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Cometa House is nestled within trees on coastal site in Oaxaca

Deezen

It sits at the edge of a nature preserve on Punta Cometa, or Comet Point, a peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean and was once the site of an Aztec fort. Two stone towers juxtapose the site's horizontal elements The architects also needed to consider how the landscape evolves throughout the year.

Site 145
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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

Deezen

The IFEA headquarters comprises two structures in a narrow, rectangular infill property. The second structure is completely new Along the street edge – set off from the sidewalk by a small entry courtyard – the administrative office building is in a preserved monumental house characterised by pink stonework.

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DKA connects three gabled structures for Quebec residence

Deezen

"The design was generally inspired by the vernacular language of the agricultural landscape based on the origins of the site and its surroundings," the studio said. The vertical, white-wood cladding and standing-seam metal roof reference regional agrarian buildings, but with contemporary refinement. The original house was later demolished.

Structure 134
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Junya Ishigami 'excavates' concrete cave for restaurant and residence in Japan

Archinect

Asked by the client for a space that "has to look as if it has been there and will continue to be there for the longest time," Ishigami responded with a cave-like structure punctured by three courtyards. Finally, glazing was fixed to external threshold arches to form interior spaces.

Diagram 299
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Satish Jassal Architects squeezes brick bungalow onto enclosed London site

Deezen

Satish Jassal Architects designed Haringey Brick Bungalow The 110-square-metre site and narrow passageway was "like building through a straw", dictating many design and construction decisions. Two green roofs top the building, characterised by their asymmetrical pyramid shapes topped with rooflights.

Site 98
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This Leafy-Green Bangalore Home Is Made From Construction Debris

Dwell

Collective Project builds a verdant residence with bricks handcrafted out of rubble from the site. In Bangalore, and across India, rampant growth has led to a boom in new construction, especially for housing. Lush vegetation—including mango, avocado, and citrus trees—helps the home recede into the background.

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"The traditional boundaries between client and architect may be a historic thing" says Knut Ramstad

Deezen

I'm optimistic," said Ramstad, explaining that cloud-based platforms with AI were enabling them to access a lot of data and structure it to help derive insights in real time. And moreover, it simplifies the task of engaging in productive, interactive discussions with the clients and the stakeholders who are involved in the planning process."

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