Casa da Beta / Atelier Aberto Arquitetura

Navigating the inherent challenges of a narrow house nestled between other buildings – typical of urban plots with limited frontage and depth – we embraced the opportunity to transform its ground floor. The goal was to create a space that not only significantly elevates its habitability but also deeply reflects the vibrant essence of its owner, Beta. A woman full of life, a dedicated yoga practitioner, and someone who cherishes moments spent entertaining friends and family, Beta's dynamic emotional and cultural background became the guiding inspiration for this renovation. Infusing her personality into the very fabric of her home was a truly rewarding endeavor.

Rural Reimagined House / Fergus Garber Architects

Designed to embrace the sunny Northern California chaparral landscape, a newly constructed farmhouse between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys harkens back to the region's roots. Nestled between two hills on 13 acres of farmland stands a cozy, multifunctional single-story ADU that lives larger than its actual 1,200 square-foot footprint. Its owners, a retired couple from Palo Alto, were yearning for a smaller home and a slower pace when they decided to build on a rolling plot of land where their eldest son and his family inhabited a century-old two-story farmhouse.

Pracownia - The Workshop / ACOS (A Collection of Stories)

Pracownia is a story about holistic design, where a relationship between the user's needs and matter, both existing and conceived, forms a multi-layered spatial experience. It integrates local culture, nature, craftsmanship, and modern manufacturing methods. The space is shaped by overlapping volumes and their dialogue with the surroundings. Details, materials, and bespoke solutions achieve a quiet elegance, creating a balanced relationship between architecture and interior. Pracownia, designed for OMNI KAISER Patisserie, becomes a creative reflection of the people who initiated and created it, as well as those who are going to use it in the future.

Nothing Is Lost, Everything Transforms: The Reusable Future of the Biennial’s Structures

At the end of each edition of the Architecture Biennale, far from the public eye, tons of exhibition materials are transported across Venice in handcarts and boats. Only a small portion of these materials is reused. The main obstacles are the limited storage space in Venice and the high logistical costs—recurring challenges for circular architecture. As a result, most of the waste ends up in landfills or nearby recycling centers. But this scenario is beginning to change. In response to growing environmental concerns, architects are developing strategies to make reuse more viable. These efforts go beyond architectural and construction decisions—they also involve logistics and international trade.

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