Architecture

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Designer: Zhubo Design Work: Community Center Classification: Architecture

Folding Garden

Folding Garden is a community center located in Beijing, China. A continuous wall crosses the site in a linear and zigzag path, shaping the garden and also serving as the supporting structure. The result is a coherent indoor space without columns. A corridor running from north to south links three courtyards along a central axis. The building is covered with flowing brickwork that recalls a mountain in a forest. Sunken courtyards add usable space on a compact plot. The total land area is 6421 square meters and the construction area is 1403 square meters.

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Designer: Boguslaw Barnas Work: Residential Architecture Classification: Architecture

The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is an example of the transformation of a typical rural homestead into a residential mansion. In the place of five existing farm buildings scheduled for demolition, the project team proposed five contemporary farm buildings. The newly designed forms have a shape, which results from the reference to the existing farm layout, terrain, view axes, functional needs, division into residential zones and location of trees.

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Designer: Boguslaw Barnas Work: Residential Architecture Classification: Architecture

The Lesser Polish Eaves Cottage

The Lesser Polish Eaves Cottage is a house which was inspired by the Polish wooden arcade architecture. The search for regional features characteristic for single-family housing led designer to discover forgotten traditional eaves houses of the region. The design was created in order to accommodate a 4-person family space, located on the unusual long and narrow plot of irregular shape. There were separated as many as five different levels, legally falling within the definition of a two-story building.

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Designer: Rodrigo Ohtake Work: Weekend House Classification: Architecture

Ibiuna Prefabricated

This modular project is intended to be an example of something built by man, but in harmony with nature. The challenge was to design a house that doesn't look like a prefabricated modular house. The solution presented consists of several prefabricated modules connected by open spaces. Another important aspect of the Ibiuna House is the rationalized way in which it has been integrated into the territory. The construction project has not resulted in the accumulation of waste or leftovers and the project is also thermally efficient.

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Designer: Kazuma Kobayashi Work: House Classification: Architecture

Stack Up

Stack Up is a two-story wooden house built in a dense urban area. The exterior resembles a stack of boxes of different sizes, which gives the building a sense of depth. Windows were positioned to limit views from the street, and large glass panels bring in natural light. A high ceiling adds a feeling of spaciousness. A courtyard allows light and air to enter while keeping the interior private. A large tree in the garden acts as a screen. The garden is also arranged as a run for dogs, with fences and stairs at safe heights.

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Designer: Bepi Giuseppe Povia Work: Nature Resort Classification: Architecture

Masseria Auraterrae

Masseria Auraterrae is a nature resort located in Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy. The project restores a historical building of 3000 square metres within 120000 square metres of land. The design follows the Roots concept, which values traditional practices, local materials and construction techniques passed down through generations. Locally available materials reduce transport needs and support the local economy. Rainwater harvesting, renewable energy and organic waste management are integrated. Stone epigraphs and other historic elements were preserved.

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Designer: Shen Likun Work: Townhouse Classification: Architecture

Tianqingli Residential

Tianqingli Residential is a housing cluster located on the north side of the Shangtang River in Hangzhou, China. The design applies Song-style architecture through a simple modern language, keeping traditional forms readable. Thirty-two households are arranged on a site of 17900 square metres. Multiple courtyards and lanes link the homes to the surrounding hills and water, balancing openness with privacy. A curtain wall system combining aluminium alloy and wood supports the traditional appearance while controlling cost and construction time.

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Designer: Cao Xiaomao Work: Landscape Pavilion Classification: Architecture

Qinglong Ting

This project showcases the transformative potential of architecture to reimagine the relationship with the natural world. The designers' recognition of the inherent contrast between the pavilion and its site, and their embrace of this juxtaposition as a catalyst for forging a novel relationship, highlight a sophisticated understanding of the interplay between the constructed form and its natural context.

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Designer: ToThree Design Work: Installation Classification: Architecture

The Sea Vibes

This installation was designed using the language of the sea: waves, as it was designed for a residential project along the shore of Dalian Bay, China. The installation is a huge cylinder formed by double-layer copper plates, consisting of 6000 plates hung in the frame according to specific permutation. When walk around the cylinder, this installation looks like waves running one after another. When the plates move in the sea wind, flashing light and colors are reflected, symbolizing spindrift. This design reprodued the vibes of the sea waves with a fixed installation.

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Designer: PRASHANT PARMAR ARCHITECT Work: Individual Residential Home Classification: Architecture

The Shaded House

A multitude of massive frames at various levels, spacious semi-covered green terraces at all floor levels getting animated with play of light as it permeates through the geometrically patterned MS trellis at the top of the largest frame and a unique experience of varying volumes right from the entry. All this sum's up very briefly the spatial experience of The Shaded House. Continuing the stark of minimalistic style of modern architecture, the Shaded House incorporates the Indian-Modern aesthetics replete with modern amenities.

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Designer: Guangdong Urban Rural Planning And Design Institute CO,.LTD. Work: Rural Library Classification: Architecture

Liru and Guo Dali

Liru and Guo Dali is a rural library complex located in Xitang Village, Guangdong Province, China. The complex is composed of two book houses and landscape structures that enclose them. Overlapped double-layer enclosure structures shade the interiors from sun and rain and reduce energy use in a hot and rainy region. The outer facade is made of traditional pottery tiles and Chinese fir strips, while fair-faced concrete and glass are used within. Almost all materials come from the local area. The buildings offer space for exhibitions, reading and rest.

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Designer: Rado Iliev Work: Residence Classification: Architecture

Orchard Stone House

Orchard Stone House is a residence built as temporary accommodation for workers on a fruit orchard in eastern Bulgaria. The house provides living areas and work space within a setting of natural beauty. Long distance views reach the Stara Planina Mountain to the north, while a lake to the east is home to many wild birds. A large orchard lies to the southwest. The design follows the structure of a nut, with a robust pair of stone walls enclosing the interior. The concrete structure is faced with stone quarried on the site. The habitable area covers 300 square meters.

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