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Son Tra Art Exhibition Center / Ho Khue Architects

November 11, 2024 Valeria Silva 0

The Son Tra Art Exhibition Center serves as both a public space and a new cultural icon.  The project was designed as an elevated walking park and exhibition space.  It’s like a green-winged bird soaring over the central sports complex, combining nature and artistry in the heart of the city. Its multi-use design is perfect for photographs and memories.

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Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

November 11, 2024 Rene Submissions 0

By now, most people in the construction industry know that addressing the carbon emissions that come from the built environment is key to solving the climate challenge. Yet, knowing where to start can be a challenge for many professionals. That’s why education and upskilling across the value chain—from architects to urban planners, and real estate developers to engineers—are essential to fostering sustainable construction practices.

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The PAPER House / VIASCAPE design

November 11, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

The PAPER house is a community house located in Dongbo yuan, a residential compound in Hudong Sub-district. VIASCAPE has been working on urban regeneration projects in this area for years, while the PAPER house appears to be a unique experimental case among all VIASCAPE’s practices. This pioneering project targets at a compatibility of design regulations and site restrictions through full-term public participation, with which spatial installation, and design thoughts could be weaved into residents’ daily lives. We also continually try to exploit a possible way of combining formal and informal construction with more common benefits.

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Farmhouse at Balkash / ROOMOOR

November 10, 2024 Miwa Negoro 0

Balkash is a small rural village of approximately 200 families located in the northern city limits of Surat. The village settlement originates around a lake, with two linear streets lined by rows of traditional pitched-roof tropical houses leading to the surrounding farmlands. Proximity to the sea and a high groundwater table allow for the cultivation of crops such as sugarcane, paddy, and coconut plantations. The people here lead an austere life with simplistic ideals and an affinity to nature.

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Learning Garden / Tech Faru + Naghan Co

November 10, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

In Iran, there are usually fewer opportunities for architects to design educational buildings. A few years ago, a typical building was granted to the Faculty of Architecture to rebuild it according to their future needs. It was a skeletal building structure in two floors with a U-shaped space and an underground space. A central space was then created, as a vital environment for learning.

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Builtin Studio combines and renovates two Upper West Side apartments

November 10, 2024 Dan Howarth 0

New York-based Builtin Studio has helped a young family expand their Upper West Side apartment into the adjacent unit and create mid-century-influenced interiors that complement the historic details. After the family jumped at the chance to buy the neighbouring apartment to their current home, they tasked Builtin Studio with combining the two spaces and uniting

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Unexpected Reflections / Miguel de la Torre mta+v

November 10, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

In celebration of Día de Muertos, “Unexpected Reflections” is an artistic installation that reinterprets one of Mexico’s most cherished traditions through a contemporary lens, delving into the profound connection between life and death. Designed as a portal between both worlds, the installation invites visitors to cross a symbolic threshold marked by a mirrored wall, where their own reflections mingle with the memory of those who have passed.

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IMA House / Ezequiel Farca Studio

November 10, 2024 Hana Abdel 0

This residential project is located on an elongated site overlooking the sea of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A formal language was established through a series of large, rammed earth walls, patios that configure the different spaces within the house, and several water mirrors complete with small waterfalls that function as elements of serenity.