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Sustainable Practice: 7 Legendary Designs Using the Landscape as an Architectural Material

Architizer

We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible. But what about when the setting, the landscape onto and into which we build, is utilized as an integral part of the structure? Building huge resorts is another.

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Omer Arbel balances nature and form in this award-winning Canadian Pacific Northwest house

Archinect

A demonstration column had to be constructed on the site in order to get the clients' final approval. The result is an aesthetically pleasing four-volume arrangement recovered by the landscape that blends process and material into a singular modern and bucolic harmony.

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Wagoya Mid-Century Modern Home by Alloi Architecture + Construction

Archinect

This unique residence is a testament to the seamless fusion of natural materials, contemporary design, and a deep appreciation for the mid-century modern aesthetic. Natural Materials and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Windows and Doors: One of the defining features of Wagoya House is the extensive use of natural materials.

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Timeless lines framing the landscape

Habitus Living

A handful of key features of this new house stand out straight away – the clean, minimalist lines that are all the more effective for their scale and strong geometry; a restrained selection of timbers and concrete; fluidity between indoors and outdoors; and, perhaps most strikingly, the connection to nature.

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Helios Education Foundation & Vince Roig Convening Center by Architekton

Archinect

The client envisioned a campus that would support their mission of advancing post-secondary education throughout Arizona. Through a highly collaborative process that mirrored the philosophy of the client, this dream was realized in an iconic facility that is both a beacon of excellence and a critical resource for the education community.

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Luxury within the landscape

Habitus Living

There is no doubt that 3 Ash House in Singapore is bespoke on every level, with tropical landscape and luxurious appointments at its heart. In reply, the architect has devised a design strategy that replicates the natural ground space through elevation and includes additional landscaping on the second and attic levels of the structure.

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Garden Circle House by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Archinect

A four-bedroom home in midtown Toronto designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, Garden Circle House is a response to the client’s desire for a sustainable home inspired by nature, connected to the outdoors and awash in daylight.

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