Dec 16, 2025a continuation of the existing rock formations, the hotel is articulated as a series of stepped horizontal planes, courtyards, and gardens.
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Jan 12, 2026the material palette is intentionally restrained and minimal, preserving the character of the former cold-storage facility.
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Dec 30, 2025watch a new film capturing a portrait of the studio through photographs, drawings, and present day life inside barcelona's former cement factory.
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designer boutique hotels (186)
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Oct 06, 2025the architects propose a system of walls instead of boxes, replacing enclosed booths with open partitions.
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Jul 31, 2025with varied recesses and stepped rooflines, the building reflects the irregular geometry of the site and subtly reinforces key urban axes leading toward the harbor and nearby square.
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Nov 18, 2025snøhetta draws inspiration from the rhine, as the opera house's interiors read as an eroded cavern in central düsseldorf.
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Jan 09, 2026original architectural features, including the brick facade and rounded corners, are retained.
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Jan 12, 2026the headquarters is organized as a continuous loop that connects departments visually and spatially across floors.
Jan 09, 2026the porous envelope keeps the building almost fully open while shielding it from sun, rain, and typhoons.
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