STROOG Headquarters / MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO

For some time, I have been wondering whether it might be possible to create an architectural system without a fixed, predetermined outline—one that remains open and flexible with regard to both space and time. Of course, the Dom-ino system is well-established: a structural concept that can be repeated virtually without limit and which has become conceptually embedded not only in architecture but also within the sphere of industrial production.

Tianlai Art Museum / Mao, Shen-Chiang Architecture Studio

Commissioned by the chairman to commemorate his parents and ancestral home, Tianlai Art Museum transforms private memory into a public space for exhibition, set within its rural context. The original old house had deteriorated beyond repair, so a full reconstruction was chosen over renovation, giving the building lasting permanence to carry forward the family's bond with the land.

Bigger Isn't Just an Aesthetic Choice: What Façade Systems Conceal Behind Their Materials

Seamless surfaces and minimal joints have become a defining signature of contemporary architecture, prized for the clean lines, and uniformity they bring to a building's envelope. Yet in façade engineering, this pursuit is rarely just about appearance. Regardless of the material used, increasing panel dimensions can influence durability, material recyclability, performance against external factors, and other considerations such as impact resistance and long-term maintenance. By combining ease of installation and transportation efficiency with design flexibility, monomaterial façade systems use large-format panels while addressing practical challenges related to flatness, thermal movement, and structural support. Yet, what other material-related considerations behind large-format...

Kanana Brand Identity Refresh

Kanana is Kakao's integrated AI brand, driving its evolution into an AI platform. This project aimed to strengthen brand recognition and trust by refining Kanana's visual identity. We reorganized core visual assets?including the logo system, color palette, and graphics?to establish a foundation for consistent design across services and touchpoints. The visual concept, "Surrounding Context," was inspired by a personalized AI experience that understands and responds to each person's everyday context. We translated this concept into a scalable graphic system designed to clearly communicate Kanana's brand identity and AI experience.

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A no-scroll interactive portfolio designed as a creative playground. Rather than following traditional portfolio patterns, the experience explores alternative navigation, motion and 3D interactions within a single screen.

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the iLOOminate Public Toilet / Studio 10

Situated in Zhongxin Village, the iLOOminate Public Toilet is a pivotal supporting facility of the South Kunlun–Luofu Mountain Architectural Art Programme. The project undertakes the renovation and upgrading of the village's original public toilet, retaining the site's inherent spatial context. Preliminary field research reveals that while many villagers have private bathrooms in their homes, they still prefer using the village's sole public toilet.

Moto Finance

The website for Moto, a premium financial card for modern wealth. Designed to make the card feel worth carrying before you even apply.

Endless Countdown

Endless Countdown is a 22-day illustrated countdown created for the start of the KHL 2026/27 season. Designed specifically for the Endless Paper app, each illustration is nested inside the next, forming one continuous infinite zoom through all 22 artworks. The format required a more simplified visual approach, with cleaner shapes, fewer effects, and no gradients or complex overlays. Each piece represents a different team and city, combining club identity, mascots, local landmarks, cultural references, inside jokes, and easter eggs. A custom numeral set was also created to unify the entire series.

National Trust for Historic Preservation creates defense fund in light of "urgent threats"

Washington DC nonprofit The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued the government last year over the White House ballroom extension, has announced a $10 million fundraising campaign for legal defence in support of US landmark preservation.

National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) announced the creation of the Historic Preservation Defense Fund today during the 2026 National Preservation Summit.

It is aimed at protecting "the nation's historic places and the laws that safeguard them against urgent threats emanating from Washington", according to NTHP.

"Through the Historic Preservation Defense Fund, the National Trust recognizes the magnitude of the crisis facing us today. And we...

Gaviota House / SAA Arquitectura + Territorio

To inhabit is not to occupy a place, but to establish a conscious relationship with it. The project is located at the eastern end of Lake Rupanco, within a tall, old-growth temperate rainforest in southern Chile, composed of century-old ulmo, tepa, and arrayán trees, a dense understory, and a living network of biodiversity.