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Laal Kothi Residence / MSS Design

July 6, 2021 Hana Abdel 0

The sharp slopes on site extend all the way down to the river Zuari in the south, and are flanked by lush tropical greens on its east and west with the approach road on its north. The plot itself though was largely barren other than a large, frail looking mango tree that occupied the centre. The result was a breathtakingly satisfying composition: off a merrily flowing river at the far end, enjoyed through an ideal arrangement of palm grooves, under which wooden canoes regularly get pulled up by hardworking fishermen while your eyes wander over the age-old fishing village among the periodic tintinnabulations of the village temple.

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Pavilion House / La Dallman

July 6, 2021 Andreas Luco 0

Nestled along Lake Michigan in Door County Wisconsin, Pavilion House articulates its program in three interconnected pavilions to REST, LIVE, and PLAY. Each pavilion is punctuated by a de-centered oculus, which migrates its position for the most optimal spatial location, tipping the roof as necessary. Each oculus provides primary illumination for the pavilions, balancing the light source from the window wall and creating a stack effect for improved natural ventilation.

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“The Race to Zero is neither highly ambitious nor providing the leadership needed at this critical time”

July 6, 2021 Edward Mazria 0
Architect Edward Mazria

Last week, UN climate champion Nigel Topping claimed that architects have been slow to sign up to its net-zero carbon emissions programme. This “unfairly presented architects and top firms in a negative light,” writes 2021 AIA Gold Medal winner Edward Mazria. Why haven’t architects joined the Race to Zero? The answer will surprise you. The

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51 Footstools to Kick Up Your Feet With a Decorative Flourish

July 6, 2021 HD Staff 0

Footstools are among the humblest of furniture pieces – comfortable and functional but often treated as an afterthought. But it doesn’t have to be this way! In this post, we’ve collected 51 of our favorite footstools available online to ensure your comfort goals and aesthetic goals are able to align. This compilation spans from mid-century […]

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Tico RV Building / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados

July 6, 2021 Susanna Moreira 0

In an urban plot with 200m², the project strategy made possible the implementation of 12 1-bedroom apartments, all with 2 facades and two of them with a generous garden. The program also has a store on the ground floor, bathroom and communal laundry. On the roof there is a solarium and an area for parties and meetings.

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Tico RV Building / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados

July 6, 2021 Susanna Moreira 0

In an urban plot with 200m², the project strategy made possible the implementation of 12 1-bedroom apartments, all with 2 facades and two of them with a generous garden. The program also has a store on the ground floor, bathroom and communal laundry. On the roof there is a solarium and an area for parties and meetings.

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Proud Little Pyramid / Adam Nathaniel Furman

July 6, 2021 Paula Pintos 0

Known worldwide for their irreverent architectural creations and infectious love of colour, pattern and ornament, Furman’s ‘Proud Little Pyramid’, which will remain in place throughout the summer, is designed to monumentalise joy during Pride after such a difficult year. The 31ft pyramid, which has communal seating integrated into its base, is designed to act as a beacon in the centre of King’s Cross signposting the entrance to Coal Drops Yard, reinforcing Granary Square’s reputation as a place for people to meet and come together.