ARCHITECTURE NEWS
ERA architects elevates its pinea cabin among the treetops of northern spain
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the cabin suite imposes minimal impact on the landscape as the supportive metal pillars do not penetrate the ground
the cabin suite imposes minimal impact on the landscape as the supportive metal pillars do not penetrate the ground
fujiwaramuro architects encircles house inside a greenery ring in japan
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the ring brings privacy to the house yet keeps it open towards its surroundings, and pierces the residence connecting it to the exterior.
the ring brings privacy to the house yet keeps it open towards its surroundings, and pierces the residence connecting it to the exterior.
OMA wins competition to design the international financial exchange center in shenzhen
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OMA's fourth building developed in the city comprises large scale conference facilities with a 400-room hotel and public program.
OMA's fourth building developed in the city comprises large scale conference facilities with a 400-room hotel and public program.
winning designs for abu dhabi flamingo observation tower include a pixelated cube
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the winning entries include a winding boardwalk that resembles a birds nest and a birdcage-like pixelated structure with multiple openings.
the winning entries include a winding boardwalk that resembles a birds nest and a birdcage-like pixelated structure with multiple openings.
witherford watson mann builds a theater inside a 17th century stable block in the UK
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shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA stirling prize, the project uses a rich material palette to complement the existing structure.
shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA stirling prize, the project uses a rich material palette to complement the existing structure.
NUDES proposes a flamingo observatory built from 'twig' like components in abu dhabi
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the design of 'nest' envisions a construction system inspired by design processes found in nature.
the design of 'nest' envisions a construction system inspired by design processes found in nature.
studio modijefsky converts historic tearoom in amsterdam's vondelpark into modernist taproom
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the new interiors of the 1937 building include round wall lights, terrazzo floors, warm wood furniture, and a dark blue ceiling.
the new interiors of the 1937 building include round wall lights, terrazzo floors, warm wood furniture, and a dark blue ceiling.
hayri atak envisions a boutique hotel suspended over a cliff edge in norway
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appearing as an extension of the cliff itself, each hotel room is designed with a balcony that precariously cantilevers over the edge.
appearing as an extension of the cliff itself, each hotel room is designed with a balcony that precariously cantilevers over the edge.
ko/ok architektur and studio beradi adds contemporary restaurant to historical german inn
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in place of the demolished inn, ko/ok architektur created a new style that adds a contemporary layer to kirchheim’s historical ensemble.
in place of the demolished inn, ko/ok architektur created a new style that adds a contemporary layer to kirchheim’s historical ensemble.
nh village architects includes rainwater collection system in vietnamese house
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the main rainwater collecting elements such as the water tanks and drain pipes become part of the house’s interior aesthetic.
the main rainwater collecting elements such as the water tanks and drain pipes become part of the house’s interior aesthetic.
jacobsen arquitetura plans the FL house as slender transparent volume in brazil
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the design of the house is informed by the surrounding topography.
the design of the house is informed by the surrounding topography.
n.yamada architect and associates clads japanese residence in dark cedar exterior
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the outer cedar board walls, textured and finished like in the ancient times, contrast against the light, clean interiors.
the outer cedar board walls, textured and finished like in the ancient times, contrast against the light, clean interiors.
sou fujimoto's 'white tree' in montpellier photographed by nils koenning
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the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
dosa studio + TAAC transform early 20th century manor into taco restaurant in mexico city
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the interior incorporates long mirrors on the wall and hand-made terrazzo floors.
the interior incorporates long mirrors on the wall and hand-made terrazzo floors.
tadao ando's early drawings and hand-drawn plans go on view in tokyo
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the exhibit showcases ando's early architectural materials that date back to the 1970s.
the exhibit showcases ando's early architectural materials that date back to the 1970s.
MAD architects' first building in europe 'UNIC' nears completion in paris
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situated in the emerging 17th arrondissement, the project is expected to be completed in september 2019.
situated in the emerging 17th arrondissement, the project is expected to be completed in september 2019.
this experimental, carbon-neutral house is made almost entirely out of cork
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the project is an attempt to make solid walls and roofs from a single bio-renewable material.
the project is an attempt to make solid walls and roofs from a single bio-renewable material.
sandellsandberg clads swedish wildlife park building in playful red wooden drapes
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the entrance building of the park is designed like a barn, with large windows and a thatched roof.
the entrance building of the park is designed like a barn, with large windows and a thatched roof.
all-black 'house M&M' in amsterdam is accessed via a giant sliding door
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the project saw the transformation of an 'old shack' into a private residence complete with a studio and workspace.
the project saw the transformation of an 'old shack' into a private residence complete with a studio and workspace.
manuel bouzas + santiago de aguila install catenary meshes in a flores & prats building
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the temporary installation draws from the architecture of flores & prats' casal balaguer cultural center in palma de mallorca.
the temporary installation draws from the architecture of flores & prats' casal balaguer cultural center in palma de mallorca.
RIBA stirling prize 2019: shortlist for the UK's best new building revealed
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a home made entirely of cork, an energy-efficient residential development, an opera house, and a new visitor center for the yorkshire sculpture park are joined by projects from »
a home made entirely of cork, an energy-efficient residential development, an opera house, and a new visitor center for the yorkshire sculpture park are joined by projects from grimshaw and rogers stirk harbour + partners.
zooco estudio's flamingo club hotel in tenerife combines bamboo, basalt stone + white hues
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the resort comprises a series of irregular, terraced buildings.
the resort comprises a series of irregular, terraced buildings.
parasitic house is a tiny 12 sqm dwelling built by el sindicato arquitectura in ecuador
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the compact structure has been built using a timber A-frame and provides only the essential living functions.
the compact structure has been built using a timber A-frame and provides only the essential living functions.
LDA.iMDA elevates gabled roof house over an orchard in italy
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keeping the clients' vegetable garden intact, LDA.iMDA added an extruded shape of a child's drawing of a house overlooking the landscape.
keeping the clients' vegetable garden intact, LDA.iMDA added an extruded shape of a child's drawing of a house overlooking the landscape.
readers radar: discover how architecture in china is shaped by books
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in this edition of readers radar, designboom explores the great importance of books in the design of reading spaces throughout china.
in this edition of readers radar, designboom explores the great importance of books in the design of reading spaces throughout china.
HMA forms M.I. bookstore around a massive circular bookcase in china
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designed as a center for the local community, the space provides the perfect place to enjoy the pleasure of reading.
designed as a center for the local community, the space provides the perfect place to enjoy the pleasure of reading.
studio lotus weaves contemporary cuisine with traditional indian design in dubai restaurant
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a vibrant and eclectic food destination, studio lotus' design is infused with the personality of india, without any of the cliches.
a vibrant and eclectic food destination, studio lotus' design is infused with the personality of india, without any of the cliches.
carlos castanheira's barrocas house expansion includes an elevated timber pavilion
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the porto-based architect has completed the overhaul of a sprawling residential property in central portugal.
the porto-based architect has completed the overhaul of a sprawling residential property in central portugal.
