Carisbrooke Residence / DAAS Architecture Inc.

Set in Calgary's vibrant Sunnyside neighborhood, this compact multi-family development thoughtfully reinterprets urban densification through the lens of community engagement, sustainable site planning, and human-scaled design. The project introduces four three-bedroom rental suites—each with secure parking and dedicated Class 1 bike storage—into a well-established inner-city fabric, while maintaining sensitivity to the context and character of the neighborhood.

Villa Air / ARK-architecture

Villa Air is a distilled expression of contemporary architecture rooted in the Tunisian landscape. Set within a two-hectare plot in Morneg, this 1,500 m² residence unfolds as a meditative dialogue between built form and topography. The site, defined by its gentle slope and sweeping views, culminates in the striking silhouette of the Jbal Errsas mountain range—a natural horizon that anchors the architectural narrative. From the outset, the project embraces a central duality: the tension between gravitas and lightness, between groundedness and suspension. This dialectic, subtly embedded in the villa's name, structures the entire composition. Distributed across three levels, the house is articulated as a series of horizontal strata punctuated by bold cantilevers. These projections—remarkably slender at just 45 cm thick—embody both structural daring and environmental responsiveness, casting precise shadow lines that temper the Mediterranean sun.

On Designing National Pavilions: Power and Identity at Universal Exhibitions

What can a pavilion’s architecture reveal about its country? At major World Expos, national pavilions are designed to answer this question, transforming into spaces laden with symbolism. Though temporary, these structures are rich in meaning, functioning as architectural expressions of political identity. Their forms and materials encapsulate national ambitions. Expo Osaka 2025, the latest chapter in this ongoing narrative, showcases how nations increasingly use built space to construct global images of themselves—sustainable, technological, culturally distinct, and geopolitically relevant.

Brest Post Office Transformation / Chatillon Architectes

The renovation of the Brest Post Office by Chatillon Architectes marks the third iteration of the historic city-center building. Originally built in 1927 as an Art Deco-style post office by architect Georges Milineau, the building was destroyed during the Second World War and subsequently rebuilt between 1947 and 1950 by architect Pierre-Jack Laloy in a neo-regionalist style. Initially designed with a U-shaped structure, the building has now been expanded by Chatillon Architectes, adding a contemporary new wing, creating a central entrance courtyard, and an enclosed inner garden. Now operating as a senior residence, the project offers city-center living and has revitalized a long-standing local landmark. Using the building's history to guide its renewal, Chatillon Architectes has worked to restore, transform, and add new elements that honor the building's legacy while providing an experience suited to contemporary life.

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