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Miscellaneous Woods Reception Center

Ya-Yuan Design, Shanghefa Development Reception Center 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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Infinity Mobile Architecture

Tang, Jie Mobile Architecture Architecture

Infinity

Infinity is a mobile housing unit designed for living in natural settings. Each unit measures 6.7 by 6.7 by 4.3 meters. The retractable metal skeleton is compact during transport and can be adjusted to suit different terrains, so the unit is not fixed to one location. Aircraft grade aluminium panels allow use in temperatures from minus 5 to 40 degrees Celsius. Lightweight secondary structures allow assembly without heavy machinery. Floor to ceiling windows and decking components link the interior with the surrounding landscape.

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Crestridge Residence Single Family Home

Colega Architects Single Family Home 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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In Between House

MA Office House 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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BaseCamp Lyngby Student Housing

Lars Gitz Architects Student Housing Architecture

BaseCamp Lyngby

BaseCamp Lyngby is a student housing campus built on a relatively flat site within a green neighborhood in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. The building rises gradually from ground level to a maximum height of six floors. A serpentine path runs along the full length of the roof, where gardens and small trees form a park-like landscape open to residents and visitors. The curved form wraps around several small courtyards, creating defined and intimate spaces where students can meet, read or relax. The green roof also buffers rainwater and reduces energy use.

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Courtyards House

Christos Pavlou House Architecture

Courtyards

This two-story house offers a distinctive blend of traditional Cypriot home design and contemporary elements, incorporating three large green courtyards to create smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. Experiencing the magic of living close to nature, with private gardens, green atriums, all while enjoying the comforts of modern design and the magic of the evolution of life. The boundaries blur by bringing greenery indoors through the atriums, making the courtyard a way of life allowing users to enjoy the magic of life’s seasonal transformations.

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Warm Transparency Clinic

Yoshiaki　Tanaka Clinic Architecture

Warm Transparency

Conventionally, a hospital tends to be a space that has poor natural color or material due to artificial structure material to improve the functionally and the efficiency. Therefore, patients feel that they are being apart from their daily life. A consideration for a comfortable environment where patients can spend and free from stress, should be taken. TSC architects provide an open, comfortable space by setting an L-shaped open ceiling space and the large eaves by using a plenty of wood material. The warm transparency of this architecture connects people and medical services.

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Cadence Cultural Space

Shahrooz Zomorrodi Cultural Space Architecture

Cadence

Cadence Art Center in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, is a versatile project blending seamlessly with the island's landscape. Its wave-inspired design encompasses recreational, commercial, and cultural spaces, promoting community connection and cultural exchange. The centerpiece, an open amphitheater, serves as a communal hub for gatherings and dance. Cadence symbolizes the dynamic spirit of Saint Kitts and Nevis, inviting all to experience its vibrant essence.

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Saimyo Temple Religious Institution

Yuki Yamada Religious Institution Architecture

Saimyo Temple

Saimyo Temple is a religious building located on the grounds of a temple in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The design emphasizes horizontal lines. Two roofs of different heights give the structure a sense of height and volume. A gently sloping roof keeps the building lower than the main temple. The roof is made of galvanized steel rather than traditional tiles. Deep eaves shade the interior and protect the walls from rain. A spacious glass enclosed room offers open views and a quiet place for prayer and meditation.

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Dot Sofia Event Space and Residential Architecture

GEORGI KATOV Event Space and Residential Architecture 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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Borgio Verezzi Residential Bulding

Torres Arquitetos Residential Bulding Architecture

Borgio Verezzi

Borgio Verezzi is a residential building located in Caxias do Sul, in the south of Brazil. The building has twenty-two floors, with one apartment per floor. Each apartment offers 280 square meters of private area and four suites. The form is a vertical monolith with volumes removed at the corners, where large balconies are placed. The balconies are extended to improve the view and the sunlight on each floor. Ceramic tiles, granite, exposed concrete and double glazing are used on the facades. Energy efficiency and water saving solutions are also applied.

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Samaranch Memorial Museum

Archiland Museum 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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