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Hacienda Summer House

Hany Saad Summer House Architecture

Hacienda

Hacienda is a summer house built in North Coast, Egypt. The house is surrounded by water on all sides to create an island-like setting. The interiors recall life on a lavish boat, and each room is given a distinct character. Neutral and white tones form the base of the contemporary interiors, accented by bold and bright colors such as red in selected furniture pieces. Wood, copper and marble are the main materials, and copper details highlight the inner design. A terrace, a passageway and a landscape in shades of blue support a calm atmosphere around the pool area.

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Field of Uncertainty Museum

xuechen chen Museum Architecture

Field of Uncertainty

The Museum of the Uncertainty, at La Brea Tar Pits in LA, blends excavation, discovery, and preservation in a captivating tribute to the site's rich history. The design seamlessly integrates existing tar, serving as a dual-purpose display and active excavation site. This fusion of modern and prehistoric elements visually narrates the site's history, enticing visitors to explore hidden enigmas. With a dynamic, immersive experience, the project fosters conversations and encourages exploration, making it a compelling addition to La Brea Tar Pits.

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Wuhan Liantou Tower Office

Shihi Chou Office Architecture

Wuhan Liantou Tower

Wuhan Liantou Tower is an office building located in Wuhan, China. The design concept is inspired by the phoenix, and the tower top and podium massing recall the crown and tail of the bird. Eight corner offices give the tower a slender form. The main tower is 150 metres high and the podium is 24 metres high. A folded canopy and large transparent glass surfaces mark the main entrance. Internal atriums, sky gardens, an auditorium, exhibition space and a roof garden support communication among users. Stone, steel, concrete, glass, metal and wood are the main materials.

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Cobogos House Residential Project

Cibelle Costa Barbosa Residential Project Architecture

Cobogos House

Cobogos House is a private residence built in reinforced concrete and masonry. The facade is composed of straight lines and volumes at different heights. The main feature is a set of decorative concrete blocks, called Cobogos, which allow the wind to pass freely through their open spaces. Aluminum slats with a wood pattern add a warm look and need little maintenance. A large asymmetrical concrete canopy covers the main entrance. At the rear, a swimming pool on three levels is surrounded by tropical planting and a century-old olive tree.

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Villafound Jades Manor Resort Hotel

Nie Jian Ping Manor Resort Hotel Architecture

Villafound Jades

Villafound Jades is a manor resort hotel set in large fertile farmland in Huizhou City, China. The design follows the idea of harmony between people and nature. The hotel includes a villa pool and two large swimming pools placed in quiet countryside. Guests can enter the swimming pool directly from their rooms. Elements of Hakka tradition, which has a history of several hundred years, are used in the architecture. Small modifications combine contemporary comfort with traditional building forms.

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Zhuzhou Civic Center Public Building

Wsp Architects Public Building Architecture

Zhuzhou Civic Center

Zhuzhou Civic Center is a public building that brings together convenience services, entrepreneurship services and leisure services for citizens. The building is divided into six modules arranged around a central green valley, and a walking path crosses the site to link the north and south parks. Passive energy-saving technology is used throughout, including insulation of floors, walls, doors and windows, a fresh air system, solar and geothermal energy, a green roof and sunshades. Energy consumption is about one sixth to one tenth of that of similar buildings.

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Flowers of Clouds Observation Tower and Coffee

Vu Van Hai Observation Tower and Coffee Architecture

Flowers of Clouds

Flowers of Clouds is an observation tower with a coffee space, located in Da Lat City, Vietnam. The tower is formed by 27 steel modules, 12 meters high, shaped like a lotus flower. Corten steel covers the outer surface, and the foundations are made of reinforced concrete. The coffee space of 600 square meters is raised to a height of 8 meters and includes an internal well hole. A continuous ramp between two rows of columns leads visitors gradually upward. The roof is a garden and an outdoor coffee area with panoramic views of the landscape.

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The Fifth Element Residence

Materia 174 Architecture Office Residence Architecture

The Fifth Element

The house consists of five parallel rectangles. Garage and Spa blocks are displaced to the living volume. They protect it from prying eyes and form a compact field for the entrance and recreation areas, resp. Spa hangs on the console above the ground and is opened to nature by its glazing. The facades facing the forest feature full-size windows that fill the living spaces with light and air. Water installation of the terrace creates a microclimate in the summer heat. The two-storied tower of living room forms vertical axis, which subordinates all the elements of the building and landscape.

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Don Majestic Hotel

Natalia Ottonello Hotel Architecture

Don Majestic

Don Majestic is a hotel in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The building has a sculptural curved form inspired by the curves of nature. Two curved volumes shape the design. The vertical main volume has an elliptical plan that changes in size at each level and holds the rooms. The horizontal volume holds the hall and the cafeteria. The hotel is 54 metres tall and has 19 floors and 52 rooms. A single central pillar in the core supports the structure and allows open views. Curved glass covers the whole facade.

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Shenzhen Lianhua Peak Restroom Public Space

Cheng Xiao Public Space Architecture

Shenzhen Lianhua Peak Restroom

Shenzhen Lianhua Peak Restroom is a public restroom building on the hilltop of Lianhua Hill in Shenzhen. The design seeks harmony between architecture and nature. A resting corridor connects the men's and women's toilets and opens a visual link between the square and the mountain forest. The main walls are fully open, so the scenery and the natural wind enter the interior. A perforated aluminum plate on the square side works as a visual barrier that protects privacy. Concrete, steel and stone are the main materials.

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Family Hotel Art

Darejan Shatashvili Art Architecture

Family Hotel

Abastumani is balneological resorts in the Georgia. In the past there was a historical fortress. Apart from the ruins of the old castles, there is not much to hold on to. However, there are ruins of several historical sites dating back to 19th century, including the site of an old building, with its architecture expressed in the form of a single-story simple building. due to building historical significance was decided to preserve some parts of the ruins during the reconstruction stage, adding modern touch with delicate materials and stained glass.

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Interpolation Art Gallery

ChungYeon Won Art Gallery Architecture

Interpolation

Interpolation is an art gallery designed within Seokchon Lake Park in Seoul. The park contains a lake and two separate ring paths, one inner and one outer, divided by a four meter difference in elevation. The gallery forms an organic passage that links the two paths and creates a new gateway into the park. The building mass is clad in curved aluminum panels, and the deck that meets the landscape is finished in exposed concrete. Ground source heat pumps and roof photovoltaic panels reduce energy use. The intent is to bring art into daily life.

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