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alexandra pirici’s action installation turns hamburger bahnhof into self-structuring landscape

designboom

co-commissioned by hamburger bahnhof – nationalgalerie der gegenwart and audermars piguet contemporary, alexandra pirici's 'attune' explores the interconnectedness of animate and inanimate structures.

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Schwartz and Architecture designs modern country home sunken into the Sonoma landscape

Avontuura

This new accessory dwelling unit takes inspiration from the dilapidated farm structures that dot the landscape of the Sonoma wine country. The post Schwartz and Architecture designs modern country home sunken into the Sonoma landscape appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

ArchDaily

One of the most successful ways of achieving this is through a thoughtful design of the landscape that complements the built project.

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Enriching The Netherlands' Cultural Landscape: MVRDV Designs Mixed-Use Tribune in Strijp-S

ArchDaily

Titled “The Tribune,” the architecture boasts a stepped tribune-like structure, offering residents and visitors access and views onto the public square below. Situated in the heart of the vibrant Strijp-S district, the design was created in collaboration with the Trudo housing association. Read more »

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Bucolic Landscapes: 15 Country Houses in Portugal

ArchDaily

Many buildings - mostly residential - stand out for their ability to blend into the landscape, repurpose old structures, or pay homage to local vernacular techniques. Despite the low density and the countryside atmosphere, these regions are not lacking in quality architecture.

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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

ArchDaily

In this project, using natural slate as cladding for the ventilated facade system and employing local resources in the structure was essential for the building's ecological footprint. Additionally, these elements strengthen the building's identity by connecting it to the surrounding landscape. Read more »

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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

Archinect

The challenge was to renovate two ageing buildings from the 1950s and combine them into a holistic ensemble through the addition of several new structures. It was no easy building task for the architects. The newly created “learning village” with its four buildings in the centre of the city achieves just that.

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