The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA), organised by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC), has announced the winners of its landmark fifth edition. Bringing together entries from 53 countries, IADA 2026 became the strongest and most internationally diverse edition since the awards were established. The 2026 edition reflected the
On a peaceful stretch of rural Australia, a simple idea has reshaped the way one property connects with its sweeping countryside. With a modest timber addition, Solomon Troup Architects have taken an existing home and helped it finally turn to face the views that were always there but somehow overlooked.
Some homes have all the charm in the world but still feel impossible to live in. That was the story inside this ground floor flat in a large Victorian villa in Hackney, where years of living with a cold, gloomy conservatory finally pushed the owners to look for a better
In Melbourne, Australia, a creative couple and their teenager have discovered a completely new way of living, all thanks to a clever pavilion added to their heritage bungalow. Designed by Taylor Knights Architecture & Interior Design, the 538 square foot (50sqm) addition does not fight with the original home. Instead,
In the quiet, tree-lined streets of the San Mateo Highlands, a beloved Eichler home has found new life. Klopf Architecture, working alongside Outer Space Landscape Architects and Coast to Coast Construction, set out to update and expand the house for a growing family who wanted to preserve its spirit for
In the leafy neighbourhood of Summerhill, Toronto, a professional couple with a young child have found their ideal home: a contemporary retreat designed by Akb Architects that feels both sophisticated and utterly livable. From the street, the Summerhill Residence immediately stands out. Its red brick facade and black-stained cedar details
Marston Architects designed this Australian house. Photography by Katherine Lu. Pivot doors are changing the way we experience our homes. Unlike traditional hinged doors, these dramatic, rotating panels don’t just open a space, they frame it, fill it with natural light, and create seamless connections between indoors and outdoors. Here’s
When a family bought their 3,306-square-foot Cape Cod–style home, they had no say in the finishes or design. It was builder-grade, plain, and impersonal. That changed with a transformation led by Armina Interiors. With organic textures, earthy tones, and structural enhancements, the home now feels like a seamless extension of
In cities like Taipei, Taiwan, compact living has become a reality for many young residents. Every square foot counts, and smart, creative design decisions are essential to make small apartments functional and comfortable. Working with A Little Design, the owners of this 236-square-foot (22 sqm) apartment set out to maximize
What happens when you peel back layers of a standard office space? In the hands of Dutch design firm TANK, the answer is something unexpectedly warm, playful, and deeply personal. Their renovation of De Korendrager in Amsterdam turns a former workplace into a character-filled family home, one that honors its
In central Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar district, a two-floor apartment inside The Arris has been redefined by Studio Wills + Architects. Rather than gut the space, the architects worked strategically, introducing two striking architectural volumes, a Blue Box and a Black Box, that transform how the apartment is used and experienced.
What began as a small repair job turned into a complete architectural reinvention. Designed by boutique Northern California firm Medium Plenty, this three-story family home reflects a deep collaboration between the architects and a creative couple with two young kids. Originally initiated to address structural water damage, the project evolved
