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Anji Creative Design Center Urban and Rural Area

Anjihood Urban and Rural Area Architecture

Anji Creative Design Center

Anji Creative Design Center is a shared work and cultural building designed to connect urban and rural life. The center holds public services, co-working areas, an innovation lab, a library and a cafe. Spaces of different sizes are spread across the undulating site and linked by raised corridors and inner courtyards. Slim steel columns and glass curtain walls support vaulted roofs covered with planting, so the building blends into the surrounding tea fields. The design offers digital nomads and creators room for work, study, exhibitions and seminars.

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Jenga Community Public Building

Kris Lin Community Public Building Architecture

Jenga

Jenga is a two-story public building located at the entrance of a residential community. The building covers 1200 square meters and holds four functions: commercial space, a community lobby, a property management office, and an equipment room. The irregular and limited site is addressed by stacking and reorganizing these four areas like toy building blocks. A steel structure forms the main body, while thin aluminum panels with rounded curves cover the outer walls. Light strips and glass surfaces reveal the interior functions.

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CC House Residential Single Dwelling

3dor concepts Residential Single Dwelling Architecture

CC House

A serene retreat nestled in nature's embrace, this single story four bed house in northern Kerala, near Wayanad, is a harmonious blend of simplicity and uniqueness. Designed to respect its surroundings, the dark textured building features asymmetric c shapes mirroring a central tree. An open courtyard and wide sit out seamlessly integrate indoors with outdoors, while a minimalist interior showcases thoughtful furniture design. Rubble masonry and glass windows with wooden frames create a rustic yet modern aesthetic, echoing the tranquility of its natural setting.

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249 Design Hotel Hospitality Building

Torres Arquitetos Hospitality Building Architecture

249 Design Hotel

The 249 Design Hotel is a hospitality building in the tourist city of Gramado, Brazil. The project is a retrofit that expanded an existing inn of 318 square meters and 10 suites into a building of 1106 square meters and 31 suites. A new reception volume and a new section of suites with balconies were added. Steel was selected as the main structure because it allowed faster construction. Wood and stone cover the facades, following local building traditions. The design creates a respectful dialogue between contemporary and German vernacular architecture.

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Pottery Art Gallery Mixed Use Architecture

Young Jae You Mixed Use Architecture Architecture

Pottery Art Gallery

The Pottery Art Gallery located in Daegu, Alpha City, is designed to maximize versatility for various purposes, incorporating a layout that overcomes the topographical features. The exterior features two distinct masses stacked on top of each other. The lower level consists of public spaces accessible to visitors, while the upper level comprises private research spaces. The design of the courtyard is inspired by the sinuous shape of pottery, opening up towards the outside and enclosing the inner space. This maintains the internal aspect of the courtyard space while adapting to the urban axis.

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Woyun Platform Public Building

Archermit Public Building Architecture

Woyun Platform

The Woyun Platform is the entrance exhibition center of the Giant Panda National Park, taking the geological features of local bamboo forests, mists, and glacier debris as architectural imageries. The bamboo forest on the ground floor is used as a rural living room, which is a feedback to the surrounding villages; the suspended mists in the middle is used as a cultural display space; the debris on the top is used as a leisure space.

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Barn Quartet Single Family House

Katarzyna Starzyk Single Family House Architecture

Barn Quartet

Barn Quartet is a one level residence composed of four barn like volumes arranged on a spacious plot near Tarnobrzeg. Each pavilion serves a defined role: a parents wing with bedroom and gym, a children and guest wing with garage, a living pavilion and a detached hunting lodge. Large glazing frames views of the surrounding pine landscape, while a north side canopy provides sheltered access. The composition organizes functions through clear zoning and balanced proportions, creating a calm connection between interior spaces and the natural setting.

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Echoes Shinmachi Mixed Use Building

Hyunsoon Park Mixed Use Building Architecture

Echoes Shinmachi

Echoes Shinmachi is a mixed-use building in Kumamoto that reinterprets tradition through contemporary innovation. The design combines reinforced concrete for durability with timber for lightness, establishing a balance of strength and refinement. Locally fired brickwork, laid by skilled craftsmen, reflects cultural heritage while ensuring resilience. Each floor incorporates riverside terraces that encourage seasonal engagement and community life. Through its hybrid structure, material contrasts, and integration of sustainable practice, the project stands as a modern landmark bridging history.

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Ormankoy Community Centre Nature

DAP Yapı Nature Architecture

Ormankoy Community Centre

Ormankoy Community Centre is a public building located in Istanbul, Turkiye. A wooden shell defines the character of the community centre, while wide glazed facades open the indoor spaces to the surrounding forest. A steel frame structure creates the distinctive form and rests on concrete beams spanning over 18 metres above the pool space. Two biological ponds on different levels cover 4000 square metres, and hard chemicals were avoided to protect wildlife and pets. The wooden cladding is expected to change colour and texture over time, like the seasons of the forest.

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Firstbank of Nigeria Headquarters

MZ Architects Headquarters Architecture

Firstbank of Nigeria

Firstbank of Nigeria is a corporate headquarters tower located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The glass clad building rises 252 meters and offers 115,000 square meters of built-up area on a reclaimed shoreline. The slender form was shaped through wind studies and solar analysis to limit heat gain. High performance glazing and external shading create a climate responsive envelope suited to the tropical coastal setting. Smart building systems regulate light, temperature and energy use. Flexible office layouts and shared amenities support changing business needs.

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Qingdao West-Coast Technology Park Visitor Center

Aico Ltd Visitor Center Architecture

Qingdao West-Coast Technology Park

Qingdao Innovative Technology Park is a visitor center in Qingdao, China. The building has a gross floor area of 4,836 square meters, a height of 16.92 meters and three floors. The undulating roof and ground surfaces recall sea waves, and both planes extend beyond the glass curtain wall to link interior and exterior space. Grand steps rise from the ground and lead to meeting rooms and a science center. Wide spans of wood veneer ceiling give the interior a warm character. Green technologies include thin film solar panels, a heat recovery system and water-saving fittings.

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Concert Hall in Warsaw Music School

Tomasz Konior Music School Architecture

Concert Hall in Warsaw

Concert Hall in Warsaw is a music school built around a round concert hall. The project adapts decaying existing buildings and extends them, giving the complex a new function and greater usability. The concert hall has a circular plan of 24 metres in diameter and holds 70 musicians and 300 listeners. The last row is only 8 metres from the stage, which keeps the space intimate. Ash wood sails and a milled wooden ceiling shape the sound. Concrete, steel and wood are the main materials. A new public square in front of the school connects the site with the city.

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