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the architectural library is charles’ study with a tent-like roof painted to be like the sky, with its ‘city of books’ designed by charles so that each bookshelf relates to the thematic style or individual architect whose books are collected therein
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the winter room has a fireplace designed by michael graves with celia scott’s bust of hephaestus looking over the room with chinese scholar’s rocks solid dynamics replacing the fire’s flames. the view shows the layering of space with views into the spring, summer and autumn rooms
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the minimalist gallery space gently curves at all corners and expands over three floors.
kengo kuma's qatar pavilion draws inspiration from qatari dhow boat construction and japan's heritage of wood joinery.
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the home is designed as a single, monolithic volume folded into two halves, its distinct facades framing scenic lake views.
the winning proposal, revitalizing the structure in line with its founding principles, was unveiled during a press conference today, june 20th.