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Bofedales: Natural Infrastructures and Andean Landscapes

ArchDaily

Known by some as 'high Andean wetlands ,' bofedales are ecosystems and landscapes crucial for water regulation and storage in the Andes. Image © Michell León / Forest Trends In the highlands of the Central Andes , one finds the " bofedales."

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Incorporating Modern and Contemporary Elements in Bay Area Landscape Design

The Architecture Designs

In the heart of the Bay Area, where innovation and progress thrive, it’s no wonder that modern and contemporary landscape design has found its place. Simply infusing modernity into your landscape design, this guide will shed light on the art of harmonizing the past and the present. Less is often more.

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Sanders Architecture combines rustic and contemporary materials for Texas ranch house

Deezen

It would have been easier to design and build a house for a flat parcel within the ranch, but [founder] Christopher Sanders wanted the home to be tucked into the landscape," said the studio. Natural airflow and views of the valley below can be enjoyed from three sides of the living room by opening up floor-to-ceiling glass doors.".

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Snøhetta unveils newly completed Beijing City Library design

Archinect

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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Reset Materials exhibition shows building fragments made from eco-friendly materials

Deezen

An exhibition has opened at Copenhagen Contemporary that suggests what a city made out of experimental biomaterials might look like. Visitors are invited to explore a three-dimensional landscape filled with large-scale objects and installations that they can not only see up close, but also touch and smell.

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Frame House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli

Archinect

The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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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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