Fairey that address global issues while advocating for

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Woorarra House / Rptecture Architects

March 2, 2024 Hana Abdel 0

The Woorarra House renovation project embarked on a journey to transform an existing farmhouse into a luxurious family retreat, blending the charm of the original structure with modern amenities. Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley, the design aimed to capture breathtaking vistas, harmonize with the surrounding wineries, and achieve a cohesive aesthetic. The central challenge was to balance the preservation of the traditional homestead feel with the integration of contemporary design elements.

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Point Loma Nazarene University Science Complex / Carrier Johnson + Culture

March 2, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a 3,500-student university in San Diego, California located on a lush coastal campus with landmarks predating the 1800s in the theosophist vernacular. PLNU life is grounded in a strong sense of faith guided by the tenets of personal salvation, a life of service, and the Bible’s primacy. PLNU is also known for its acclaimed science programs and successful medical school placements. Its existing Rohr Science building was 52 years old and the needs of the Chemistry, Biology, Physical, Math, and Computer Science Departments had grown beyond the capacities of that facility.

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“Minimally invasive” tent-like refuge has panoramic views of Italian Alps

March 2, 2024 Betty Owoo 0

Architecture studio EX used prefabricated CLT panels and aluminium cladding to create the Pinwheel Shelter mountain refuge in Italy. Positioned 2,850 meters above sea level near the Upper Susa valley, the shelter was built with principles of reversibility and lightness in mind. The folded wooden and aluminium shell forms a pinwheel shape from above, giving

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Petit Gervais Duplex / AJAR

March 2, 2024 Valeria Silva 0

PETIT GERVAIS is a 50 m2 ground-floor duplex overlooking an alleyway; it is mono-oriented, with one window and a Velux window. The project sought to intensify the identity of this atypical space, notably through a clear-cut use of materials.