Architecture

August 2, 2025

Shanghaiโ€™s Dynamic Grand Opera House Resembles an Unfolding Fan

Peppered throughout Snรธhettaโ€™s prestigious portfolio are several performing arts centers, found all over the world. Throughout the past 20 years, the Oslo-based architecture and design firm has conceived of such renowned projects as the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, the Busan Opera House in South Korea, and the Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts in Canada. Now, that expertise has been translated into the firmโ€™s latest venture: the Shanghai Grand Opera House.

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July 26, 2025

Stunning Tuscan Vineyard Marries Modern Design With Traditional Winemaking

When you think of Italian wines, Chianti surely comes to mind. But youโ€™ve never seen a winery in Chianti quite like Antinoriโ€™s. Opened in 2012, Antinori nel Chianti Classico is a triumph of modern architecture and traditional viticulture. Nestled into the central Tuscan hillside, the estate features a state-of-the-art design created by Italian architect Marco Casamonti.

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July 19, 2025

This Stunning Winery Discreetly Snakes Through a Sprawling Vineyard in Greece

Snaking through the rolling hills of a vineyard in northern Greece is an unassuming line and, right below it, a crater-like circle. Both structures seem to melt into the surrounding landscape of Evia, but they mask something precious underneath the earth: a winery. Designed by the Athens-based architecture firm Fotis Zapantiotis, the Kitma Aidipsos combines underground design with a subtle and organic exterior, offering a unique approach both to winemaking and tasting.

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July 6, 2025

Taiwan High Rise Celebrates โ€œOut of the Boxโ€ Thinking With Overhanging Cubes

MVRDV knows a thing or two about the unexpected. The Rotterdam-based architecture firm has spearheaded ambitious projects like a Dutch church turned public swimming pool, a Berlin office whose facade is entirely doused in yellow, and a sky-blue family home perched atop a historic building. Despite defying architectural conventions, MVRDVโ€™s idiosyncratic vision hasnโ€™t been interpreted literallyโ€”until now.

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