Architecture

July 26, 2025

Stunning Tuscan Vineyard Marries Modern Design With Traditional Winemaking

When you think of Italian wines, Chianti surely comes to mind. But you’ve never seen a winery in Chianti quite like Antinori’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 “Out of the Box” 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, MVRDV’s idiosyncratic vision hasn’t been interpreted literally—until now.

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July 3, 2025

The Louvre Announces Design Competition Ahead of Ambitious $316M Renovation

The Louvre, which happens to be the world’s largest and most visited museum, is on the verge of undergoing an ambitious, $316 million renovation. The project seeks to address overcrowding by incorporating an additional entrance near the Seine River and a special exhibition area housing Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. On June 27, the Louvre officially launched an international architecture competition, whose winner will design the museum’s new entrance and exhibition hall.

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