Architecture

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Designer: Porto Folio Architects Work: Multifamily Residential Classification: Architecture

CTG Sanya Treasure

Ctg Sanya Treasure is a multifamily residential community designed to embrace the essence of tropical living. Set along the river in Haitang Bay, the project features 38 medium rise towers immersed in a lush jungle landscape. Inspired by the fluidity of nature, the design fosters a seamless blend between indoor and outdoor spaces, with wrap-around balconies encircling open floor plans that promote natural cross-ventilation and uninterrupted views.

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Designer: Liang Wei Work: Business Building Classification: Architecture

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics

Rizhao Zhonggu Logistics is an office building in a coastal logistics park in Rizhao, China. The form recalls a loaded cargo ship ready to depart. The tower is square, like stacked shipping containers, and the podiums on each side are inclined like the bow of a freighter. The entrance uses a curved shape inspired by a sail. The facade is made of aluminum panels that resist salt fog and are easy to maintain. LED lighting is placed within each exterior panel to make the building visible at night.

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Designer: Drew Gilbert Work: Private Residence Classification: Architecture

Zen House

Zen House is a refined example of minimalist design, where light, water, and space shape a calm and cohesive living environment. A pool anchors the home's layout, complemented by the presence of an olive tree that brings a natural focal point. Thoughtful material choices and clean architectural lines support a sense of clarity and quiet. Every detail contributes to a sense of purposeful stillness, where nothing feels excessive and everything has its place. In this way, Zen House becomes a quiet refuge, attuned to both its inhabitants and its natural surroundings.

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Designer: Ahmed Habib Work: House Classification: Architecture

Greystone

Greystone is a house located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The design combines minimalist forms with a close link to nature. Clean lines and a palette of gray stone, matt walnut wood and off white stucco define the exterior. Large double glazed windows bring in natural light and frame landscape views from every room. The ground floor holds the reception, dining and daily living areas, while the bedrooms are placed on the first floor for privacy. An outdoor deck with seating, a pool and a gym extend the living space. Separate entrances serve the family, guests and the garden.

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Designer: MARCOS BIAZUS Work: Residential House Classification: Architecture

Villa Torres

Timeless design with a more brutalist vision in the conception of the facade. The challenge was to create a 1000m² project on a lot of only 400m², needing to build vertically to have sea views from the main areas, including the pool. As it is very close to the sea, we decided to use low-maintenance materials such as exposed concrete, stainless steel, corten steel, and glass on the exterior. The rooftop pool is the highlight, with plenty of glass showcasing the sea view.

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Designer: Michihiro Matsuo Work: Office Classification: Architecture

Frames

Frames is an office building located in Osaka, Japan. The facade is defined by overlapping window frames that appear to float above a horizontal eave at ground level. Bright and open work spaces are placed mainly above the second floor. The window shapes and carefully placed trees soften the view from the street, keeping a balance between privacy and openness. The building uses a wooden rigid frame structure with large section laminated timber and metal joints. Structural analysis was carried out to ensure safety in a region with frequent earthquakes and to support low carbon construction.

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Designer: Revano Satria Work: Private Residential Classification: Architecture

Z Line House

Z Line House is a private house located in Semarang, Indonesia. The design uses a parametric system to shape both the geometry and the structure. A series of calculated, sculptural interventions defines the facade, while the interior spaces are planned for fluid transitions in both horizontal and vertical directions. The geometry is optimized to control water flow during the heavy rainfall of the tropical climate. A detailed solar study guided the eastern and western facades, and the openings follow view axes, occupant height and the even distribution of natural light.

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Designer: Tonny Wirawan Suriadjaja Work: Residential Home Classification: Architecture

Theater House

Theater House is a residential house in Jakarta, Indonesia. The design connects each part of the house through a split-level layout, from the entrance to the centre of the home. The main space is an open living and dining room with openings on both sides that face the outdoors, allowing natural light and air to circulate. A planter box above the entrance portal forms a soft visual buffer and gives a garden view from within. The upper floor holds the bedrooms, each with access to a roof garden. Textured paint in three tones of grey and natural wooden planks form the finishes.

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Designer: Ryosuke Okawa Work: Complex Building Classification: Architecture

Yokohama Symphostage

Yokohama Symphostage is a mixed-use complex building located in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan. The building has a total floor area of about 183,000 square meters and contains offices, a hotel and shops. Yokohama Symphostage is connected to the pedestrian network that links central Yokohama with the surrounding areas. Two pedestrian routes cross the site and are joined by a multi-layered plaza with public facilities for gathering during events and disasters. Simulations of wind, sunlight and pedestrian flow guided the design of each space.

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Designer: Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Work: Villa Classification: Architecture

Jaqalan

Jaqalan, translating to friends in Turkish, comprises two architecturally unified villas in the verdant landscape of Zekeriyakoy, Istanbul. Characterized by striking sloped roofs that descend to the ground, the design addresses the region's heavy rainfall while creating a bold visual identity. Expansive terraces and floor to ceiling windows foster a strong indoor outdoor connection. With solar panels and energy efficient materials, Jaqalan exemplifies sustainable living, redefining contemporary residential architecture through minimalism and contextual harmony.

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Designer: Ge Wang Work: Pedestrian Overpass Classification: Architecture

Twist Bridge

Twist Bridge is a pedestrian overpass built between Huagai Mountain and Fengling Mountain in Shunde, Foshan, China. The form is inspired by a twisted sheet of paper, and the deck turns in the air like a ribbon. The rotating railing does not block the view. Instead, the railing guides pedestrians toward the open city landscape. The inner length is 65.588 meters, the outer length is 71.191 meters, and the width is 3 meters. Twist Bridge links the walking paths of the two mountains and offers a safer crossing over the road below.

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Designer: Drew Gilbert Work: Private Residence Classification: Architecture

Albadoor Villa

This signature villa is a bold expression of precision and dynamism, designed to captivate with its crisp geometry and striking visual presence. The interplay of sharp lines, volumetric massing, and bronze accents creates a facade that reflects light dynamically, enhancing its sporty yet sophisticated identity. Advanced parametric modeling guided the design process, ensuring seamless integration of materials and maximizing spatial efficiency. Prefabrication and high precision construction techniques enabled the realization of its sculptural form, maintaining architectural purity.

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