San Giacomo delle Segnate Nursery School / Archiplanstudio
12 August
The building stands within the consolidated urban fabric of the small town, characterized by fragmented and uneven built edges that define its urban axes.
Brick as a Link Between Past and Future at Four Winds Field
12 August
Since its opening in 1987, Four Winds Field — home of the AA Minor League team South Bend Cubs — has undergone several transformations. In each of them, brick has remained a central architectural element, evoking tradition, permanence, and a distinct urban character. Now, with a major expansion underway, the stadium reaffirms this legacy while embracing innovative construction techniques, most notably, the integration of thin brick as a contemporary solution that honors the past without compromising technical performance.
Foster + Partners Redesigns Manchester United’s Carrington Training Complex
12 August
Foster + Partners has completed the modernization of Manchester United's men's first team building at the Carrington Training Complex. The project rethinks the 1999 structure to create a high-performance, collaborative environment for players and staff, integrating new facilities while retaining much of the original building's structure. The refurbishment introduces large windows and rooflights to bring natural light deep into the floor plate, complemented by timber panelling that adds warmth and a sense of permanence. Integrated MEP systems improve the building's operational performance, energy efficiency, and overall user experience.
Glass Ridge House / OWIU Design
12 August
Tucked in a suburban cul-de-sac in La Cañada Flintridge, OWIU Design's co-founders, Amanda Gunawan and Joel Wong, have built a quiet homage to their collective experiences and inspirations in the backdrop of their adopted home of Los Angeles. The couple has become well known in the LA design community for their architectural and design firms, OWIU Design and OWIU Goods. With a portfolio including Baroo and Sua Superette, among a long list of residential projects for notable Asian-American tastemakers, their aesthetic and design philosophy has helped shape "the look" of Asian-American small businesses in Los Angeles.