The winners of the A+Product Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to Architizer's A+Product Awards Newsletter.Light is a funny old thing, one of the oldest in fact. As old as the universe and just as unruly, it has been guiding human behavior since long before we learned to build, bringing joy with each sunrise, quelling fear as firelight, invisible as infrared and seemingly never-ending as LED. It can be so different in its applications, yet it is always light, refusing to fit neatly into the categories we try to impose.In workplaces or medical spaces, light is pinned down by standards, expected to provide brightness, suppress glare and maintain efficiency with clinical reliability. While in restaurants, hotels or homes, it plays a different role, softening perception and coaxing atmosphere from even the most ordinary of rooms. Architects are well practiced at meeting these opposing demands, layering the functional with the emotive. Yet, the market still tends to separate the means of achieving them: technical systems built for performance, decorative fixtures designed for mood. However, great architecture cannot exist without both.In their collections, Vibia ensures precision and atmosphere are not opposing forces but conditions that can be tuned together. Modular systems are engineered to give designers compositional control tracks, connectors, dimming protocols while familiar typologies are reworked into sculptural presences that shape mood and perception.This dual approach underpins much of Vibias catalogue and was brought into sharp relief in this years Architizer A+Product Awards, where two very different collections were recognized. Bind, a track system designed with Martn Aza, provides architects with a backbone for choreographing light across any plan. While Class, created with Sebastian Herkner, transforms the outdoor lighting into beacons of atmosphere, with its fluted glass diffusers turning what would typically be considered infrastructure into an emotive presence. Together, they illustrate a manufacturer that has learned to balance specification with sensibility, giving architects tools and atmospheres in equal measure. Architizer spoke to the team at Vibia to find out more about how these two intelligent products came to be and how they define Vibia as a brand.Vibia received awards for two contrasting lighting solutions this year. What does the recognition of both Bind and Class reveal about your current priorities as a lighting manufacturer?Receiving accolades for both Bind and Class in the same year affirms the breadth of Vibias design ambitionone that spans the architectural and the sculptural, the technical and the emotional. These two contrasting systems reflect a dual commitment: to empower designers with precision-engineered tools like Bind, while also reimagining typologies with poetic resonance in outdoor spaces, as seen in Class. It reveals our current priority: shaping atmospheres through light in all its forms, harmonizing rigor and expression.Vibia describes its mission as helping to shape spaces through atmosphere. How does that ambition influence the way your products are designed and developed?At Vibia, we understand light not just as illumination, but as a design material one that defines perception, guides emotion and animates space. Our ambition to shape atmosphere drives every aspect of product development. It inspires us to create tools for designers that are both modular and meaningful, elevating the narrative potential of light across diverse typologies and contexts. By prioritizing qualities such as visual comfort, natural rhythms, and emotional resonance, our lighting solutions contribute to environments that nurture well-being spaces where people feel more present, connected, and at ease.Bind is described as an atmospheric lighting solution rather than just a fixture. What gap in the market or in architectural lighting design were you aiming to address?Bind emerged from the ambition to dissolve the binary between technical and decorative lighting. In the current design landscape, architects seek lighting systems that offer flexibility without aesthetic compromise. Bind fills that gap: a minimalist yet expressive track system that enables atmospheric interventions at every scale.The track system enables both technical and expressive lighting typologies in one installation. Why was it important to bring these two approaches into a single system?Bringing technical and decorative typologies into one unified platform reflects the evolving needs of spatial designers. Projects today demand both precision and ambiance, often in a single gesture. Bind makes it possible to calibrate light from a single, elegantly engineered backbone.Bind uses a pincer connector that allows luminaires to be placed anywhere along the bar. How does that level of flexibility change the way designers approach layout and composition?Its pincer connector exemplifies this adaptability. By allowing luminaires to be positioned freely along the track, designers are liberated from rigid constraintsable to choreograph light as a spatial composition rather than a fixed installation.Bind offers subtle control over light density and distribution. What types of spatial programmes benefit most from this level of customization?The subtle tune-ability of Bind its ability to dial light intensity, distribution and lighting effect makes it ideal for environments that evolve. Retail, hospitality, gallerie, and hybrid workspaces benefit from this responsiveness, as it allows light to adapt to shifting spatial narratives and functional needs.Was Bind conceived as a system for new-build projects, or is it equally suited to retrofit and adaptive reuse contexts?While Bind is perfectly suited for new-build projects, its discreet profile and modular nature also make it a powerful solution for retrofit and adaptive reuse. Its about giving designers the freedom to rethink existing conditions with precision and grace.Class reinterprets the bollard as a more expressive, sculptural element. What was the conceptual starting point for the collection?Class is a beacon that resonates with the poetics of place. The starting point was to elevate a typically utilitarian element, imbuing it with character and craft, transforming it from infrastructure into an architectural statement.The fluted glass diffuser gives the light a soft, ambient quality while concealing the source. Why was this type of lighting effect important in an outdoor setting?The fluted glass diffuser was essential to this transformation. It offers a soft, ambient glow that feels intrinsic to the landscape, rather than imposed upon it. By concealing the source, the luminaire disappears into its own light, creating mood rather than glare.Class is offered in both wall-mounted and freestanding versions. How does that adaptability respond to the way outdoor spaces are being designed today?With multiple application availability, Class addresses the increasing complexity and intentionality of outdoor design. Landscapes today are curated extensions of interior space, and Class supports that continuity with formal coherence and functional versatility.The collection includes remote dimming and smart control options. How are clients and designers using these features to shape exterior environments?As with other Vibia collections, Smart wireless control is enabled by an optional accessory that allows users to turn lighting into a dynamic, experiential layer of design.Bind is compatible with several existing Vibia collections. How did you ensure that integration would feel seamless, both aesthetically and technically?To ensure seamless integration with iconic Vibia pendant collections, Bind was developed with aesthetic compatibility and technical synergy in mind. The result is a system that blends effortlessly, visually and functionally, with our broader design language.Where are you seeing the strongest uptake for Bind and Class? Are certain sectors or typologies leading demand?Bind has seen strong uptake in hospitality, workplace and mixed-use environments where flexibility and control are paramount. Class resonates especially in residential and hospitality realm projects where emotional expression and visual continuity are key.Has there been a shift in the way lighting is specified as part of a projects architectural narrative?Were seeing a shift in how lighting is specifiednot as a technical afterthought, but as a foundational component of the architectural narrative. Products like Bind and Class respond to that shift by offering designers expressive, integrated systems that shape how spaces are felt as much as how they are seen.What did it mean for Vibia to be recognised in the Architizer A+Product Awards, and how has it affected conversations with specifiers or collaborators?Being honored in the Architizer A+Product Awards was a moment of reflection and momentum. It validated our belief that lighting can be both functional and poetic and that the market values this synthesis. The recognition has sparked deeper conversations with architects, specifiers and collaborators who share our vision of lighting as an architectural language.What would you say to other lighting brands considering submitting to the A+Product Awards?To other lighting brands considering submission, wed say this: these awards are more than a platform: they are a conversation. They invite the industry to celebrate not just design excellence, but the ideas that drive it.The winners of the A+Product Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to Architizer's A+Product Awards Newsletter.The post Brighter Ideas: How Vibia Designs Light for Architects and Atmosphere appeared first on Journal.

The latest edition of Architizer: The Worlds Best Architecture a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe is now available for pre-order. Secure your copy today.Brands usually express their identity through logos, typography or visual campaigns, but they show it most powerfully when they embed it in the design of the building that houses their operations. Architecture gives form to values and makes identity visible long before a sign comes into view.I notice this in everyday life. In Nigeria, HMedix stores show themselves with distinctive curtain walls and lighting, GTBank stands out with its bright orange cubes, and Chicken Republic announces itself with its unmistakable yellow and red palette. These buildings tell their brand without necessarily needing a sign. You know where you are just by the way the place looks and, in some cases, feels.This same idea plays out globally. Companies and institutions are finding ways to include their visual language in the design of their structures. Whether its the curve of a roof or the finish of a staircase, design choices can be as telling as a logo. When those choices carry the same clarity as a name or a color, a space begins to express the brand on its own.From a wine cellar in Spain to a glowing white shop in China, the following projects show how identity can live in form, material, and layout. They prove that the most powerful brands are the ones you recognize before a single word comes into view.White Is Good Shop in WeipoBydesignRESERVE, Weipo, ChinaJury Winner, Showrooms, 13th Architizer A+AwardsWhite Is Good Shop makes its brand visible in the simplest way possible: through whiteness. designRESERVE designed the store as a glowing lantern with a pitched polycarbonate roof that shines day and night. Inside, every surface reinforces the brand identity with concrete floors, fabric walls and plexiglass shelving that all shift subtly between shades of white. A modular frame of aluminum and plexiglass holds the displays, keeping the structure clear and functional. Without a logo, visitors know they are in White Is Good. The architecture itself delivers the brands promise of clarity and simplicity.Overland Headquarters Showroom for the New Earthism SeriesBy AD ARCHITECTURE, Foshan, ChinaJury Winner, Architecture +Branding, 13th Architizer A+AwardsAD ARCHITECTURE staged the space like a runway, placing the companys Earthism Series tiles at the center of attention as if they were fashion pieces. This way, the walls, floors, and ceilings become frames for the product, while mirrors and glowing partitions create a sense of drama. The earthy tones and natural light on the inside tie back to the philosophy of Earthism, presenting the tiles as both material and lifestyle. The experience created by the designers is one where architecture makes Overlands identity visible.HumCustom Factory Exhibition HallBy OAOA Studio, Hangzhou, ChinaPopular Choice Winner, Showrooms, 13th Architizer A+AwardsHumCustoms exhibition hall turns its brand philosophy into architecture. OAOA Studio imprinted the concrete faade with outlines of hats, mugs and tote bags, the blank products the company customizes. Visitors know what the brand does before they even step inside. The interior carries the same idea with raw steel frames, concrete benches, and sponge blocks that feel like base materials waiting to be transformed. The path through the building also tells a story. A narrow entry corridor leads into the main hall like a reveal from blank base to finished good. The structure shows its brand identity like a giant sample. It communicates the fact that HumCustom is defined by flexibility and customization.The Realm of Cognac Hennessy StoreBy MO Studio, Ningbo, ChinaPopular Choice Winner, Architecture +Branding, 13th Architizer A+AwardsThe Hennessy boutique in Ningbo feels like the inside of a glass of cognac. MO Studio used amber resin panels that glow like liquid fire to wrap the room in warmth. From outside, the three window bays frame the scene like three filled glasses and turn the faade into an abstract toast. Inside, they made a column at the centre of the space shaped like a grapevine, which flows down into twenty-four brass inlays on the floor arranged like the hands of a clock. This detail represents the time required for the drink itself to mature. Feeling the brand more than seeing it was MO Studios clear goal with this project.Apple The Exchange TRXBy Foster + Partners, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaJury Winner, Retail, 13th Architizer A+AwardsFoster + Partners designed Apples first store in Malaysia to read less like a shop and more like a physical extension of the brands design language. The domed roof brings the soft curvature of an iPhone to mind, while the use of stainless steel, stone and glass mimics the finish of its devices. Inside, light is filtered and controlled with the same meticulous care that goes into the design of an apple screen. Without a logo in sight, you would look at the building and think to yourself: Yeah, this is definitely giving Apple.Tianjin Zhongshuge BookstoreBy X+LIVING, Tianjin, ChinaJury Winner, Commercial Interiors (<25,000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsThis bookstore chain has turned architecture into its brand. Every one of Zhongshuges outlets is designed by X+LIVING, and together they form a recognizable identity built from arches and labyrinth-like layouts. If you step into any of their stores in Shanghai, Chengdu or Tianjin, you will know instantly where you are. This branch ties that brand language to its context. Set in Tianjins Italian-style district, it uses nearly 400,000 custom red bricks to form sweeping arches, spirals and shelves. Even before you see the name, the architecture makes it clear you have entered Zhongshuge.Legacy of Bodegas Faustino WineryBy Foster + Partners, Rioja, SpainPopular Choice Winner, Bars and Wineries, 13th Architizer A+AwardsThe Legacy of Bodegas Faustino project made the brands identity visible through its architecture. Foster + Partners designed the winery with elements that have appeared in the familys other projects, especially Campillo and Portia. They used barrel-esque arches that run through both the interior and exterior. Inside, the halls stretch with a senI was sse of procession, tall and dramatic like a cathedral for wine. The scale is commanding, designed to give visitors the feeling that they are stepping into a place of heritage and ritual. With this project, the winery uses architecture as a deliberate way to express its brand identity.The latest edition of Architizer: The Worlds Best Architecture a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe is now available for pre-order. Secure your copy today.The post Beyond the Logo: 7 Projects Where Identity Speaks Through Design appeared first on Journal.

These annual rankings were last updated on September 19, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.From its conserved colonial architecture to its contemporary craft, Argentinas built environment is colorful and individual. Cities like Buenos Aires, Crdoba and Mendoza have been heavily influenced by European architecture. From Spanish colonial to Art Nouveau to Neoclassical design, the architecture of Argentina offers unique translations of similar programs in 19th-century Europe.In the 1930s, Argentine architects looked to the work of Le Corbusier, and many began to adopt a rationalist sensibility. The nations urban fabric began to shift: the ornate edifices from decades prior were now paired beside geometric and clean-lined designs. Decades later, skyscrapers began to dominate the skylines of Argentine cities, signaling a generation of designers who embraced modern techniques yet maintained a similar aesthetic to their predecessors. And todays architects continue to push new limits through designs that respond to the countrys breathtaking landscape and celebrate Argentine culture.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Argentina based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Argentina architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Argentina:25. Claudio Walter Arquitectos Ramiro Sosa - Fotografa de ArquitecturaWALTER Arquitectos is above all a team. The studio, founded in 1992 and led by Claudio Walter, produces rigorously contemporary architecture committed to the responsible use of natural resources . Its coherence is based on its own work methodology, deliberately avoiding the development of a style or formalisms. Each project is a specific search, with clients and technology as inalienable references . The response to program, context, budget and time is necessarily unique.The WALTER arquitectos team pays special attention to the construction process in order to give the highest quality to the project. In this work, those responsible for the different areas are involved, in the design and development of architectural projects.Some of Claudio Walter Arquitectos most prominent projects include:BL783, Rafaela, ArgentinaB928, Rafaela, ArgentinaPINGINO III, Rafaela, Argentina The following statistics helped Claudio Walter Arquitectos achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 3 24. Nicols Fernndez Sanz Javier Agustin RojasNicols Fernndez Sanz is an architect based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His specialty includes cultural, commercial and retail architecture.Some of Nicols Fernndez Sanzs most prominent projects include:Art Gallery in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSlyZmud, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMara Lee, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped Nicols Fernndez Sanz achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 3 23. Najmias Office for Architecture NOA Najmias Office for Architecture NOANajmias Office for Architecture [NOA] offers a wide range of professional services related to the built environment; ranging from new buildings and master plans to small interventions in existing buildings. The common denominator in this diverse portfolio is our experience that is based on finding the balance between an innovative and strong identity with the level of customer expectations and the overall quality of projects.Our experience, with both public and private clients, has given the team the flexibility to meet customer requirements and needs, while maintaining tight cost control. In NOA we formulate solutions that create a unique architectural identity, optimizing costs and maximizing the value of the project while considering the social, emotional and intellectual implications both to the environment and users we serve.Some of Najmias Office for Architecture NOAs most prominent projects include:Playa Ferroviaria Colegiales, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFRN House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLoft34, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTribal The following statistics helped Najmias Office for Architecture NOA achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 22. Nicolas Pinto da MotaPhoto: Eduardo Moras, Arq. - Nicolas Pinto da MotaNicols Pinto da Mota is an architect and lecturer based in Buenos Aires. He founded his practice Nicols Pinto da Mota Arquitectos in 2008, which has seen developed an extensive portfolio of residential and industrial designs.Some of Nicolas Pinto da Motas most prominent projects include:House Echeverria, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRawson Administrative Office, Rawson, ArgentinaPool House La Lunera, Soriano, UruguayCasa Frente Al Lago, Tigre, Argentina The following statistics helped Nicolas Pinto da Mota achieve 22rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 21. BIAGIONI / PECORARI arquitectos BIAGIONI / PECORARI arquitectosOur study brings more than 15 years designing and directing works of architecture with a mission of service to clients seeking effective responses to their needs and budgets, offering spaces with professionalism and quality design.Some of BIAGIONI / PECORARI arquitectos most prominent projects include:Building in Segu Street, Santa Fe, ArgentinaCastelli Building, Santa Fe, ArgentinaHouse in Los Molinos, Santa Fe, ArgentinaBrew Bar in Belgrano Station, Santa Fe, ArgentinaBuilding on Candioti street, Santa Fe, Argentina The following statistics helped BIAGIONI / PECORARI arquitectos achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 9 20. Botteri-Connell Botteri-ConnellBased in La Plata, Argentina, Estudio Botteri-Connell is known for their cultural and residential designs. The firm takes a collaborative approach to architecture, arising from a deep relationship with their clients and understanding of their needs.Some of Botteri-Connells most prominent projects include:Experimental Brick Pavilion, La Plata, ArgentinaHS House, La Plata, Argentina The following statistics helped Botteri-Connell achieve 20st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 2 19. Morini Arquitectos Morini ArquitectosLucio Morini is an architect based in Crdoba, Argentina. The firm specializes in hospitality and commercial architecture.Some of Morini Arquitectos most prominent projects include:Club House Estancia La Paz, Crdoba, ArgentinaExperimenta 21, Crdoba, ArgentinaLuisa , Crdoba, Argentina The following statistics helped Morini Arquitectos achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 3 18. Studio Cella Architects Studio Cella ArchitectsEstudio Cella is an architecture practice based in Argentina. The firm has been around for over three decades and today, is executed by Daniel Cella, Luca Cella and Pedro Peralta.Some of Studio Cella Architects most prominent projects include:Saint Anne Chapel, MN, ArgentinaCottage La Angela, Misiones Province, Argentina The following statistics helped Studio Cella Architects achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 2 17. TAM Guillermo Elgart TAM - Guillermo ElgartTAM Guillermo Elgart is an architecture firm centered around residential architecture.Some of TAM Guillermo Elgarts most prominent projects include:Casa 81, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaCasa 60 , Mar del Plata, ArgentinaCasa Celina (Celina House), Mar del Plata, ArgentinaCasa 388, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaCasa Moro, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped TAM - Guillermo Elgart achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 16. Estudio Ramos Daniela Mac AddenBased in Buenos Aires and New York, Estudio Ramos has developed a distinctive style that relies on a well defined vision of modernism. Through 40 years of experience the firm has developed its work with a deep respect for architectures principles. In their long trajectory of residential and commercial building they seek to understand and interpret each projects context, pursuing its ideal scale and sustainability. Their goal is to encourage reflection through a simple, pure, and honest architectural language.Some of Estudio Ramos most prominent projects include:Figueras Polo Stables, General Rodrguez, ArgentinaNacho Figueras House, General Rodrguez, ArgentinaYacht Club House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaAccesos Puertos del Lago, Tigre, Argentina56th Street Apt, New York City, New York The following statistics helped Estudio Ramos achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 33 15. Salassa-tissot-castaeda / STC ARQUITECTOS Salassa-tissot-castaeda / STC ARQUITECTOSThe professionals who make up this studio are graduates of the School of Architecture and Design at the National University of Crdoba, secondary colleagues and friends. All three cofounders have very different ideas and ways of thinking but share the same goals, trying to reflect and make architecture that is socially useful in the context that we live today. The studio was formally founded back in 2006. Our business focuses primarily on two axes, first orders both private and public and other contests architecture.Some of Salassa-tissot-castaeda / STC ARQUITECTOS most prominent projects include:Suburban house, Alta Gracia, ArgentinaRefuge in Cordoba, Argentina, Villa Serranita, ArgentinaLa Hornilla Suburban Refuge, Alta Gracia, ArgentinaPH Solares, Alta Gracia, ArgentinaSpinlock Magnetic Resonance Solutions, Crdoba, Argentina The following statistics helped Salassa-tissot-castaeda / STC ARQUITECTOS achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 9 14. CCPM Arquitectos CCPM ArquitectosAt CCPM Architects we work between concept and matter, assembled and designed, landscape and object. We reflect con the place architecture occupies in contemporary culture and we seek in form the critical role of the project. We work in Buenos Aires on a wooden board on two industrial trestles with computers, drawings, models, books, photos, printers and mugs.Some of CCPM Arquitectos most prominent projects include:Water Gallery, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPH Lavalleja, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBamba House, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped CCPM Arquitectos achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 13. Pablo Gagliardo Pablo GagliardoPablo Gagliardo is an Argentine architect who in 2003, founded the architecture practice within the construction company Obring. Pablo Gagliardo develops projects of various scales with a speciality in residential design.Some of Pablo Gagliardos most prominent projects include:Building Pueyrredn 1101, Rosario, ArgentinaBuilding Moreno 40 Bis, Rosario, ArgentinaHouse CA Pablo Gagliardo y Mara Eugenia Daz, Rosario, Argentina The following statistics helped Pablo Gagliardo achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 12. IR arquitectura IR arquitecturaIR architecture is a cooperative platform created in 2008 by Luciano Intile and Andrs Rogers. Composed by architects and industrial designers trained in different academic and practical areas, this platform serves as an open, malleable, and symbiotic system. It is its multidisciplinary nature which allows it to address the integrated management of work. IR architecture makes focus on social, environmental and economic issues with the objective of creating urban, architectural and object-based models, responding to functional and aesthetic requirements self-imposed, seeking higher energy efficiency records. The harmonious relationship with users and their environment mobilizes this thinking applied to each stage of the process, from the choice of materials, construction systems to the function of the parts themselves.Some of IR arquitecturas most prominent projects include:casa AA, Buenos Aires, Argentinaespacio Thea, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCabine Modules, HungaryEl Camarin, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaComuna Yerbas del Paraiso, Puerto Iguaz, Argentina The following statistics helped IR arquitectura achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 11. Besonias Almeida arquitectos Besonias Almeida arquitectosBesonias Almeida arquitectos is an architecture studio integrated by Argentinian architects Mara Victoria Besonias and Guillermo de Almeida. They both are engaged in the profession independently since 1975 and as holders of BAKarquitectos architecture office from 2000 until 2012. They leave the certainties to assume that doubt can be a valuable creative material and that any progress on those unknown frontiers should be done walking between boldness and caution.Some of Besonias Almeida arquitectos most prominent projects include:Torcuato House Pavilion, Malvinas Argentinas, ArgentinaBesonas Almeida House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWein House, Pinamar, ArgentinaLa Marina House, Pinamar, ArgentinaMar Azul House, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped Besonias Almeida arquitectos achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 21 10. RINO arquitectos Aerial InnovationsRINO is an architecture studio based in Buenos Aires, founded in 2023 as the evolution of a renowned avant-garde practice led by architects Javier Rivarola and Ricardo Norton. Building on a distinguished track record in design, research and academia, RINO brings a comprehensive and globally informed approach to architectural development.With expertise in design, project development and construction management, we deliver bespoke architectural solutions for a select clientele that includes corporate firms, government institutions and private clients with high expectations. Our practice is defined by its commitment to excellence, integration of advanced technologies including Revit, Rhinoceros and Grasshopper and a creative vision that spans residential projects to large-scale urban developments. RINO has received recognition in prestigious international competitions such as Beale Street Landing in Memphis, USA, and La Campa de los Ingleses in Bilbao, Spain, showcasing our ability to deliver world-class design.Some of RINO arquitectos most prominent projects include:Beale Street Landing, Memphis, TenneseeDashi, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWhite and Gray House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMB House, Tigre, ArgentinaRuiz Huidobro, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped RINO arquitectos achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 9 9. MSGSSV MSGSSVMSGSV is an architectural practice based in Buenos Aires with more than 50 years of professional experience. Through unexpected pathways we develop an architecture far away from imitative procedures, for away from repeating models. Multi-dimensional approaches, minor interventions and major projects all form part of our background and they are all handled with the same interest. Each and every problem is worthy of an in-depth search for the right solution, because the magic of architecture lies in the intensity and passion that go into it.Some of MSGSSVs most prominent projects include:HOUSE IN MARTINEZ, Martnez, ArgentinaCoca-Cola Headquarters, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPRO.CRE.AR Buenos Aires Station Sector 10 , Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCampus La Calandria, Pilar, ArgentinaParaguay Government Offices, Asuncin, Paraguay The following statistics helped MSGSSV achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 9 8. REMY arquitectos REMY arquitectosIn 2004, architect Andrs Remy founded his studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where projects with an original style matching functionality and design, are developed. With a focus on residential design and hospitality architecture, the firm has a presence in Argentina as well as the United Arab Emirates.Some of REMY arquitectos most prominent projects include:The Black House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCasa Carrara, Pilar, ArgentinaDevoto House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFSY House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWater House, Nordelta, Benavidez, Argentina The following statistics helped REMY arquitectos achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 12 7. AtelierM AtelierMWe create exciting designs based on circular economy, through a creative atelier of constant experimentation, made up of a collaborative team.Some of AtelierMs most prominent projects include:LuMa, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaGRI, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMeCa, Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaNirvana, Pilar, ArgentinaShire, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped AtelierM achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 5 6. Moir Architects Moir ArchitectsMoir arquitectos was founded by Mariel Cmara and Ezequiel Muoz. Based in Mar del Plata, Argentina, the firm manage all aspects of a design project, from developing the architectural work, managing the construction and advising investors.Some of Moir Architects most prominent projects include:B_6 Office Building, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaLucerna House, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaAtelier Gael, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaCronos House, Pinamar, ArgentinaPorta House, Mar del Plata, Argentina The following statistics helped Moir Architects achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 15 5. Alric Galindez Alric GalindezAlric Galindez began its activities in 1995, generating various types of works from the outset, with a special emphasis on seeking contemporary proposals. We understand the profession as an activity that should encompass different facets: architecture as a creative act of ongoing exploration, construction and economics as a means to realize ideas, and the relationship with the client as a fundamental part of developing proposals.The studio has a particular interest in works whose essence lies in Design and Creative Proposals. In this sense, the size and location of the commission are not constraints, thus encompassing the different scales of the discipline. They have completed more than 200 works and projects of various scales and programs, primarily single-family housing.Some of Alric Galindezs most prominent projects include:MD House , San Carlos de Bariloche, ArgentinaBitelhaus, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCS House, San Carlos de Bariloche, ArgentinaVizu Jaus, San Carlos de Bariloche, ArgentinaRM House, Mar de Aj, Argentina The following statistics helped Alric Galindez achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 10 4. Hitzig Militello arquitectos Hitzig Militello arquitectosWe are an architectural firm which develops civil construction and interior design, according to the commission. We have a long experience in F&B, leisure and hospitality design, where we focus in generating creative concepts. We also take commissions of housing and multiple housing. The office counts with an integral team for each one of the phases required in the project, according to the commission, which works together with technical consultants and specialized suppliers. Our philosophy is based on the idea of integral design. This means we merge aspects of a brand, use abstract concepts for its contextualization, work with artistic tools and visual communication, (archigraphy) and interior design.Some of Hitzig Militello arquitectos most prominent projects include:Manduca Market, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBenedetta, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOffice + House Luna, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaVictoria Brown Bar & Restaurant, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaAtelier Vilela, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped Hitzig Militello arquitectos achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 34 3. Estudio PK Ignacio Pessagno & Lilian Kandus Estudio PK - Ignacio Pessagno & Lilian KandusArchitecture studio, oriented to the design, direction and execution of the works that they materialize as a team. Interpret the needs, through a different, global and creative vision, which transforms project objectives into precise and unique efficient proposals, immersions in a real economic context. They follow up and evaluate throughout the creative process, select both in the project and in the operational technician, optimize and refine the results.Some of Estudio PK Ignacio Pessagno & Lilian Kandus most prominent projects include:Casa Nido, San Fernando Partido, ArgentinaCasa Tana, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCasa L, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaGraffiti House, Tigre, ArgentinaCasa Rampa, Beln de Escobar, Argentina The following statistics helped Estudio PK - Ignacio Pessagno & Lilian Kandus achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 19 2. Luciano Kruk Arquitectos Daniela Mac AddenLuciano Kruk Arquitectos was founded in 2012 by Argentine architect Luciano Kruk. The practice is known for its residential designs.Some of Luciano Kruk Arquitectos most prominent projects include:House in the Dune, La Costa Partido, ArgentinaS+J House, La Costa Partido, Argentina10 House, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaHouse in the Trees, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCasa Escobar, Buenos Aires, Argentina The following statistics helped Luciano Kruk Arquitectos achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 13 1. Estudio Galera Javier Agustin RojasEstudio Galera is dedicated to the design, management and construction of architecture, providing complete solutions and appropriate responses to challenges. In this sense, the architectural studio becomes the right place to reformulate conventional issues related to architecture considering the environment, climate, economic and personal factors that might affect those people who will inhabit those places.The methodology consists of the collection of data and analysis of the problem from different points of view towards ensuring the best results. Thus, the teamwork allows orderly planning and optimization of the resources. The organization of management, documentation and communication enables developments to be achieved in a timely manner.Some of Estudio Galeras most prominent projects include:Casa AYYA, Pinamar, ArgentinaCasa RINCN, Ostende, ArgentinaBatin House, Pinamar, ArgentinaKVS House, La Esmeralda, ArgentinaWanka House, Caril, ArgentinaFeatured image: Choique House, Caril, Argentina The following statistics helped Estudio Galera achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Argentina: Featured Projects 14 Total Projects 24 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. 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The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.Few architecture studios embody both continuity and change quite like Bofill Taller de Arquitectura. Founded in Barcelona in 1963 by Ricardo Bofill, the Taller quickly became known for its experimental, multidisciplinary ethos (to this day, the studio prides itself in bringing together architects, philosophers, sociologists, and artists to explore architectures role in shaping society). Early projects such as Walden 7 and La Muralla Roja captured imaginations with their bold geometries and social ambition, while large-scale urban plans in France, including Les Espaces dAbraxas and Antigone, expanded the firms influence onto the international stage.At the heart of the practice stands La Fbrica, a repurposed cement plant on the outskirts of Barcelona that has become an enduring symbol of adaptive reuse and a living laboratory for the studios ideas. Over six decades now, the Taller has balanced dichotomy monumentality with intimacy, classical references with modern experimentation, and local grounding with global reach.Since Ricardo Bofills passing in 2022, the practice has entered a new chapter. Now under the leadership of Pablo Bofill alongside long-standing partners and collaborators, the Taller continues to evolve its architectural vocabulary while remaining rooted in the values of community and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects in Europe, Africa and the Middle East reaffirm its global presence, while ongoing transformations at La Fbrica reflect a studio always in motion.In the following conversation, Architizers Hannah Feniak speaks with Pablo Saiz of Bofill Taller de Arquitectura about navigating this generational shift, redefining architectural language across new geographies, and carrying forward the legacy of one of the worlds most distinctive architectural practices.Red Sol Resort by Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Dhrmi, AlbaniaHannah Feniak: Its a pleasure to be in touch. As an architectural historian with a focus on Spanish architecture of the 1950s/60s, Ive long followed your work. Since Ricardo Bofills passing, Ive been watching more closely, with curiosity about the studios generational shift. How have you navigated this recent period of transition?Pablo Saiz: The transition has been softer and more gradual than the circumstances might suggest. Pablo Bofill began working with the Taller in a formal capacity after the global financial crisis, though he had naturally been immersed in the groups culture from a very young age. His succession to the position of CEO was therefore a relatively organic process. Similarly, Dimitri Davoise and Hernn Corts both now partners at the Taller joined in 2010 and 2012, respectively, and worked closely with Ricardo over many years. Several other members of the group have been with us since as far back as the 1980s. All of this is to say that the generational shift hasnt been a clear before-and-after, but more of a sliding, overlapping timeline.Technically, this is not the first transfer of leadership from one generation to the next, either. Although Ricardo founded the Taller de Arquitectura in his twenties, he did so using the knowledge and confidence given to him by his father, Emilio, whose support made the low-cost, high-ambition projects of the Tallers early years possible. (You may already be familiar with Emilios work as a builder and his association with GATCPAC.)And perhaps this is self-evident, but change is both constant and inevitable. In recent years, weve felt the pull of external forces as much as internal, structural ones. We are at the whims of clients, regulations, money, even the weather and we would be unwise not to stay agile in the face of such a rapidly evolving context. Centre de Congrs by Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Rabat, MoroccoWhen the first images of Red Sol Resort in Dhrmi surfaced recently, many drew comparisons to La Muralla Roja. At the same time, recent projects like Ouidah and Hbergement Pierre Manol feel entirely new while still echoing the Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (BTA)s distinct design vocabulary. How do you approach evolving your architectural language while maintaining continuity?We dont like to think about our language too much. Languages evolve of their own accord; words fall in and out of use based on whats appropriate or reappropriated. Old words are given new meaning all the time. The Oxford Dictionarys word of the year for 2024 was brain rot, first recorded in Henry David Thoreaus 1854 book Walden. Architectural language is similarly loose and squishy, moving in swings and roundabouts. There are rules to be upheld lets call this grammar like principles of light and ventilation, orientation, access and the balance between programmed and flexible space. But overall, were not too conscious of our vocabulary.And yet Red Sol Resort does clearly share a vocabulary with La Muralla Roja. Their most immediate connection is by far the most superficial: both buildings are red. Overwhelmingly so, perhaps, but to no meaningful end. The more important link lies in the kind of communal interaction each design tries to support. For this, they both draw on the Mediterranean kasbah as a formal precedent, embracing the irrational, unpredictable ways that streets turn into corners, become squares, or rise as stairs and bridges. Red Sol comprises villas on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean; La Muralla contains apartments on the western edge. Despite this, their contexts and aims are remarkably similar, and that is what really unites them.You mentioned two Benin projects, which is an astute pairing. This is an entirely new context for the Taller, so the fact that the architecture feels entirely new is genuinely encouraging. We aim for architecture that responds to its setting, rather than applying a fixed style or dogma.Barcelona Tower by Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Tiran, AlbaniaPapuli Tower by Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Tiran, AlbaniaThough based in Barcelona, BTA has a long history of working internationally. Today, your portfolio spans locations from Albania to Benin to Morocco, each with a clear sense of place. How do you balance being a global practice with designing locally grounded architecture?We try to become locals wherever we go. If we arent living near the site, we are spending meaningful time there, getting to know the place, its people, and their needs. The Taller brings together architects with all sorts of backgrounds and sensibilities, which hopefully helps us stay responsive to the character of each locality.Are there any upcoming projects youre particularly excited to highlight?The Royal Arts Complex in Riyadh comes to mind. Its currently under construction within the broader King Salman Park development and comprises thirteen distinct structures, each dedicated to promoting artistic expression in its own way. Among them are theaters, an open-air amphitheater, a museum, a library, a cinema hall and academies for performance, visual arts, and music. There are also studios, workshops and exhibition venues. All are arranged along a central boulevard stretching 1.5 kilometers, with each structure boasting its own unique personality. The result is a complex full of life and color. A true playground for the arts.La Fbrica by Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Sant Just Desvern, SpainLa Fbrica remains one of the most iconic examples of adaptive reuse in architectural history. What are the most recent changes or additions to the complex, and how do they reflect the studios current culture?Almost all of the spaces have been adapted in the last few years as part of a shift from residential to workspace. What was once Ricardos private residence has probably undergone the most significant transformation: La Sala Cbica (The Cubic Room) has evolved from a living space into a workspace; above the former dining room is now a meeting room; and the connected rooftop garden features a new sunken seating area. La Catedral, (The Cathedral, and the largest space) has also been filled with workspaces, including on the previously unoccupied upper floor, now accessed via a new staircase. The red, blue, and green silos have all undergone work, the communal kitchen has received some cosmetic refurbishment and the underground archives have been rearranged the list goes on.Some might feel nervous about altering an iconic structure, but as an icon of adaptive reuse, La Fbrica has always been about evolution. Destruction and reconstruction. If we had been too anxious or nostalgic in the 1970s, the cement factory would never have become an architecture studio and residence in the first place. We like to think of La Fbrica as both the place where the Taller works and a model for how it works.Walden 7 by Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, Sant Just Desvern, SpainHF: Is there a particular quality or mindset that unites your team? What kinds of designers tend to thrive at BTA?When the Taller was founded, the group included sociologists, philosophers, mathematicians, poets, artists and architects people from all walks of life. The studio has always prioritized talent over discipline. And while the team today is largely made up of architects and designers, hiring is still more about character than qualifications. People come from all over the world; everyone here is different. What unites us is the uniqueness of our environment at La Fbrica and the work itself, its emphasis on craft and on interdisciplinary collaboration.HF: Walden 7 marks its 50th anniversary this year. What do you see as its enduring legacy?The need for low-cost, high-quality social housing has only increased since Walden 7 was built, making its most enduring legacy its role as an example of what such housing can achieve. The apartments offer residents more than just a place to live, and do so on a budget well below the average for subsidized housing. They form part of a city-like network suspended in the sky, often compared to a beehive or termite mound. These animals thrive in colonies, working together, and the implication is that Waldens residents do the same.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post Continuity and Change: Bofill Taller de Arquitectura Today appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.Peter Braithwaite Studio, who the 13th A+Awards Jury named Best X-Small Firm, operates at the intersection of architecture, building and installation. This hands-on approach dissolves the gap between drawing and construction, streamlining the design-build process into a craft. Their work is grounded in ecological responsibility, responding to the challenges of building along Canadas rugged Atlantic coast.Each project reflects a thoughtful reinterpretation of vernacular building methods and materials, often including the iconic gable forms of Canadas maritime provinces. Industrial detailing and exacting craftsmanship come together with a contemporary sensibility. This is one of the maritime studios most characteristic traits and, as their handsome models make evident, this sensibility is embedded in every design from conception. Whether designing sculptural urban homes or resilient coastal retreats, Peter Braithwaite Studio creates buildings that are carefully crafted with a sharp eye to creating resilient and landscape-responsive architecture.Lambkill RidgeBy Peter Braithwaite Studio, Terence Bay, Nova Scotia, CanadaPopular Winner, Private House ( XS < 1,000 sq ft), 12th Architizer A+AwardsNamed after the resilient Sheep Laurel plant that grows abundantly in Terence Bay, Lambkill Ridge is a rigorously crafted retreat for a nature-loving young family of four. The design features two mirrored and staggered dark wood-clad pavilions connected by a boardwalk that links the access road with nearby trails. Elevated among the treetops, the pavilions offer panoramic forest and distant ocean views.One pavilion is dedicated to rest, tucked with a mechanical closet housing sustainable systems, a full bath and a lofted sleeping area; the other features a white-oak kitchenette, a woodstove-centered living space, and a guest loft above. Carefully positioned windows capture solar gain and encourage passive ventilation, while off-grid systems, including rainwater collection, filtration and an incinerating toilet, support self-sufficient living.The pavilions stark exterior contrasts with an inviting interior. It features locally sourced rough-hewn hemlock that highlights typical light-timber framing practices found in the region. Black-metal conduits and fixtures punctuate the interiors, providing an industrial counterpoint to woods raw nature and highlighting meticulous attention to detail.The SandboxBy Peter Braithwaite Studio, Bathhurst, New Brunswick, CanadaSpecial Mention, Private House (S 1,000 2,000 sq ft), 11th Architizer A+AwardsThe Sandbox emerges from a site long shaped by weather and sea, on the edge of New Brunswicks Bay of Chaleur. Before the new home was designed, a weathered seasonal cottage stood on the site. Yet despite its scars, the cottage revealed the sites enduring allure: the proximity of sweeping beaches and uninterrupted ocean views. The design centers on connecting this dramatic coastal landscape to daily life, with carefully placed windows framing the horizon.Designed for a young couple passionate about food and entertaining, the home features a custom kitchen island as its centerpiece, with a master bedroom that captures panoramic vistas. Its compact, boxy form results from stacking spaces vertically, allowing access to a rooftop deck with extended coastal views above neighboring cottages.Built on a modest budget, The Sandbox is clad in Eastern white cedar and Corten steel materials chosen for their durability in harsh climates and their ability to blend with local traditions. Through collaborations with regional trades and manufacturers, the project forged ties between the architect, client and community, grounding the house in both its cultural and physical context.Armcrescent ResidenceBy Peter Braithwaite Studio, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Armcrescent Residence is as much a bold architectural gesture as it is a meticulous study in craft. Its dark wood siding and board-formed concrete retaining walls give the house a sculptural presence that firmly anchors it within the quiet streetscape of Halifax West End. Conceived as an architectural investigation into increasing urban density on the Halifax Peninsula, the design reimagines the neighborhoods traditional architectural language, in particular, its gabled forms, through a contemporary sensibility.Inside, craftsmanship shapes every detail. Millwork, furniture, and fixtures were designed, built, and installed by Peter Braithwaite Studio. From custom countertops and light fixtures to hardware, box-jointed cabinetry, and furniture, the home embodies a contemporary vernacular. Balancing modern industrial tones with a deep respect for material richness, the design creates individualized spaces for gathering and retreat across four levels, reflecting the diverse needs of a multi-generational household.Tide GablesBy Peter Braithwaite Studio, Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia, CanadaPerched along Nova Scotias rugged shoreline, Tide Gables presents another striking interpretation of the familiar gabled form, its cedar-clad silhouettes recalling the regions traditional maritime vernacular while standing firmly in the present. Natures forces and the raw beauty of the maritime coast shaped every design decision. Elevated on engineered stilts, the house yields to storm surges, a resilience tested and proven when a hurricane struck mid-construction.A poured concrete plinth anchors the home, doubling as both foundation and cistern, with a rainwater collection system ensuring self-sufficiency despite the sites constraints. Above, the twin gables unfold as finely crafted vessels, their clarity of function revealed in distinct living and sleeping quarters, joined by a linking passage that organizes circulation and services.Caribou Point StudioBy Peter Braithwaite Studio, Pictou, Nova Scotia, CanadaSet in rural Pictou County, Caribou Studios is a long, linear, single-story building that stretches across the terrain, offering continuous views of the surrounding natural landscape. This unique gabled structure serves as both a residence and studios for two artists. Each artist has a custom-designed studio tailored to their individuality at opposite ends of the building, while shared living spaces at the center bring them together in daily life.Exposed concrete floors anchor the structure, while custom wood millwork infuses warmth, carrying the natural beauty of the landscape indoors. Vaulted ceilings and a central hallway reinforce the buildings linearity and sense of flow, an effect deliberately interrupted by a breezeway that cuts through the form to create a sheltered outdoor room. Built from durable, natural materials, Caribou Studios is designed for both art and life, finely crafted yet resilient enough to withstand the rugged northern climate.Martinique Beach HouseBy Peter Braithwaite Studio, Nova Scotia, CanadaThis three-story home, located near Nova Scotias longest sandy surf beaches, is designed around the notion of aging-in-place. For the clients, unobstructed ocean views and sunlight above the tree canopy were essential. To meet this requirement, the home is organized vertically around a concrete circulation core containing both stairs and a one-person elevator. Service areas and a mudroom occupy the ground floor, and sleeping spaces are on the second level. The top floor is reserved for primary living and gathering areas, where the views of the ocean take center stage. Design and construction focused on preserving the landscape, making efforts to retain as many trees and native shrubs as possible to minimize environmental impact.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post Maritime Models: Peter Braithwaite Studio Elevates Design-Build Architecture appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.Modern educational architecture has moved far beyond the traditional model of rigid rectilinear classrooms and stale monochromatic corridors as they have evolved to reflect todays social and pedagogical needs. In contemporary societies around the globe, schools have become central to students lives, not only as places of instruction and exploring ideas, but, equally important, environments where they form friendships and discover the world. With a renewed emphasis on connecting indoor and outdoor areas, abundant natural light and open-plan layouts now encourage interactive, student-centered learning.The architecture of these spaces plays a vital role in shaping that journey. Educational philosophies such as Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emilia continue to inspire new approaches to pedagogical spatial design. Architects are increasingly embedding sustainability into school buildings through passive design strategies, renewable materials and energy-efficient systems that cultivate ecological awareness in daily routines. At the same time, digital infrastructure has transformed spatial needs, enabling blended learning and interactive teaching methods. Beyond serving as academic facilities, schools today act as civic anchors and community hubs, with spaces designed for shared use well beyond school hours.The winning projects from the 13th A+Awards, spanning from Canada to Japan, exemplify this global shift, which is redefining educational and institutional architecture.School of Davos Platzby CURA Architekten, Davos, SwitzerlandJury Winner, Primary and High Schools, 13th Architizer A+AwardsThe School of Davos Platz presents a careful balance of preservation and innovation. Instead of demolishing its 1960s predecessor, the design overlays and encloses the existing building with an energy-efficient timber extension, allowing 40% of the original structure to be retained. This approach preserves embodied energy while significantly reducing the projects carbon footprint. Locally sourced wood and cork define the new shell, reinforcing a regional material palette rooted in Alpine tradition.The extension reconfigures spatial organization through a natural ventilation concept, achieved by arranging classrooms and circulation spaces to maximize airflow without mechanical systems. Light-filled interiors with open layouts contribute to healthier learning environments while reducing energy dependence.Templeton Primary Schoolby Kosloff Architecture, Wantirna, Melbourne, AustraliaPopular Choice Winner, Primary and High Schools, 13th Architizer A+AwardsTempleton Primary School is designed as both a civic landmark and a child-centered learning environment. The two-story building sits at the edge of the suburb, drawing inspiration from historic Victorian-era masonry schools but translated into a contemporary expression of form and materiality. A folded faade on the street frontage creates a dynamic architectural gesture, offering framed glimpses of interior life while ensuring privacy.The adjacent terraced amphitheater functions as a public gathering space, reinforcing the schools civic role. Oriented northwards, classrooms and learning areas open generously to natural light and to the broader campus landscape. The scale of internal spaces is carefully calibrated for young learners, ensuring comfort and accessibility.FH Kindergarten and Nurseryby HIBINOSEKKEI+youjinoshiro, Fukahori Town, Nagasaki, JapanJury Winner, Kindergartens, 13th Architizer A+Awards The FH Kindergarten uses the sloped terrain of Fukahori to create a continuous, play-oriented environment. Rather than flattening the land, the architecture cascades with the natural contours, minimizing excavation and ecological disruption. The kindergarten consists of three interconnected parts: a top-level building, a bottom-level structure and a linking corridor reminiscent of the towns narrow alleyways. This corridor doubles as a social and play space, featuring a dramatic staircase and climbing nets. Childrens circulation becomes exploratory, mirroring the rhythms of the surrounding hillside settlement. Indoors and outdoors flow naturally together, reinforcing the pedagogical philosophy that learning is grounded in physical discovery.Gyngyszem Kindergartenby Archikon Architects, Budapest, HungaryPopular Choice Winner, Kindergartens, 13th Architizer A+AwardsGyngyszem Kindergarten represents the adaptive reuse of a prefabricated single-story structure into Hungarys first smart kindergarten. Originally part of a 1970s housing estate, the outdated building suffered from poor circulation, undersized interiors and lack of communal spaces. Archikons renovation introduces spatial fluidity by reconfiguring the central corridor and extending the structure to incorporate interconnected play and learning areas. Sustainability measures such as energy modernization, improved insulation and accessibility upgrades transform the formerly inefficient shell into a high-performance facility.The interiors are designed to be flexible, supporting new methods of early education; bright, naturally lit classrooms open into shared play zones.Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Complexby Moriyama Teshima Architects, Toronto, CanadaPopular Choice Winner, 13th Architizer A+Awards, Office Low Rise (1 4 Floors)The OSSTF Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Complex is a three-story, 124,000-square-foot (11,519 square meter) mass timber building that presents environmental and social sustainability. Designed with exposed timber structures, the building has a warm tactility; it showcases its biophilic qualities while supporting net-zero strategies.A central atrium organizes the spatial layout, creating transparency, daylight penetration and visual connectivity across all levels. This atrium not only improves ventilation and openness but also aims to encourage casual interactions between OSSTF employees and external tenants. Additionally, a flexible event space further enhances the civic identity of the project, enabling outside groups to engage with the building.Cheer Kindergartenby HIBINOSEKKEI+youjinoshiro, Shenzhen, ChinaJury Winner, Educational Interiors, 13th Architizer A+Awards Cheer Kindergarten transforms a commercial-style building into a dynamic and playful interior landscape for early learning. At its heart is a dramatic four-story atrium, anchored by expansive climbing nets that weave vertically through three levels. These structures turn circulation into active play, making vertical movement a core part of the educational experience. Large windows bring daylight deep into hallways and classrooms, while glazed openings facing the atrium transform transitional zones into active learning spaces. Also, the design reflects Shenzhens dynamic and innovative spirit, encouraging spontaneous exploration and physical activity in a dense urban context.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post School of Thought: 6 Ways to Reimagine Learning Through Architecture appeared first on Journal.

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.While approaching the end of the summer season here in Greece, some unprecedented challenges have emerged. Until now, conversations on climate change focused on rising temperatures and overheating, but a new issue has been added to the equation: water shortage. Both islands and the mainland have reported a struggle to ration water to produce sufficient crops during the year. This, in addition to the overwhelming tourist season, has led to increased pressure on the already limited water supply and heightened concerns about the future of sustainability in the country.Still, this realization is not entirely gloom and doom, as it has incentivized Greek authorities to take advantage and revive an ancient structure that dates back 2,000 years. Hadrians Aqueduct was built around the second century A.D., commissioned by Roman Emperor Hadrian, to satisfy the growing demand for water in Athens. The aqueduct spans approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) and supplied Athens for more than 1,300 years before it was abandoned during the Ottoman occupation. When Greece became a new, modern state in the 19th century, the aqueduct was revived to battle the growing water shortage, eventually being replaced in the 1920s by the capitals first reservoir construction, the Marathon dam.Robert Sayer creator QS:P170,Q15430328, Hadrians aqueduct Athens Temple of Minerva Sayer Robert 1759, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia CommonsEven though the aqueduct had been inactive for almost a century, the water never stopped running, flowing down from Mount Parnes all the way to the city, passing through seven municipalities: Acharnes, Metamorfosi, Heraklion, Marousi, Halandri, Pilothei-Psychiko and Athens and supplying water for irrigation and other non-drinking uses. Until today, 390 water-wells of the original 456 wells of aqueduct have been located, where 228 of them are visible and 174 can be found in public spaces.In 2018, the aqueducts current restoration project commenced, aiming to preserve the monument, use the water for local irrigation as well as enhance the biodiversity and vegetation of the areas it passes through. So far, the program has raised a lot of cultural awareness through the re-exploitation of water and the regeneration of the routes following the aqueduct. In fact, the municipality of Halandri won the first prize for the 6th International Competition of Urban Innovation of Guangzhou (2023), in the category Sustainable Management of Cultural Heritage.Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, Section of the Hadrianic aqueduct near the Ancient Agora, Athens (14026319616), CC BY-SA 2.0This is not the first time that Athens has treated part of its archeology as a fully functional structure. For decades Athenss National Garden, has been irrigated through the Peisistrate Aqueduct, which was built in the 6th century BC, and still collects water from the Hymettus mountain. Frankly, this utilization addresses a larger question: Should preserved architectural heritage remain in use or become frozen in time operating as a museum artifact?This tension between museumification and living use is becoming increasingly urgent today, since it forces cities to come up with immediate solutions for climate change and rethink sustainability. Specifically, examples such as the Aqua Virgo Aqueduct in Rome, built in 19 BC still supplies water to the citys fountains.Similarly, in countries like Iran and Oman, the ancient qanat systems (some even 2,500 years old), still deliver water in fields viewed as both pieces of cultural heritage and functional infrastructure. Even in agriculture, ancient irrigation channels and Inca terraces are still used in the harsh climates of Andes in Peru. Furthermore, in densely populated cities such as Kyoto and Kanazawa, canals provide water to the gardens, the temples and are even used as modern urban flood prevention structures.Jean Faure creator QS:P170,Q21458594 , Jean (Giovanni) Faure (1806-1867) Arch of Claudius (on the Aqua Virgo in Rome) LDSAL 512, Scharf LXVIII Burlington House, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia CommonsThese examples demonstrate how cultural heritage can remain an integral part of daily life, often providing already established solutions for contemporary problems. Cities do not necessarily have to reinvent the wheel to deal with modern-day challenges; instead, they only need to respect and preserve their archeology, while finding ways to reintroduce it in the urban fabric.Perhaps the word preservation has been misinterpreted. To be more specific, conservation efforts were always associated with sealing off monuments from daily life, treating them as fragile. However, these structures are oftentimes more resilient and more thoughtfully integrated into cities than their modern counterparts. Consequently, by combining existing infrastructure and knowledge with modern technology may offer a very different perspective in regard to a monuments living use. Through their functional activation, these structures remain relevant, keeping history in motion and, in this case, contributing to ecological resilience.Badseed, Athens Syntagma square antiquities, Portion of the Peisistratian aqueduct that was discovered during the construction of the Athens metro and is now on display at Syntagma square, CC BY-SA 3.0Gradually, a change is taking root in the we perceive conservation, executing it not just for the sake of preservation itself but reimagining cultural heritage as an active participant in a citys sustainable future. The question, then, is not whether we can use the past but whether we can learn to live with it responsibly. Hadrians Aqueduct embodies this very shift. Once a forgotten relic beneath the streets of Athens may now be the key in saving it from draught and overheating, showing us that the past is not a weight that cities carry forward and are forced to respect, but is actually a resource they can draw from.Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.Featured Image: Water Landscapes by Andrea Zamora, 2023 Vision Awards, Special Mention, Drawing Computer Aided Drawing The post Digging Up Solutions: Parched, Athens Revives Hadrians Aqueduct appeared first on Journal.

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.Our pets are no longer seen as companions on the sidelines, but rather as part of our family. As our lives adapt to include them in daily routines, architecture is following suit. From homes that consider how dogs actually see color to cafs where cats nap above your coffee, designers are rethinking spaces with animals in mind. These ten projects show how care, comfort and play can be built into the environments we share with our four-legged friends.Dog and Cat HotelBy Raulino Silva Arquitecto, Vila do Conde, Portugal This pet hotel rethinks animal care through architecture, offering dogs and cats a place to stay during their owners travels. Three interconnected buildings separate the cat and dog zones, keeping each environment calm and comfortable. Dogs have 41 shelters organized around a corridor garden that softens views and reduces stress, while cats enjoy 12 private rooms linked by a skylit play area. Beyond accommodation, the site includes outdoor training grounds, a veterinary office, grooming spaces and even a swimming pool for pets.Guide Dogs for the Blind New Student ResidenceBy Studio Bondy Architecture, San Rafael, California This new residence is part of a campus renewal for Guide Dogs for the Blind, an organization that raises and trains service dogs while supporting hundreds of visually impaired students each year. The design creates a safe, comfortable environment where students and their dogs can live, train and rest together. Each guest suite opens to a private patio with direct access to dog relieving areas, while shared amenities like lounges, patios and fitness spaces offer relief from demanding training schedules. Even the design process reflected the mission, as drawings were produced with Braille and raised lines, ensuring accessibility from the start.Jackie XU Private Residence I A Love Letter to My DogsBy Office of Goldchild, Shanghai, China Designed around the relationship between an owner and her two dogs, this residence treats companionship as its central theme. The project draws on research into canine vision, which differs from human sight by perceiving fewer colors. Using a palette of yellows and blues, architects selected materials such as teakwood, Prussian blue mosaics and grey terrazzo to create spaces seen in similar ways by both humans and dogs. The result is an environment that supports shared perception, turning everyday life into a mutual experience and reinforcing the emotional bond at the heart of the home.Petcart NestBy F+S Designs, Sarjapura, Bengaluru, India As one of Indias first purpose-built pet resorts, Petcart Nest reimagines the idea of boarding with space, comfort and play at its core. Set across two acres of orchards and open land, the design takes advantage of natural contours, reviving a dried pond and building around existing trees. Kennels are larger than most in the country, made with bamboo walls that stay airy and safe for pets. Dogs can run across lawns, sandpits and mounds, or cool off in a pool with gently stepped depths. Eco-friendly systems, from rainwater harvesting to biogas waste treatment, make the retreat as thoughtful as it is fun.House in NukuikitamachiBy MIZUISHI Architect Atelier, Koganei, Japan Designed for a family of four, along with two dogs and three cats, this home turns walls into active living space. Narrow structural walls, called FUTOKORO (meaning recess or pocket in Japanese), double as storage, workspaces, or even small pet rooms depending on need. The northsouth axis stays open for light and airflow, while a large earthen-floored entry extends into a terrace enclosed by a wooden lattice, a detail that keeps pets safe while connecting indoors and out. By shaping everyday circulation around flexible recesses and open courtyards, the house encourages shared life between people, pets and possessions.Paw Pets SpaBy Office AIO, Beijing, China Office AIO rethinks what a pet shop can be, treating animals as the real clients rather than storefront displays. Instead of placing dogs and cats behind glass to attract attention, the design sets them deeper within the space, protected by switchable glass that reduces stress from outside gazes. Separate entrances and zones for cats and dogs prevent unwanted encounters, while a vertical cat play zone adds a layer of territory just for felines. Natural light pours in through skylights and a muted palette tailored to pets limited color perception creates a calm environment.Manhattan Pet Adoption CenterBy Studio Joseph, New York, New YorkAdoption relies on first impressions and this center sets the stage for connection. Housed in a reused 1930s garage, the project combines community presence with a welcoming environment for animals and families alike. A colorful rainscreen of steel fins shifts in tone as people walk by, signaling playfulness while activating the street. Inside, safety and comfort guide the layout: cats are placed at the front, dogs at the rear and glass partitions reduce stress by limiting direct eye contact. With a mural that shifts from dog to cat as you move, the space invites warmth and has already boosted adoption rates.Meow ParlourBy Sonya Lee Architect, New York, New York What began as New Yorks first cat caf has grown into a non-profit dedicated to giving every cat a chance at adoption. Meow Parlours new home reflects that mission with spaces that are as inviting for felines as they are for visitors. A towering wall of oak shelves spells out MEOW, doubling as a climbing wall, while a central wooden tree with hammocks offers perches for lounging cats. Visitors can relax in booths, peek through shelves, or enjoy coffee while cats roam freely. Behind the playfulness lies a serious goal: improved care, better visibility and more successful adoptions.Pampurr Pet WellnessBy office architect9kampanad,Thailand In a fast-changing Bangkok neighborhood, Pampurr Pet Clinic was designed as a cheerful retreat for pets and their owners. A triangular form opens the building to the street, improving visibility while creating a welcoming entry sequence. Inside, translucent corrugated panels in shifting colors define spaces and filter light, giving the clinic a fresh, upbeat character. Mint green accents calm anxious visitors, contrasting with the areas muted palette and setting the clinic apart as a lively landmark. Beyond veterinary care, the design makes waiting less stressful and turns routine visits into a more positive experience for both humans and animals.Healing PetsBy Informal Design, Hangzhou, China Set inside a former toy factory, Healing Pets transforms an old industrial building into a lively destination for pet lovers. The design mixes caf, activity zones and pet care facilities, creating a place where people and animals can share daily life. Natural textures like stone, plywood and gravel concrete shape a durable environment that feels warm and inviting, while ramps and flexible furniture keep the layout friendly for pets of all sizes. Branding and architecture are tightly woven together, from signage to furniture details, turning the space into both a social hub and a supportive community for pets and owners.Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.The post Sit, Stay, Play: 10 Spaces Made for Pets (and Their People) appeared first on Journal.

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.India is undergoing one of the worlds largest construction booms, with the industry projected to exceed two trillion dollars by 2030. Highways, railways and logistics networks are being built at a record pace, while the demand for housing and workplaces continues to climb across both metropolitan and regional centers. The sheer scale of investment has turned the country into a proving ground for how fast a built environment can change.But within this story of growth lies another, quieter one. Alongside the figures and infrastructure plans, recent projects reveal a shift in how architecture is conceived less as a matter of expansion alone and more as a search for resilience, identity and social value. Housing is being shaped to counter extreme heat, schools are opening themselves to nature, corporate campuses are testing net-zero strategies and cultural buildings are placing heritage and landscape at the forefront.Indias boom is vast, but the work emerging from it suggests that something more lasting may be underway: a new design culture taking root in the very midst of rapid change.1. Homes for a Changing Nation: Climate and Community at the CoreResidential construction is the backbone of Indias building boom, forming the largest share of new development as cities expand and rural populations migrate toward urban centers. Yet within this vast demand, many architects are proving that housing can do more than meet numerical targets. Across the country, new homes are experimenting with strategies that respond to extreme heat, promote ventilation and create a stronger sense of community. Rather than demoting resilience and social life to secondary considerations, both qualities are considered integral to how domestic architecture is conceived.SCREEN 504 by Sanjay Puri Architects, Udaipur, India | Popular Choice Winner, Multi Unit Housing (High Rise 16+ Floors), 13th Architizer A+AwardsSCREEN 504 by Sanjay Puri Architects, Udaipur, India | Popular Choice Winner, Multi Unit Housing (High Rise 16+ Floors), 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Udaipur, Screen 504 shows how these principles can operate at the scale of a high-rise. Drawing on the citys tradition of screened balconies, the twenty-onestorey tower incorporates shaded decks that filter harsh sun while offering residents layered outdoor spaces. It demonstrates how vernacular ideas can be reimagined for contemporary urban housing, turning a dense residential block into a model for climate-conscious living.Vaazh by vy architecture studio, Chennai, IndiaVaazh by vy architecture studio, Chennai, IndiaAt the opposite end of the spectrum, Vaazh in Chennai illustrates how the same thinking applies to a single family home. The revival of the thinnai a raised veranda that connects household and street makes the residence porous to neighbors, animals and climate alike. By rooting the design in this traditional threshold, the house becomes less an isolated dwelling and more a participant in the life of its neighborhood.2. Knowledge and Community Spaces: Building for the Next GenerationIf housing illustrates the scale of Indias construction surge, its schools and community centers reflect the kinds of values that growth is beginning to carry. Recent projects show an interest in openness, accessibility and a closer connection to everyday life, turning educational and civic buildings into active parts of their surroundings.Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects, Nokha, India | Popular Choice Winner, Libraries, 13th Architizer A+AwardsNokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects, Nokha, India | Popular Choice Winner, Libraries, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Rajasthan, the Nokha Village Community Centre brings these ambitions into a desert landscape. Its looping form encloses a shaded courtyard, while sandstone screens and a sloping rooftop garden respond directly to the climate. Inside are resources that have long been absent in the region, from a digital library for children to a museum of local culture, each framed by construction methods and materials drawn from nearby villages.Centre for Inclusive Growth & Competitiveness for Tapmi by The Purple Ink Studio, Manipal, India | Jury Winner, Community Centers, 13th Architizer A+AwardsCentre for Inclusive Growth & Competitiveness for Tapmi by The Purple Ink Studio, Manipal, India | Jury Winner, Community Centers, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Manipal, the TAPMI Centre for Sustainability reshapes the idea of an academic block. The design spills outward into terraces and an open amphitheater, with circulation paths that merge into the life of the campus. By keeping its edges porous, the building attracts activity well beyond class hours, offering students and the wider community spaces for gathering, study and exchange.Both of these examples suggest that institutional design in India is moving toward a more public role, one that makes education and community visible and accessible in equal measure.3. Infrastructure as Identity: Landmark Architecture on a National ScaleWhile the most dominant typologies respond to daily life, it is the large civic investments that most visibly alter the countrys architectural landscape. Some of the latest widely recognized projects act as symbols as much as they do functional buildings, signaling how the country envisions its place in the world.Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Terminal 2 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Bengaluru, India. Jury Winner and Popular Choice Winner, 12th Annual A+Awards, Sustainable Transportation Project.Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Terminal 2 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Bengaluru, India. Jury Winner and Popular Choice Winner, 12th Annual A+Awards, Sustainable Transportation Project.In Bengaluru, the Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 frames travel through the lens of landscape. Gardens, bamboo structures and daylit halls turn the terminal into an architectural emblem of the citys identity as Indias garden capital, while its LEED Platinum pre-certification highlights a growing commitment to sustainability.Yashobhoomi by CP Kukreja Architects, New Delhi, IndiaYashobhoomi by CP Kukreja Architects, New Delhi, IndiaIn Delhi, the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre underscores the global aspirations of Indias boom. Stretching across hundreds of acres, it combines vast auditoriums and exhibition halls with green boulevards and car-free zones, marking it as both a site of international exchange and a statement of national ambition.Large-scale civic projects like these are not only shaping infrastructure, but are also changing the image of the country to both the world and to its own citizens.4. Work and Innovation: Creative Corporate Campuses and StudiosThe commercial surge in India has often been measured in warehouses, logistics parks and IT hubs, but the design of workplaces themselves is undergoing its own transformation. As companies expand, offices are being asked to carry more weight than simple functionality: they are expected to model sustainability, represent cultural values and support new patterns of collaboration.Infosys Campus by Morphogenesis, Nagpur, IndiaInfosys Campus by Morphogenesis, Nagpur, IndiaIn Nagpur, the Infosys Campus translates these ambitions into a large-scale experiment. Its net-zero design incorporates passive cooling, radiant systems and carefully oriented floor plates to cut energy use, while its faades carry local references that tie global technology to regional identity.ADND SILO by Atelier Design N Domain, Mumbai, IndiaADND SILO by Atelier Design N Domain, Mumbai, IndiaIn Mumbai, the ADND SILO illustrates how the same ambitions play out in smaller, adaptive contexts. A former industrial silo has been recast as a design studio headquarters, retaining its rough shell while introducing expressive new interiors that speak to the studios creative ethos.5. Culture and Identity: Spaces That Celebrate HeritageAmid the speed of infrastructure and commercial growth, cultural projects are showing how architecture in India remains tied to heritage, storytelling and the shaping of collective identity. Some of these works may be smaller in scale than airports or campuses, but they carry an outsized role in linking contemporary design to history and landscape.Hampi Art Labs by Sameep Padora and Associates (sP+a), Hampi, India. Photos by: Studio RecallHampi Art Labs by Sameep Padora and Associates (sP+a), Hampi, India. Photos by: Studio RecallIn Hampi, Hampi Art Labs sets a cultural campus into the terrain itself, its iron oxide walls and curving forms rising like extensions of the surrounding hills. Focusing on art, heritage and landscape, the project draws international attention while remaining rooted in local materials and traditions.The Forest of Knowledge by studio HINGE, Mumbai, India, Popular Choice Winner, 13th Annual A+Awards, Educational Interiors. Photos by: Suryan & Dang, studio HINGEThe Forest of Knowledge by studio HINGE, Mumbai, India, Popular Choice Winner, 13th Annual A+Awards, Educational Interiors. Photos by: Suryan & Dang, studio HINGEThis idea of preserving heritage and bringing it closer to everyday life also translates into more intimate settings. In Mumbai, the Forest of Knowledge reimagines what a library can look like in the digital age. Columns transformed into tree-like structures, circular bookshelves, and open reading spaces recreate the atmosphere of reading under a canopy, while new programs such as film screenings and workshops make the library a gathering space as much as an archive.Cultural projects such as these affirm that Indias construction boom is not only about scale and speed, but about continuity as well, sustaining stories, places and practices that define the countrys identity.Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.The post Beneath the Boom: Insights From Indias Construction Surge appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.This years A+Awards focused on locality at a global scale, exploring thoughtful and contextually accurate architectural designs. From local rituals to the smallest daily actions, many architects are starting to immerse themselves into the lives of the communities they design to gain a better understanding of their needs, routines and culture. The following six projects are examples of how local habits and routines can inform contemporary designs.Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore of Librairie Avant-GardeBy Trace Architecture Office, Dali, ChinaJury Winner, Commercial Renovations and Additions, 13th Architizer A+Awards Positioning ritual within the urban scale, this project brings life back to a 500-year-old Ming dynasty academy by anchoring it in collective memory and the contemporary routines of reading, gathering, strolling and reflection. For many local residents, Chongzheng Academy is woven into their personal histories, acting as a playground, a performance space and a quiet refuge. In response, the design honors and rejuvenates the sites impact on everyday life by creating a sunken plaza that acts as a social anchor as well as a series of courtyards, squares, and covered walkways, recreating the ritual patterns of ancient towns.LIBRAIRIE AVANT-GARDEBy Cloud Ocean Design Co, Huizhou, ChinaSpecial Mention, Commercial Adaptive Reuse Projects, 13th Architizer A+Awards The building that now houses LIBRAIRIE AVANT-GARDE was originally Qitai Hall, a Wang family ancestral shrine built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, over 230 years ago. The project is inspired by the Huizhou culture, where ancestor worship is a cornerstone of communal life and every village contains a series of shrines for gathering, storytelling and moral instruction.Consequently, LIBRAIRIE AVANT-GARDE reappropriates the space and transforms it into a bookstore, weaving old rituals into a new cultural function. The design juxtaposes ancient materiality with contemporary elements, creating an architectural language that deeply resonates with the villagers everyday lives.The Wizard of OzBy LYCS Architecture, Shaoxing, ChinaFinalist, Kindergardens, 13th Architizer A+Awards The project is a kindergarten fully embedded in the daily cycles of its surrounding community. It is located in a highly dense residential area, thus seeking to provide quality experiences for children within increasingly vertical urban spaces. The building is comprised of six cabins, operating in child-scale in an attempt to mirror the intimate setting of traditional neighborhoods. The complex circulation routes and small-scale spaces are inspired from the Wizard of Oz theme, using it as a narrative to construct a self-navigating landscape. Drawing from the daily routines of urban families as well as the cultural values around collective life, these architectural gestures turns a typical school day into a routine of discovery.The Stone PavilionsBy DODESIGN, Chongqing, ChinaFinalist, Architecture + Art; Finalist, Pavilions, 13th Architizer A+Awards The project was inspired by the Chinese mountain culture, where especially in regions like Chongqing flat, granite boulders become the foundations of ancient altars and rest stops for travelers. This everyday ritual of honoring nature serves as the philosophical and spatial genesis of the project. Specifically, the Hut pavilion housing a restroom, treats even the most utilitarian functions as sacred. In the local villages, the act of washing in sink basins is performed in sync with nature. As a result, the architects honor this routine by designing a suspended roof and a skylight in an attempt to turn this everyday act into a moment of quiet ritual.The CircleBy Basistudio, Wuhan, ChinaSpecial Mention, Commercial Renovations and Additions, 13th Architizer A+Awards Situated in Min Zhong Le Yuan, a century-old building in Wuhans historic district, the Circle Gallery acts as a living room for the city. Instead of reinstating it to the way it was a common restoration practice in China the design features a steel atrium that connects the old and new levels of the structure, allowing people to ascend and experience the city from above. Drawing from the traditional Chinese urban life, where rooftops and upper stories often serve as hidden escapes (places to dry herbs, sip tea or observe the city), the Circle Gallery recreates those conditions for the contemporary world by hosting exhibitions, conversations and casual gatherings, embedded in the routines of modern, civic life.link-ed(u)_Futian High School CampusBy reMIX studio, Shenzhen, ChinaFinalist, 2025 A+Awards, Institutional Primary and High Schools The project challenges the traditional Chinese inward-looking school model, aiming to embed itself into the immediate neighborhood. Specifically, the proposal includes 13,600 m of sports and cultural facilities that are available to the community, functioning as a civic hub. Additionally, the design echoes the surrounding context, taking the form of a high-rise structure that acts as a city within a city and where the plan operates as a circulation loop that encourages informal interactions by connecting a series of layered social spaces. Unlike conventional campuses that are private and closed off, the specific school opens outwards, connecting visually as well as physically the students with the rest of the community, thus reflecting a proposal that is rooted in the local urban fabric.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post From Tea to Textbooks: Daily Life as Design in Contemporary China appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.God created the world, but the Dutch created the Netherlands. Its an age-old adage owing to the monumental feat of reclaiming land from the North Sea via the development of a nationwide network of dykes, dams and storm barriers.The environmental impact of this remains problematic, though. With urban sprawl comes biodiversity loss and a significant demand on resources. According to World Bank data, the Netherlands is now home to very few rural communities 93% of its population is urbanized, with 17.7 million people living in an area under 16,216 square miles (42,000 square kilometers).This shortage of space has led to an ongoing housing crisis, which we have covered, along with potential solutions, in previous articles. A situation exacerbated by huge restrictions on what can and cant be built, and where, in the largest Dutch city, Amsterdam. Within the Canal Ring, the old centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and policymakers do everything in their power to protect this. Historic buildings are preserved, traditional faades must be maintained by law, and modern development opportunities are scarce.NIO House Amsterdam by MVRDV, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Finalist, Commerical Interiors (>25,000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsIts within this context that MVRDV was asked to create a new flagship European location for NIO. The Chinese electric vehicle giant, headquartered in the ultra-sci-fi-looking metropolis of Shanghai, represents the cutting edge of high-tech, affordable, low-emission transit. The company is also renowned for a unique approach to creating its satellite office locations. Situated on the Keizersgracht canal, one of three main waterways that form the canal belt, NIO and Dutch architectural studio have created the most standout space of them all.A typically beautiful but aging structure dating back to 1891, the building was originally home to the New York Life Insurance Company and one of Amsterdams tallest private addresses. It has since been known as the Metz & Co department store, and from 2013 became an outlet of US fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch, with much of the upper floor space closed off.NIO House Amsterdam by MVRDV, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Finalist, Commerical Interiors (>25,000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsToday, MVRDVs finished project is a bold combination of past, present and a future which is now unfolding before our eyes. Key elements of the original building, including an ornately detailed staircase, have been saved and, in many instances, brought back to life after a period of neglect. Internal walls have been removed and ceilings raised in parts to maximize interior light.An atrium is introduced, accentuating the lack of partitions and drawing attention to a total reliance on vertical connections to keep the place upright. 3D printed materials, made from recycled drinks cartons, have been added as panelling, with Duracryls Durabella sustainable terrazzo flooring made from renewable colored bio-based binder and mixed in a matrix of marble, glass and other natural materials installed on the ground level. Elsewhere, wood fixtures and fittings marry eco-friendly paint.NIO House Amsterdam by MVRDV, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Finalist, Commerical Interiors (>25,000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsSpread across seven stories, each floor is remarkably unique, from color palettes to a range of individual features like vaulted ceilings and exquisitely detailed carpets and curtains. Theres a tangible sense of journeying as you move through the buildings various levels. Its a varied yet coherent experience which speaks to NIOs brand position progressive, outward looking and ambitious while reassuring us that the near-future isnt solely interested in erasing history.There are more reasons to fall in love with MVRDVs efforts, too. Companies are increasingly feeling the pressure to become more sustainable, less environmentally damaging, and part of the solution. Yet, this doesnt stop at climate and nature. Architecturally, our towns, cities and even countryside are scarred by, and still reeling from, modernisms tendency to close off, designate and delineate. For the most part, in the 20th-century, landmark construction projects looked to impose themselves on a place rather than complement the community that already existed there.NIO House Amsterdam by MVRDV, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Finalist, Commerical Interiors (>25,000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsOn Keizersgracht, NIO has deliberately demanded a presence that works with the area in terms of both external aesthetics and social impact. Above the cars on display, the ground floor includes a public caf complete with a kids corner. On the second story, youll find the Forum a professional area open to local businesses and organizations for presentations, workshops, lectures and meetings.Above this is a co-working hub. Then, a self-contained gallery was made to host the companys products and work from Amsterdams artistic community: world-famous yet notoriously starved of space due to soaring overheads and the fact that the Netherlands has so little to spare. Crowned with a rooftop pavilion event area overlooking the unarguably photogenic cityscape, if we were looking for examples of how a firm can arrive in a country, immediately assimilate and support people and place, this is prime real estate.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post Amsterdams Canal Belt Gets an Electric Jolt: NIO House by MVRDV appeared first on Journal.

These annual rankings were last updated on September 12, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.The foundation of Western architecture cannot be told without citing the architectural legacy of Greece. From classical antiquity to todays built environment, Greek structures and decorations are visible worldwide. Their formalized craft the Classical orders, spatial scale and harnessing line and light has influenced countless architects of later periods, from Vitruvius to todays contemporary designers.After the fall of Constantinople, Ottoman architecture pervaded throughout Greek cities, most notably within new religious construction. Modern architecture eventually manifested in Greece, influenced by figureheads like Le Corbusier, while conservatism was always sustained due to the nations unstable economic standing. The 20th century also birthed one of the most romanticized aesthetics of contemporary design: the whitewashed seaside home, otherwise known as Cycladic architecture.Breeding an architectural vocabulary that is innovative and varied, in addition to being strongly linked to the nations economic and cultural agenda, architects in Greece today are generating compelling programs. (Have you heard of the Greek typology yposkafo?) Working with complex budgets and a profuse history, todays designers continuously innovate in form, scale and material.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Greece based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Greece architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Greece:30. Modulus Architecture Modulus ArchitectureWe are an architectural team, based in Athens, Greece, formed by the common vision to give shape to dreams and create spatial experiences.Some of Modulus Architectures most prominent projects include:20_A summer living experience, Naxos, GreeceHouses of Privity, Naxos, GreeceMagganari Hill, Thira, GreeceIn-Box Project, Naxos, GreeceHippy Chic, Larissa, Greece The following statistics helped Modulus Architecture achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 7 29. VIKELAS ARCHITECTS VIKELAS ARCHITECTSWith local roots and international experience Vikelas Architects is a dynamic architect office located in Athens.Some of VIKELAS ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:RIVER WEST OPEN, Athens, GreeceRiver West Gateway & Transition Zone, Athens, GreeceMuseum of Contemporary Art B&E Goulandris, Athens, GreecePraise of the Shadow : Three-storey Residence in Kifissia, Kifisia, GreeceThe Orbit, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped VIKELAS ARCHITECTS achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 28. Design Over The Norms (dotn) Design Over The Norms (dotn)Design Over The Norms (dotn) is a design practice based in Athens. Our fundamental basis is that excellent design results can be achieved only through a collaborative model where specialists from different disciplines come together. From product design to residential complexes and from interior design to industrial typologies our scope is the successful realization. The design process is led by George Athanasopoulos , an engineer and designer dedicated in delivering distinctive work. Our engagement with independent architects, engineers, artists, designers and thInkers is deeply friendly.Some of Design Over The Norms (dotn)s most prominent projects include:Apothalassia House, Varko, GreeceSnowfall House, Kalavryta, GreeceTent House, Patras, Greece The following statistics helped Design Over The Norms (dotn) achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 3 27. Tenon Architecture Spyros Hound PhotographyTenon is an architecture studio specialized in wooden construction. It was created in 2020 by the architects Thanos Zervos and Apostolos Mitropoulos in Athens.Some of Tenon Architectures most prominent projects include:Wooden Cave, Trikala, Corinthia, GreeceOffice Renovation | ONASSIS GROUP, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped Tenon Architecture achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 2 26. Tense Architecture Network Tense Architecture Networktense architecture network_TAN is woven since 2004 as a network of collaborators and works of architecture. The practices work includes several awarded residences as well as first prize competition proposals among them a 5,000 square meter Town Hall in Crete, the rehabilitation of the Venetian Arsenali and their wider surrounding space in the port of Heraklion, and the urban park of Kastraki in Piraeus. Public space and private housing are constantly researched in their work; the two fields are purposely interconnected.Residence in Kifissia was awarded a special mention by the Hellenic Association of Architects and Residence in Sikamino was shortlisted for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture, Mies Van der Rohe Award 2013.Some of Tense Architecture Networks most prominent projects include:Residence in Crete, Crete Region, GreeceResidence in Sikamino, Sykamino, GreeceResidence in Kifissia, Attica, Attica, Greece The following statistics helped Tense Architecture Network achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 3 25. KAAF I Kitriniaris Associates Architecture Firm KAAF I Kitriniaris Associates Architecture FirmThe acronym KAAF has a deeper inherent meaning, as it is derived from a pictogram of a hand which means palm in Arabic and stands for the Phoenician letter kaf/kaph or the Greek K (kappa).The palm of the hand has a strong impact on architecture, as it embodies human creativity together with structural purity. By keeping this in mind, Alexandros Kitriniaris, deeply influenced by his travels to Asia, where he explored the handcrafting tradition, has created his own imprint while envisioning a firm that specializes in sustainable architecture by integrating innovative construction technologies with traditional building design methods.KAAF I Kitriniaris Associates Architecture Firm is an award-winning international architecture practice, founded by Alexandros Kitriniaris. Kitriniaris Associates Architecture Firm is committed to the triple bottom line concept, which asserts that long-term and sustainable progress requires the balanced achievement of economic development, environmental performance, and social advancement. To this end, our firm works with a multidisciplinary team of architects, landscapers, urbanists, structural and environmental engineers, interior designers, branding agencies as well as creative developers and investment companies to produce sustainable buildings and landscapes.Some of KAAF I Kitriniaris Associates Architecture Firms most prominent projects include:Kyathos I Mass Timber Arena, , Galatsi, GreeceKalloes Wellness & Aesthetics Venue, Brussels, BelgiumPaggaion House, Eleftheroupoli, GreeceAkrolithos I Office Headquarters & Showroom, Kavala, GreeceBioaroma I Museum & Experience Store, Agios Nikolaos, Greece The following statistics helped KAAF I Kitriniaris Associates Architecture Firm achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 24. ARISTIDES DALLAS ARCHITECTS ARISTIDES DALLAS ARCHITECTSAristides Dallas Architects is an architectural studio that was founded in 2008 by the NTUA engineering architect, Aristides Dallas, marking the start of a continuous architectural research towards a timeless identity. It was ambitiously founded in 2014, where the office based on the island of Tinos, draws inspiration from the traditional elements of the place, in an attempt to contribute in the contemporary architecture found there. This design search gave birth to new needs in the dynamics of the team and led to the expansion of the office in 2018 in Athens. Since then, two centers have been operating expanding the character and scale of the projects with a common philosophy. Based on creative expression and teamwork, the project contributes to the knowledge and exploration of the offices architectural language.Some of ARISTIDES DALLAS ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:POOL ON THE ROCKSTHE LAP POOL HOUSE, Tinos Regional Unit, GreeceA TOUCH OF NEW, Tinos Regional Unit, GreecePNOES, Tinos Regional Unit, GreeceA HOUSE BETWEEN THE ROCKS, Tinos Regional Unit, Greece The following statistics helped ARISTIDES DALLAS ARCHITECTS achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Total Projects 14 23. react architects react architectsREACT ARCHITECTS is an office of architectural studies that aims at a theoretical approach on architecture, through a research oriented procedure. Architecture is faced as an entirety in collaboration with the all specialities that supplement the constructional and artistic creation. The office studies small and big scale projects, public (libraries, hotels cultural centers landscape design etc.) as well as private (residences, office, exhibition kiosks, shops etc). Interior design constitutes an important sector in our work. Interior design of residences, office spaces, hotels and shops are some of our field of work. Our experience with a wide spectrum of projects give us the advantage of proposing design applications with originality and uniqueness.Some of react architects most prominent projects include:PetrA, Paros, GreeceThe Edge, Summer Houses, Paros, GreeceTwo houses in Anoixi,Athens, Samou, Anixi, GreeceMaison Kamari, Kamari, Greecesummer houses in paros, Paros, Greece The following statistics helped react architects achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 9 22. konstantinos stathopoulos | KRAK. architects konstantinos stathopoulos | KRAK. architectskonstantinos stathopoulos | KRAK. architects is an upcoming architectural firm that specializes in taylor-made architecture using reason and dream.Some of konstantinos stathopoulos | KRAK. architects most prominent projects include:Casa KatanaCasa Odyssia, Corfu, GreeceVilla Aquatica, a story of rebirthRodias Terra, Stories from the Rhodian Land, Greece The following statistics helped konstantinos stathopoulos | KRAK. architects achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 21. AKA Apostolou Colakis Architects AKA - Apostolou Colakis ArchitectsAKA Apostolou Colakis architects is a multidisciplinary design studio present in Athens, Greece and Oxford, UK, that works across the fields of architecture, interior, exhibition and furniture design. We enjoy working as artisans on projects of varying scales and types, and are interested in creating new forms as well as activating the latent potential of existing structures and situations.We offer thoughtful, personalized total design with distinctive pure lines and a liberal understanding of space that thrives on local characteristics and is enriched through the architectural principles of morphological clarity, functionality, sensitivity to materials and craftsmanship. We are particularly inspired by the urban fabric and styles of the early 20th century, which we regard as points of departure for innovative and imaginative solutions. We experiment in the design and fabrication of objects anything that adds usability, beauty and elegance to our everyday lives.Some of AKA Apostolou Colakis Architectss most prominent projects include:Fyrgani, Greece The following statistics helped AKA - Apostolou Colakis Architects achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 1 Total Projects 1 20. schema architecture & engineering schema architecture & engineeringSchema Architecture & Engineering was established by Marianna Athanasiadou (Architect) and Christos Stavrogiannis (civil engineer and economist) in Athens, Greece. In the past years we have always attended each project as unique, carefully designed, according to the requirements set by the client, the specific site and the functional organization of the building. Our designs fundamental principles set around sustainability, functionality, careful selection of materials and, most importantly, cost-effectiveness. Due to our varying academic endeavors we are able to take on a project from its baby steps and bring it through till its finalization, in collaboration with other consultants. We will be there for you through the whole steps of realization from schematic design all the way to construction.Some of schema architecture & engineerings most prominent projects include:Big Smile Project 2, Athens, GreeceFolding Functions Microbiology Lab in Lambrini, Athens, GreeceStaggered House Neoclassic House Renovation in Athens, Athens, GreeceCalpak Stand in Fiera Milano, Milan, ItalyOne-Faade Building: Office, Production & Warehouse Building, Corinth, Greece The following statistics helped schema architecture & engineering achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 9 19. Divercity Architects Divercity ArchitectsDivercity Architects is an architecture and interior design studio with offices in London (RIBA Chartered Practice) and Athens. Our international portfolio includes hotels and restaurants, private residences, apartments and offices, student housing and cultural institutions. Our award-winning designs have been published worldwide.Delight in surprise. Our name comes from our openness to a multitude of influences and our curiosity about contemporary urban living. We embrace the power of technical innovation to take architecture in new directions, both in terms of how we imagine space and use modern materials.A sense of place.Some of Divercity Architects most prominent projects include:Psychiko House, Athens, GreeceSantorini Grace HotelGrace La Dolfina, ArgentinaSyngrou Avenue Office Complex, Athens, GreeceOne Athens Apartment Building, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped Divercity Architects achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 19 18. A&M ARCHITECTS A&M ARCHITECTSFounded by Michael Mavroleon and Andy Alexiades in 1982, the A&M Group was the outcome of their mutual aspiration, marking the end of their studies in the US and the new professional beginning in Greece. With main vision to deliver total design covering all aspects of a project, A&M created a group of key players offering architecture, design and consulting services with emphasis on new computer technologies and energy efficient applications.Over the years, A&M grew to house all project related services under one roof including architectural, interior and graphic design, engineering, project and construction management, either on a stand-alone or an integrated basis.Some of A&M ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:Sheltered Villas, Karpathos, GreeceAmalias 40 Office Building, Athens, GreeceAposperia Memorable Living, Karpathos, GreeceTwin Residences, Chalandri, GreeceAmgen HQ, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped A&M ARCHITECTS achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 34 17. ahylo architects Andreas MarkouRun and founded by architect Joulietta Zindrou, ahylo is an awarded architectural design practice based in Athens, that operates in every stage of the design process from concept to construction. Its our mission at ahylo to provide a unique and individualized approach to design. We craft places that live in memory based on the sculpting of light, volume and material. We shape experience.Through advanced design and construction technology, algorithmic and material processes, we experiment on contemporary techniques in design and construction and our work aims to be innovative and functional. Our portfolio ranges from public to private sectors, from cultural projects to residential and commercial.Some of ahylo architects most prominent projects include:Technopolis Auditorium: an acoustic device, Athens, GreeceFroyo Yogurteria in Volos, Volos, Greece The following statistics helped ahylo architects achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 1 Total Projects 2 16. Urban Soul Project Urban Soul ProjectBased in Thessaloniki, Athens and London, Urban Soul Project is one of the biggest architectural practices in Greece. USP is a multi-awarded architecture firm and design studio offering services ranging from architecture, interior design, planning applications and municipal approvals for hospitality, offices, commercial and residential projects in Greece and abroad.With a wide spectrum of more than 95 skilled professionals, USP is an experienced firm in complex planning permissions that has handled numerous renowned projects, especially in listed buildings around Greece. The studio was recently commissioned with LEED and WELL Certified projects.Some of Urban Soul Projects most prominent projects include:THE TRANSPARENT APARTMENT, Thessaloniki, GreeceErgon Agora East, Thessaloniki, GreeceWedge House, Pilos, GreeceKaizen Campus, Marousi, GreeceDomes Noruz Mykonos, Mykonos, Greece The following statistics helped Urban Soul Project achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 13 15. Lefteris Tsikandilakis + Architects Lefteris Tsikandilakis + ArchitectsThe architectural office with the name Lefteris Tsikandilakis & Associates was founded in November 1991 in Heraklion, Crete. The practice deals with architectural studies of private and public works, landscaping of professional spaces, restorations of listed buildings, with hospitality, pharmacies, and retail stores. We are committed to the values and the processes of architecture, serving the field with passion and dedication.Some of Lefteris Tsikandilakis + Architects most prominent projects include:ELYSIUM CAVED VILLAS, Agia Pelagia, GreeceAstir Beach Hotel Restaurant, Gouves, Greece SUN BEACH ALLSUN, Malia, GreecePROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL STUDY FOR THE SQUARE AND THE HARBOR IN ELOUNDA , Crete, GreeceVilla Angelica in Merona Rethimno, Crete, Crete, Greece The following statistics helped Lefteris Tsikandilakis + Architects achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 55 14. Not a Number Architects Cosmin DragomirNot a Number Architects is an architectural studio preoccupied with the creation of meaningful space. Founded in London in 2008 by Ermis Adamantidis and Dominiki Dadatsi, NaNA has since been involved in a diverse range of projects spanning from space installations to urban planning. Engaging in a constructive dialogue with the client, we unleash a unique vision for every project. We invest time in testing ideas that make architecture perform in multiple levels. Design research and critical analysis instead of predefined formulas is what we believe can make architecture resonate in contemporary cultures. Thinking on architecture and not just building it has allowed NaNA to demonstrate an ability to undertake a variety of projects ranging in size, type, complexity, cultural and geographical context.Some of Not a Number Architects most prominent projects include:Monasty, Thessaloniki, GreeceBVLGARI PavilionJuice Bar Cabin, Bucharest, RomaniaInfinitasUIA Pavilion The following statistics helped Not a Number Architects achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 7 13. ISV Architects ISV ArchitectsISV Architects is an architectural practice based in Athens and London, with an extensive portfolio of international projects ranging from small scale interior design to large scale residential complexes, hotels and office buildings. We have a multidisciplinary approach to architecture, with a profound and proven ability to deal with the core architectural issues from three complementary perspectives: architectural design, construction and development.Key elements to our architecture are the delicate use of natural and artificial light, the distinct and comprehensive spatial geometry and the fusion of the interior to the exterior through controlled transparency. Our construction branch, ISV Construct, is characterized by constant experimentation with new materials, new technologies and the development of innovative structural solutions, ensuring that the architectural design is further enhanced by the way it is materialized.Some of ISV Architects most prominent projects include:VILLA 154 ATHENS, GREECE, Athens, GreeceVILLA 191 ATHENS, GREECE, Athens, GreeceVILLA 153 ATHENS, GREECE, Athens, GreeceOFFICE BUILDING 310 ATHENS, GREECE, Athens, GreeceVILLA 208 ATHENS, GREECE The following statistics helped ISV Architects achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 16 12. Potiropoulos+Partners Potiropoulos+PartnersPotiropoulos+Partners is the 2015 rebranding of Potiropoulos D+L Architects to include younger partners and reflect the international point of view on the future of the built environment. The practice was originally founded in 1989 by Dimitris Potiropoulos and Liana Nella-Potiropoulou and has established itself as one of Greeces foremost architectural firms, with studios based in Athens and London. Today its strong team of highly creative and talented architects and designers addresses the world market, providing full services in design, supervision and consulting across the spectrum and in all scales of architecture and urban design.Some of Potiropoulos+Partners most prominent projects include:The Kindergarten of the German School of Athens, Athens, GreeceBeachfront Villa, Navarino Residences, Messenia, GreeceResidence in Larissa, Lrisa, GreeceMykonos White Boxes Resort, GreeceActive Materiality Vacation Houses Complex in Porto Heli, Greece, Porto Cheli, Greece The following statistics helped Potiropoulos+Partners achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 8 11. Gem Architects Gem ArchitectsGEM Architects focuses on residential design and construction. We believe in tailor-made architecture that reflects the users needs, respects the context, incorporates contemporary technologies and uses the principles of bioclimatic design.Some of Gem Architects most prominent projects include:Summer house in South Peloponese, GreeceResidence in Filothei, Athens, GreeceBioclimatic Residence in Paiania, Paiania, GreeceResidence in Paros, Paros, GreeceResidence in Euboea, Limni, Greece The following statistics helped Gem Architects achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 8 10. Z-LEVEL architecture Z-LEVEL architectureZ-level is an established practice in Athens, founded by Elena Zervoudakis, working on an exciting range of projects related to architecture, design and planningOur work at Z-level has a strong focus on innovative ideas combined with awareness of the ecological, social and financial aspects of sustainability in the cultural and physical context of each project.Professionals specialized in different fields such as architects, engineers, interior designers, graphic designers, archaeologists, constructors, skilled technicians form the practices team in order to achieve the projects maximum potential.The experience in detailing and construction under the project management leads at the best final results.We work with private clients and public operators on both small and large scale projects, including cultural buildings, exhibitions and museography, housing and interior design, urban planning, landscape design. Z-level mainly carries out projects in Greece, with satisfied clients from all over the world.Some of Z-LEVEL architectures most prominent projects include:Yoik of Taygetus, GreeceNotre Ntam Lesvos residences, Agios Fokas, GreeceKa-Ma-Ra, GreecePaggaion House, Eleftheroupoli, GreeceNew Elementary School and Kindergarten in Pallini for the French School of Athens The following statistics helped Z-LEVEL architecture achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 5 9. KOIS ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS KOIS ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTSStelios Kois was born in the vicinity of Mount Athos in Greece. The Athonian surrounding red earth landscape, the monasteries with their mystic interplay of light and shadow and the introduction to Byzantine icon painting as a youth, were to have a lasting impression upon his later work.He moved in Rome where he studied in Universita degli studi di Roma. A student architectural award gave him the opportunity to travel in Osaka Japan. There he studied the Japanese tradition and its focus upon balance and the eloquent interaction of light and materials. Returning to Italy he collaborated with architectural practices and worked as creative director.Some of KOIS ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:WAHE, Thira, GreeceBlurry Venice, Venice, ItalySWEET ALCHEMY, Athens, GreeceSHIMMER restaurant, GreeceILEANA MAKRI STORE, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped KOIS ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 10 8. Omniview Design Omniview DesignOmniview was founded in 2013 by architects Dimitri Tsigos, John Tsigos and property entrepreneur Miltos Kambourides to integrate design and development capabilities into one seamless service. The firm offers a new breed of architectural practice, one that can respond more effectively to our clients most challenging visions.The flagship project of Omniview is One Kleomenous, which is a revolutionary new concept of a living space that was created to showcase the teams development capabilities such as pioneering design, advanced construction techniques and cutting edge technologies.The team is based in Athens and aspires to undertake more challenging projects in Greece and abroad, in the residential, hospitality and commercial segments of the market, always applying the same principles that make Omniview unique in its offering.Some of Omniview Designs most prominent projects include:Super Paradise Beach Club, Mykonos, GreeceJackie O Cantina, Mykonos, GreeceMykonos Earth Suites, Mykonos, GreeceOne Kleomenous, Athens, GreecePresice Optics, Mykonos, Greece The following statistics helped Omniview Design achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 10 7. A31 Architecture Construction GEORGE FAKAROS ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHYA31 is a transdisciplinary group of visionary architects, designers and engineers, creating prominent spaces which are tailored to the needs of the people as well as the land and the setting concerned.The function of 31 is based on that exact union of art and science, on the juncture of craftsmanship and technique which permits the generation of work that meets the requirements so as to satisfy peoples true needs, while also pleasing their aesthetic criteria.31 gets established in 2002, when Praxitelis Kondylis, an up-and-coming young architect with rich academic qualifications and experience in architectural firms abroad, decides to create his own practice back in Athens. Soon enough, A31 architecture undertakes design and construction projects, industrial design buildings, as well as interior design ventures starting with Athens, and expanding its work elsewhere in Greece and Cyprus.Some of A31 Architecture Constructions most prominent projects include:Nonagriam Twins, Andros, GreeceArt Warehouse in Boeotia, Dilesi, GreeceLatypi Residence in Mykonos, Mykonos, GreeceParos Agnanti Hotel, Athens, Greeceilly Logistics and Office Building, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped A31 Aarchitecture Construction achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 7 6. Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects Alina LefaOikonomakis Siampakoulis architects is an incorporated design studio based in Athens, Greece, operating within the boundaries of architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, interior design and object design. Recent and on-going works of the studio include the renovation of a parking garage facility at the city centre of Athens, two residential complexes in Crete, a series of custom-made objects and furniture, the renovation of three apartments in Athens originally built between 1960 and 1980, the restoration of a 19th century small traditional stone residency in Crete, as well as the renovation and addition for a summer residency in West Attica. The studios portfolio also includes participations in European design contests for public, educational and cultural buildings.Some of Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects most prominent projects include:Art Curators Apartment in Lycabettus Hill, Athens, GreeceNew Farsala SquareElderly Care Centre, Nursery and Neighbourhood Park, Chania, GreeceThe D.Daskalopoulos Arts Building, Athens, GreeceApartment Building in Glyfada I The following statistics helped Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 14 5. block722 block722To rise all senses through authentic and timeless experiences.Our studio is noted for its creative take on projects and commitment to quality design. Owned and directed by Sotiris Tsergas and Katja Margaritoglou, Block722 prides itself on collaborating with high-end clients to channel their vision, offering multiple design solutions.Simplicity, clean lines, high quality materials and close attention to detail are what characterizes us. Influenced by our Greek and Scandinavian heritage, the coupling of the cultures is what gives the work of Block722 its aesthetic signature.Some of block722s most prominent projects include:GUNDARI, Folegandros, GreeceVIGLOSTASI, Syros, GreeceKIFISIA PROJECT12, Kifisia, GreeceMERAVIGLIA SLOW LIVING, Preveza, GreeceCASA COOK SAMOS, Samos Prefecture, Greece The following statistics helped block722 achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 18 4. Deca Architecture Stle Eriksendeca ARCHITECTURE is a creative platform of young international architects based in Athens, Greece. The practice revolves around the search for sensory experiences which strongly emerge from as well as recontextualize both urban and natural landscapes. This approach explores, on one hand, the open frame of individual subjectivity and on the other, the relational complexity of natural environments and material culture.Some of Deca Architectures most prominent projects include:Voronois Corrals, GreeceRing House, Crete Region, GreeceEuphoria Spa in the Euphoria Retreat, Laconia, GreeceAloni, Antiparos, GreeceCliffhanger, Antiparos, Greece The following statistics helped Deca Architecture achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 4 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 9 3. K-STUDIO K-STUDIOK-STUDIO is a design practice rooted in Architecture.We are a creative studio of 55 architects and interior designers based in central Athens. Our contextual approach produces unique and immersive experiences through architecture, hardscape design and interior design, allowing us to achieve a holistic sense of experience across the range of unique spatial qualities within every project.Some of K-STUDIOs most prominent projects include:Liknon, Samos Prefecture, GreeceDexamenes Seaside Hotel, Kourouta, GreecePlane House, Sporades, GreeceMaida Vale, London, United KingdomOozora, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped K-STUDIO achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 13 2. Faade FaadeFaade was created in 2015 by Aristidis Asimakopoulos and Haris Oikonomou. The continuous redefinition of architectural thinking through the relation of spatial composition with the natural environment, theory and technology, the performance of the required emphasis on the theory behind the synthesis of ideas, the functionality of the architectural ensemble as well as their detailed implementation are the firms reference points.The theoretical background of its members allows the planning and implementation of projects of different scales and uses.The companys projects include private residential units, hotel buildings, commercial and residential buildings, while its activities also include the preparation and study of projects for participation in architectural competitions, both in Greece and abroad.Some of Faades most prominent projects include:Wedge, Lefkada, GreecePlanitero Eco-Cabins, Planitero, GreeceOlea House, Patras, GreeceFrame House, Patras, GreeceDelta House, Patras, Greece The following statistics helped Faade achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 12 1. 314 architecture studio 314 architecture studioPavlos Chatziangelidis founded 314 architecture studio in 2004. He studied civil engineering in National Technical University of Athens 1996-2002 and architecture engineering in The University of Thessaly 2006-2012. In 2004 he acquired a Master of Arts degree in design. The name 314 of the studio, is inspired from the mathematic symbol = 3,14 that is used to count the area of the circle. This reference is related to the philosophical dimension of the concept of the circle. The basic characteristic of his design beside the ecological, social and programmatic dimensions of the project, is the creation of a shell that urges the user to experience an abstraction.Some of 314 architecture studios most prominent projects include:Gods and Dreams Resort, Argolis, GreeceGolden Beach Hotel, Paros, GreeceH_1002, Athens, Greecec_29 / optimist, Chalcis, GreeceDomes of Eternity, Voula, GreeceFeatured image: H_50 Apartment Block, Athens, Greece The following statistics helped 314 architecture studio achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 32 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. 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The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The indooroutdoor connection is powerfully expressed in single-family homes, especially in rural areas where spectacular natural settings invite the use of large windows, patios and terraces. Yet this characteristic is far from limited to remote retreats; it can be equally compelling in urban contexts and across other building typologies. Modernism stands out as the most influential movement to explore this relationship in architecture.In the early 20th century, Modernist architects broke with the heavy structures and enclosed interiors of the previous century, championing light and air as essential to modern life. Figures like Richard Neutra and the Case Study House designers reimagined architecture as flowing spaces where sliding doors, horizontal planes, and expansive glazing dissolved the barrier between interior and exterior. Le Corbusiers ribbon windows, pilotis and roof gardens, along with the Bauhauss open terraces and integrated gardens, offered new ways for architecture to embrace its surroundings.Today, Montalba Architects leads the small cadre of firms that are carrying Modernisms legacy into contemporary contexts, embracing clarity of form, material honesty and spatial openness while addressing environmental and urban needs. We strive to make a more explicit connection between function and place, using architecture as a framework that enhances both the experience and the qualities of the site, the firm notes. From coastal homes to urban venues, this ethos is evident in designs that employ expansive glazing, terraces and courtyards to make the boundary between interior and exterior the defining architectural trait.This is one of many reasons the firm was voted Popular Choice Winner in the Best Large Firm Category of the 13th Architizer A+Awards this season. Discover some of their most emblematic projects below!LR2 HousePasadena, CaliforniaPerched on a steep hillside, the LR2 House features two stacked, rotated volumes at a 90-degree angle, adapting to the sites slope. This layout, enhanced by a sequence of breezeways, courtyards, covered walkways and expansive terraces, creates a dynamic interplay between architecture and landscape. The design dissolves the interior-exterior boundary, extending daily life into the surrounding chaparral.A powerful sense of entry unfolds through the terrain, along a path that bridges over natural features and culminates in a threshold where a dark concrete faade gives way to light-filled interiors. Floor-to-ceiling windows and carefully placed openings frame views, fill interiors with natural light, and bring the surrounding environment indoors, reflecting the Modernist ideal of harmony between building, landscape and light.Venice Beach HouseLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe Venice Beach House captures the essence of Modernism through its harmonious interplay of light, transparency and fluid indoor-outdoor living. It is organized around three distinct gardens, ranging from expansive to intimate, ensuring that nearly every room has a direct connection to the outdoors. Parallel concrete block walls anchor the building while framing light-filled open spaces.Large sliding glass doors enhance the homes sense of light and openness, blurring the boundaries between living areas and gardens and letting the coastal climate flow freely indoors. The use of wood siding lightens the structures massing, while custom shading creates a perfect balance of openness and privacy, resulting in a residence that feels both sheltered and deeply connected to its environment.Vertical Courtyard HouseSanta Monica, CaliforniaAt this Santa Monica Canyon home, interior and exterior spaces are conceived as a continuous environment rather than separate realms. From the street, the buildings form and the careful use of materials convey a strong sense of privacy. Two distinct volumes are separated by a landscaped strip, while a three-story atrium channels light through all levels and opens sightlines to the backyard. Interior elements shift or disappear to reveal or conceal, enhancing a fluid circulation while creating a dynamic spatial experience. Fully operable glass panels create a fluid continuity between the house and its site, allowing the exterior to function as an extension of the interior.Carla Ridge ResidenceBeverly Hills, CaliforniaThe Carla Ridge Residence showcases a sequence of courtyards that create moments of deep connection to the hillside setting. Extended horizontal rooflines and deep overhangs extend the architecture outward, reinforcing a sense of continuity with the surrounding landscape, while clerestory windows raise the roof plane to flood interiors with natural light. Expansive windows frame sweeping views of the valley and city beyond, and outdoor terraces, a curved pool and layered gardens extend daily life into the outdoors.The Row MelroseWest Hollywood, CaliforniaMontalba Architects design for The Rows first flagship store reinterprets the essence of California Modernism by blending the indoor and outdoor spaces. The store is conceived as a gallery with a residential flair. It unfolds through a sequence of courtyards, lounges and galleries, showcasing the intricate connection between nature and architecture.A double-height entry courtyard sets the atmosphere, leading into a foyer that overlooks the central pool courtyard. Visitors are welcomed through floor-to-ceiling operable glass doors and a 25-foot-long skylight, reflecting modernist principles of light and transparency. Another courtyard with native plantings enhances the layout and brings natural light deep into the interior while softening the minimalist design and strengthening the connection to Californias landscape.Headspace HQSanta Monica, CaliforniaMontalba Architects reimagined a former industrial site as a workplace where light, air, and greenery shape the rhythm of each day. The design focus for Headspace HQ was converting an unused patio into a vibrant garden that extends through the interiors and connects to a second-floor courtyard, bringing nature directly into the buildings core.Bi-fold and garage doors dissolve barriers between inside and outside, while open-air courtyards filter daylight deep into the workspace. These elements create a continuous dialogue between architecture and landscape, offering occupants contemplative moments of connection to nature and reinterpreting the modernist legacy of openness for contemporary workplaces.9720 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills, CaliforniaThe project consists of the renovation of Edward Durell Stones 1962 New Formalist structure, an iconic landmark recognized as one of the most significant West Coast Buildings. The renovation honors the buildings historic character while reinterpreting its modernist spirit, particularly its emphasis on light, openness, and the relationship between interior and exterior spaces.A key aspect of the transformation is the replacement of the decommissioned plaza fountain with a sunken garden atrium which was introduced as part of water conservation efforts. This new atrium funnels daylight deep into the previously underused basement level. A bronze sculpture, complemented by restored terrazzo paving, new benches, and landscaping, shapes the garden atrium, bringing new life to the building and turning the plaza into a vibrant gathering space.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post From Chaparral to Coastline: Montalba Architects and the New California Modernism appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.New York is a city of icons, but not all of them are obvious. For architects, the city offers a different kind of guidebook one that traces ideas as much as monuments, details as much as skylines.This list brings together twenty buildings and public spaces across the five boroughs, each recognized in the Architizer A+Awards, that define what it means to design in New York today. Some are global landmarks places that embody civic ambition on the scale of Moynihan Train Hall, the National September 11 Memorial, or the newly opened Perelman Performing Arts Center. Others reward a closer eye: the custom bricks of The Grand Mulberry, the kinetic lighting at Coqodaq, or the micro-spatial ingenuity of Lifted Lid in the Garment District.What unites them is not just location, but architectural intelligence an ability to connect with history, push material or structural innovation, and respond to the citys shifting needs. Taken together, they offer a roadmap to New York for architects and design enthusiasts: part history lesson, part field study, part urban adventure.The ViewBy Rockwell Group, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Restaurants (L >1000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsSuspended atop the New York Marriott Marquis designed by John Portman in 1985 this remains the citys only rotating restaurant, offering a 360-degree panorama of Times Square. Plush fabrics, concentric ceiling motifs and custom furnishings dramatize the experience, blurring architecture with theater, infused with timeless New York glamor.Architects Detail: Overlapping concentric circles across the ceilings act as shifting reference points, visually reinforcing the restaurants hourly 360-degree rotation.Hudson River Parks Gansevoort PeninsulaBy Field Operations, New York City, New YorkJury Winner, Public Parks and Green Spaces, 13th Architizer A+AwardsOnce a sanitation pier, this 5.5-acre (2-hectare) transformation introduces Manhattans first public beach and salt marsh, pairing recreation with ecological restoration along the Hudson River. Its layered edges extend the citys transition from land to water, creating resilient habitats while inviting new modes of public access.Architects Detail: The northern salt marsh incorporates reef balls and gabions seeded with 20 million juvenile oysters, pioneering new permitting models for intertidal resilience projects in a city regularly battered by Atlantic storms.Lifted LidBy Model Practice, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Restaurants (S <1000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsThis compact restaurant transforms a 1920s Garment District storefront with a suspended box inspired by the Korean Dosirak, compartmentalizing functions above the compact dining space. Its reflective shell engages the urban context, while acoustic plaster interiors temper the noise of 7th Avenue.Architects Detail: The suspended boxs compartments act as both spatial dividers and acoustic devices, merging functional clarity with cultural reference in just 900 square feet (85 square meters).Arverne East Coastal Conservation Center and Nature PreserveBy WXY architecture + urban design, Queens, New York City, New YorkJury Winner, Best Public Projects Firm & Finalist, Community Centers, 13th Architizer A+AwardsAt the threshold of a restored oceanfront landscape, this compact civic hub anchors New Yorks largest planned nature preserve with essential public amenities. From gender-neutral restrooms to flexible gathering space, its program demonstrates how carefully detailed small-scale architecture can expand access to ecological and community resources.Architects Detail: Designed as part of the broader Arverne East master plan, the building doubles as an educational interface between the urban edge and a newly resilient coastal ecosystem.Lever ClubBy Marmol Radziner, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Commercial Interiors (>25,000 sq ft.), 13th Architizer A+AwardsHoused within the landmark Lever House designed by SOM in 1952 and celebrated as a modernist icon this private lounge reimagines the towers original cafeteria floor. Stone, rosewood and aluminum details complement custom furnishings that reinterpret Bunshafts architectural language, framing views of the restored terrace garden.Architects Detail: Marble flooring and bespoke furniture are color-matched to Lever Houses pioneering green faade, tying the new interiors directly to the buildings historic identity.Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade CenterBy REX, Manhattan, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Hall/Theatre, 12th Architizer A+Awards | Jury Winner, Unbuilt Cultural, 7th Architizer A+AwardsWrapped in translucent Portuguese marble that glows after dark, this cultural landmark elevates a rotated cube above complex subterranean infrastructure. Inside, three independent theaters form a radical Mystery Box, where movable guillotine walls, seating towers and acoustic planks enable sixty-two spatial configurations.Architects Detail: The faades 4,896 marble-glass panels are meticulously book-matched into a biaxial pattern, ensuring visual symmetry despite unpredictable quarrying outcomes.The High Line + Moynihan ConnectorBy Field Operations, New York City, New YorkWith Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Piet Oudof &Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)Jury Winner, Architecture +Light, 2nd Architizer A+Awards | Popular Choice Winner, Public Park, 3rd Architizer A+Awards | Popular Choice Winner, Architecture +Landscape, 12th Architizer A+AwardsBuilt in phases beginning in 2009, this 1.5-mile-long park reimagines a 1930s elevated rail line as a sequence of concrete planks, wild plantings and unscripted social spaces. Its final section at the Rail Yards preserves self-seeded grasses and industrial remnants while opening sweeping views of the Hudson River, while the recent Moynihan Connector extends the High Lines reach eastward with a timber truss bridge and a landscape-rich Woodland Bridge.Architects Detail: The Connectors 260-foot glulam Timber Bridge, built of sustainably sourced Alaskan yellow cedar, recalls historic Warren trusses while reducing embodied carbon and floating lightly above Manhattans streets.Days End By David Hammons and Guy Nordenson and Associates, New York City, New YorkJury Winner, Architecture +Art, 12th Architizer A+AwardsThis minimal waterfront installation traces the ghostly outline of the demolished Pier 52 building, honoring Gordon Matta-Clarks radical 1975 work while reframing the sites cultural memory. Its skeletal stainless-steel frame dissolves into the skyline, inviting reflection on history, absence-+ and renewal.Architects Detail: Slender 8-inch beams span 65 feet (20 meters) with prefabricated connections, engineered to withstand Hudson River corrosion, rising sea levels and future storm conditions.The Grand MulberryBy MA | Morris Adjmi Architects, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Architecture +Facades, 12th Architizer AwardsThis contemporary condominium reinterprets Little Italys Italianate tenement heritage through a tripartite brick faade of banding, pediment windows and arched openings. Custom domed bricks laid in a double-stacked running bond create a modern illusion of historic masonry craft.Architects Detail: Nearly every faade brick was hand-molded and positioned to achieve depth and shadow, translating 19th-century ornament into a distinctly 21st-century expression.BathhouseBy Rockwell Group, New York, New YorkFinalist, Spa & Wellness, 12th Architizer AwardsIn a three-level Flatiron space, this urban bathhouse blends the communal energy of global banya traditions with the refinement of a contemporary spa. Rockwell Groups design balances sleek modernity with restorative rituals, redefining the American spa as both social hub and wellness retreat.Architects Detail: Contrasting zones of heat, steam, and cool immersion are choreographed as sequential spatial experiences, turning recovery into an architectural journey.LaGuardia Airport Terminal BBy HOK, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Transportation Infrastructure, 11th Architizer A+AwardsThis complete reimagining of LaGuardia Airport introduces a transparent, light-filled terminal organized around two island concourses linked by monumental pedestrian bridges. Daylit circulation sequences elevate both arrivals and departures, transforming air travel into a civic-scaled experience.Architects Detail: The bridge-concourse scheme freed 40 acres (15 hectares) for airside operations while reducing construction time by two years, proving that infrastructural design can balance efficiency with architectural ambition.CoqodaqBy LObservatoire International, New York, New YorkFinalist, Architecture +Light, 13th Architizer A+AwardsThis opulent dining space layers Korean and Art Nouveau influences, where custom furnishings are amplified by a choreographed play of light. Cast-glass arches, glowing banquettesand champagne-inspired luminaires turn illumination into both ornament and atmosphere.Architects Detail: A programmed lighting system shifts intensity and tone throughout the day, conserving energy while creating distinctly theatrical moods for each dining setting.Raising the bar with the most ambitious workplace in NYC | HSBCBy M Moser Associates, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Sustainable Commercial Building, 13th Architizer A+AwardsThis Hudson Yards headquarters embeds sustainability directly into its architecture, with efficient floor plates, abundant daylight and terrace connections reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Flexible planning supports hybrid work while promoting wellbeing through accessibility, inclusivity and strong ties to the surrounding city.Architects Detail: Smart building systems monitor energy use in real time, while biophilic design strategies integrate natural light and greenery to improve environmental performance and workplace health.130 WilliamBy Adjaye Associates, New York, New YorkJury Winner, Multi-Unit Housing High Rise (> 16 floors), 11th Architizer AwardsRising 800 feet (245 meters), this Lower Manhattan tower reinterprets historic mercantile architecture with a hand-cast concrete faade and rhythmic arched windows that cut a bold profile on the skyline. Within, a vertical microcity of residences, amenities, and a public plaza blurs private and civic life.Architects Detail: Textured concrete surfaces paired with bronze detailing evoke the masonry craftsmanship of downtowns early high-rises, grounding the tower in its historic context.Little IslandBy Heatherwick Studio, New York City, New YorkJury Winner Public Parks & Green Spaces, 9th Architizer A+AwardsHovering above the Hudson on sculptural concrete pots, this park creates a new topography of hills, paths and performance spaces that feels worlds away from Manhattans grid. Indigenous plantings, microclimates and three integrated venues turn a pier into both ecological refuge and civic stage.Architects Detail: Each precast planter was fabricated locally and barged into place, minimizing disruption while forming the islands undulating surface and concealed undercroft for performance infrastructure.Moynihan Train HallBy Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Transportation Infrastructure, 9th Architizer A+AwardsThis adaptive reuse of the 1913 James A. Farley Post Office restores the civic grandeur lost with Penn Stations demolition, expanding transit space by 50 percent. A dramatic skylight of four catenary vaults floods the former mail hall with daylight, supported by original steel trusses revealed for the first time.Architects Detail: Each of the skylights 2,500 glass-and-steel panels was engineered with variable thickness, lightening at the 92-foot apex to maximize transparency while managing structural loads.The Shed By Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Rockwell Group, New York City, New YorkFinalist, Museum, 8th Architizer A+AwardsSet on rails at Hudson Yards, this cultural building expands and contracts with a telescoping shell that transforms a public plaza into a 17,000-square-foot (1,580-square-meter), climate-controlled hall. Inspired by Cedric Prices Fun Palace, its kinetic system adapts industrial gantry crane technology to create a permanently flexible architecture for the arts.Architects Detail: The ETFE-clad shell rolls on six-foot wheels along a 273-foot (85-meter) track, enclosing or revealing the plaza in just five minutes.EdgeBy Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, New York City, New YorkFinalist, Exhibition Space, 8th Architizer A+AwardsCantilevered 80 feet (25 meters) from 30 Hudson Yards, this 1,100-foot-high (335-meter) platform is the tallest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere. Angled glass panels, sky-bleacher steps and a transparent floor immerse visitors directly in the Manhattan skyline.Architects Detail: The mullion-free glass balustrades lean outward, heightening the vertiginous sensation of stepping beyond the towers faade into open air.Governors Island Park and Public SpaceBy West 8, New York, New YorkJury Winner, Public Park, 5th Architizer A+AwardsThis 87-acre(35-hectare) transformation reimagines Governors Island as a civic landmark, weaving historic landscapes with new parkland and a 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) promenade around New York Harbor. Designed through extensive site observation and public input, the plan turns the once-abandoned island into a resilient cultural and ecological destination.Architects Detail: Sculpted topographies and waterfront edges were shaped to frame shifting harbor views while buffering the island against sea-level rise and storm events.The Metropolitan Musuem of ArtBy LObservatoire International, New York, New YorkFinalist, Architecture +Light, 5th Architizer A+AwardsStretching four blocks along Fifth Avenue, this 2015 redesign restores the grandeur of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts 1902 Beaux-Arts faade with new fountains, trees, and visitor seating (the original building is by Richard Morris Hunt). Precision lighting transforms the landmark exterior into a sculptural presence at night, treating the architecture itself as artwork.Architects Detail: Integrated fixtures reveal the depth of cornices, moldings and statuary without glare, reanimating the faades dimensionality for the first time in decades.National September 11 MemorialBy Handel Architects, PWP Landscape Architecture, New York City, New YorkPopular Choice Winner, Memorials, 2nd A+AwardsSet within the World Trade Center site, this 8-acre (3-hectare) plaza carves two vast voids into the ground, their waterfalls marking the absence of the Twin Towers. A forest of nearly 400 white oaks frames the pools, creating a democratic public space where memory, daily life, and civic resilience converge. See more about the landscape design here, and about the adjacent museum here.Architects Detail: Victims names are incised into bronze parapets engineered with hidden heating and cooling systems, their arrangement shaped by over 1,200 requests from families to create meaningful adjacencies.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post Architects Guide to New York City: 20 Must-See Buildings and Designs appeared first on Journal.

These annual rankings were last updated on September 5, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.Tokyos architectural landscape is a dynamic fusion of history and innovation. Prior to the WWII bombings, the city was comprised of low-rise, traditional Edo-period buildings that were eventually destroyed. Today, the vibrant metropolis acts as a gate to the future, where landmarks such as the Tokyo Skytree, the worlds tallest tower, have pushed the boundaries of architecture and construction technology. Architects such as Kenzo Tange, known for his work on the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, and Kengo Kuma, designer of the Japan National Stadium, have left indelible marks on the citys skyline.In parallel, Tokyos dense urban fabric has driven contemporary architects to develop an impressive and pioneering language of tall, compact buildings with an array of uses: residences, office spaces and commercial centers that incorporate cutting-edge sustainable and earthquake-resistant technologies have managed to transform the city into an urban landscape filled with architectural character and innovation.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Tokyo based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Tokyo architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Tokyo, Japan:30. van der Architects van der ArchitectsTokyo Architecture run by Dutch architect Martin van der Linden, van der Architects creates authentic experiences of space.Some of van der Architects most prominent projects include:Orandajima House, Shimohei District, JapanFloating Roof Cafe, JapanErnst & Young, Atago, Minato-ku, JapanMysterious Object, Tokyo, JapanGroup M, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped van der Architects achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 9 29. atelier HAKO architects atelier HAKO architectsPoetically simple, yet humorous architecture. A simple house that colors your life with a casual way of living, rather than cutting off the elements. We freely and flexibly conceive a one-of-a-kind life container where you can get a glimpse of the personality of the resident in the shape and appearance of the space.Some of atelier HAKO architects most prominent projects include:House at Akatsuka, Tokyo, JapanHouse at Minamikarasuyama, Tokyo, JapanHouse in Shimomaruko, Tokyo, JapanHouse in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, JapanHouse at Komazawa, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped atelier HAKO architects achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 10 28. Atelier MEME Takahiko FUSEEmbracing the theme of gentle architecture, Atelier MEME explores the role of architecture in contemporary society. In recent years, the firm has focused particularly on educational facilities, working on various projects including universities, specialized schools and kindergartens.Some of Atelier MEMEs most prominent projects include:Futtsu Weekend House, Chiba, JapanKDU Campus Center, Kanagawa, JapanToothbrush Gallery, Kanagawa, JapanHouse M, Tokyo, JapanHouse Y, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped Atelier MEME achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 10 27. Takashi Yamaguchi & Associates Takashi Yamaguchi & AssociatesTakashi Yamaguchi & Associates was established by architect and architectural theorist Takashi Yamaguchi. The firm has designed a breadth of structures, from residential homes to spaces of devotion.Some of Takashi Yamaguchi & Associates most prominent projects include:MOGANA, Kyoto, JapanWhite Temple, Kyoto, JapanGlass Temple, Kyoto, JapanBreathing Factory, Takatsuki, JapanHouse in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan The following statistics helped Takashi Yamaguchi & Associates achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 1 Total Projects 9 26. OSO OSOOSO is a Tokyo-based, architecture and design office with an international perspective. The office was established in 2017 by two partners Esteban Ochogavia and Michael Sypkens who formerly worked together at Kengo Kuma and Associates. The current work involves both domestic and international projects ranging from shop interiors to large-scale offices and residential developments.As an evolving office, we are exploring ways of finding new meaning in local forms and practices. We are not only interested in the built environment and its architectural heritage, but also the wider context of art, culture and tradition that shape the present.Some of OSOs most prominent projects include:K House, Kamakura, JapanDeloitte Summit, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped OSO achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 2 25. IKAWAYA Architects IKAWAYA ArchitectsIKAWAYA Architects is an office based in Tokyo. Its work revolves mainly around residential projects.Some of IKAWAYA Architectss most prominent projects include:Sky Cave House & Clinic, Tokyo, JapanSeven Gardens House, Kunitachi, Japan The following statistics helped IKAWAYA Architects achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 1 Total Projects 2 24. GARDE GARDE Co., Ltd.GARDE is a leading design company founded in 1985. We began providing retail design, branding and consulting services in Japan. We now have offices in Italy, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lampur, Los Angeles, New York and we provide services on a global scale.GARDE designs the interiors of luxury fashion stores, boutiques, hotels, department stores, shopping centers, corporate offices and high-end residences. It offers customized services to satisfy clients needs through its global network of talented designers and a cutting-edge knowledge of the latest trends. GARDE provides services from original concept design to implementation and construction.Some of GARDEs most prominent projects include:THE DRAPE, Osaka, JapanDoota Shopping Mall, Seoul, South Koreaadidas Japan Headquarters Office & Showroom, Tokyo, JapanSUSHI B, Milan, ItalyEmporium Men, Baku, Azerbaijan The following statistics helped GARDE achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Total Projects 11 23. Camp Design inc. Camp Design inc.Camp Design inc. is based on architecture, from a small scale like a joinery to a design that affects a large scale like a city. Focusing on the design of living spaces, we also work on apartment complexes, stores, churches, and meeting places. In addition, we operate Todo, a specialized manufacturer of joinery, and design changes in distance, relationship and feel through joinery.Some of Camp Design inc.s most prominent projects include:Wing Wall House, Nishitokyo, JapanHouse Between Pillars, Nishitokyo, JapanHouse in Midorigaoka, Kobe, Japan The following statistics helped Camp Design inc. achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 22. hiroyuki moriyama architect and associates Archi Photo Co.Ltd.hiroyuki moriyama architect and associates is a first-class architect office based in Tokyo. Its work revolves mainly around residential and commercial architecture.Some of hiroyuki moriyama architect and associates most prominent projects include:Company Building in Kanagawa, JapanApartment in Katsushika, Tokyo, JapanApartment in Minami-Azabu, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped hiroyuki moriyama architect and associates achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 21. KIAS Keikichi Yamauchi Architect and AssociatesKIAS is an architectural design studio based in Tokyo. Its work is mostly centered around residential architecture.Some of KIAS most prominent projects include:Asymmetric House, Chiba, JapanFour Leaves, Karuizawa, JapanHouse in Minami Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Japan The following statistics helped KIAS achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 20. frontofficetokyo frontofficetokyofrontofficetokyo is a multi-disciplinary architecture and planning office in Tokyo. Our work is strongly influenced by research on the urban context and ways of living in a highly urbanized world. Our starting point is that the city is the new nature, and in that case new kinds of architecture and urban form are needed. At larger scales we are focused on regional and master planning that incorporates social issues and science, from energy to economics, and population change, in order to develop a more resilient and sustainable future. At the smaller scale we are working on ways to create flexibility in the workspace and in retail design, allowing users to take part in the process of building an office or shop through the lessons of daily experience and need.Some of frontofficetokyos most prominent projects include:D Flat, Tokyo, JapanOyamadai House, Tokyo, Japanm house, Tokyo, Japanakasaka apartment, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped frontofficetokyo achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 4 19. TAPO Tomioka Architectural Planning Office TAPO Tomioka Architectural Planning OfficeTAPO Tomioka Architectural Planning Office is based in Tokyo, Japan. Its work is centered around residential architecture.Some of TAPO Tomioka Architectural Planning Offices most prominent projects include:Horizon House, Omaezaki, JapanVilla in Sakura, Sakura, JapanVilla in Chonan, Chonan, JapanVilla in Fuji, Narusawa, JapanVilla in Raizan, Kawabaru, Itoshima, Japan The following statistics helped TAPO Tomioka Architectural Planning Office achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 6 18. Junya Ishigami+Associates Junya Ishigami+Associatesjunya.ishigami+associates is an international architecture firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Established by Junya Ishigami in 2004, the firm gained international recognition following the completion of the Kanagawa Institute of Technologys KAIT Workshop in 2007, which was awarded the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize in 2009. Similar success followed with exhibitions at Venice Architecture Biennales, the latter of which being awarded the Golden Lion for Best Project of the 12th Biennale in 2010.The office has continued to enjoy growing foreign attention for the wide range of design possibilities we explore, from numerous exhibitions and installation projects, such as Ballon and Table, to large scale construction commissions: current projects include a university multi-purpose plaza and a garden caf in Japan, the redevelopment of the Russian Polytechnic Museum in Moscow, and the Park Groot Vijversburg Project in the Netherlands.Regardless of scale, each project is approached from a limitless and open-ended creative perspective to deliver a unique and inspiring outcome.Some of Junya Ishigami+Associates most prominent projects include:Plaza of Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Atsugi, JapanZaishui Art Museum, Rizhao, ChinaKanagawa Institute of Technology KAIT Workshop , Kanagawa, JapanChaple of Valley, Rizhao, China The following statistics helped Junya Ishigami+Associates achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 17. Asai Architects Asai ArchitectsWe are always thinking of How Design contributes to our lives. Good design gives you a lot of joy. And when the design comes up to Art, your life will be something full of exploration. Design exists in everything, from the small things such as pen, up big things like the cities. And it also exists in various media. What we are good at is the design of architecture and something near the scale of architecture. We will collaborate with the client and sometimes a variety of specialists, as to play a help to enrich your life.Some of Asai Architects most prominent projects include:OFFICE Miura Koumuten, Tokyo, JapanHouse I, Tokyo, JapanSARA, Tokyo, JapanKameari Katori Shrine, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped Asai Architects achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 4 16. TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA DESIGN Masaya YoshimuraBorn in 1967. He worked under Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake, and established his own studio, TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA INC. in 2000. Active in the fields of design, architecture and contemporary art, he is highly acclaimed globally. The Sakura Torch for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the glass bench exhibited at Muse dOrsay called Water Block, the crystal prism architecture Rainbow Church, the natural crystal chair VENUS, and the glass teahouse KOU-AN are some of the many masterpieces announced. Many of his works are chosen as part of permanent collections in world renowned museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Muse National dArt Moderne and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).Some of TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA DESIGNs most prominent projects include:KOU-AN Glass Tea House, Kyoto, JapanReality Lab. Issey Miyake, Tokyo, JapanRainbow Church, Tokyo, JapanIssey Miyake Marunouchi, Tokyo, JapanIssey Miyake London, London, United Kingdom The following statistics helped TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA DESIGN achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 5 15. Koichiro Oniki / ODS Koichiro Oniki / ODSBorn in Tokyo in 1977. Graduated from Waseda University with a degree in Architecture and entered Nikken Sekkei in the same year. Later moved to design studio nendo, and worked on projects around the world as spatial design chief director for 10 years. Established ODS / Oniki Design Studio in 2015.Some of Koichiro Oniki / ODSs most prominent projects include: Herms Gion-mise, Kyoto, JapanArtglorieux, Ginza, Chuo, JapanSHIRO Tamagawa, Tokyo, JapanSTUDIOUS 3rd, Tokyo, JapanSTUDIOUS USED, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped Koichiro Oniki / ODS achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 11 14. Endo Architect and Associates Endo Architect and AssociatesArchitecture is current circumstance. The built form is thus an integrated part of its environment. I do not just make architecture as an object, but I wish to involve the surrounding context, influence others, and design something like a mass of air which wraps around architecture, people and activities all together. It is more than an action to express architecture, but also an action to mark the current time using architecture as a resource.The importance in designing this current circumstance in each region is to know what the social capital is in that area. A lot of the community has not realized their value and therefore they have not known the existence of their social capital. They are too close to understand themselves what their capital is. Architects today, when designing as professionals, are required to find the regions social capital and report back to the community. I believe that those important social capital needs to be utilized and well expressed through its architecture.Some of Endo Architect and Associates most prominent projects include:Villa in Tsurudamari, Nagano, JapanAnniversary Hall University of Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanLa Cienega West, Nagano, JapanHomigaoka Kindergarten, Toyota, JapanVilla in Miyama, Nagano, Japan The following statistics helped Endo Architect and Associates achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 13. Fumihiko Sano Studio Fumihiko Sano StudioBorn on 1981 in Nara Prefecture. Sano began his career as an apprentice as a Sukiya carpenter at Nakamura Souji Komuten in Kyoto. After working at a design office, he created an independent studio in 2011. Utilizing the construction methods, materials and sense of space gained from the onsite experience, Sano utilizes the Japanese culture of today as a basis for concepts and designs.In 2016, he visited 16 countries around the world and carried out a project to create a tea room as a place of hospitality in each location. Aiming to create new value for the culture of various regions, he continues to carry out cross-disciplinary works in architecture, interior design, product design and artwork.Some of Fumihiko Sano Studios most prominent projects include:MoyaMoya, Higashikurume, JapanEn yu-An, Taito, JapanMIWA, Paris, FranceMaterial Kyoto, Kyoto, JapanShichu no Sankyo, Ginza, Ch-ku, Japan The following statistics helped Fumihiko Sano Studio achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 9 12. YUUA YUUAYUUA is a first-class licensed architectural firm located in a 100-year-old traditional Japanese townhouse in the quaint neighborhood of Koenji, Tokyo. We place great importance on the dialogue with our clients to create the narrative of every design together, adjusted to the user and location. We offer multilingual design, consulting and supervision services for a wide range buildings and spaces. Through our design, we hope to create value for both the city and society. From a single apartment renovation to large real estate development, please feel free to contact us with your inquiries.Some of YUUAs most prominent projects include:1.8-M Width House, Toshima, Japan360 House, Sapporo, JapanNOIE -cooperative house-, Nakano, Japanconiwa -cooperative house-, Tokyo, JapanIn-Between Dwelling, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped YUUA achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 5 11. TDSTUDIO TDSTUDIOtdstudio is a small, collaborative, and diverse international architectural office based in Tokyo.At tdstudio (Tsushima Design Studio) we strive to create more memorable and enchanting spaces through the utilization of trans-formative architecture. Through thoughtful transformations of the projects site, existing structures, architectural landscapes and the surrounding environment we are able to create an overall clarity within our architectural projects which helps us to define more TANGIBLE SPACES.In all of our projects we are committed to the creation of Architecture which sensitive to its surroundings not only now, but also throughout the lifetime of the building and beyond. Programmatic functioning, site conditions, regional context, the surrounding environment, as well as local cultures and technologies are all carefully studied and implemented into each individual project.Some of TDSTUDIOs most prominent projects include:Mei Zhou Church, Hangzhou, ChinaY-House, JapanTianzhu Marketing Center, Beijing, ChinaShanghai Wujifang, Shanghai, ChinaN-House, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped TDSTUDIO achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 6 10. Yohei Kawashima architects Koji Fujii /TOREAL (16)Yohei Kawashima architects was founded in 2014 by Youhei Kawashima and is based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm is well versed in the design of large-scale apartment buildings as well as retail architecture.Some of Yohei Kawashima architects most prominent projects include:M_building, Miyakojima, JapanJINS Sendai Izumi, Sendai, JapanO_apartment, Miyakojima, JapanS_apartment, Miyakojima, JapanN_apartment, Miyakojima, Japan The following statistics helped Yohei Kawashima architects achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 10 9. RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTURE Takumi Ota PhotographyWe seeks to re-interpreted architectures position within cultural practices that determine meaning, particularly within will of epoch analysis. The investigations traverse not only conventional notions of space, enclosure and order but also the fluctuating frames that define spaces.Some of RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTUREs most prominent projects include:Yomogino Ryokan Hot SpaWall Cloud, Tokyo, JapanModelia Days GOKOKUJI, Otowa, Bunky-ku, JapanChopin International Music Centre in Zelazowa WolaModelia Brut KAGURAZAKA, Shinjuku City, Japan The following statistics helped RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTURE achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 16 8. kasa architects kasa architectsWe want to create places, not buildings. We share our clients ideas and wishes, discovering the joys and comforts of a new way of life. We value the qualities of a place, and we want to create rich spaces by pursuing the possibilities of architecture.Some of kasa architects most prominent projects include:Share House Funabashi, Japanhouse in kodaira, Japanhouse in ageo, Japanhouse komoro, Komoro, Japanhouse koenji, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped kasa architects achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 22 7. Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTSOur aim is to find the simplest and the most innovative space composition, construction method or other architectural technique that does tackle the different problems and give a coherent, clever, logical solution. In order to do so, we will investigate and analyze the customers requirements, observe the urban context, understand the social interactions, acknowledge local history, culture, regulations and natural environment, study building materials and techniques.Some of Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:yotsuya tenera, Tokyo, JapanFudomae Apartment with Six Voids, Meguro City, JapanSakuragicho Residence, Yokohama, JapanHouse TaishidoKomachi Building, Shibuya, Japan The following statistics helped Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 24 6. Florian Busch Architects Florian Busch ArchitectsFlorian Busch Architects is an office practicing architecture, urbanism, and socio-cultural analysis. Based in Tokyo, FBA draws on a worldwide network of expert consultants, architects and engineers, accumulating several decades of experience in the eld of building. Understanding architecture as the result of interactions between multiple elds, FBA, from the outset of any project, devises specic strategies working in feedback processes with a diversity of consultants to drive the project towards solutions beyond the imagined.Florian Busch Architectural Design Office is an office that engages in research on architecture, urban planning, society and culture. Based in Tokyo, we have a network of numerous engineers who have decades of experience and trust in the architectural world.Some of Florian Busch Architects most prominent projects include:House in Takadanobaba, Tokyo, JapanHouse in the Forest, Hokkaido, JapanA House in Kisami, Shimoda, JapanL House in Hirafu, Abuta District, JapanHouse that Opens up to its Inside, Sakura, Japan The following statistics helped Florian Busch Architects achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 15 5. Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Hiroshi Nakamura & NAPHiroshi Nakamura & NAP was established in 2002 by Hiroshi Nakamura. He believes in constructing an organic relationship between architecture, nature and the body through microscopic design that is close to natural phenomena, peoples behavior and emotional movements. And we aim to harmonize them with architecture that can only be found there based on the history, culture, industry, materials, etc. of the region. In recent years, he has found the essence of this in traditional Japanese architecture and garden culture, and is working to reconstruct them.Some of Hiroshi Nakamura & NAPs most prominent projects include:Library in the Earth, JapanSayama Forest Chapel, Tokorozawa, JapanRibbon Chapel, Onomichi, JapanKamikatz Public House, Tokushima, JapanBirds Nest Atami, Atami, Japan The following statistics helped Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 11 4. emmanuelle moureaux INC. emmanuelle moureaux INC.Born in 1971, France. Emmanuelle Moureaux is a French architect living in Tokyo since 1996, where she established emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design in 2003. Inspired by the layers and colors of Tokyo that built a complex depth and density on the street, and the Japanese traditional spatial elements like sliding screens, she has created the concept of shikiri, which literally means dividing (creating) space with colors. She uses colors as three-dimensional elements, like layers, in order to create spaces, not as a finishing touch applied on surfaces.Some of emmanuelle moureaux INC.s most prominent projects include:Forest of Numbers, Tokyo, JapanSugamo Shinkin Bank / Shimura Branch, Itabashi-ku, JapanSugamo Shinkin Bank / Nakaaoki Branch, Kawaguchi, Japan100 colors no.35, Kurashiki, Japan100 colors no.37, Oslo, Norway The following statistics helped emmanuelle moureaux INC. achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 25 3. Nendo NendoGiving people a small ! moment. There are so many small ! moments hidden in our everyday but we dont recognize them and even when we do recognize them, we tend to unconsciously reset our minds and forget what weve seen. But we believe these small ! moments are what make our days so interesting and so rich.Thats why we want to reconstitute the everyday by collecting and reshaping them into something thats easy to understand. Wed like the people whove encountered nendos designs to feel these small ! moments intuitively. Thats nendos job.Some of Nendos most prominent projects include:Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun, Tenri, JapanKaleidoscopic Ivy, Japankojimachi terrace, Tokyo, JapanTop image: Stairway House, Tokyo, JapanRoof and Mushrooms Pavilion, Kyoto, Japan The following statistics helped Nendo achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: Featured Projects 13 Total Projects 17 2. NIKKEN SEKKEI NIKKEN SEKKEI LTDAt Nikken Sekkei, we take an integrated approach to our projects as a professional service firm. Across all in-house disciplines of architectural design: urban design, research, planning and consulting our teams work collaboratively to deliver better solutions for clients.Some of NIKKEN SEKKEIs most prominent projects include:Showa Gakuin Elementary School West Wing, Ichikawa, JapanJR Kumamoto Railway Station Building, Kumamoto, JapanAriake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, JapanOn the water, Nikko, JapanYamato Konan Building, Tokyo, Japan The following statistics helped NIKKEN SEKKEI achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 10 Featured Projects 25 Total Projects 52 1. Kengo Kuma and Associates Kengo Kuma and AssociatesOSO is a Tokyo-based, architecture and design office with an international perspective. The office was established in 2017 by two partners Esteban Ochogavia and Michael Sypkens who formerly worked together at Kengo Kuma and Associates. The current work involves both domestic and international projects ranging from shop interiors to large-scale offices and residential developments.As an evolving office, we are exploring ways of finding new meaning in local forms and practices. We are not only interested in the built environment and its architectural heritage, but also the wider context of art, culture and tradition that shape the present.Some of Kengo Kuma and Associates most prominent projects include:Teahouse in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, CanadaBotanical Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaV&A Dundee, Dundee, United KingdomDarling Square, Sydney, AustraliaMASSIMODECARLO Pice Unique, Paris, France The following statistics helped Kengo Kuma and Associates achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Tokyo: A+Awards Winner 5 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 29 Total Projects 49 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.The post 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Tokyo appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the A+Product Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to Architizer's A+Product Awards Newsletter.It would be easy to treat flexibility as a failsafe. A soft response to a hard world. When faced with instability, uncertainty, contradiction, the instinct is often to prepare for everything all at once, as if design might shield us from the unknown through sheer range of possibilities.But many of todays most thoughtful and forward-thinking designers are taking a different approach. They are no longer hedging their bets nor concerning themselves with covering every contingency. They are designing products to remain open, to stay in flux. Their value lies not in being endlessly adaptable, but in resisting conclusion. These are objects that leave room. For change. For interpretation. For time to do its work.Across this years A+Product Awards winners, that sensibility appears in different forms. Some pieces rearrange with mechanical precision. Others shift more subtly, through material behavior, light, or rhythm. In each case, adaptability is not a feature shoehorned in during development. It is the fundamental principle. These objects were never designed to perform a single task under ideal conditions. They were always designed to remain unresolved.Perhaps thats the point. In a time defined by impermanence, it is not versatility that stands out, but intention. Not the fact that a system moves, but how it moves. Who it moves for. What it allows or refuses. Its clear to see that the best flexible designs are not those that chase every possible future. They are the ones who are simply prepared to change.The Diplomat By HenrybuiltJury Winner, Cabinetry & Millwork, 2025 A+Product AwardsThe Diplomat kitchen island is a series of operational components rather than a single monolithic unit. Drawer modules, open storage and tool blocks are distributed around the perimeter, creating an active surface on all sides. Nothing is fixed in place unnecessarily. Henrybuilts stacking containers can move from worktop to wall and back again, depending on how the space is being used. The materials have been selected for long-term durability under heavy, everyday use. While still a beautiful centerpiece intended to anchor a scheme. It is also a working system that adjusts in response to real patterns of life and labor.Lokum By AcerbisJury Winner, Residential Furniture, 2025 A+Product AwardsEach piece in the Lokum collection is produced through traditional glassblowing, scaled to the maximum volume the process will allow without compromising control. The result is a set of tables with consistent formal language but no imposed configuration. They can be deployed singly, as pairs or in a cluster, depending on the needs of the space. The palette is restrained, and the geometry avoids any specific reference to function. Sabine Marcelis has treated the tables as volumes rather than furniture types, allowing them to sit comfortably within a range of environments as area tables or artworks in their own right. Their flexibility comes not from movement but from use.Seem Sweep 2 By Focal PointPopular Choice Winner, Recessed & Mounted Lighting, 2025 A+Product AwardsSeem Sweep 2 is a curvilinear lighting system that allows designers to trace movement through space without defaulting to straight lines. Its segments follow fixed radii, creating controlled arcs that can soften corridors, wrap corners or loop across ceilings without visual disruption. The light is continuous along its length, with no break at joins and no visible shadowing or pixelation. It is used to reinforce circulation, open up compressed volumes or unobtrusively organize a layout. The system allows for complexity without becoming overwhelming.Take Me Lamp By Lia Siqueira DesignPopular Choice Winner, Decorative & Free Standing Lighting, 2025 A+Product AwardsTake Me is composed of two parts: a disc and a base. The form is stable, but its role in the room is somewhat ambiguous. The light is diffused through opaline glass, softened further by the depth of the shade and the material finish. Color temperature and intensity can be controlled by rotating the disc itself. Its tactile and intuitive with no app, no interface and no remote. The body is available in a palette of custom tones and materials, from brushed metal to warm-toned wood, so its adaptable for both formal and informal spaces. Its a small lamp that feels visually present wherever it is placed.Ekodome Geodesic Dome SystemsBy EkodomeJury Winner, Best of the Year, Commercial Design, 2025 A+Product AwardsThe Ekodome system provides a rigid geodesic frame into which a range of panel types can be fitted clear, insulated, solid, vented whatever is needed for the function of the space. The structure is made from aluminum, lightweight and corrosion-resistant, with joints that allow for rapid assembly. Internally, the geometry creates a large open volume without columns or other supports. Yet it can be fitted with partitions, kitchens, bathrooms and mechanical systems as is needed, becoming pretty much anything you want it to be. Its a structure designed for permanence, without permanence in use.Marvin Connected Home By MarvinPopular Choice Winner, Smart Design & Technology, 2025 A+Product AwardsMarvin Connected Home embeds motorization and responsive sensors within Marvins existing window, skylight and door assemblies, blissfully avoiding the visual compromises that often come with after-market automation. All the components are fully integrated into the frame, maintaining clear sightlines and consistent detailing. Control is layered users can operate the system through the app, switch, voice, or programmed routine, depending on their preference. In practice, that means air flow, light and privacy can each shift over the course of a day without a need for intervention. The architecture remains visually static, but its environmental behavior is dynamic and evolving over days, weeks or even years.CATIRPEL By TargettiJury Winner, Best of the Year, Flexible Design, 2025 A+Product AwardsCATIRPEL is a modular lighting system designed to move across irregular or organic surfaces. Each unit is connected via a ball joint, allowing for a wide range of vertical and horizontal articulation. Segments can be fixed around curves, wrapped along columns or deployed along uneven faades without the need for any custom fabrication. The components lock into place once aimed, so they can maintain precise positioning in outdoor or complex conditions. Its a product that supports irregularity rather than fighting against it.Element Bed By Kalon StudiosPopular Choice Winner, Residential Furniture, 2025 A+Product AwardsThe Element Bed is built from solid Douglas Fir and aluminum, joined with clean mechanical fixings and no adhesives. Every part is demountable and materially distinct, allowing for straightforward recycling or repair. The form is simple but deliberate, with visual balance coming from the proportion of mass to void, not decoration. Kalon produces each unit through a batch-size-one model, meaning the bed can be adapted to individual specifications without altering the fundamental construction. Its materials will age, shift and weather differently, and the piece is designed to support that.Novawood AyousBy NovawoodJury Winner, Best of the Year, Architectural Design, 2025 A+Product AwardsNovawood produces thermally modified timber systems that hold their form in climates where untreated wood would warp or split. The modification process stabilizes the material at a molecular level, giving it the dimensional consistency required for faades, soffits and transitional areas that typically face variable conditions. The surface remains tactile, with visible grain and depth of tone, but the performance shifts. Architects specify it where interior and exterior lines blur, or where materials are expected to adapt across programs. It behaves predictably in unpredictable settings, which makes it perfect for buildings that experience constant change.Hirt kinetics By Kollegger Metallbau GmbHJury Winner, Windows & Skylights, 2025 A+Product AwardsHIRT kinetics enables entire glass faades to retract vertically into the ground, clearing the threshold without folding, sliding or stacking. The movement is driven by a concealed counterweight system, keeping the envelope flush when closed and entirely absent when open. What youre left with is a space that can shift from enclosure to exposure without any structural modification. It gives users control over openness without asking them to compromise on form or detailing. Where views, air or access are part of the program, the boundary is no longer fixed.Sightline Flex Suites By Sightline Commercial SolutionsPopular Choice Winner, Furniture Systems, 2025 A+Product AwardsFlex Suites are modular seating units developed for venues where layout is in constant negotiation. They are used in stadiums and arenas where the program shifts daily, and where the boundary between audience, sponsor and guest is always changing. Each unit includes integrated seating, tables, railings and branding components, and can be relocated in one piece using standard equipment. There is no need for demolition, fit-out or reinstallation. The design allows for rotation of layout and user group without altering the surrounding architecture. In a typology where revenue depends on responsiveness, they consistently deliver the solution. The winners of the A+Product Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? 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The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.In Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wine, the Cit des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne stands just beyond the historic center, where the landscape opens to vine-covered hills. Designed by Emmanuelle Andreani Architectes, the building draws direct inspiration from the grapevine its spiraling helical ramp echoing the tendrils climb and its material palette is rooted in the soils and forests of the region. Set apart from the dense medieval fabric, the striking first impression this building makes needs room to breathe and make itself known just like the grapevines that inspired its exterior aesthetics.Exterior of Cit des Climats Et Vins De Bourgogne by Emmanuelle Andreani Architectes, Beaune, FranceThe project is dedicated to educating visitors on the culture, industry, traditions and processes that define one of the worlds most famous wine-growing regions. Meanwhile, the site itself acts as a bridge between the iconic centuries-old cellars that litter central Beaune and the towns iconic wine route, where oenophiles can explore vine-covered hills around the ville. The importance of this position is hard to overstate.Opening around the same time as the winemaking climats of the region were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, an accolade saved for geographically unique destinations, practices and cultures, local materiality is key to the designs sustainable credentials. For example, burgundy stone and indigenous timber, with more wood used for the external faades, too, which have been filled with hemp concrete.All these products help reduce the buildings footprint, and nature plays a significant role elsewhere, too. Over 400 trees have been planted in the stunning grounds, encouraging indigenous ecosystems to use the estate as they would the untouched countryside.Cit des Climats Et Vins De Bourgogne by Emmanuelle Andreani Architectes, Beaune, FranceLooking to the rooftop, 1,000 vines effectively create a new climat for the region. In doing so, they contribute to the culture that is celebrated within, where there are a range of activities and displays across reception and retail areas, offices, a tasting room-cum-lecture space and exhibition zones. Then a stunning restaurant with panoramic views from an outdoor terrace offers a chance to taste the goods firsthand.All the better for taking in the spectacular landscapes that have hosted winemakers for hundreds of years already. Rural environs are reflected in the building itself. The iconic exterior ramp was directly inspired by the tendril of a vine, and specifically how this wraps around trellis wire after taking root in a vineyard. The design choice also represents the constant movement of natures yearly growth cycle, repeated every 12 months despite never really being the same.Exterior of Cit des Climats Et Vins De Bourgogne by Emmanuelle Andreani Architectes, Beaune, FranceAccording to the architects, Cit des Climats Et Vins De Bourgogne is conceived as an authentic place imbued with discovery, exchange and tradition. The firm believes the project can be discovered in the same manner as one tastes wine: with desire, appetite and modesty.Striking as it is, you cant help but pick up on what that means. The building does not want to impose on the countryside nor insist on itself. Exquisite landscaping helps it swerve both, complementing the surrounding area rather than detracting or distracting from it. This means nature remains the star of the show.The fact this visitor attraction has opened at a point in time when a number of Frances more southerly winemaking regions are facing an existential crisis due to climate change only makes the concept feel more significant.Alongside areas of California, Greece, Italy and Spain, its no longer a question of whether adaptation is necessary for French winemakers. (Notably, in Australia, 65% of traditional vineyards could become unsustainable.) Instead, we must ask how much adaptation is going to be required. And at what point does that adaptation become unfeasible or unaffordable?Cit des Climats Et Vins De Bourgogne by Emmanuelle Andreani Architectes, Beaune, FranceRelocating to higher ground is the most obvious solution for many. But until we know the extent to which the planet will heat this century, its impossible to ascertain whether such a move will offer a quick fix or long-term solution.For Burgundy, the impact of global warming has so far been less pronounced than, say, Champagne or Bordeaux. Nevertheless, the regions reliance on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes both extremely sensitive to spring frosts and heat waves means the local industry is vulnerable and adaptation will be necessary to survive and continue to thrive., So, one day Emmanuelle Andreani Architectes beautiful ode to local bottles could either become an invaluable interactive timeline chronicling how the industry transformed and continued, or a tribute to what has been lost.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post Sustainable Practice: Designing With Terroir in Burgundys Wine Country appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.Countryside houses in the United Kingdom are generally known for their close relationship with nature and their traditional textures, which reflect the history and local culture of rural areas. However, the increasing popularity of contemporary architecture has begun to influence the design of houses in these regions too. This shift towards contemporary styles aims to blend innovative design with the existing natural landscape, creating a balance between progress and preservation.Contemporary countryside architecture also emphasizes a balance between respecting its surroundings and incorporating modern functionality, which often results in unique and innovative residential structures. There are many excellent examples of this architectural evolution, showcasing how modern design can coexist with the rural environment and respect its traditional roots while embracing new technological and aesthetic advancements.One such example is Mill Hide, a modern country house designed by Poulson Architecture and located in the village of Melbourne, Cambridgeshire. The project stands out with its sculptural form, ecological sensitivity, and innovative use of materials. The design was awarded as the Popular Choice Winner in the Residential Private House (L 4000 6000 sq ft) category for the 13th Architizer A+Awards.An Exceptional Contemporary Countryside HomeMill Hide by Poulson Architecture, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom | Popular Choice Winner, Private House (L 4000 6000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsMill Hide is an exceptional house in the countryside that received planning approval under the 2019 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) paragraph 79 in 2021. According to RIBA, obtaining permission through Paragraph 79 is a difficult process. To be approved, a proposals design must be of exceptional quality, meaning it should be truly outstanding or innovative, reflecting the highest standards in architecture, and contributing to improved design standards in rural areas.But this also offers architects a chance to innovate with housing designs, making them distinctive for rural environments. An example of this is Mill Hide, built in 2023 by its architect for personal use, showcasing unique integration with its setting.Design Approach and Landscape IntegrationMill Hide by Poulson Architecture, Cambridgeshire, England, UK | Popular Choice Winner, Residential Private House (L 4000 6000 sq ft), 13th Architizer A+AwardsThe building features a monolithic sculptural form that consolidates all the amenities typically found in a country home, diverging from traditional styles also sited within a natural wetland landscape. Its design draws inspiration from various countryside houses and structures that are outstanding examples worldwide and throughout history, with a particular nod to Andrea Palladios 16th-century Villa La Rotonda (aka Villa Capra), and, more contemporary, the large scale landscape sculptures of the American minimalist artist Richard Serra.The external sculptural form is expressed through Corten steel rainscreen cladding, where the steel panels are folded at corners and around openings, with concealed support systems and minimal joints, approximately 340 panels that fuse through oxidation. This use of weathered steel not only provides a durable and low-maintenance exterior but also creates a raw, material-driven aesthetic. In fact, the structures monumental presence and the tactile qualities of its weathered steel surface recall the work of Richard Serra, whose large-scale steel sculptures similarly command space through form, weight, and material integrity. Like Serras works, the house creates a contrast between material and landscape.Also, the Corten weathering steel was locally made by workshop teams known by the architect, who was also the client, owner, and occupier.Meanwhile, the landscape and ecological diversity of the site inspired a design that harmonizes with the surroundings, enhancing and extending the habitat for the bordering RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Nature Reserve.Complex MinimalismAdditionally, the house has excellent airtightness, insulation above standards, a single air-source heat pump behind cladding, a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system, spacious plant rooms, thin film photovoltaics, and passive solar shading. Its simple square design enhances these features, isnt it so cool?Central to the proposal is an elegant, modern home set within a natural, largely undisturbed landscape, emphasizing minimalism over complexity. The buildings orientation maximizes natural light, with the plans diagonals aligned with the cardinal points, allowing sunlight to illuminate all four sides throughout the day. A colonnade along the southeast and southwest elevations provides vital solar shading and enhances the space.Also, the layout of the floor plan and internal spaces was designed to support long-term living and flexibility for future generations, with minimal internal structures and fixed elements, aiming to create a sustainable, adaptable home.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.The post From Andrea Palladio to Richard Serra: Poulson Architecture Reinvents the Classic Country Villa appeared first on Journal.

Toronto, Canadas largest city, underwent an unprecedented building boom during the 20th and 21st centuries. From impressive condominiums, such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Toronto-Dominion Centre, to historic structures like the Flatiron Building, Toronto is considered one of the most diverse architectural settings in the Western world. In the early 2000s, the city became an alluring site for postmodernist architects such as Daniel Libeskind and Frank Gehry. Their designs: the Royal Ontario Museums extension Michael Lee-Chin Crystal and the Art Gallery of Ontario showcase architecture that is far from conventional.Unsurprisingly, the focus of todays Toronto-based architects has shifted to sustainability and natural materials. Mass timber construction has become the go-to material for mid-rise and high-rise buildings, such as the 80 Atlantic and T3 Bayside, while the citys environmental goal to achieve net zero by 2040 is already underway. Social housing has also developed, introducing the concept of the missing middle, where architects design mid-scale residential projects, creating neighborhoods that sit in between the towers and the suburban single-family homes, thus monitoring urban sprawl.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Toronto, Canada based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Toronto architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 25 best architecture firms in Toronto, Canada:25. OdamiOdami is a Toronto-based design studio offering architectural and interior design services. The studio was founded in 2017 by Spanish architect Arnzazu Gonzlez Bernardo (B.Sc.Arch, M.Arch: ETSAC, A Corua, Spain; BCIN) and Canadian designer Michael Fohring (B.Sc.Arch, M.Arch: McGill University, Canada).The merging of Spanish and Canadian design sensibilities and cultures has been the focus of our practice since its inception. We seek to embody and bridge this duality, with work which is bold yet elegant; unconventional yet rooted in tradition; raw yet refined; creative yet grounded; original yet timeless.Ultimately, guided by these qualities, and a passion for materiality and craft, our aim is to produce unique, one-of-a-kind projects that belong to their place and its story, and are a true reflection of their client.Some of Odamis most prominent projects include:Deer Park House, Toronto, CanadaSara Restaurant, Toronto, CanadaSt Lawrence Reno, Toronto, CanadaBeaches House, Toronto, CanadaAesop Yorkville, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Odami achieve 25th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 10 24. LGA Architectural Partners LGA Architectural PartnersLGA is an award-winning architecture firm with a diversified portfolio. We have been providing architectural services since 1989 and have a current team of 29 architects, including five partners and three associates, and an office manager. Our comprehensive consulting work in public and institutional sectors has proven our ability to find consensus while designing excellent buildings.Our designs celebrate the many ways to live and work. The challenges unique to each project are an opportunity to innovate, to be inspired and to demonstrate how good design improves peoples lives. We have extensive experience in talking to diverse client groups about their needs and a history of making architecture a rewarding and fulfilling experience.We never lose sight of the context. We know that buildings are part of a bigger picture socially, environmentally and culturally and aim to make each design progressive, sensitive and relevant.Some of LGA Architectural Partners most prominent projects include:The Native Child and Family Life Centre, Toronto, CanadaNative Child Family Services Toronto Longhouse, Toronto, CanadaMcEwen School of Architecture, Sudbury, CanadaGarden House, Toronto, CanadaRoyal York Road House, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped LGA Architectural Partners achieve 24th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 47 23. AGATHOMEstablished in 2005, AGATHOM is an award-wining architectural studio and workshop. Located in a landmark building in Torontos Corktown neighborhood, the firm is union of two distinct, yet complimentary voices. Adam Thom and Katja Aga Sachse Thom partners in work and life started the firm as an extension of a finely calibrated collaborative process built on a foundation of broad technical expertise and a dedication to craftsmanship. During its first ten years, the firm received more than its fair share of media attention. Contradictory words like intimate, monumental, playful, daring, rugged, graceful, idiosyncratic and familiar were often used to describe the work.Some of AGATHOMs most prominent projects include:Dove, Toronto, CanadaRainforest Retreat, BC, CanadaStill PointCogsWASAGATHOM, Ontario, Canada The following statistics helped AGATHOM achieve 23rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 22. dkstudio architectsdkstudio is Toronto based architectural firm specializing projects in luxury retail, corporate interior and unique contemporary residential designs.Some of dkstudio architects most prominent projects include:White Box, Toronto, CanadaBungalow Renovation, Toronto, CanadaTao Sangha Healing Centre, Toronto, CanadaHong Kong Villa, Hong KongEast End Condos, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped dkstudio architects achieve 22nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 23 21. PHAEDRUS Studio PHAEDRUS StudioPHAEDRUS Studio is an award-winning Toronto and New York based design and architecture practice working across and between disciplines to design and create objects, spaces and architecture.Design is a process. Our role as designers is to foster that process through open-minded inquiry and dialogue while seeking to understand the dreams, desires and values of those we design for. Through playful exploration and guided collaboration, we reveal solutions that could not initially or individually be imagined. Driven by an understanding and passion for art, craft, and technology, we emphasize design solutions that perform over preconceived notions of style. We recognize that performance is relative to a given projects unique constraints and opportunities and create physical expressions of the ideas and inspirations exposed by the design process.Some of PHAEDRUS Studios most prominent projects include:ODIN Cafe + Bar, Toronto, CanadaTHOR Espresso, Toronto, CanadaTESSERACT HOUSE, Toronto, CanadaHI-LO, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped PHAEDRUS Studio achieve 21st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 20. Paul Raff Studio Ben Rahn/A-Frame Inc.Paul Raff Studio is a creative practice that incorporated as a full services architecture firm in 2003. Its collaborative environment is dedicated to creative vision of the highest caliber. Based in Toronto, the studio assists clients locally and internationally to create projects where art becomes life.The studio is an internationally recognized leader in sustainable architecture, art and design. Each project is uniquely conceived for its particular situation, and advanced with proficient project management to achieve exceptional value and architectural quality. Projects and experience range in scale and scope, including residential, cultural, and commercial architecture, master planning and urban design, environmental and public art, private gardens and special features.Some of Paul Raff Studios most prominent projects include:Cascade House, Toronto, CanadaCounterpoint House, Toronto, CanadaEcho House, Toronto, CanadaMadrigal House, Toronto, CanadaGarden Pavilion The following statistics helped Paul Raff Studio achieve 20th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 8 19. Reflect Architecture Reflect ArchitectureAt Reflect Architecture, our work begins with purpose: to create architecture that inspires. This place of inspiration is unique to each client and drives each design choice. Located through a process of discovery and conversation, we work with clients to produce experiential spaces that embody the unique values that motivate them. Committed to progressive thinking that honors integrity of the environment and those who inhabit it, our work looks to reflect the possibilities of architecture.Every project is a consideration of its people, its place. Centering our work in the today, we utilize relevant, contemporary materials and techniques to realize our clients diverse perspectives.Some of Reflect Architectures most prominent projects include:North Drive House, Toronto, CanadaLumea, Toronto, CanadaRetreat, Regional Municipality of Peel, CanadaPermission, Toronto, CanadaRejuuv, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Reflect Architecture achieve 19th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 21 18. BDP QuadrangleBDP Quadrangle designs for the good of clients and communities. BDP Quadrangle is one of Canadas leading architecture, design and urbanism practices. Based in Toronto, Canada, our expertise spans designing for the full spectrum of the built environment including mixed-use, residential, workplace, retail, transit, media, education and health.We are the North American headquarters of BDP, which was founded in 1961 in the UK as an interdisciplinary design resource. Today, BDP comprises 1,300 people, operating from local studios across three continents. Transcending its growth, the studios philosophy has remained the same: to work as a multidisciplinary collective, applying knowledge and expertise to create ambitious projects at every scale.Quadrangle, a 35-year old practice well-known in North America for its design, business sense and integrity, joined BDP in 2019 and became BDP Quadrangle in 2020.Some of BDP Quadrangles most prominent projects include:Yonge Sheppard Centre, Toronto, CanadaBata Shoe Factory, Astra, Quinte West, CanadaSamsung Experience Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, Canada1181 Queen Street West, Toronto, CanadaCorus Quay, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped BDP Quadrangle achieve 18th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 77 17. B+H Architects B+H ArchitectsB+H Architects is a global, award-winning firm with a 70+ year legacy of building creative solutions for clients through the delivery of architecture, interior design, landscape, planning and other consulting services. Weve worked with clients across the globe to design buildings and environments that are inspiring, memorable, functional and contextual.Founded in 1953 in Toronto, our firm operates from studios in eight cities around the world: Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to deliver strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies.Today, our team includes more than 300 curious designers, place makers, strategists, storytellers, and creative human beings who believe in embracing change and challenging the status quo to deliver resilient, healthy environments that positively contribute to their communities and are characterized by vibrant human experiences.Some of B+H Architects most prominent projects include:SickKids Patient Support Centre, Toronto, CanadaZhongtai Retail Store, Beijing, ChinaAbilities Centre, Whitby, CanadaFirst Canadian Place Recladding, Toronto, CanadaUniversity of British Columbia AMS Student Nest, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped B+H Architects achieve 17th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 36 16. Altius ArchitectureAltius has continued to move forward towards a complete, holistic and collaborative approach to building. We believe that the best buildings are achieved when architects, engineers, consultants, constructors and clients come together to achieve something greater than the sum of their individual parts. We subscribe to a team approach to building and believe that the confluence of architecture, structure, mechanical systems and building technology must meet at the commencement of the design process in order to successfully meet the needs of our clients, their budgets and respond to our modern times.We have established close relationships and continue to share knowledge with the best consultants available to us in the fields of structural, mechanical and sustainable systems design.Some of Altius Architectures most prominent projects include:Hewitt Avenue HouseClearview Residence, Collingwood, Canada360 Winnett, Toronto, CanadaEllis Park House, Toronto, CanadaBeech House, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Altius Architecture achieve 16th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 24 15. CORE Architects CORE Architects Inc.CORE Architects is an award-winning architectural and interior design firm based in Toronto, Canada. Since our inception in 1994, we have provided our clients with a complete range of integrated services for the planning, design and creation of built environments. CORE has been responsible for the design of 160 residential projects; 45,000 residential units; the urban-master planning of over 200 million square feet of residential development; numerous private residences; recreational and sports clubs; restaurants; hotels; resorts; offices and over 1500 retail rollouts.As responsible professionals, we consider our projects as more than discreet objects. In all our projects, we advocate appropriate densities that make the best use of the site, support mass transit options and provide healthy living environments for people.Some of CORE Architects most prominent projects include:210 Bloor, Toronto, CanadaSix50 King, Toronto, CanadaFive Hundred Wellington, Toronto, CanadaFashion House, Toronto, CanadaM City Phase 1, Mississauga, Canada The following statistics helped CORE Architects achieve 15th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 29 14. AAmp Studio AAmp StudioAAmp is a BIPOC-led architecture and design studio committed to creating beautiful, informed and transformative experiences. We focus on design at multiple scales, ranging from commercial, cultural and residential architecture, to branding and graphic identity.We pride ourselves on an innovative, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to design: from initial concept through realization, we work closely with our clients to find creative solutions tailored specifically to their needs. In short, we believe design is a cultural experience that is layered, democratic and fun so, lets do it!Some of AAmp Studios most prominent projects include:Tower House, MaineCompartes Melrose, West Hollywood, CaliforniaSunnyside Townhouse, Toronto, CanadaArtkive, Los Angeles, CaliforniaFour Corners House, Machiasport, Maine The following statistics helped AAmp Studio achieve 14th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 19 13. PLANT Architect Inc. Chris Pommer/PLANTPLANT Architect Inc. is an award-winning practice that branches into the domains of architecture, landscape and design. Our studio operates across spatial scales and disciplinary borders to reveal a sites potential, distill client-needs into a clear design vision and create timeless spaces that heighten ones experience of a site, city, building or natural landscape.We specialize in institutional, commercial, and residential architecture and landscape architecture, interiors, urban infrastructure, feasibility studies, and master planning. We also offer a broad range of value-added services that include furniture and lighting design, public facilitation, and integrated graphics. Our interdisciplinary design approach allows us to build important connections between people, places and ideas, and it remains central to our firms ongoing commitment to public engagement.Some of PLANT Architect Inc.s most prominent projects include:Face to Face | Tte Tte, Toronto, CanadaCanadian Firefighters Memorial, Ottawa, CanadaThe Sara Jackman Playground, Toronto, CanadaEast Point Park Bird Sanctuary Pavilions, Toronto, CanadaWalmer Residence, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped PLANT Architect Inc. achieve 13th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 46 12. RDH Architects RDH ArchitectsRDHA is a Toronto-based studio specializing in architecture for the public realm. Founded in 1919, the firm has a wide-ranging body of work, encompassing corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, academic buildings, transportation facilities, recreation centers, libraries, secure buildings and interiors. Over the past 15 years the current partners have focused on producing intelligent, concept driven architecture of the highest caliber. The firm now feels and acts like an emerging design studio, while our 100+ year legacy provides a solid backbone of technical and managerial experience.Consequently we have re-emerged as one of Canadas most acclaimed design firms, winning more than 90 provincial, national and international awards most notably five Governor Generals Medals, the 2018 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Architectural Firm Award, and the 2014 RAIC Young Architect Award for design partner Tyler Sharp.Some of RDH Architects most prominent projects include:Springdale Library and Komagata Maru Park, Brampton, CanadaGuildwood GO Station, Toronto, CanadaScott Street Interlocking Signal Tower Generator, Toronto, CanadaWaterdown Library and Civic Centre, Hamilton, CanadaCentennial College Story Arts Campus Library, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped RDH Architects achieve 12th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 5 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 13 11. Teeple Architects Teeple ArchitectsTeeple Architects shapes buildings through an open and collaborative process. Founded in 1989, our practice integrates sustainability and technical expertise with formal exploration to create buildings that are representative of the communities they serve. Our Toronto and Vancouver studios draw on the collective skills and expertise of a diverse and talented team of design professionals. Under the leadership of Principals Stephen Teeple (Founder), Chris Radigan (Emeritus), Myles Craig, Tomer Diamant, Avery Guthrie, Richard Lai and Wes Wilson, we work with discipline and imaginations to shape ideas into places that bring aspirations to life.Some of Teeple Architects most prominent projects include:Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall, Baltimore, MarylandStanley A. Milner Library Renewal, Edmonton, CanadaUBC MacLeod Renewal, Vancouver, CanadaSherbourne Common Pavilion, Toronto, CanadaSisters of St. Joseph Convent, Peterborough, Canada The following statistics helped Teeple Architects achieve 11th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 27 10. PARTISANS PARTISANSPARTISANS designs objects, designs architecture, designs cities, designs concepts and even ideas. We strive to make the improbable possible and the impossible viable, at all scales and media. Our curiosities are insatiable and our drive to create them is central to our project. We are an award winning, internationally published studio founded in 2012.Some of PARTISANS most prominent projects include:Canvas House, Toronto, CanadaGrotto Sauna, ON, CanadaBar Raval, Toronto, CanadaFold House, Hamilton, CanadaWindsor Peace Fountain The following statistics helped PARTISANS achieve 10th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 24 9. Diamond Schmitt Play-TimeDiamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm designing transformative, purpose-driven and highly sustainable buildings from its four studios located in Toronto, New York, Vancouver and Calgary. Creating innovative design solutions while drawing inspiration from each sites surrounding community, architectural and historical contexts, Diamond Schmitts visionary designs can be found in more than 50 cities around the world.Some of Diamond Schmitts most prominent projects include:United Kingdom Holocaust Memorial International Design CompetitionMirvish Village, Toronto, CanadaIngenium Centre, Ottawa, CanadaIndependent School CompetitionBuddy Holly Hall, Lubbock, Texas The following statistics helped Diamond Schmitt achieve 9th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 35 8. Hariri Pontarini Architects Ben Rahn/A-Frame Inc.Established in 1994, Hariri Pontarini Architects, is a leading Canadian full-service architectural practice known for creating modern landmarks such as the award-winning Bah Temple for South America, the acclaimed McKinsey & Company headquarters in Toronto, the international competition-winning Ivey School of Business and the Governor Generals Medal-winning Schulich School of Business. Founded by Siamak Hariri and David Pontarini, the firm has delivered a broad range of institutional, commercial and residential projects, libraries, schools and academic buildings. Hariri Pontarini Architects has become known for designing projects of exceptional quality, with a strong conceptual basis derived from the specific needs and aspirations of each client.Some of Hariri Pontarini Architects most prominent projects include:7 St. Thomas, Toronto, CanadaNicol Building, Sprott School of Business, Ottawa, CanadaThe Bah Temple of South America, Santiago, ChileOntarios Celebration Zone, Toronto, CanadaTom Patterson Theatre The following statistics helped Hariri Pontarini Architects achieve 8th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 5 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 19 7. Akb Architects Akb ArchitectsFounded in 2004, Akb Architects is the Toronto-based architecture studio of Robert Kastelic and Kelly Buffey, architects dedicated to the practice and art of building. The quest to capture the poetic and ineffable qualities of space manifests in Akbs design process, which prioritizes a clarity of vision, attention to detail, and a rigorous commitment to conceptual intent. The work of the studio benefits from Robert and Kellys extensive training in both architecture and interior design; a comprehensive strategy results in buildings of exceptional resolution and an uncommon level of refinement.A unified and holistic approach to interior and exterior space merges building and landscape into a seamless experience, transforming the ephemeral into the tactile. Elements of volume, light, proportion and materiality are orchestrated to resonate and respond to each projects unique site, context and program.Some of Akb Architects most prominent projects include:Story Pod, Newmarket, CanadaMetrick Cottage and Boathouse, Ontario, CanadaWhistling Wind Cottage, Pointe au Baril, CanadaMuskoka Cottage, CanadaClearview Chalet, Collingwood, Canada The following statistics helped Akb Architects achieve 7th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 12 Total Projects 17 6. Moriyama Teshima Architects Moriyama Teshima ArchitectsMoriyama Teshima Architects (MTA) is a team of architects and designers collaborating with visionary clients to build inspiring and enduring spaces that transform communities. Their extensive portfolio of Canadian and international projects comprises museums and art galleries, university buildings, schools, corporate and government headquarters, recreational facilities, libraries, restoration and renovation projects and urban/campus planning.The studio is made up of individuals who reflect the cultural diversity that defines our global present a combination of industry leaders and young designers working together to design and deliver exceptional projects. They believe that the success of design is rooted in collaborative processes that approach challenges and solutions holistically, and that work at all times to integrate site, building, context and a plurality of perspectives into a built reality of which we can all be proud.Some of Moriyama Teshima Architects most prominent projects include:Makwa Waakaaigan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, Sault Ste. Marie, CanadaLimberlost Place, Toronto, CanadaPlace des Arts, Greater Sudbury, CanadaOntario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) Headquarters and Multi-Tenant Complex, Toronto, CanadaCREATING THE OSSTF WITH MASS TIMBER, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Moriyama Teshima Architects achieve 6th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 4 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 31 5. Atelier RZLBDRZLBD (Reza Aliabadi), is a Canadian artist and architect of Persian origin. He is the founder and principal of Atelier RZLBD. His repertoire of work extends to making arts, crafting objects, designing buildings, curating installations and publishing a zine called rzlbdPOST. His work has been distinguished with numerous accolades, exhibited in many venues, and celebrated in more than 100 print publications. In 2017, RZLBD was selected among the top emerging design talents in Canada.Some of Atelier RZLBDs most prominent projects include:Opposite House, Toronto, CanadaShaft House, Toronto, Canada5/6 HOUSE, North York, CanadaWhale House, Toronto, CanadaThe Gallery House, Markham, Canada The following statistics helped Atelier RZLBD achieve 5th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: Featured Projects 14 Total Projects 27 4. Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Dubbeldam Architecture + DesignDubbeldam Architecture + Design is a multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. Led by fourth-generation architect Heather Dubbeldam, the studio has garnered acclaim for its forward-thinking approach, design research endeavors and dedication to crafting sustainable environments. They are recognized as one of Canadas leading architecture practices for their commitment to architectural excellence and dedication to social responsibility through advocacy.Dubbeldams work exemplifies bold design and meticulous craftsmanship. With a diverse portfolio incorporating a wide range of project types, their work ranges from homes, multi-unit residential projects, workspaces, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings to landscape design and architectural installations.Some of Dubbeldam Architecture + Designs most prominent projects include:Bata Shoe Factory, Astra, Quinte West, CanadaDubbeldam Office, Toronto, CanadaBunkie on the Hill, Muskoka District Municipality, CanadaBinary Spectrum, Kitchener, CanadaSkygarden House, Toronto, Canada The following statistics helped Dubbeldam Architecture + Design achieve 4th place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 6 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 29 3. MJMA Architecture & Designphoto: Shai Gil - MJMA Architecture & DesignMJMA is a Toronto, Canada-based design practice of 60+ designers and architects. MJMA has evolved from a 30 year strong legacy of making community buildings, to building communities in towns and cities, on campuses, within organizations, and across playing fields. Our increasingly diverse portfolio speaks to an innovation culture at MJMA that drives all our designs. This spirit of innovation, cultivated with clients who are enthusiastic about creating meaningful architecture that positively contributes to the built environment, has resulted in more than 75+ national awards, including the Governor Generals Medal in Architecture and 2016 RAIC Architectural Firm Award.Some of MJMA Architecture & Designs most prominent projects include:Queens University John Deutsch University Centre, Kingston, CanadaJohn Innes Community Recreation Centre, Toronto, Canada Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park, Mississauga, CanadaNeil Campbell Rowing Centre, St. Catharines, CanadaUBC Aquatic Centre, Vancouver, Canada The following statistics helped MJMA Architecture & Design achieve 3rd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 13 Total Projects 35 2. KPMB Architects KPMB ArchitectsFor more than three decades, KPMB has evolved in response to a changing world and worked to change it for the better.Established in 1987, KPMB is an internationally recognized architectural practice based in Canada. Our wide-ranging work has earned over 400 respected awards, including 18 Governor Generals Medals, Canadas highest honour. Our founding partners, Bruce Kuwabara, Marianne McKenna and Shirley Blumberg, have all received the Order of Canada for their personal achievements and for KPMBs collective contributions to improving peoples lives through the built environment. In 2021, we expanded our leadership team, including the naming of seven new partners: Kevin Bridgman, Steven Casey, Phyllis Crawford, Andrew Dyke, Mitchell Hall, Paulo Rocha and Bruno Weber.As a full-service practice, we provide expertise in building design, interior design, master planning, workplace strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement and sustainable design.Some of KPMB Architectss most prominent projects include:Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University, Boston, MassachusettsIsttaniokaksini/Science Commons University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, CanadaDownsview, Toronto, CanadaWilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, Canada The following statistics helped KPMB Architects achieve 2nd place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 17 Total Projects 71 1. Omar Gandhi Architects Omar Gandhi ArchitectsOmar Gandhi Architects is a Canadian practice working globally, with a diverse portfolio that spans residential, hospitality, civic and cultural projects, as well as large-scale landscape interventions and innovative urban infill. The firms work ranges from region-defining public projects to intimate interior and product design, demonstrating a rare fluency across scales. Founded in Halifax in 2010 and formally registered in 2012, the firm expanded to Toronto in 2016 and opened its Berlin studio in 2025, extending its reach into Europe while continuing to lead projects across Canada, the US, and the Caribbean.Raised in Brampton, Ontario, Omar Gandhi studied architecture at the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University before working in Toronto and Halifax.Some of Omar Gandhi Architectss most prominent projects include:OG House, Halifax, CanadaTop image: Prime Seafood Palace, Toronto, CanadaWhite Rock, Wolfville, CanadaBrar Residence, Toronto, CanadaThe Outlier Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas The following statistics helped Omar Gandhi Architects achieve 1st place in the 25 Best Architecture Firms in Toronto: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 23 Total Projects 35 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.The post 25 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Toronto appeared first on Journal.

The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? Stay up to date by subscribing to our A+Awards Newsletter.What makes a space spiritual? Its not always an explicitly religious expression; in fact, often, its not. Sometimes its the quiet, the light, or the way a space seems to hold you in place, asking nothing but your presence. Spirituality doesnt have to be served as symbols or sermons. It can be found in how a building slows you down and marks time. It can also be felt in how a space allows you to experience grief, peace, reverence or healing.This collection brings together seven A+Award-winning projects that explore what it means to design for the spirit. Each one reflects a different approach some material, some spatial, some sensory but all invite us to experience space in the most intentional and sacred ways. These spaces dont follow a single typology. Theyre not all churches, mosques or temples. Some are memorials, gardens, halls or centers. What ties them together is atmosphere and attention, not function or belief.Spirituality in architecture is not bound to faith alone. It lives in how spaces slow us down, open our senses, and connect us to something larger than ourselves. The seven projects in this collection show that a spiritual space can be made from rails and ballast, paper and plaster, water and light. What matters is the care with which they frame silence, movement and attention.Rails of MemoryBy Blaising Borchardt Studio, Lyon, FranceJury Winner, Religious Buildings & Memorials, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Lyon, where trains once carried deportees to Auschwitz, Rails of Memorytraces the history through distance and weight. A stretch of rail runs for exactly 3,850 feet (1,173 meters), representing one thousandth of the journey between Lyon and the camp. The memorial reuses real railway materials such as rails, sleepers and ballast to ground memory in matter. The designers aimed to turn movement into mourning and created a long silent procession. As visitors walk the path, there are no walls or symbols but the ground beneath them. It is a space that invites presence and in that presence, memory becomes sacred.Ritual SpaceBy Geomim, Bodrum, TrkiyeJury Winner, Wellness and Spa, 13th Architizer A+AwardsRitual space lives up to its name by turning architecture into ceremony. The design consists of a network of narrow corridors and sunken courtyards that intend to slow the body down and draw focus inward. Geomim used rammed earth floors and plaster walls to echo the colors of the soil. They created skylights to pull sunlight into the dark chambers underground to guide visitors to sunlit terraces. The meditation pavilion at the center rises in a circular form that echoes the spinning motion of the Sema ceremony. In this project, shade, texture and light work together to lead visitors inward until their stillness feels complete.The Breeze HallBy SHISUO Design Office, Shanghai, ChinaJury Winner, Cultural Pavilion, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Shanghai, SHISUO Design Office transforms a fenced-off patch of woodland intoThe Breeze Hall. Trees once trapped behind barriers now stand on an open lawn, anchoring a steel pavilion with wing-like eaves. Visitors step into a vast space, forty-two meters long and filled with soft breezes drawn through the roof. Rainwater collects in a pool, feeding evaporation that cools the air. Plaster walls feel warm to the touch, and light shifts with the day. At sunset, the faade glows through branches, holding the quiet between sacred pause and daily return.Garden for the EyesBy c+d studio, Shanghai, ChinaJury Winner, Architecture +Art, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Shanghai, c+d studio createsGarden for the Eyes as an abstracted Jiangnan garden. Visitors enter a space built almost entirely from handmade paper, its fibers textured like nature. Light filters softly across walls, guiding the visitors view toward framed scenes and ink paintings placed with precision. Openings act as windows for the eyes, controlling the rhythm of what they see. Each step reveals a new composition, and each pause invites the mind to widen. Here, looking becomes a journey; and in that journey, the act of seeing turns into a quiet ritual.The ET-302 MemorialBy Alebel Desta Consulting Architects and Engineers, Gimbichu, EthiopiaPopular Choice Winner, Religious Buildings and Memorials, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn Gimbichu, the ET-302 Memorial guides visitors through absence, revelation, and healing. A main path retraces the flights last six minutes and forty-four seconds, leading toward four inclined concrete forms that mark the crash site. Each form carries the scale and texture of Ethiopias rock-hewn monuments, with plaques set like aircraft windows recording the lives lost. Underground and open-air spaces invite quiet reflection. Rock gardens, shaded walks, and a circular burial ground hold the weight of grief in stillness. Every step carries the story forward from loss, through remembrance, toward renewal.Diffuse MirrorBy Antnio Costa Lima Arquitectos, PortugalJury Winner, Architecture + Light, 13th Architizer A+AwardsOn the edge of a dam, Diffuse Mirror rises like a pier into still water. Visitors step onto pinewood posts and into a chapel wrapped in a palisade of rough, conical sticks. Light seeps through narrow gaps, scattering across the floor, changing with the day and season. A single window draws their gaze to the waters surface; another opens only to the sky. The cross, carved with the word Agape, anchors the structure in place. Here, sound, smell, and touch work with light to still the body and open the mind.Water Pavilion, LongqiyuanBy The Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture, China Academy of Art, Wenzhou, ChinaPopular Choice Winner, Architecture +Environment, 13th Architizer A+AwardsIn the valleys of Wenzhous Longqiyuan Scenic Area, Water Pavilion rests on a ridge between three bodies of water. Visitors approach under the shade of preserved trees, stepping into a space formed by three curved roofs. Each roof opens toward a different stretch of water, lifting to create an entrance and dipping low to meet the surface. Light filters through narrow seams, shifting as visitors move. Reflections ripple underfoot. From each angle, the pavilion offers a new composition of water, shadow, and time.The winners of the 13th Architizer A+Awards have been announced! Looking ahead to next season? 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