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Condominio Cascais Residential Building

Condominio Cascais

Condominio Cascais is a residential development in the coastal region of Cascais, Portugal, designed by Brazilian architect David Bastos. Set on a sloping site overlooking the Atlantic, the villas are arranged in terraces to preserve open views toward the sea and the Farol da Guia. Each unit integrates private gardens and pools within natural stone and wood structures. The design connects architecture and landscape, emphasizing openness, privacy, and continuous contact with nature.

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The Ark Business District Commercial Complex

The Ark Business District

Comprised of 11 buildings in total, the thriving business district fuses modern functionality with a streamlined design philosophy that considers the outdoors as part of your workday by introducing open to sky courtyards and irregular open spaces within the buildings. A parking area spread across two levels along with car drop-off spots available at each building, ensure a smooth journey for all visitors. The commercial and retail area on the ground level boasts a dynamic dining and shopping experience, with renowned brands and global cuisines coming together in one lively and bustling space.

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Shazhou Youhuang  Cultural Park

Shazhou Youhuang

Shazhou Youhuang is located in Zhangjiagang, along the Yangtze river, SZYH is adjacent to the existing factory complex. The new layout includes facilities that are serving the production while becoming an architectural landmark. An industrial tourism destination, a leisurely environment, based on a mix of Jiangnan architectural elements and the modern Chinese architectural abstractions. A diverse commercial street, with modern cultural functions, innovative industrial facilities, making it economically, socially and architecturally the highlight of the city.

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Pavilion Large Scale Development

Pavilion

The Pavilion project is poised to set new standards for architecture in Erbil. The design team created functional and calming spaces using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices. The project includes a beautiful lagoon and social spaces, fostering community interaction and engagement, alongside needed residential areas. The design reflects local culture and international standards. Large, open spaces let in natural light and fresh air, while strategically placed greenery enhances well-being. Energy-efficient systems and renewable sources minimize the environmental impact.

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Central Mansion Residential House

Central Mansion

Central Mansion is a residential housing project built in Hainan. The project covers 128600 square metres and is arranged as two clusters joined by a landscape life axis, forming a plan of one axis and multiple clusters. A community theme garden offers shared outdoor space for all ages. High-rise areas shape the facade image along the urban expressway, while multi-storey areas support quieter private living. Facades use beige coarse sand stone paint with champagne aluminium panels that recall the coconut trees of Hainan.

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The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex

The Verdant Syndicate

The Verdant Syndicate is a mixed use complex developed for a 4,269 square meter former farmland site in Henan, China. The complex joins nature, sustainability and community within an urban setting, respecting the agricultural heritage of the land while creating income for local residents. A stormwater management system collects and filters rainwater and carries it through gravity powered pipes, so plants are supported with little energy use. A flexible planting board system lets tenants add or remove units and turn shared areas into green spaces.

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Shenzhen Vocational Education Park

Shenzhen Vocational

Shenzhen Vocational is an education park built on a hilly site in Shenzhen, China. Three schools are combined into one campus and share core facilities through corridors and underground links. The buildings follow the terrain in terraces, which reduces excavation and protects the natural setting. Green roofs, vertical planting systems, permeable paving and bioswales manage rainwater. Photovoltaic glass curtain walls and reservoir fed cooling systems lower energy use. The layout supports shared learning and ecological balance.

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Quzhou Lixian Future Community Commercial Housing

Quzhou Lixian Future Community

Quzhou Lixian Future Community is a residential development in the center of Quzhou, China, on the east bank of the Qujiang River. Five-story buildings enclose courtyards, with a few high-rise towers placed above them, recalling the streets and alleys of the nearby ancient city. The ground floors of the residential buildings are elevated and joined by bridges, forming a shared pedestrian network with community gardens and open spaces. Steps, ramps and elevators connect the network to the surrounding streets. Prefabricated construction and other low-carbon methods were used.

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Office Complex Design Mawan Unit 15 Industrial Building

Office Complex Design Mawan Unit 15

Office Complex Design Mawan Unit 15 is an office and industrial building complex in Mawan, Shenzhen. Three towers stand side by side, two rising 74.2 meters with 17 floors and one rising 70 meters with 16 floors. A connecting corridor forms an internal axis and continues the Silk Road Corridor concept of the area. Multi-layered bases and vertical green valleys create a three-dimensional park system. Curved building contours echo the nearby riverbank, while setback terraces provide scenic office spaces and shared community levels. A prefabricated structural system was used.

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Selectum Babil Residence

Selectum Babil

Selectum Babil is a residential complex designed with a five-star hotel concept in a tourism district of Antalya. The development combines residential units, commercial areas and shared social facilities. Two blocks hold 97 units in Block A and 84 units in Block B, with a ceiling height of 3.30 m. The architectural approach draws inspiration from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, placing greenery on the terrace levels. Shared amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a restaurant, a gym and a bar. Owners pay a shared fee to reach the hotel services.

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J.Lalli Valley Villa Residential House

J.Lalli Valley Villa

J.Lalli Valley Villa is a mountainous residential development in Moganshan, China. The project covers a construction area of 23000 square meters and contains 130 households. The buildings are arranged in stepped rows that follow the slope, so each house receives good sunlight and a wide view of the mountain. Four residential groups share paths and pavilions, and each group includes a wheelchair elevator for barrier-free access. Stilt structures and fabricated steel components were used to limit damage to the mountain and its trees.

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Seaside Town Urban Design

Seaside Town

The Seaside Town project is defined by five types of villas, each of which has its own characteristics that distinguish it from the others. But at the same time, the idea and physical program follows almost the same principles. With the help of each volume orientation, all villas benefit from views of both the city and the sea. As for privacy matters based on the location and culture the site provides, it was required to make sure each building and its views will not hurt other villas’ privacies or views, the buildings are close to each other by only one elevation that does not have any doors.

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