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W Macau – Studio City by Zaha Hadid Architects now open

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Located in the Cotai district of Macau, the Hollywood-inspired Studio City resort has welcomed guests and visitors to the city since 2015. Environmental site assessments determined the composition of Studio City Phase Two’s development away from the 15-hectare protected wetland of the adjacent Macau Cotai Ecological Zone.

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MPavilion 10 design by Tadao Ando Architect

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Design Sight: photo Courtesy of Tadao Ando Associates One of Japan’s leading contemporary architects, Tadao Ando is known for his striking geometric interventions in nature and his precise, assured use of concrete. The 2023 themes, which will be informed by the concerns of Tadao Ando’s practice, will be announced in the months to come.

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Studio City Phase 2 Macau Hotel

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Studio City Phase Two’s design is informed by the existing resort’s cinematic references with a contemporary reinterpretation of the rich detailing, bold geometries and intricate craftsmanship of the Art Deco period. Comprising two hotel towers with 900 rooms and suites, 21,000 sq. m of shopping and dining, as well as 2,300 sq.

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South Hill House, Toronto, Ontario

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The new addition stands in contrast with contemporary details, larger open spaces, and modernist massing. The siting of the project was influenced by local zoning regulations, however the new mass also yields to the existing house along the north elevation to celebrate the different periods of construction.

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Young Interior Design Firms Challenging the Status Quo in 2023

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From the scheme’s exacting geometry to the water channels and rock detailing that zone the floor plan — a homage to the traditional Chinese garden — the restaurant is imbued with nostalgic symbolism. While shaped by a contemporary hand, the material palette harks back to a common past. Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway!

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The Minimal Intervention

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Simply put, "strollology examines the sequences in which a person perceives their surroundings," predicated on the fact that every destination is reached by a route, sometimes on foot; we don't just end up in a place via parachute or, in contemporary terms, via Google Street View.

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ZOZO Headquarters, Chiba Japan

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In winter, air diffusers on the floor efficiently supply air flow to only the occupied zone, ensuring comfort even in a large space with various levels. ZOZO Headquarters in Chiba, Japan – Building Information. LEAF AWARDS 2015, Overall Winner. ZOZO Headquarters, Chiba Japan images / information received 020822.

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