SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 14, 2024

This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. Limited resources may inspire the innovative use of materials, while zoning restrictions can lead to unique spatial configurations. At its core, architecture is about problem-solving.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

All the spaces have an immediate connection with the vegetation, warm materials and natural light; elements that result in a pleasant and healthy workspace that, in turn, activates all the senses and encourages creativity. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? They love it!

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Architizer

MAY 29, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Jiajun TANG and Rene LIU: The inspiration came from the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The most unique part is to simulate natural light in the interior to express the landscape and space. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The white empty box filled out with function and landscapes harmoniously revealing the main protagonist of the building which is nature. Were any parts of the project dramatically altered from conception to construction, and if so, why?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? This concept works as a good example for a modern building respectful integrated in the traditional structure of an ancient village and thus could offer some ideas on the subject of building and designing in a rural environment. Therefore the 2.0 © arcs architekten.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

El Corazon is the result of a team effort, the evolution of a concept, from a very basic sketch to a first class restaurant. An achievement of their team’s expertise and clients’ confidence, together, create a major experience in design and functionality. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen. All photos are courtesy of Mecanoo unless stated otherwise.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

The structure is clad entirely with red concrete panels "The core concept is to revive the disappearing traditional architecture in a new way in the urban area," lead architect Jianhua Sun told Dezeen. Project credits: Architectural, interior & landscape design: Ateno Client: Xiamen Donghua Haitian Investment Co Ltd.

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Architizer

APRIL 26, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Dogok Maximum By Moon Hoon , Seoul, South Korea This project reflects the client’s unique personality, rooted in their experiences living in a mystical house on a high area in Gangbuk. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Augmenting the nature-based learning programs of Brooklyn Nature Days, providing outdoor forest education for children aged 2 to 4 years old, Wonderforest Nature Preschool is the first indoor space of its kind, and a unique new concept that raises the bar on nature education.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 21, 2022

The concept has three distinct areas: 6 bedrooms, a social area with integrated spaces, and functional premises, which comprise the garage and service utilities. Despite the site’s size, the client wanted a simple solution that preserved the huge backyard while providing a pleasant, private space to relax. Area: 53 m².

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Future of Us Pavilion – Located in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, the Bayfront Pavilion, also known as The Future of Us Pavilion, follows the grand tradition of experimental architectural structures that evoke a dialogue with nature by blending an intricate form with a perforated skin fluidly with the adjacent environments.

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e-architect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The architectural design draws inspiration from the commonalities between the three faiths, emphasizing similarities over differences. The three cubic structures, while not aligned, represent powerful, unified forms, each adorned with colonnades, screens, and vaults to signify their sacred nature.

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2024

The DHaus Company reconfigured and extended the ground floor of the home to improve its dining area while providing more private living spaces for the client's teenage children. It is distinguished by its inverted-pitched roof, or butterfly roof, which references the surrounding 19th-century architecture and inspired the project's name.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

"This idea of bringing together two distinctive finishes that are different recurs throughout the building, to echo the safe and trusted nature of finance with a new digital future," the practice said. Universal Design Studio sought to work with this vision, creating light-infused workspaces with a focus on natural materials.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 15, 2024

For Jisifang Boutique the design concept is inspired by Laugier’s “Primitive Hut,” said to be the fundamental prototype of all architecture. Stripped of decoration and style, the primitive hut establishes a relationship between humans and the natural world, providing both shelter and a connection to nature.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2023

British studio Will Gamble Architects used natural materials throughout Palm Springs, a glazed extension to the back of a Grade II-listed house in north London. This includes the use of natural materials and floor-to-ceiling glazing on the walls of the extension, which are designed to connect the interior to the outside.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 16, 2024

The Bruce Museum is a regional cultural institution located in Greenwich, Connecticut with a multi-disciplinary collection and exhibition program bringing together art, science, and natural history. Natural daylighting was fundamental to the design concept.

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Architizer

MAY 16, 2022

Ulf Mejergren: We have started a series called ‘Primitive Huts’ where we investigate materials found in nature combined with our creativity to create shelters. There is so much to learn from nature and there is a natural built-in cleverness that has evolved over the ages that is simply astounding.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The overall environment of Beijing Collaborative Innovation Park is mountainous and undulated, which complements the West Mountain, gathering natural and cultural elements, and flexibly superimposes the architectural form and courtyard enclosed space.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

"From industry-standard software like SketchUp and AutoCAD to building information modelling concepts, you'll work on real-world projects to gain practical experience and set yourself up for a successful career in the industry." The use of natural light, layering and circulation all add to the inspiration derived from the works of Louis Kahn.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Timeless, organic, yet complex are the main inspirations of this House. Using the advancements of computerization, we were able to digitalize this complex idea to allow the many diverse range of natural forms to be constructed with great ease to illustrate the innate connection with the natural world.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Camila Caiuby, Carolina Gurgel & Gabriela Panico: We wanted the house to respect its surrounding landscape rich in nature. Initially thought to have a bamboo sliding brise, the clients decided to leave the social area open. © Carolina Lacaz.

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e-architect

AUGUST 10, 2023

We’ve created tree-inspired pods, floating over the landscape, using a strong metal framework covered with natural wood. Design In our quest to merge human living spaces with the natural world, we envision architecture not as an imposition on the landscape, but rather as a seamless extension of it.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 4, 2024

‘The design is a low-carbon live-work environment that integrates art and nature, which is slated to be a new urban landmark for the city.’ The retail element is designed in the low zone to enable a convenient access to the community, while the office is designed in the middle zone to create a workplace embraced by nature. Kelvin says.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 7, 2022

Combined with the unique geographical environment of the volcanic region of Iceland, the traditional local construction technology of turf house is used to integrate the architecture with the landscape, respect the nature, integrate it into the nature, and reshape the new landscape. Image © CAA Architects. Source by CAA Architects.

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Architizer

JANUARY 19, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Taking a glimpse into the city’s design culture, the following eight projects highlight the futuristic and inspiring architectural icons found across Singapore. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. One of its most ambitious concepts to date is Urban Sequoia. Order your copy today.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 11, 2024

‘The design is a low-carbon live-work environment that integrates art and nature, which is slated to be a new urban landmark for the city.’ Image © Aedas The retail element is designed in the low zone to enable a convenient access to the community, while the office is designed in the middle zone to create a workplace embraced by nature.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This concept has been applied not just to the plot, but also to the shape of the cluster of timber buildings. Vernacular Chinese architecture was another source of inspiration, particularly in the wood façade. Image © Peter Pichler Architecture. Source by Peter Pichler Architecture. Image © Peter Pichler Architecture. Section.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Lighting is often the unsung hero on many projects, whether artificial or natural; light is a subtle yet crucial element that transforms spaces from structures to experiences. HLB’s approach to lighting design is rooted in a product development process that includes extensive research, concept development, and launch.

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Architizer

AUGUST 28, 2022

What inspired the initial concept for your design?Project Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Truong Minh Tung: Creating direct natural light throughout the inside space. The square skylight, open roof, and natural wood floor to increase light into residential spaces. Year: 2022.

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Architizer

APRIL 13, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Plates house is situated in the rich natural landscape of West Vancouver’s British Properties Neighborhood. The rich nature surrounding the project site inspired the designers to utilize transparency and blur the line between inside and outside of the house. © Alterativ Design Lab.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 15, 2024

Central to our concept was the introduction of a Vennel—a symbolic passage cutting through the heart of the building, connecting the Main Hall and the Lesser Hall. Photo © Greg Holmes By lowering the windows to the floor level, we invite natural light and panoramic views of St. Source by Mecanoo.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2024

Thousands of wooden cubes inspired by the computer game Minecraft conceal utilities and create casual seating areas at this office in Prague designed by architecture studio Collcoll. By their very nature, they are an open space for variable use, not subject to the stereotypes of work cubicles or traditional open space."

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Architizer

AUGUST 3, 2022

We wanted to convey our passion for matter and our mastery of it in an experiential and immersive way that was also inspiring. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Paco Sanchis: The concept that acts as the backbone of the project is the transformation. A place to feel and imagine.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The combination of reflective glass and natural anodized aluminium creates a shimmering effect during daylight whilst at night time, the ambient lighting features shows off the curvilinear profiles. Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft.

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