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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

Archinect

The aim was to create a contemporary and pedagogically inspiring teaching and learning environment that meets the modern requirements for educational institutions. The challenge was to renovate two ageing buildings from the 1950s and combine them into a holistic ensemble through the addition of several new structures.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

Deezen

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

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. . 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.

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Nine contemporary homes where ruins reveal layers of the past

Deezen

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring clever outbuilding interiors , homes with mid-century modern furniture and residential spaces with playful net floors.

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This Shed-Inspired Home in New Zealand Cleverly Complements Its Surrounding Landscape

Dwell

Contemporary architecture meets a mountain landscape with approved plans for growth. Tom’s House is a story of inspiration, meeting an architectural desire to challenge the status quo. The material palette of natural materials along with light and dark tones creates a cozy yet contemporary feel.

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In rural Ontario, a timber cabin by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design creates a ‘quiet haven in the trees’

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Image credit: Riley Snelling Image credit: Riley Snelling The 1,000-square-foot cabin by the Dubbeldam team, who was recently honored at the 2024 RAIC Annual Awards as the Architectural Practice winner, sees a contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame shape.

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Look Up! 6 Spectacular Skybridges Uplifting the Urban Landscape 

Architizer

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. However, the sleek, contemporary realizations hover above the bustling road, leaving the 13-foot public route below unobstructed.

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