Remote architecture in the Nordic wilderness
From Iceland to Norway, building in remote rural spots requires an entirely different way of thinking – and a host of unusual challenges
On Helsinki’s archipelago Pekka Littow’s Majamaja eco cabins are inspired by the local architecture
Just a 15-minute boat ride from Helsinki, the waterside off-grid cabins designed by architect Pekka Littow inhabit a different world
In Memoriam: Balkrishna V. Doshi (1927- 2023)
The 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner was one of India's most influential architects, celebrated for his humanist philosophy and sustainable approach to architecture
Anglo-Dutch architecture firm Studio Woodroffe Papa completes mixed-use housing scheme in London
A new residential development in Southwark embraces a European model of collective housing with the aim to enrich the community
Architecture Icon: The Paimio Sanatorium and its humanistic approach to modernism
Situated a two-hour drive west of Helsinki, the former tuberculosis sanatorium takes a humanistic approach to architecture
AD Architecture reimagines an art and exhibition venue in Shiyihe
The new building intends to introduce commercial art to the residents of Shiyihe, China, and help foster a new creative community around it
Mobile Architectural Office unveils low-carbon building in Paris
Nestled on the corner of rue Robert Blache and rue du Terrage, the practice seeks to reinterpret the characteristics of faubourienne architecture
Architecture firm Atelier L’Abri designs all-white house in Québec
Designed for a family of four, the modern residence allows its occupants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the calm of nature
Top 5 architectural hideaways from around the world
Modern life is overwhelming. As dynamic and exuberant as urban living can be, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to escape the stimulus overload of densely populated areas
Christ & Gantenbein adds a contemporary touch to a grade II listed building in London
The UK House, a mixed-use building located at a prestigious West End address on Oxford Street, stands out as a landmark in the city centre
Year in Review: ICON’s top 5 architecture stories of 2022
From a pink paddling pool in Melbourne to the North London house becoming the UK’s first net zero carbon home, here are ICON's most popular architecture stories of 2022
Design Museum Gent uses bricks manufactured from municipal waste in upcoming renovation
The low carbon bricks have been developed for the construction of the new wing of the Design Museum Gent
Studio Jey pairs architectural features with bespoke furnishings at The Fall
The London-based design duo has collaborated with The Fall to design its new retail concept store in East London
citizenM opens new art-filled properties in Miami and Chicago
The Dutch brand expands its reach with two colourful, design-led hotels in the US
London’s biggest showroom of vintage Scandinavian furniture opens in Hackney Wick
This industrial space, perched next to a canal in East London, features a rolling supply of mid-century Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish furniture and home accessories
Architectural firm Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli completes Brixen Public Library in South Tyrol
The Brixen Public Library in South Tyrol is a hybrid urban living room and vibrant community gathering place
Meet the couple who designed and built a tiny house holiday home in Dorset
Scott and Caroline designed and built The Bide by hand during lockdown. A labour of love, the design combines the couple’s passion for contemporary design and interiors
Alvaro Barrington basketball court in Bethnal Green initiated by the London Lions
Art and basketball combine to help East London borough with highest child poverty rate
Margent Farm partners with eco-conscious social enterprise to build affordable tiny house
Non-profit social enterprise Common Knowledge has taught 120 people to build mobile tiny homes using innovative hemp corrugated panels and other eco-conscious materials
FRAMA creates minimalist interior for a retail space in Williamsburg
The Copenhagen-based design brand transformed 7115 by Szeki, a contemporary boutique in the heart of Brooklyn, using natural and reclaimed materials
The iconic Buchli house at USM’s Münsingen campus in Switzerland is back in use
Now with a new lease of life as a guest house for corporate visitors, Fritz Haller’s revolutionary modular design for a 1969 house for USM owner Paul Schärer is as much a work of art as a family home
