Architecture

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Designer: Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Work: Holiday House Tag: Architecture

Kujdane

Kujdane retains the old while blending it with the new. It still has that A-frame silhouette like a traditional cabin in the woods but takes a step closer and sees that the structure has been tweaked with modern architectural elements. Wood is of course the element of choice to evoke that warm, cozy, cabin vibe and is complimented with cool-toned interior details for balance. The cabin is elevated by the sloping A-frame sides which makes it look like it is effortlessly hovering above ground level without visible stilts or pillars.

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Designer: Yuji Iida Work: Welfare Facilities Tag: Architecture

Nagomi

Nagomi is a welfare facility designed for the employees of a factory in the suburbs of Miyagi prefecture, Japan. The name Nagomi means to ease the mind in Japanese. The two-floor building covers 1691 square meters and holds a cafeteria, a fitness center, a gallery, relaxation areas and indoor and outdoor event spaces. A curved form and a sloping roof shelter the approach from winter wind and snow. Trussed wings give the cafeteria a wide open space, where the lines of the wooden ceiling are set in a random pattern to create a light and warm interior.

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Designer: Shujian You Work: Office Building Renovation Tag: Architecture

Matrix Beyond Bronze

This project transforms the modernist Seagram Building into a future workplace, prioritizing human well being and environmental responsibility while preserving its iconic bronze facade. A new double skin structure enhances energy performance, within which the added structures define adaptable zones, serving as partitions and storages that reshape the open plan layout. Addressing post-pandemic workplace needs, this intervention revitalizes the Seagram Building, reestablishing its relevance through a renewed internal matrix.

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Designer: Joy Alexandre Harb Work: Residential Building Tag: Architecture

Chalets Dada

The basic geometrical design was inspired by a child's scribbling when he was asked to create a house. A play between solids, voids and materials was experimented in order to have the final result Located in the high highlands of Lebanon's Faraya Resorts, Chalets Dada exemplify beauty and luxury. The composition is built on the foundation of a ground level hosting one large apartment bordered by a flower garden. Two unusual duplexes are stoned with Terrazzo on the first and attic floors.

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Designer: Grand Developments Work: Residential House Tag: Architecture

Realm of Clouds

Realm of Clouds is a residential building with 11 units in Taichung, Taiwan. The design joins architecture with planting, using multi-tiered vegetation, green facades and natural stone. The layout offers green views, daylight, fresh air and open interiors, while private pathways and independent entrances protect privacy. The facade greenery adds natural insulation and supports biodiversity. Rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient lighting and cross-ventilation reduce environmental impact. Locally sourced stone and recycled wood are also used.

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Designer: Lianhuan Wang Work: Architectural Tag: Architecture

House 4021

House 4021 is a vacation accommodation building located in Danzhou, Hainan, China, set between mountains and the sea. The building uses staggered terraced volumes that recall rolling waves and mountain contours. The overhangs shade the glass curtain walls below during periods of intense sun. The facade is made of treated aluminum panels patterned after waves and sand, giving weather resistance in the seaside climate. The rooftop holds an ecological garden and an infinity pool with indigenous plants. The total area is 2583.04 square meters.

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Designer: Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Work: Holiday House Tag: Architecture

Lako

Used a solid and simple form to make a powerful and safe feeling. The primary goal was to create harmony with the surrounding by extending the sloping roof to the ground. Thus, the futuristic and modern form was born during this process. Contrary to a solid and cold exterior, the interior has fluid shapes, warm colors, and unique floor materials to make a cozy feel. Also, the low level conventional area brings down the viewer's eye level and presents different points of view.

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Designer: SIA DESIGN Work: Residence Tag: Architecture

One Villa

One Villa is a residence located in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. A symmetrical layout, simple lines and a Chinese-style spatial order recall traditional Jiangnan architecture. The slightly curved roof is a modern interpretation of traditional roofs. Metal roof panels, blue walls, dark grey tiles and bronze-colored metal grilles form the outer surfaces. The plan has three layers, a front gateway, a middle transitional space with a corridor and water feature, and a back courtyard with a viewing loft. The design offers a calm and secluded living environment.

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Designer: Tengyuan Design Work: Corporate Headquarters Tag: Architecture

Rencent Office Center

Rencent Office Center is an office building on the coast of Qingdao. The building slabs are extended in line with the surrounding shoreline, echoing the terrain and the nearby buildings. Sea view windows are set between the slabs like floating boxes. Facing the city, the facade is treated as a scene frame with a diagonal cut. Only three materials are used: glass, stone and dark metal. A sunken plaza resolves the two story height difference across the site and improves the circulation of the building spaces.

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Designer: mode:lina™ Work: Outdoor Event Space Tag: Architecture

Be Amphitheatre

Every society needs space to sit by the campfire, to talk, to see, and express oneself. Amphitheatre has become a place of meaningful gatherings and speeches, a new symbol of this part of Warsaw and a fuel for change. This modern construct looks for a new angle to things already known. The outdoor scene rose to face the demand that haunts Warsaw's business district lack of open and public spaces, free of fences, allowing for casual, friendly meetings out in the open. The final shape of this building is a match made out of the classical formula of the amphitheater and green zones.

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Designer: Newsdays , Qingdao Metro Work: Hotel Tag: Architecture

Dongyi Dunhuang

Dongyi Dunhuang is a hotel located near the desert in Dunhuang, Gansu, China. The design draws on traditional northwestern buildings of the region, such as the local earth wall and the drying house. The walls are built with rammed earth made from locally produced mud, so the hotel appears calm and seems to grow from the surrounding land. The site area is 41,541 square meters and the building area is 10,299 square meters. The plan follows the idea of a quiet retreat. Guests can rest and experience the history and the natural landscape of Dunhuang.

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Designer: QIDI DESIGN GROUP Work: Exhibition Center Tag: Architecture

Dragon Bay

The Dragon Bay seeks the harmony between architecture and site. The principle is to focus on the potential of site transformation, seek the integration of artificial and natural transition. Pure and concise landscape techniques and the minimalism strategy, the perfect integration of nature. The creative of seven themes, including Initiatory journey, forest in the shuttle, canyon within exploration, green walk, mystery valley, star river, and play in the lost land. Respect the topography and rational use, collect community rainwater, build a community sponge city system.

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