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Boa Nova Tea House | Alvaro Siza
05-16-2026: Moderni; Boa Tea House embeds architecture into the rugged Atlantic coastline, creating an visual and experiential connection between the city, nature, and the ocean. Siza utilized an earthy, natural material palette that grounds the building. It features white-plastered masonry, ...
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut | Le Corbusier
05-14-2026: Moderni; Le Corbusier's Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut (Ronchamp) is an iconic project exploring sculptural forms, "ineffable space," and natural light, departing from his earlier rationalist work. Key project ideas involve using thick, curved concrete walls, a floating roof inspired by a ...
Grupo Arca Design Center | Esrawe Studio
05-08-2026: Moderni; Designed by Esrawe Studio in 2019, the Grupo Arca Design Center in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a 6,000-square-meter, two-volume complex inspired by a "manufactured landscape" or stone quarry. It acts as a hub for design, culture, and material selection, ...
LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse | Woods Bagot
05-06-2026: Moderni; The LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South is a  eight-gate expansion project at Los Angeles International Airport designed to enhance passenger experience with a focus on sustainability and modern design. Located south of the existing West Gates, this ...
Carla Ridge House | Walker Workshop
04-22-2026: Moderni; The Carla Ridge House by Walker Workshop is a minimalist residence located in Beverly Hills’ Trousdale Estates, designed to harmonize art, nature, and panoramic views. It features a glass bridge entry, a split-level design with a 2,000 sq ft "party deck," an 84-foot ...
Little Dume Beach Residence | Standard Architecture
04-20-2026: Moderni; The Little Dume Beach Residence by Standard Architecture is a 8,000 sq ft, single-story,, U-shaped Malibu home focusing on open, airy, and resort-style living. It features natural materials like cedar ceilings, travertine floors, and white stucco, with a 25-foot sliding door ...
James Perse Debut Store | Standard Architecture
04-20-2026: Moderni; The James Perse debut store on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, designed by Standard Architecture (Jeffrey Allsbrook), established a "low-maintenance high-fashion" aesthetic blending California casual with luxury. Opened in 2003, it features a warm, minimalist design with concrete floor, oak accents, and ...
Red Bridge Cabin | Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab
04-20-2026: Moderni; The Red Bridge Cabin is an experimental wooden holiday home designed by Wiki World in collaboration with the Advanced Architecture Lab (AAL). Located in the Yuancheng Cultural Park in Zhengzhou, China, the structure is characterized by its bridge-like timber form that connects land to a ...
Wildlife Road Home | Standard Architecture
04-16-2026: Moderni; "The formal living room, dining room, and kitchen wrap around the main courtyard.  Floor to ceiling glass and teak sliding doors pocket into board-formed concrete walls. The interior charcoal colored concrete floors extend out to pool deck.  The sunken main ...
