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Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando's The Shinmonzen

Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando's The Shinmonzen

Architect Tadao Ando disguises The Shinmonzen, a modern 9-suite hotel in the Gion arts district in Kyoto, housing an impressive collection of contemporary art, design, and ceramics.

Tree.ONE Branches Out to Take a Sculptural Approach to Cleaner Air

Tree.ONE Branches Out to Take a Sculptural Approach to Cleaner Air

Tree.ONE by ecoLogicstudio imagines a future when cities integrate carbon-neutralizing urban 3D-printed trees to cleanse the air.

The Mlynchik Residence: A Vibrant Oasis Outside of Kyiv

The Mlynchik Residence: A Vibrant Oasis Outside of Kyiv

A Kyiv residence filled with colors, patterns, and unique decor reflecting the homeowner's wanderlust and the craftsmanship of local artisans.

Ovenecká 33: A Prague Apartment Where Art Meets Architecture

Ovenecká 33: A Prague Apartment Where Art Meets Architecture

A Prague apartment designed like an ever-changing immersive art experience with hidden gems around every corner.

Two Modern Homes for Two Brothers Connected by a Courtyard

Two Modern Homes for Two Brothers Connected by a Courtyard

The Courtyard House by Atelier Varun Goyal harmoniously blends modern elegance and sustainable living in a joined house for two brothers in India.

F5: Morris Adjmi Appreciates Shaker Design, Industrial Landscapes + More

F5: Morris Adjmi Appreciates Shaker Design, Industrial Landscapes + More

Morris Adjmi, founder + principal of Morris Adjmi Architects, has turned his love of traditional + industrial design into architecture that both developers + preservationists love. Read more in Friday Five!

Marc Thorpe Goes 100% Off-Grid in the Western Catskill Mountains

Marc Thorpe Goes 100% Off-Grid in the Western Catskill Mountains

Step into the future of sustainable living at the Fremont House, where modern design meets solar power in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.

Cat Tree House: A Modern Home Designed With a Cat's Perspective in Mind

Cat Tree House: A Modern Home Designed With a Cat's Perspective in Mind

Tan Yamanouchi of AWGL designed a modern house in Japan as a giant cat tree to make the client's two cats feel right at home.

2023-2024 A' Design Award Call for Submissions!
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2023-2024 A' Design Award Call for Submissions!

The 2023-2024 A' Design Award & Competition's call for entries is open! Projects with a focus on innovation, technology, design + creativity are being accepted until September 30, 2023.

Casa Azul Is a Raised Concrete Home in a Brazilian Forest

Casa Azul Is a Raised Concrete Home in a Brazilian Forest

Casa Azul is a raised Brazilian home where innovative design seamlessly coexists with the natural beauty of its lush surroundings.

Natural Habitat: A Tranquil Retreat in Cold Spring [VIDEO]

Natural Habitat: A Tranquil Retreat in Cold Spring [VIDEO]

We're sharing the pilot episode of Metropolis' Natural Habitat series which gives an up close look at a renovated retreat in Cold Spring, NY.

Serene Zen Modernity Welcomes Guests at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Serene Zen Modernity Welcomes Guests at the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Montalba Architects' Nobu Palo Alto Garden Restaurant invites guests into a serene, contemporary garden of contemplation.

Take 5: Minimalist Phone, Modern Playground, Delft Blue Tunnel + More

Take 5: Minimalist Phone, Modern Playground, Delft Blue Tunnel + More

Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson is back for Take 5, sharing new favorites including a Flea-funded playground, blue tiled tunnel, non-smartphone + more.

From Dirty Garage to a Modern, Flexible ADU for Guests + Work

From Dirty Garage to a Modern, Flexible ADU for Guests + Work

This garage has been reimagined into a modern accessory dwelling unit that is a versatile, eco-friendly, and adaptive space that can be used to house guests, work, or as a yoga studio.

A Spanish House That Blurs the Lines Between Home and Art Gallery

A Spanish House That Blurs the Lines Between Home and Art Gallery

The Art Gallery House in Spain blurs the lines between living space and art gallery, capturing the spirit of artist homeowner in every corner.