Projects
Architectural projects from around the globe are collected here, from residential and cultural buildings to public and commercial works. illustrarch presents each project with photos, drawings, and concise design analysis. Browse by type or region to see how architects solve real briefs with innovative, sustainable, and context driven ideas.
Apaulinha: Nine Architect-Designed Homes Across the Alentejo Landscape
In the rural territory of Grândola, close to Melides and Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Apaulinha proposes a different model for contemporary residential development. Rather...
illustrarch Editoral Team2 Mins read
Best Software in Architecture School: 8 Tools to Learn First
A practical look at the best software to learn in architecture school, covering SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, ArchiCAD, and rendering tools, with a...
Elif Ayse Sen6 Mins read
Zaha Hadid Architects Opens Songshan Lake Cultural Center
Zaha Hadid Architects opened the Songshan Lake center in Dongguan a decade after the founder's death, with flaring roofs drawn from the silk...
Elif Ayse Sen8 Mins read
UNStudio’s RIVUS: How a Former Factory Becomes a Cluj-Napoca Riverfront District
UNStudio has revealed RIVUS, a river-oriented master plan that reconnects Cluj-Napoca to the Someș River. Built on the former Carbochim industrial platform, the...
Elif Ayse Sen7 Mins read
Residential Architecture Face-Off: Co-Living vs Traditional Apartment for Urban Housing
Co-living and traditional apartments represent two distinct approaches to residential architecture in dense cities. This comparison breaks down how each model handles space...
Furkan Sen8 Mins read
Seara Sports System Showroom and Office: Concrete Showroom by Architectkidd
Seara Sports System Showroom and Office in Bangkok by Architectkidd features cast-in-place concrete, terraced slabs, and open interiors that balance raw material expression...
Elif Ayse Sen1 Mins read
Top Architecture Competitions to Join in 2026: A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals
A practical breakdown of the top architecture competitions to join in 2026, covering international awards, student-focused challenges, and Buildner-hosted briefs. Includes prize funds,...
Sinan Ozen7 Mins read
Diamond Schmitt and MVRDV Reveal Toronto Research Building for University of Toronto
Diamond Schmitt and MVRDV, with Two Row Architect, have revealed the design for the nine-storey Temerty Building at the University of Toronto. The...
Elif Ayse Sen9 Mins read
