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in a small lebanese village called chnaniir, DAZARCHITECTS has built ‘CH730 villa’ to step into the surrounding topography. designed as an ‘architectural experience from beginning to end,’ the new residence takes advantage of the 500m-high site, providing the client with an affordable house that interacts with the landscape. all images courtesy of DAZARCHITECTS     […]

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for the 2020 fall/winter prada menswear show in milan, AMO — OMA’s research and design studio — has transformed the grand hall of the deposito, the multifunctional venue for performances that is part of the fondazione prada complex, into a set of imaginary piazzas. after ascending a grand staircase, guests enter the show space on […]

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following a 24-month-long renovation and expansion, seattle’s asian art museum will reopen to the public on february 8, 2020. the museum’s historic 1933 building closed in early 2017 to address critical needs of infrastructure, accessibility, and program space. now enhanced with a design by LMN architects, working alongside landscape architect walker macy, the building reopens […]

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MVRDV has revealed its competition entry and research process for the new HQ of tencent, a major chinese technology company. located on a 133-hectare site in a prominent location in shenzhen’s qianhai bay, the urban district includes offices, employee homes, commercial units, public amenities, schools, and a conference center. the smart city district is shaped […]

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in a village in hangzhou, china, RIGHT HUB renovated an old house and its adjoining four courtyards to create a boutique hotel that blends traditional chinese architecture with contemporary design. the project, appropriately named ‘MYMORY’ that consists of ‘my’ and ‘memory’, is meant to keep the old residence’s spirit of the older generations. located in […]

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continuing its foray into holistic living environments, MUJI has unveiled plans for a single-storey timber dwelling designed to support diverse ways of living. called ‘yō no ie’, or ‘plain house’, the home has been configured to accommodate a wide range of generations and a variety of different lifestyles. the residence, which is currently only available […]

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located within a building that dates back to 1965, the headquarters of the ljubljana stock exchange has been renovated by slovenian architects kosi in partnerji, in collaboration with arhitektura 2211. the design concept behind the refurbished interior focuses on accentuating the existing concrete structure of the premises with the introduction of a new colonnade, which runs […]

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studio modijefsky has translated the journey of a caravan into a bar and restaurant concept in kwakersplein, a square in amsterdam west, creating an all-day hangout characterized by different color and material landscapes. titled karavaan (dutch for caravan), the venue is subtly divided into a series of zones: meadow, swamp, forest, mountain and desert; with […]

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amid a chaotic district of bangkok, IDIN architects has carved out a tranquil creative space for their own office. considering the busy location within ratchadaphisek, the concept behind the design sought to create a private and peaceful place that is perfectly concealed from the surrounding urban context. all images courtesy of IDIN architects     […]

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the roof house by looklen architects is an extension to an old house in bangkok‘s lat phrao area, designed to cater to several activities of the owner’s family, which has occupied the original residence for more than 15 years. located on a square lot with a size of 16 x 16 meters, and surrounded by […]

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