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Foster + Partners begins construction on Cambodia airport under canopy roof

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Located 16 miles south of central Phnom Penh, the project seeks to embody “a strong sense of place, drawing inspiration from one of the oldest civilizations on earth, inspired by its vernacular forms, and responsive to the tropical climate.”

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Sketch Design Studio complete mud house inspired by local vernacular architecture in Rajasthan

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A farmhouse created by Sketch Design Studio in northern India mixes stepwell-inspired architecture with rammed earth walls and a thatch roof. The post Sketch Design Studio complete mud house inspired by local vernacular architecture in Rajasthan appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Inspired renovation by Brengues Le Pavec architects

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Its rational and flat roof typology presents interesting potential with a view to adding additional volume. This extension is designed using raw materials such as stamped concrete and stone on the ground. The project is the renovation and expansion of a house from the 1960s in a residential area of Montpellier.

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mario cucinella tops brazilian smart factory with sloping roof inspired by tropical leaves

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The post mario cucinella tops brazilian smart factory with sloping roof inspired by tropical leaves appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. through external circulation and landscaping on the ground floor, the architect introduces a small oasis within the building.

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MAD designs culture and arts center in China inspired by mountainous tea fields

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MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Anji Culture and Art Center near Shanghai , China. The venues are spread out beneath the center’s “ bamboo leaves roof” and are surrounded by the region’s unique green tea fields. Image credit: MAD Architects Image credit: MAD Architects Covering an area of 1.6

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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

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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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2.5 million feet of timber used to construct roof on ZGF’s Portland airport expansion

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Construction has commenced on the ZGF -designed expansion of Portland International (PDX) Airport. The defining feature of the main terminal project, set to be completed in 2025, is a new lattice roof formed by 2.5 ” Image courtesy of ZGF Architects The roof is inspired by. million feet of timber.

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