Reimagining ‘industrial’ as a place where work, culture and community converge. We had the pleasure of partnering with Coree Thorpe, a Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Gunai, Wurundjeri artist based in Melbourne, and a team of advisors to develop a concept for the adaptive reuse of a Thornbury site into a mixed-use commercial park. Our vision prioritises creativity and cultural engagement while remaining responsive to stakeholder requirements. The proposal features a three-dimensional artistic treatment of the facade and its surroundings, inspired by the land’s contours and the river that once shaped it. In collaboration with Coree, his artwork was projected onto the facade, creating a distinctive visual language that envelops the building. At the main entrance, a secondary placeholder piece conveys strength and sets the tone for future artistic partnerships. ••• This project challenges the conventional notion of a commercial park, positioning it as a place of congregation and cultural exchange. To view the full story of Darebin Creative, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dQPc9GJ6 #sgksarch #melbournearchitect #architect #architecture #indigenousdesign #firstnationaustralians #thornbury #darebincreative #creativewarehouse #commercialpark #facadedesign #australianarchitect #melbourne 

The Innovation Outpost at Amarillo College in Amarillo, Texas, exemplifies how modern #architecture can blend sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal with StoVentec Rainscreen Systems. Designed by Parkhill, this state-of-the-art hub for innovation revitalized a historic structure, transforming it into a collaborative space that honors the past while embracing the future. A defining feature of the project is the StoVentec Glass Rainscreen system, which was selected for its mirrored facade and high-performance capabilities. The mirrored glass finish reflects Amarillo’s historic surroundings, symbolizing the intersection of legacy and progress. Originally envisioned as a visual effects studio, the structure evolved into a multipurpose performance space, fulfilling the original intent of fostering innovation and collaboration.

A handmade, Poesia smooth-cast glass feature wall injects light and life into FarmEd, and showcases modern sustainable design. FarmED is a sustainable farming education centre at Honeydale Farm in the UK’s Cotswolds. This low-carbon project, designed by Timothy Tasker Architects, teaches sustainable and regenerative farming methods to farmers, governing bodies and researchers to help tackle climate change. The material palette reflects the program’s sustainable and regenerative intent, Timothy Tasker Architects reducing the embodied carbon of the project through careful material choice. Custom-made Poesia glass bricks are used as a feature wall at the entrance to the conference room to maximise light transmission. The architects were inspired by the Crystal Houses project in the Netherlands, and wanted to make use of the sold glass bricks at FarmED. FarmEd recently won the RIBA South Award 2023, the jury saying, “FarmED is a shining example of how architecture can play a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture and education. By integrating sustainable practices into its design, the centre serves as a model for others looking to create similar facilities.” Architect: Timothy Tasker Architects LTD Client: FarmED - The Centre for Farm and Food Education Product: POESIA GLASS STUDIO LTD Photography: @timcrockerphotographer #poesiaglass #glassbricks #robertsonsbuildingproducts #castglass #handcastglass #glassbrick #glassbricks #architecture #archilovers #design #awardwinningdesign #glassdesign #castglass #bricklove #glassfacade #glassarchitecture

Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects have been selected to design the new Vancouver Art Gallery building at 181 West Georgia Street, following a competitive process involving over a dozen applicants. This new purpose-built facility will replace a parking lot and the former sports field known as Larwill Park, marking a significant step forward for the Gallery. According to a press release, “Selected from proposals submitted by 14 leading Canadian firms, this decision marks an important milestone in the Gallery’s renewed vision to create a destination for art and culture that reflects the diversity of its audiences.” The project is set to begin a collaborative process leading to a new conceptual design in 2026, emphasizing listening, dialogue, and the perspectives of the communities the Gallery serves. https://lnkd.in/gJteqWgw

The design adopts an organic formal language, where the building’s roof plane extends from the mountain slope, blurring the distinction between terrain and structure. This gesture transforms the architecture into a topographical continuum, allowing the community center to be perceived as an extension of the landscape rather than an imposition upon it. The green roof terrace becomes both a public platform and a visual mediator—linking the human scale of the plaza below with the vast natural backdrop. Programmatically, the project is conceived as a social condenser, encouraging community interaction through open plazas, fluid circulation, and porous thresholds. The curved spatial composition fosters a dynamic sense of movement and engagement, reinforcing the idea of architecture as a participatory experience rather than a static object. Through the synthesis of form, landscape, and human activity, the Taewoong-dong Community Center aspires to offer visitors a multisensory and immersive encounter with their surroundings—an architecture that celebrates the continuity of nature, culture, and collective experience.

When Architecture Speaks Too Much and When It Chooses Silence In architecture, expression often walks a fine line between eloquence and excess. Some buildings demand attention; they exude identity and presence. Think of Zaha Hadid’s fluid forms or Antoni Gaudí’s surreal facades. These are works where architecture is emotionally charged, sculptural, even rebellious. They don’t whisper; they perform. Then there’s the other school, the “less is more” philosophy, immortalized by Mies van der Rohe. Here, clarity replaces complexity. The architecture breathes through restraint. Every line, every void, every shadow has purpose. These spaces don’t need ornament; their silence becomes their language. Both expressions, maximal and minimal, tell stories. One expresses what is felt; the other what is essential. As designers, the real mastery lies not in choosing sides, but in understanding when a space needs to speak and when it needs to simply exist. A public museum may demand expression to evoke collective memory, while a home might find its poetry in quiet light and proportion. In the end, architecture, like any art, is about balance, between noise and nuance, between emotion and efficiency. ✨ Question for you: Do you find yourself drawn to expressive architecture or the minimalist “less is more” approach, and why? #Architecture #DesignPhilosophy #Minimalism #Expressionism #MiesVanDerRohe #ZahaHadid #ArchitecturalDesign #LessIsMore #DesignThinking

Are we still building libraries for the past — or for the future? Our design for a new university library in Podgorica, Montenegro, refuses the easy answer. It doesn’t romanticize tradition, and it doesn’t fall blindly for futurism. Instead, it asks a tougher question: How do we create spaces that protect knowledge while inviting exchange and transformation? The architecture deliberately plays with tension. A clear cubic form signals stability and seriousness — yes, knowledge matters. But a permeable façade breaks the rigidity, opening the building to the city, softening its edges, and letting the outside world in. This is not an ivory tower; it's a civic stage. Placed between University Park and Đorđe Balašević Park, the library becomes a literal and symbolic connector — part academic institution, part urban living room. The rooftop garden doesn’t just beautify the structure; it extends the public realm upward, blending nature and culture instead of forcing a choice. Even the structure questions conventions. Heavy concrete grounds the building with endurance — but above, a wooden roof supported by a grid of slender columns brings warmth, lightness, and transparency. Knowledge may be built on foundations, but its future lives in openness. Daylight funnels through sculptural skylights, emphasizing clarity and orientation. By day, the volume appears disciplined and precise. By night, it glows — a beacon for learning that doesn’t shut down when the sun sets. If architecture reflects values, this library makes a clear statement: We don’t need to choose between permanence and progress. We can design for both — and invite the community to grow with us. The real question now is: Will our future public buildings dare to be this honest? #futurearchitecture #publicbuilding #universitybuilding #connectingpeople

Explore the evolution of Matt Smith artist studio through a detailed snapshot of its on-site development—a project that exemplifies ALTER Architects’ commitment to crafting environments where art and architecture converge. Conceived as both a functional craft making-workspace and a contemplative retreat, the studio articulates a refined dialogue between light, material, and landscape. Through its integration of natural illumination, spatial layering, and textural sensitivity, the design transcends the conventional boundaries of a working studio. It becomes instead a site of perpetual exchange between the artist and their surroundings—a framework in which architecture is not merely a backdrop to creativity but an active participant in its unfolding. The project illustrates how spatial design can elevate creative practice, framing artistic exploration within a structure that responds to, and is shaped by, the rhythms of place and imagination. #MattSmith #MattSmithArtistStudio #ALTERArchitects #CreativeSpaces #SussexArts #ArtistStudio

Transforming yesterday’s heritage into tomorrow’s icons—discover how adaptive reuse breathes new life into historic buildings across the world! 🏛️✨ By reviving old warehouses, factories, and cultural landmarks, architects are proving that preservation and innovation can go hand in hand. Adaptive reuse isn't just about saving beautiful façades—it's about crafting vibrant destinations, reducing environmental impact, and building stronger communities rooted in history and identity. Explore inspiring stories and global case studies in our latest feature. See how mindful renovations respect original character while introducing modern comforts, sustainable materials, flexible layouts, and cutting-edge technology. From art galleries in power stations to creative studios in ancient havelis, adaptive reuse is the future of truly authentic, sustainable design. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWQ2yE9P #AdaptiveReuse #HeritageRevival #SustainableArchitecture #PreserveAndInnovate #HistoricBuildings #BuildingTransformation #CulturalHeritage #ModernMeetsHistoric #GreenDesign #UrbanRegeneration #ArchitecturalRestoration #CommunityRevitalization #architectplusinterior

Architects and lighting designers, talk a lot about connection to natural light. But what happens when the space is buried underground… housing million-year-old fossils that can’t be exposed to direct sunlight? That’s exactly the paradox faced at Mammoth Park in Viminacium, Serbia — a subterranean archaeological site where designers had to introduce daylight without UV, heat, or glare. The result? A space that feels alive and connected to the sky, even meters below the surface. It’s a beautiful reminder that daylighting isn’t just a sustainability feature, it’s a storytelling tool. It can connect visitors emotionally to place, time, and history. It raises some fascinating design questions: ·      Can light be both protective and expressive? ·      How do we design with light when we can’t see the source? ·      What does “natural” light mean in an artificial context? Projects like this challenge the way we think about light — not as something to add to architecture, but as something to reveal within it. Do you consider bringing daylight into spaces traditionally reserved for artificial lighting? 👇 I’d love to hear if you’ve approached these hidden, delicate, or light-sensitive environments. #LightingDesign #Architecture #Daylighting #DesignThinking #HeritageArchitecture #SustainableDesign #LightMatters #ArchitecturalInspiration #SolatubeScotland