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KONCRETE is a collective hub, coffee house, concept store that has quickly become a both local favorite and international icon - a flexible destination that brings together specialty coffee, curated retail and community within a singular spatial experience.

This house was conceived for an international family seeking a retreat in the Alentejo — a place to slow down, entertain friends, and live in constant connection with nature. Accustomed to contemporary environments yet deeply appreciative of the authenticity of the places they visit, the owners sought a discreet, sophisticated home free from excess, capable of providing comfort throughout the year while maintaining a strong relationship with the surrounding landscape.

Villa CORA explores a way of living in close relationship with the tropical environment of Tulum, incorporating light, climate, and the sounds of the Maya jungle as an integral part of the architectural experience.

House 2302 renovates a traditional farmhouse in the Baix Empordà with respect for its setting and heritage, while embracing a contemporary perspective. The architecture engages in dialogue with its surroundings, featuring open interiors and light-filled sequences rich in materiality.

From acoustic and thermal cladding systems to masonry units and textiles made from agricultural waste, experimentation with bio-based materials continues to drive sustainable solutions for the construction industry. Faced with the urgent need to rethink how we conceive of and interact with the materials that shape the built environment, professionals, researchers, and educators are addressing different design scales and project phases, recognizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions and the industry's environmental impact. In partnership with Barcelona-based Bagaceira Project, the

Riverton is a Queenslander renovation that transforms a historically layered family property into a contemporary subtropical home. Set within expansive grounds, the project balances restoration and reinvention, retaining the character of the original Queenslander while creating a residence designed for modern family life. The result is a home that feels timeless, connected to its setting, and capable of adapting to changing needs over time.

Moving from the drafting table to the computer screen, the digitization of drawings and documentation marked the first phase of digital transformation in architecture firms. The second introduced BIM, connecting project information through cloud platforms and collaborative workflows. Nowadays, a new phase is emerging, defined by artificial intelligence, automation, and more specialized software ecosystems. The paradox is that while previous phases were dominated by a small number of tools, today's landscape offers an abundance of highly specialized, AI-enabled, and often overlapping solutions competing for attention. While purchasing new software is often the easiest part of digital transformation, the greater challenge lies in changing established workflows and behaviors, which is why many new tools struggle to achieve lasting adoption.

Established through a collaboration between the International Union of Architects (UIA) and UN-Habitat, the UIA 2030 Award recognizes projects that demonstrate how design can contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Announced during the 2026 World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan,

Following the success of its Abu Dhabi flagship, The Grove expands to Al Ain with a second branch that builds on the brand's familiar warmth while responding to a more open, communal setting. Located within a newly developed community center organized around a central courtyard, the new space carries forward The Grove's nature-led ethos while introducing a slightly more elevated, immersive experience.

The Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center, designed by ZHA in collaboration with the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, is a new cultural and sports facility in Dongguan City, China. It's located in the city's High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, a technological innovation and science city established in 2001 as a hub for research, development, and high-tech manufacturing. Covering a total floor area of 45,000 square metres, the new cultural centre was designed to be a civic and cultural anchor for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The construction of the riverside building started in 2021, and the complex was officially opened on March 30, 2026.