Browsing: Project Walk Through

The USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has officially been completed, marking a striking architectural statement by Trahan Architects. Described by the firm as “a beacon for the country, celebrating the best of American ideas on the world stage,” the pavilion combines cultural symbolism, technological innovation, and sustainable design. Inspired by the purity and form of Japanese torii gates, the pavilion presents a floating translucent cube that serves as both a gateway and gathering space. The structure was developed in collaboration with HOOD Design Studio, Dot Dash Lighting Design, BRC Imagination Arts, Alchemy International, Studio Loutsis, Ricca, and ES Global.…

On a compact 7,000-square-foot lot in San Diego’s North Park, architect Jeff Svitak has completed Fora Collective Housing — a striking example of intelligent urban density and sustainable multifamily living. The 22,220-square-meter project reflects how urban infill development can address California’s ongoing housing crisis through thoughtful, context-sensitive design. The building’s modular form and warm material palette, blending wood, concrete, and glass, establish a refined yet approachable atmosphere. Interiors are designed for both privacy and community engagement, featuring shared terraces and open stairways that encourage interaction among residents. Constructed by Jeff Svitak Inc., Fora stands as a model for adaptive urban…

Irish Pritzker Prize laureates Grafton Architects have completed their first U.S. building — the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas. The mass-timber structure, designed in collaboration with Modus Studio, serves as a powerful statement on the future of sustainable academic architecture. Spanning 45,000 square feet, the four-story facility anchors the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design’s growing campus. Constructed almost entirely from Arkansas-sourced timber, it houses studios, an auditorium, seminar rooms, and an 11,000-square-foot fabrication workshop. Its bold, “chunky” timber frame, with columns up to 42 inches wide and beams spanning 50…

Perched dramatically above a 250-foot Pacific bluff, this 3,800-square-foot, three-bedroom retreat embraces the raw beauty of Big Sur’s south coast. Designed to blend seamlessly with the rugged California landscape, the home’s long, slender form mirrors the natural contours of the land, creating a dialogue between structure and setting. The residence is anchored twelve feet inland from the cliff’s edge, balancing safety with bold architectural expression through a striking cantilevered master suite that projects over the ocean. Two interlinked rectangular volumes, connected by a glass-walled library, form the home’s heart, while a green-roofed concrete wing grounds it firmly to the terrain.…

Washington, D.C.–based BLDUS, led by Andrew Linn and Jack Becker, is reimagining American residential architecture through a sustainability-first approach that marries material innovation with thoughtful placemaking. The firm’s ethos—“farm-to-shelter”—prioritizes natural, locally sourced, and reclaimed materials, creating homes that are both environmentally responsible and contextually grounded. Founded in 2013, BLDUS started with residential renovations, additions, and historic preservation, gradually evolving into projects that integrate alternative building systems, high-performance envelopes, and carbon-conscious materials. Landmark projects like Grass House showcase the firm’s signature approach: BamCore bamboo framing, salvaged wood, and cork finishes that honor both environmental stewardship and local craftsmanship. The firm also…

The Kalil House in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing it as one of only seven Usonian Automatic homes ever built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Now owned by the Currier Museum of Art, the house remains one of the best-preserved examples of Wright’s vision for affordable, high-quality middle-class housing. Completed in 1957, the Kalil House retains nearly all original furniture, fixtures, textiles, and even stainless-steel kitchen appliances, offering a time-capsule view into Wright’s holistic design philosophy. The home’s modular concrete construction—using 2,580 interlocking blocks—reflects Wright’s ambition to combine simplicity, beauty, and…

Louisiana State University has approved a $215 million residential project to address rising enrollment and housing shortages on campus. The new South Quad dormitories will provide over 1,200 beds and are set to break ground in October 2025, near the Business Education Complex on South Quad Drive, replacing the Touchdown Village East commuter parking lot. Addressing Enrollment Growth The project comes amid LSU’s eighth consecutive year of record freshman enrollment. Interim President Matt Lee announced that approximately 8,000 new freshmen are expected this fall, exceeding last year’s 7,912 students. The expansion aims to relieve housing pressures, particularly for first-year students.…