The most interesting architectural details and impressive buildings from around the world

1 – A curved plot in the Puembo Valley in the Andes, with a carob tree growing in the centre, became the site for the construction of the private residence Riba House, designed by the international bureau Taller EC (TEC). The unique features of the location became the starting point for the architectural concept, based on respect for nature. The architectural volumes of the two-storey house, with a total area of 520 square metres, ‘embrace’ the tree, which is about 100 years old, and almost every interior room has a visual connection with it.

2 – The shape of the building, reminiscent of the architectural details of traditional Thai houses, the stainless steel mesh enveloping the façade, the brightly coloured interiors – all these design features of the Vela be Siam hotel in Bangkok reflect Thailand’s cultural code in a modern building. How ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic) created this original architectural concept, the elements of colour navigation inside the hotel, the specifics of public spaces and hotel rooms

3 – The symbolism of architectural forms, the variety of building materials, the laws of numerology, the rich traditions of building decoration, and the strict layout of religious buildings all influenced the appearance of the Temple of Heaven, built in Beijing in the early 15th century. The total area of this temple complex, which includes a wide variety of religious buildings, is almost 270 hectares. What is located in such a vast area? How are the buildings in the temple complex, which remains one of the largest in the world, similar and how do they differ? Why was the Temple of Heaven built, and why is it called that?

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4 – The Robert Day Science Centre building, with its offset architectural volumes, multi-level central atrium, open terraces and interior sculptures, is a striking example of how an original curriculum can inspire innovative architecture. The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) was tasked with creating a space on the campus of McKenna College in Claremont, California, that would promote interdisciplinary integration and collaboration among students from a wide range of disciplines. The science centre building was the first completed project in a large-scale master plan.

5 – The Sauska Tokaj winery is located on the southern slopes of Padi Hill in the Tokaj-Hegyalja region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this project, the architects at BORD Architectural Studio were tasked with creating not just an industrial building where wine would be produced, but also a building that would become an architectural landmark and a magnet for tourists. As a result, the architectural concept reflects the main trends in the design of such facilities: multifunctionality, multi-level structure, and integration into the landscape.

6 – Multifunctionality is one of the main trends in global commercial architecture. A modern concept store is no longer just a retail space, but a space that offers visitors a comprehensive leisure experience and a variety of impressions. The new Louis Vuitton boutique, recently built in Shanghai in collaboration with OMA, is a striking illustration of this trend. The three-storey concept store attracts attention from afar, as it is designed in the shape of a cruise ship. Inside, in addition to retail space, there is a café and an exhibition that tells the story of the brand through art installations.

7 – ‘In the digital age, many people question the need to visit world exhibitions in person. That is why, for Osaka Expo 2025, we decided to design a building that not only interacts with its surroundings, but also exists simultaneously in reality and virtuality,’ said representatives of Noiz Architects about the Null2 exhibition pavilion. Its main design feature is a mirrored façade made of flexible metal membranes that react to gusts of wind and sound waves. The interior features 360 digital screens. The architectural concept is based on the image of a three-dimensional pixel from computer games and the Buddhist understanding of the term ‘emptiness.’