The iconic Stahl House in the Hollywood Hills is listed for sale for the first time since its 1960 completion, with an asking price of $25 million. The 2,200-square-foot mid-century modern home, designed by Pierre Koenig, is celebrated for its cantilevered steel and glass design. The sale is being undertaken by the Stahl family, the only owners in the home's 65-year history. The home gained global fame as Case Study House No 22 and through the photography of Julius Shulman. The listing seeks a new custodian who will ensure the preservation of this significant cultural landmark.
Japanese architectural company SOBOKUYA, specializing in traditional carpentry and sustainable design, will establish its first Middle East base in the Dubai Design District in November. The company is exhibiting at Dubai Design Week 2025 in collaboration with Nikken Sekkei Dubai FZ-LLC. From its new Dubai base, SOBOKUYA plans to expand into Europe, South Asia, and Africa, developing projects that combine Japanese minimalism, wabi-sabi aesthetics and modern functionality. The move follows the establishment of SOBOKUYA's bases in Vietnam, marking a key next step in its global expansion.
HFA Architecture + Engineering has acquired Boston-based life sciences specialist TRIA, marking its formal entry into the Science + Technology sector. The move brings TRIA’s laboratory and biomanufacturing design expertise into HFA’s national architecture and engineering platform, strengthening its ability to serve biotech, pharmaceutical and research clients across the US while expanding its geographic footprint.
MERED has announced a collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron for the Riviera Residences, a landmark development on Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island. Featuring over 400 apartments and 12 bespoke villas, the project draws on the city’s pearl-diving heritage and will debut in November 2025.
OMNIYAT has announced LUMENA ALTA, a 380-metre, 73-storey tower set to be Dubai’s tallest commercial building in Business Bay. The project, featuring 45 floors of premium office space, is scheduled for completion in 2030.
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