Architecture

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Designer: Paolo Demel Work: Resort Tag: Architecture

Nadir

Nadir is a resort set within the Atacama Desert, designed as architecture that appears quarried from the terrain. Low rectilinear volumes sit tight to the rock, forming deep loggias, wind protected courts and shaded thresholds. Water is used as a cooling mirror, exterior basins reflect the canyon sky, while sunken pools occupy carved chambers. Interiors are shaped by stratified stone surfaces and oculus openings that admit controlled daylight, reducing glare and heat. A restrained palette of sand colored masonry, recessed lighting and minimal furnishings emphasizes shelter and expansive view.

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Designer: gad Work: Multifunctional Office Tag: Architecture

City Above The Clouds

City Above the Clouds is a mixed-use office and commercial complex in Hangzhou. Four main buildings are stacked on two-storey circular commercial podiums, and the arrangement forms a central green park. The ground level has several entrances that connect the complex to the surrounding city. Glass curtain walls give the facades a calm and open appearance. A vertical greening system links shared spaces on different levels. The combination of work areas, shops and social spaces supports a balanced way of working and living.

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Designer: ZEHUA ZHANG Work: Church Tag: Architecture

Resurgence

Resurgence is a new church in Altadena responding to post wildfire reconstruction needs. The design references the surrounding mountains through vertical, sculpted forms. Concrete, glass, and landscaped courtyards define the interior spaces, bringing daylight and creating calm environments. The project combines worship areas with community facilities, providing spaces for both spiritual practice and social interaction. It reflects local context while accommodating diverse community activities.

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Designer: Michihiro Matsuo Work: Guest House Tag: Architecture

Stilleness

Stilleness is a three-story guest house built on a very small plot in central Osaka, Japan. Living spaces are placed on the upper floors, while the ground floor holds a garage. Traditional Japanese features are reinterpreted through exterior tiles that resemble roof tiles, latticework and a central courtyard garden. A Goemon bath and an alcove are combined with modern facilities. The steel frame structure meets urban fire and earthquake requirements. The courtyard allows greenery to be seen from every floor, so the narrow site gains a sense of depth and calm.

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Designer: Katarzyna Starzyk Work: Single Family House Tag: Architecture

Hilltop Homestead

Hilltop Homestead presents a house arranged as two barn inspired volumes linked by a glazed passage that forms a courtyard between them. The plan organizes the home into zones for living, leisure and rest. A double height living area opens toward the garden and connects with outdoor spaces. Additional areas include a spa with pool and rooms for recreation. Parts of the house may adapt to changing needs over time. The layout maintains a clear relation between the building, daily activities and the surrounding landscape, while guiding movement along the courtyard axis.

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Designer: Stephan Maria Lang Work: Private Residence Tag: Architecture

House LW27

House LW27 is a private residence built on a relatively small site in a residential area. The white volume contrasts with rough natural stone elements. White plastered walls, oak floors and natural stone for floors, bathrooms, chimneys and walls shape the interior. On the ground level an open plan flows freely from east to west along the pool. Floor to ceiling sliding windows link inside and outside all year. The upper floor holds bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. A planted roof terrace returns the sealed ground area to nature.

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Designer: Irakli Emiridze Work: Residential Tag: Architecture

Montemar

Montemar is a residential complex located in Gonio, Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Montemar comprises three residential blocks of sixteen floors each, placed on a site of 10,000 square meters. The open spaces between the buildings are given to green planting, public squares and communal areas. Parking for 300 vehicles is included. Panoramic apartments with private terraces and jacuzzis face the sea. The facades are clad in embossed aluminum sheet, and their volumetric shapes recall the form of a seashell.

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Designer: Quincy Li Work: Sales Center Tag: Architecture

Peak Art

Peak Art is a sales center located in Xushuguan Town, Suzhou, China. The building answers the fading traces of local history with modern techniques and materials. Three sloping roofs, drawn from traditional Suzhou architecture, are linked by flat sections to form a folded facade. Walls combine hollowed out black bricks with matte pearl blue stone, echoing local tones and textures. A garden style layout encloses an inner courtyard, and large glass surfaces bring the courtyard landscape into the interior.

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Designer: Michihiro Matsuo Work: Residence Tag: Architecture

Gave

Gave is a multi-unit residence with attached garages, completed in Osaka, Japan. Each unit links a private garage directly to a studio or office space, so residents move from the car to the home with ease. The building has a steel structure and two floors. A column-free garage entrance allows large vehicles to enter and leave smoothly. Large slabs of natural Ena stone form the main gate, and the floating second floor works as a canopy. Wide driveways, planting and shared terraces create a quiet and private setting.

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Designer: gad Work: Exhibition Hall Tag: Architecture

Jiangnan No.1 Courtyard

Jiangnan No.1 Courtyard is an exhibition hall located at Xiaoshan Innovation Polis in Hangzhou, China. The building stands next to a lake, and the setting recalls a Jiangnan watery town. Herringbone sloping roofs, white walls and black tiles form a continuous and rhythmic image. The interior is organized around a landscape atrium with a light well, following the spirit of the traditional courtyard. Natural light enters the rooms through the atrium glass. The entrance uses imitation wood poles that form a semi-transparent screen.

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Designer: Meng Zhao Work: Museum Tag: Architecture

Near Figure

Near Figure is a museum designed for Helsinki, Finland. The building explores the state between identifiable and unidentifiable forms. Shapes convey a sense of purpose but remain unresolved, so legibility appears gradually as visitors move through the spaces. Two separate circulation paths are interwoven through changes in the architectural form. The museum holds open galleries, exhibition halls, a cafe, exterior platforms and activity areas. Green concrete and recycled wood improve insulation and reduce carbon emissions. The gross floor area is 6400 square meters.

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Designer: Shanghai Puspace Architectural Design Co Work: Exhibition Tag: Architecture

Dahua Park City

Dahua Park City is an exhibition building set between mountains and a lake in Kunming, China. The main volume is stilted above the sloped site, while multi-layer terraces and long French windows open wide views toward the surrounding landscape. The curved facade is formed from 3,276 triangular aluminum panels, each carrying a different perforation pattern. The panels were joined in pairs to simplify installation. The interior route creates a spatial sequence that frames the lake view. The gross floor area is 2,200 square meters.

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