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

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has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. 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.

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Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape

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Following centuries of unrest, the Basque region is known today for its fierté that lies in its distinct customs, culture, language, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes. The traditional baserri Basque-style home coats the landscape. The home is a relaxed, spacious contemporary living environment.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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New York architecture studio Arquitectonica has designed a residential skyscraper with undulating fins on its facade and a landscaped terrace garden in Honolulu, Hawaii. The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." The renderings are courtesy of Arquitectonica.

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Snøhetta unveils newly completed Beijing City Library design

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What is billed by the team to be the "world's largest climatized reading space" is composed of a glass curtain wall fronted by a forest of sculptural columns resembling ginko trees in a design that harkens the natural landscape to affect an "emotional connection" between people, books, and the environment.

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interview: A31 carves arid mykonian landscape with subterranean latypi residence in greece

designboom

a contemporary intervention within the cycladic terrain, weaving together traditional architecture and natural environment. The post interview: A31 carves arid mykonian landscape with subterranean latypi residence in greece appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten landscape architecture projects by students at Clemson University

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Also included is a design scheme that transforms classrooms into outdoor learning environments and a community centre built around a former industrial mill. Clemson University Institution: Clemson University School: School of Architecture Course: Master of Landscape Architecture Tutors: Hala Nassar, Lara Browning, Hyejung Chang, Mary G.

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Nile as Laboratory: The Pavilion of Egypt Explores Architecture and Territory at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of NiLab Along the longest river in the world, the Nile River , various landscapes and natural environments have been negatively impacted by interventions that do not consider the context or respect local cultures. Installation at La Biennale di Venezia. Read more »