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This Japanese housing project utilizes regenerative architecture to support its natural surrounding environment

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Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment. It combines traditional Japanese civil engineering with contemporary technology.

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designs nature-infused Henry Island Guesthouse in Washington

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When new owners purchased the property in 2016, they engaged us to make additions to the site that respected the natural character of the sparsely populated island," the firm said. The main house sits within this meadow, overlooking a shallow bay. Several pieces of furniture were custom designed for the space by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

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Studio Egret West to transform former Heinz HQ into London housing

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Aiming to create a focal point that connects residents with nature and each other, the courtyard pool will feature a tree on a circular island. The landscape strategy aims to increase biodiversity Studio Egret West is a London-based architecture firm founded in 2004 by Christophe Egret and David West. The images are by Hism.

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Field Architecture clads flowing Sonoma house in copper

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We looked to the bush – those forested, undeveloped areas of nature that surround the house – while allowing the built structures to adapt to the natural terrain," the studio said. The interior palette uses natural materials like stone and oak and madrone wood finishes. the studio said. "By

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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

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Omar Gandhi clad the home in naturally weathering cedar boards Naturally weathering cedar boards were interspersed with detail elements of Corten steel to form picture frame hoops around the windows. Approaching the building from the public side, a sense of privacy and shelter welcomes visitors," the team said.

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CCY architects wraps Colorado house in patinated copper

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CCY Architects took cues from "the breathtaking natural landscape" "Our inspiration for DNA Alpine residence stemmed from the breathtaking natural landscape," CCY Architects principal Todd Kennedy told Dezeen. "We meters) above ground level.

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Lemay redesigns open-air theatre in Montreal’s La Fontaine Park

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Local architecture studio Lemay aimed to rethink the relationship between "the built and the natural" in its revamp of Théâtre de Verdure, which consists of a stage on an island and a fan-shaped seating area. The team aimed to accomplish several goals, including honouring the site's history and making the most of the natural setting.