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Bradco Factory

Bradco

Bradco is an industrial building designed for the production of watch straps and luxury leather goods in Castelo de Paiva, Portugal. The factory is planned around natural light. Several skylights were placed on the roof so that the production area stays bright for the employees. Stone from the region was used on the exterior, together with glass and steel, to link the building to its territory. Large glazed areas create transparency between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The project was carried out between 2019 and 2020.

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House in Niigata Residential Building

House in Niigata

House in Niigata is a private house designed for a family of four in an old and densely built residential area. The outer walls are made of wooden material lightly colored in gray, so the building harmonizes with the surrounding streets. The plan is organized around two gardens. A courtyard enclosed by a concrete wall is placed on the ground floor, and a roof terrace framed by a wooden lattice is placed on the second floor. All rooms face these two gardens, so screening such as curtains is not needed. Traditional wooden construction was used.

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River View Residential Building

River View

River View is a residential building located in Porto Belo, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The tower has 28 floors, a total height of 91.98 meters and 72 residential units, with four apartments per floor. The design combines Art Deco geometry with a contemporary facade of glass and a monochromatic palette harmonized with the texture of exposed bricks. The apartment layouts follow the studio and loft concepts of New York City. Concrete, glass, exposed bricks and LED lighting are used. Two recreation areas are placed on the fifth floor and on the rooftop.

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Ariake Garden Shopping Complex

Ariake Garden

A ground plaza where you can feel the four seasons, and a multi-story terrace with abundant greenery. The "green curtain" is a stack of multi-tree planters, which is a symbol of architecture, and the "green ring" is a ring of laminated planters for planting at the main entrance and a laminated curtain of light. This facility, which is a fusion of planting and architecture, is a huge facility that exceeds 80,000 m2, and you can feel nature wherever you are, providing a place for visitors to relax.

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Donghulin Guest House Residential

Donghulin Guest House

Donghulin Guest House is a guest house set on a mountainside above a village. Three pitched roofs of different heights respond to the height difference of the site and separate the functional layout of the interior. The gaps formed between the roofs follow the lines of the natural landscape. A dark greyish tone keeps the building in harmony with its surroundings. The main structure is made of poured concrete. The number of guest rooms is limited, and a large public area is kept free so that the operators can use the space in flexible ways.

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Wyndham Grand Plaza Shuangyue Bay Hotel

Wyndham Grand Plaza Shuangyue Bay

Wyndham Grand Plaza is a resort hotel located in Shuangyue Bay, southern China, where two crescent-shaped beaches face the sea. The design consists of three guestroom towers with smooth wavy facades that recall waves reaching the shore. Almost all rooms look towards the ocean and include long balconies and a jacuzzi. Lower buildings near the beach echo the scale of the nearby fishing village. A large semi-transparent canopy links the towers to swimming pools, restaurants and bars, while a central axis leads from the entrance plaza to the beach.

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AEL FC Arena Football Stadium

AEL FC Arena

The Ael Fc Arena Football Stadium organization is based on four orthogonal tiers of seats, one of which is an extension of the building volume that hosts a number of interior spaces organized appropriately to respond to this specific use. The stadium roof system creates a set of jagged surfaces while the extensive use of glass and metal shows off an airy architecture that functions as a floodlit object during the night. Here, the unpredictable refractions of natural and artificial light on the crystalline forms create a glowing drop-scene which invites you to observe it.

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Two Arches Villa

Two Arches

Two Arches is a villa located in a calm setting in Damavand, Iran. The design reflects the origins of Iranian architecture from a modern point of view. Traditional principles and spatial hierarchy guide the plan to provide privacy and comfort for the inhabitants. Inspired by Iranian gardens, a waterway forms the main axis of the site. A white plane between two arches divides the public and private spaces. On the first floor, a bridge connects these areas as a corridor. The building covers 200 square meters and combines concrete and metal with brick cladding.

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Blue Bay Residential Townhouse

Blue Bay Residential

Blue Bay Residential is a housing complex located in Lingshui, Hainan. The project covers a land area of 52,000 square meters, with a construction area of 25,000 square meters and 122 households. The layout follows the local tradition of scattered and porous dwellings arranged around courtyards. A space sequence of lobby, courtyard, hall and corridor forms a north-south air passage for natural ventilation. Prefabricated sloped roofs with eaves of 600 and 1800 millimeters provide shading and privacy. Horizontal lines connect the buildings with the surrounding landscape.

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Jiangnan No.1 Courtyard Residential

Jiangnan No.1 Courtyard

Jiangnan No. 1 Courtyard is a residential complex built in Hangzhou, China. The design connects traditional Chinese architecture with modern living. Pitched roofs follow the gentle line proportions of traditional houses, while projecting cornices appear light and generous. Courtyards are placed between flexible interior spaces, and an outer wall defines the boundary and protects privacy. Dark grey diamond-shaped tiles, aluminium mouldings, stone and floor-to-ceiling windows give the buildings a transparent and refined appearance.

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High Hopes  Residential Villa

High Hopes

High Hopes is a residential villa built on a hillside in Chadegan, Isfahan, Iran. The design expresses three times: past, present and future. The plan follows lines drawn from the Zayandeh River, while the volume joins a mountain form with an Iranian arch. Algorithmic methods were used to respond to sun, wind, rain, snow and slope. Canopies, tall windows and a glass atrium bring daylight inside and support natural ventilation. Brick, concrete, ICF blocks and mineral coatings reduce energy use by up to 70 percent and improve earthquake resistance.

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Trekronaa Tiny Cottage

Trekronaa

Trekronaa is a tiny cottage built among pine trees in Ogna, Norway. The cabin rests on a steel frame supported by three steel legs on concrete, so the structure appears to float and touches the ground lightly. A wooden frame is clad with accoya, and a ramp leads to the entrance and carries the water and electricity lines. Within 15 square meters, the plan holds a small bathroom, a kitchen, a dining table, a bench and beds for four to five people. The design joins comfort with close contact to the surrounding forest. The cottage can be moved without leaving a footprint.

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