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Chang An Temple Buddhist Enlightenment Hall

Pcc Design Buddhist Enlightenment Hall Architecture

Chang An Temple

The design of the temple is based on the concept of ancient oriental architecture and integrated with the contemporary architectural elements. Besides, the uniqueness of the main temple, the landscape architecture is created through a Zen landscape garden with both Japanese cardinal red gazebo and Buddhist poem calligraphy crafted stones. Hence, it evoked the scene of the integration of the modern era and the ancient oriental aesthetic.

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Peloponnese Rural Residential House

Ivana Lukovic Residential House Architecture

Peloponnese Rural

A plot situated in a remote village of Kalamia, with view to the Gulf of Corinth, is a setting for a family retreat. The morphology of the place led to the decision of creating a house with humble appearance from the street side, while developing in a two-level construction from the garden. Natural materials applied are inspired by industrial feel of the rural Peloponnese traditional stone stables. Built according to sustainable standards with restricted means, the custom-made dwelling has been playing major role in the 2020 pandemic situation, providing its inhabitants safety and comfort.

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grid compound building

Shigeru Tsuda compound building Architecture

grid

It's a five story compound building located in front of a station of Hankyu railway Kobe line in Nishinomiya, Japan. The site is open to almost all directions which enables the building to be seen from any angles. A concrete frame structure was chosen to give a strong structural image along with the toleration to be seen from any angle. It also serves as an advertisement building. In day time, structure stands out and at night, structure blends into the sky and advertisement appears.

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Next Hub Mixed Use

Ahmed Habib Mixed Use Architecture

Next Hub

Next Hub is a mixed use complex in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that combines hospitality, administration, entertainment, retail, food and beverage and recreational zones. The composition explores the relation between solid and void. Building volumes enclose a central open plaza, recalling traditional markets and creating an urban experience with social interaction. Internal courts bring natural ventilation and daylight into the hotel and administration buildings. Finishes include honed travertine stone, black steel and double glazed glass.

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Royal Time Residence Display Center

Quincy Li Display Center Architecture

Royal Time Residence

Royal Time Residence is a display center in Suzhou, China. The project consists of three separate buildings of different shapes and sizes, placed around an open inner courtyard. Transitional spaces and rain corridors connect the buildings and form a modern courtyard for rest and social contact. The showroom, the fitness club with a children center, and the book bar all open toward the courtyard. Large U-profile glass panels, rose-gold aluminum panels and local clay bricks form the facades. The layout recalls the fluid circulation of the classical gardens of Suzhou.

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The Renovation of Ankang Library Building

United Units Architects (UUA) Building Architecture

The Renovation of Ankang Library

The original Ankang Library was opened in 1984, and it’s facilities had fallen behind the information age before the renovation. The renovation project has rejuvenated the old library into a new, open and welcoming community space, highlighting and creating a strong contrast with its existing context. Since opening, the new library has reactivated the cultural life of the local community, and the number of daily visitors has increased from 10 people to 3,000 people.

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Greenland Harper Riverside Residence

Shanghai PTArchitects Riverside Residence Architecture

Greenland Harper

Greenland Wuhan Harper Riverside is a riverside residential complex in Wuhan, China. The development consists of four super high-rise buildings, two of them 150 m high and two 180 m high. The facade follows the style of public buildings and combines metal aluminium plates, textured cladding and glass curtain walls. A frame-core tube structure places all structural columns outside, so interior spaces have no shear walls and allow flexible layouts. Wide balconies extend the view. Smart ventilation and delivery systems support sustainable living.

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Wuyue Plaza of Shangrao Commercial Space

Tengyuan Design Commercial Space Architecture

Wuyue Plaza of Shangrao

Wuyue Plaza of Shangrao is a shopping center in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. The facade is the defining element of the building and reflects local characteristics through the image of a sea of flowers. A total of 3025 curtain wall units, based on eight standard triangular types, are arranged across the facade. Parametric design creates smooth transitions between the units, showing flowers in bud, half open and full bloom. During the evening, lighting forms different patterns on the building surface.

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Zhao Hua Xi Shi Living Museum

Paul Bo Peng Living Museum Architecture

Zhao Hua Xi Shi

The project is a luxury resort located at the foot of the Great Wall of China. The design is unique in its location and function. The resort incorporates art exhibition, catering, leisure and office spaces. It is extremely rare to have a resort of this style located in such a famous and historically significant site. The cultural significance of the site is reflected in the architectural design of the wellness resort. The design captures traditional Chinese culture but with a sophisticated modern twist

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Hyangsimjae Clinic

Kwang-il An Clinic Architecture

Hyangsimjae

Hyangsimjae takes a holistic approach to medical treatments, combining family medicine and dermatology. It's design aims to create an intimate atmosphere and help the doctor and the patient to establish a relationship of mutual trust. This is why the rooms are designed in such a way that only a small number of people can enter them at a time. The natural materials, colors and light conditions of the interior radiate calm, and the use of glass and metal gives the building an urban appearance, while, at the same time, the rough exterior facade contrasts with the surrounding cityscape.

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Trekronaa Tiny Cottage

Manuela Hardy Tiny Cottage Architecture

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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High Hopes Residential Villa

Mahyar Arab BourBour Residential Villa Architecture

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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