40-1C 40-1C Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Commercial Design Lean and green Waimarie Lincoln University Science Facility, by Warren and Mahoney, creates an epicentre for advancing land-based disciplines – the demonstrably green hub walks the talk Sculptural 'memorial' a gift to the community Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects is a spectacular memorial to the owners' father – and a massive boon for the area Business meets luxury in Shenzhen The new Conrad Shenzhen by Goettsch Partners is Hilton Worldwide’s first luxury offering within the prominent China gateway city Finding your way A soaring chapel becomes a modern psychological practice with interiors by Bureau Fraai – light touches include accentuating existing stained glass and a new maze-pattern carpet Empowering the future CRA turns a former petroleum refinery plant in Trieste, Italy, into a waterfront battery park – the project testing innovative green energy solutions Valley of dreams Forkid’s club by Panorama Design stretches the young mind with various zones representing seasons – stimulating the imagination at every curvy, colourful turn Point of difference An historic city building is refurbished & reinvented by Urbanfunction – an activated retail street front, spiral stair, lux penthouse and respect for the setting result Science of versatility A new Science Innovation Center by CAW Architects adds a dramatic public face to its school and reorganises entry points – as well as creating diverse classrooms and outdoor spaces Beyond the driver's seat Nio Hongqiao Airport, by Kokaistudios, shifts gear on car maker Nio's signature hospitality lounges – fusing sustainable retail, luxury hospitality and brand experience Community minded architect wins top award Riken Yamamoto, of Japan, has been awarded the 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize – his works celebrate social transparency Fun even when it's raining This sculptural sports centre by Brooks + Scarpa cheers up rain-stopped fixtures by turning raindrops into a water fall feature A beautiful dance between eras This sensitive library renovation and expansion by EVOQ celebrates the facility's past while addressing its modern role as a social hub No spoke gets in your eye A double-loop, spoke-free observation wheel designed by UN Studio for the Sangam World Cup Park will offer uninterrupted views over Seoul Hotel seamlessly fuses city life and nature The architectural approach adopted at this six-room Shanxi Province retreat emphasises harmony with nature and thoughtful adaptation to its surroundings Wayfinder with a difference This green-minded retail/office hub by Zaha Hadid Architects defines circulation routes and has a bladed facade that changes orientation to echo different outlooks Villa vibe in the sky Resembling stacked villas, this hotel by Ong & Ong echoes the high ceilings, verandas, lush courtyard gardens, arches, and terracotta roof tiles of the original villa on the site Holistic spa meets architectural strength The new Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa offers spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing – a marine-grade Dimond roof protects the culturally in-tune destination Fresh faced boutique Groundbreaking 3-D digitally printed ceramic tiles blend tradition and innovation on a renowned Amsterdam shopping street Living for the city After the Christchurch earthquake, central spaces were laid bare – now a fresh-thinking development by Sheppard & Rout responds to the needs of occupants and the city itself We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories