ARCHITECTURE NEWS
ivan marin arquitectura + doho build mexico's morelos cultural center entirely in brick
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the minimal geometry of the overall volume together with the scarce use of materials makes it possible for the building to humbly adapt to its surroundings.
the minimal geometry of the overall volume together with the scarce use of materials makes it possible for the building to humbly adapt to its surroundings.
mat office frames ocean views in summer hotel in chinese island
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standing apart from an island that houses european style villas, the hotel by mat office features exposed structures and a sandy surface.
standing apart from an island that houses european style villas, the hotel by mat office features exposed structures and a sandy surface.
estudio galera's bleached wood basque pavilion suggests brutalism in buenos aires
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with the basque pavilion, estudio galera renovates the adjacent pre-existing residence in the same geometric and material architectural language.
with the basque pavilion, estudio galera renovates the adjacent pre-existing residence in the same geometric and material architectural language.
SAV architecture shapes modern tropical house that flows with indian landscape
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inspired by the fiery indian sun, SAV built the house with local red laterite stone walls, sun screens, and a double height brick entrance
inspired by the fiery indian sun, SAV built the house with local red laterite stone walls, sun screens, and a double height brick entrance
christophe benichou envisions a countryside house wrapped in a wall of logs
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'it's a great wall in the landscape; a rampart, to perforate, to release the sight,' says the designer.
'it's a great wall in the landscape; a rampart, to perforate, to release the sight,' says the designer.
BLOOM transforms former garment factory into new community hub in cambodia
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BLOOM integrated the design of a coworking space, café, theater, library and private offices within the industrial space.
BLOOM integrated the design of a coworking space, café, theater, library and private offices within the industrial space.
wutopia lab designs the 'books above clouds' store in shanghai's tallest building
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providing more than just books, the new space intends to become a cultural landmark within the city.
providing more than just books, the new space intends to become a cultural landmark within the city.
hehnpohl architektur expresses traditional language of münster's historic center
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while the facade offers the raw texture of hand-molded bricks, the interior is softened by porous, untreated concrete.
while the facade offers the raw texture of hand-molded bricks, the interior is softened by porous, untreated concrete.
victoria lautman captures india’s subterranean stepwells in photography series
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the stepwells were architectural wonders with a primary purpose of providing a daily water supply all year long.
the stepwells were architectural wonders with a primary purpose of providing a daily water supply all year long.
exhibition hall leading into old chinese town by the 9th institute of architectural design and research
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the architects were asked by the government owners of fengqiao town to renovate an ancient part of the village to host the main entrance.
the architects were asked by the government owners of fengqiao town to renovate an ancient part of the village to host the main entrance.
a first look inside jean nouvel's 53 west 53 skyscraper in new york
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the development has presented two new model residences designed by roman and williams, who collaborated with david zwirner gallery, and hong kong-based designer andré fu.
the development has presented two new model residences designed by roman and williams, who collaborated with david zwirner gallery, and hong kong-based designer andré fu.
dead space by finbarr fallon documents the hyperdense vertical graveyards of hong kong
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juxtaposed against backgrounds of towering skyscrapers, the terraced gravestones present a serene yet uneasy landscape.
juxtaposed against backgrounds of towering skyscrapers, the terraced gravestones present a serene yet uneasy landscape.
GEplus arhitekti reuses village bricks for new football stadium in croatia
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the selected 12,000 bricks used in the facade originate from the ruined houses destroyed by the floods, and add meaning to the new stadium.
the selected 12,000 bricks used in the facade originate from the ruined houses destroyed by the floods, and add meaning to the new stadium.
JCPCDR nestles 'the observatory' timber cabin in a french forest
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constructed entirely from fir wood, the observatory perfectly integrates into its forest environment.
constructed entirely from fir wood, the observatory perfectly integrates into its forest environment.
OFFICE KGDVS wins olive oil mill competition in trebbio, italy
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a spartan industrial building stands modestly in the middle of the olive groves as a simple square with an oversized circular roof.
a spartan industrial building stands modestly in the middle of the olive groves as a simple square with an oversized circular roof.
zeller & moye connects box-like volumes to form sustainable housing in rural mexico
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each volume has its own front door and covered terrace, making the garden the circulation space of the house.
each volume has its own front door and covered terrace, making the garden the circulation space of the house.
heatherwick studio plans giant 'planted pergola' for mixed-use tokyo development
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the undulating structure rises like a gently sloping hillside before puncturing the ground to allow natural light into the basement zones.
the undulating structure rises like a gently sloping hillside before puncturing the ground to allow natural light into the basement zones.
an intricate wooden canopy tops JK-AR's house of three trees in south korea
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functioning both structurally and aesthetically, the canopy has been constructed from 4006 pieces and using only wooden joinery.
functioning both structurally and aesthetically, the canopy has been constructed from 4006 pieces and using only wooden joinery.
wilson architects deconstructs kooroomba chapel to frame mountain views in australia
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the small timber frame building intends to explore the natural setting and provide visitors with a strong sense of place.
the small timber frame building intends to explore the natural setting and provide visitors with a strong sense of place.
geoship, the bioceramic dome for the homeless designed to last for over 500 years
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the geoship bioceramic domes for social housing are affordable, energy sufficient, fire resistant and disaster resilient.
the geoship bioceramic domes for social housing are affordable, energy sufficient, fire resistant and disaster resilient.
C+A revives landmark building in kyoto university of foreign studies
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C+A aimed to build a flexible hub for student activities on campus, enhancing the experience of students and teachers alike.
C+A aimed to build a flexible hub for student activities on campus, enhancing the experience of students and teachers alike.
new video tours zaha hadid's soon-to-open daxing airport in beijing
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scheduled to open late september 2019, the 700,000 sqm airport is being constructed to ease the burden on the chinese captial’s existing airport.
scheduled to open late september 2019, the 700,000 sqm airport is being constructed to ease the burden on the chinese captial’s existing airport.
WARchitect builds the skyscape apartment on a rooftop in bangkok
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the design team wanted to make the apartment feel like a borderless box that emerges out of nowhere in the sky.
the design team wanted to make the apartment feel like a borderless box that emerges out of nowhere in the sky.
HDA + taller paralelo transform a rooftop into a contemporary garden in mexico
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the lightweight 'vault' structure has been built using timber purlins and galvanized steel tubes.
the lightweight 'vault' structure has been built using timber purlins and galvanized steel tubes.
kapsimalis architects adds a contemporary summer villa for hotel in santorini
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the villa features a white, monolithic facade that blends into the island architecture, yet with minimalist design and orthogonal lines.
the villa features a white, monolithic facade that blends into the island architecture, yet with minimalist design and orthogonal lines.
felippi wyssen stacks black timber volumes to build gatternweg apartment in switzerland
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the design appears like timber boxes stacked on top of each another, with the volumes getting smaller as they reach the final level.
the design appears like timber boxes stacked on top of each another, with the volumes getting smaller as they reach the final level.
kary one design fills school in china with soft shapes and pastel shades
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kary one design was commissioned to link children’s education with an aesthetic environment resulting in the blossom school.
kary one design was commissioned to link children’s education with an aesthetic environment resulting in the blossom school.
green-tech spaceship-like toilets will land in san francisco streets
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with rainwater collection systems build in, the sleek, shiny and curvy toilet and kiosks are planned to touchdown in san francisco from 2021.
with rainwater collection systems build in, the sleek, shiny and curvy toilet and kiosks are planned to touchdown in san francisco from 2021.
