Architecture

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Designer: Jung Tien Hsu Work: Education Classification: Architecture

The Surface and Body

The Surface and Body is an education center in Taichung, Taiwan, with a floor area of about 1089 square meters. The building is formed by an inverted L shaped wall and a rectangular concrete body. Fair faced concrete is the main material, and the simple shape suits the plain texture. The wall is folded to create windows set at 30 degrees, which open wide views and limit direct sunlight. A large glass curtain brings natural light into the main space and reduces the use of artificial lighting. The volume is set back to form a sheltered urban open space.

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Designer: Anna Maria Sokolowska Work: Residential Architecture Classification: Architecture

Stodolove

Stodolove is a house created through the conversion of a farm building dating from 1940. The building stands on a plot surrounded by greenery and old fruit trees in Rumia, Poland, in a district that is a remnant of a former village. The simple black form with a pitched roof refers to the old wooden barns still preserved in the area. The facade is clad in charred Scandinavian spruce boards and the roof in charred Siberian larch. Black sliding shutters on the ground floor recall barn doors. The building height is 8500 mm and the floor area is 126 square meters.

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Designer: Integrare Engenharia e Arquitetura Work: Residential Building Classification: Architecture

Hera Phacz Home

Hera Phacz Home is a residential building planned for an urban site in Porto Belo, Brazil. The thirty floor tower holds forty eight apartments, two on each floor, and a leisure area on the sixth floor. Six different types of plants alternate along the floors, giving the facade a strong sense of movement. Concrete, glass, metal, wood, native vegetation and LED lighting are used. The biophilic design brings nature into the city and supports the comfort and well-being of the residents. Shared spaces encourage social interaction.

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Designer: Tarek Ibrahim Work: Architecture Classification: Architecture

Binding Void ZH

The Villa is an interpretation of the clients' own personalities who do not have a unified definition of a house. The husband is a social individual who celebrates life openly whereas the wife is a social introvert who enjoys her privacy and own space. Besides that, both agree that a home is a place to be happy and relaxed in, therefore Paseo looked into the meaning of happiness. Then translated it spatially to reflect the homeowners' characters. The design of the villa allows direct sunlight through the void during winter, and the cantilevers provide shaded spaces during the summer.

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Designer: Boguslaw Barnas Work: Hotel Classification: Architecture

The Krakow Tenement

The Krakow Tenement House near the Wawel Royal Castle defines a completely new quality of the Vistula embankments. This building is extremely innovative and very Krakow-like at the same time. It has a dynamic and variable style depending on the observer's location, which directly refers to the context of the place, the historical castle and its surroundings. It takes advantage of the technological potential of the times, but at the same time, it is durable and timeless since it is rooted in tradition.

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Designer: SUIADR Work: Fire Station Classification: Architecture

Songpingshan

Songpingshan is a fire station in Shenzhen, China. The Grade-1 station has a plot area of 3,660.1 square meters and a gross floor area of 5,791.64 square meters, and it holds seven fire trucks. An inner courtyard layout reduces the noise from the avenue on the north side. The fire garage, entrance hall, canteen and communication room are placed on the first floor. Duty preparation rooms, operation rooms and auxiliary rooms occupy the upper floors. Visitor routes pass along a mezzanine corridor, so daily training and duty routes are not disturbed.

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Designer: Naoko Horibe Work: English School Classification: Architecture

White Rose

White Rose English School is a school for children to learn English conversation. By making the roads on the school grounds one-way, cars can enter and exit smoothly, and congestion on the front road will be alleviated. The façade is designed in a semi-circle rather than a full circle, showing the possibilities of English learning that can connect children to their future and the world. The shape of the protruding slabs on the façade expresses the energy and liveliness of children. Through the characteristic large semi-circular window, you can see the children happily running around.

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Designer: cre-te Work: Residential Building Classification: Architecture

Asty Garak

Asty Garak is a high-end compact residence that responds to lifestyle changes in Korea. It is a project that aims to overcome the spatial limitations of existing low-priced small residential products and to develop functions and designs for high-income consumers. It planned a product that satisfies the functional and aesthetic perspective with a unit layout that can be transformed according to the lifestyle and a finishing material that highlights the aesthetic perspective.

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Designer: POPCHING CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD Work: Corporate Building Classification: Architecture

Union Industrial

Union Industrial is a corporate headquarters building designed for a company that produces electronic components. The exterior is covered by a curtain wall of stainless steel perforated plates, which recall printed circuit board imagery and the corporate logo. The metal curtain shades the interior, while people inside can still sense outside light and weather. Three layers of fluorocarbon baking paint give the plates a bright and weather-resistant finish. A central patio brings sunlight to every floor. The entrance rain shed carries a scannable code and solar panels.

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Designer: Sunprime Work: Residential High Rise Architecture Classification: Architecture

Era

Era is a revolutionary residential development that embodies the essence of a new era of modern living. It is inspired by the elegance of nautical design and the sleekness of aerodynamics. Era's design is characterized by its clean lines, light colors, and innovative forms that reflect the building's nautical theme. The facade of Era is reminiscent of a sleek yacht, evoking a sense of freedom and adventure, while the modern shapes and textures add a touch of sophistication and elegance. Its architecture reflects a modern and dynamic lifestyle.

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Designer: nour zeino saccal Work: Residential Villa Classification: Architecture

Urban Garden

Urban Garden is a residential villa designed for a narrow rectangular plot in a dense neighbourhood. The plot measures 460 square metres and the built area is 1420 square metres. The villa rises as a vertical volume and uses its facades as screens to create privacy. Skylights, openings, shallow water pools, a green wall and a small basement garden bring light, air and greenery inside. The main volume is made of concrete clad in grey stone. Black marble marks the front and back entrances. The interior is arranged as an open plan with views between the floors.

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Designer: Kalloyan Kollev Work: Multifunctional Sports Hall Classification: Architecture

Arena Shumen

Arena Shumen is a part of an ambitious project for the development of a multifunctional residential complex built around the sports hall and a five stars hotel. The site with an area of 55 decares is located in an attractive zone at the entrance of Shumen. The building has several functional areas - an area for spectators, a sports and training block, an area for press and a technical zone and is designed as a multifunctional sports hall for up to 2400 spectators. It can be used for variety of events and corresponds to all the international sports federations.

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