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Traditional cabins inform mountain retreat in the Ukrainian Carpathians

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Krasnyk House's form mimics the typical architecture of the Hutsuls – an ethnic group from the mountains of western Ukraine – and blends it with contemporary materials and finishes. The post Traditional cabins inform mountain retreat in the Ukrainian Carpathians appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Andrii Shustykevych.

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Linehouse creates greenhouse-informed food market in Shanghai

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Architecture studio Linehouse has wrapped a food market in a Shanghai laneway neighbourhood around a central atrium informed by Victorian greenhouses. Recycled red bricks can be found both on the facade and interior walls Smaller snack shops were positioned on the ground floor, while larger restaurants occupy the upper floor.

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The tower rises from a brick-clad base "I looked at the profile and stopped seeing a lot of floorplates twisting but just saw a basic shift," said Nagele. "I

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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According to Arquitectonica , the design for the structure was informed by natural formations and the movement of wind, water and sand in Oahu, the third largest in the chain of islands that makes up the state of Hawaii. "The The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." The renderings are courtesy of Arquitectonica.

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Gallery Collectional exhibition spotlights contemporary Asian craftsmanship

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For Urban Fabric Series 001, Gallery Collectional invited seven designers to create designs informed by the urban settings from which they hail, including Tokyo , Seoul and Hangzhou. The post Gallery Collectional exhibition spotlights contemporary Asian craftsmanship appeared first on Dezeen.

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Traditional Czech dwellings inform mountain home by Mar.s Architects

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Read: Byró Architekti adds red cabin with sweeping roof to Czech mountainside "As an accent, a contemporary, fully open steel terrace extends from the veranda, hovering above the surrounding terrain, supported by a pair of splayed legs," explained Šenberger. The post Traditional Czech dwellings inform mountain home by Mar.s

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Rural Office creates Arts and Crafts-informed home in Surrey

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It also takes a contemporary approach to the vernacular of the area, reflecting Arts and Crafts ideals of craftsmanship and using natural materials in its design. It also takes a contemporary approach to the vernacular of the area, reflecting Arts and Crafts ideals of craftsmanship and using natural materials in its design.