Architecture

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Designer: ZIZU ARKI Development and Construction Work: Residence Building Classification: Architecture

Splendid View

Splendid View is a group of six villas built in Linkou, Taiwan. Each villa has four and a half floors, a private elevator and a garage on the ground floor. The structure is reinforced concrete, and the site area is 975.2 square meters. The materials include low-emissivity laminated glass, Viscount White stone, Japanese wood grilles and kiln-fired wood pattern tiles. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bring daylight into the interior. Planting on the balconies and in a green corridor raises the green coverage to 40 percent.

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Designer: Daniel de Amorim Work: Residential and Commercial Building Classification: Architecture

Maestria

A sophistication of living well. Mastery, which in Portuguese is called Maestria, comes from the power to do something with excellence. And that's how this project was shaped, the brutality of reinforced concrete being faceted by metal, the video, the textures, lighting, and light forms making the building transform into a sculpted jewel, shining and being embraced by the nature that surrounds it. The perfect work so that it is possible to combine the tranquility of living and the grandeur of being able to be master.

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Designer: Archermit Work: Road Trip and RV Campsite Classification: Architecture

Tibetan Eagle

Tibetan Eagle is a campsite designed for self-drive travelers beside Ranwu Lake in Tibet. The site lies between National Highway G318 to the north and the lake to the south. The main building of the integrated service center extends about 80 meters along the highway and is raised about 8 meters, so the buildings do not block each other. A glass wall faces the lake. The buildings use white cement-fiber plates, red weather-resisting steel plates, thick transparent glass, dark gray steel, local wood and local pebbles. Assembled steel structures limit the impact on the natural surroundings.

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Designer: Archiland Work: Museum Classification: Architecture

Samaranch Memorial

Samaranch Memorial is a museum built to commemorate Samaranch and to present the Olympic spirit. The design is derived from the five Olympic rings. Two intersecting circles form the main building, while three further circles become sunken courtyards that hold additional sporting spaces. The infinity shaped form contains a ramping loop that links the entrance, exhibition areas, roof gardens and service functions in one sequence. The memorial also includes a lecture hall, a temporary exhibition hall and a winter garden. Daylight was studied in detail to reduce energy use.

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Designer: GEORGI KATOV Work: Event Space and Residential Architecture Classification: Architecture

Dot Sofia

Dot Sofia is a mixed use building for events and urban living in Sofia, Bulgaria. The two volume structure holds a contemporary art and events space, a signature restaurant and residential units. Dot Sofia stands in the historic market district, an area long linked to trade and neglected in recent decades. The facade is made of rusted steel and recalls the aged materiality of the neighborhood. Oversized shutters open and close, following the rhythm of market life. The building was completed in 2023 and has a gross floor area of 1576 square meters.

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Designer: GOA (Group of Architects) Work: Exhibition Hall Classification: Architecture

Fengqi Chang’an Aesthetics Museum

Fengqi Chang'an Aesthetics Museum is an exhibition building in Chang'an, China. The design is inspired by nature, traditional Chinese gardens and landscape paintings. Functional volumes of different sizes are combined with courtyards and verandas to form a continuous and flexible garden space. Each courtyard serves a purpose, such as display, communication, meditation or activities, and crisscrossed corridors link them. Glass surfaces, wide door leaves and large overhanging eaves create an orderly frame. The building covers 6,400 square meters on a 16,000 square meter site.

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Designer: Peter Kuczia Work: Residential Building Classification: Architecture

Solarlux House Mondsee

Set against the stunning scenery of Lake Mondsee, this architectural project embodies sustainability and technological progress. Constructed entirely from cross laminated timber (CLT), the house blends seamlessly into its surroundings. The integrated photovoltaic panels on the roof efficiently capture solar energy, while geothermal probes are responsible for heating. The automatic systems control the natural ventilation and heating. With its focus on environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient mechanisms, this wooden house offers a modern yet harmonious refuge.

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Designer: FENG CHENG Work: Commercial Architecture Classification: Architecture

Taizhou Mansion

Taizhou Mansion is a commercial building located in an old town area of Taizhou, China. The design references the traditional Chinese garden. Zigzag walls and winding paths separate the site from the noisy surroundings and frame selected views. A main courtyard is placed at the center, and the functional spaces are arranged around the courtyard to form a circular route. Smaller courtyards are linked by the winding paths. White sandstone, metallic aluminium sheet, glass and metal grids are used. Standardized module design is applied throughout.

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Designer: GOA (Group of Architects) Work: Hotel Classification: Architecture

Muh Shoou Xixi

Muh Shoou Xixi is a hotel set within the Xixi Wetland. The hotel is renovated from five old buildings that stood on the site. The structural transformation was made with minimal intervention, so the buildings connect smoothly with the surrounding forest and water system. Trees with a trunk diameter of 10 centimeters or more were recorded by species, name and root level, and the layout follows the original vegetation, mainly persimmon trees. A banquet hall of 300 square meters is enclosed by windows on three sides. A water route based on the original landform allows arrival by boat.

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Designer: MA Office Work: House Classification: Architecture

In Between

In Between is a house located in Hamadan, in the west of Iran. The design connects the interior of the home with the surrounding city. Brick envelopes on each side of the building form porches that soften the usual barrier between inside and outside. These porches act as extensions of the living areas and offer views of the horizon and the sky. The porches also link the floors of the house. Traditional bricks shape the outer volumes, while the interior uses white marble floors and plastered walls. The building measures 14 by 10 meters and rises to a height of 11.4 meters.

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Designer: Colega Architects Work: Single Family Home Classification: Architecture

Crestridge Residence

Crestridge Residence is a single family home created through the full remodel of a dated tract house. The new layout stays within the existing footprint of 2100 square feet on a down-sloping lot of 21,000 square feet. A vertical louver system in natural iron wood with black oxide hardware gives privacy along the front elevation. A vaulted great room and large windows open to a view of the Los Angeles basin. Two private wings at opposite ends of the house allow family and guests to live together with privacy.

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Designer: Ya-Yuan Design, Shanghefa Development Work: Reception Center Classification: Architecture

Miscellaneous Woods

Miscellaneous Woods is a reception center completed in Taiwan. The one-story building covers 1,342.1 square meters on a base of 4,175.2 square meters. The exterior is made of natural materials, including cypress, paint and architectural concrete. Slender wooden elements form a large digital grille that recalls tree branches and a forest path. The long rectangular volume is visually dismantled, and the roof is opened to create layered transitions. Natural light enters the interior, which is kept simple with little decoration.

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