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Looklen Architects sinks glass cafe into stepped circular landscape

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Set in a lychee garden overlooking the Mekong River, the north-facing cafe is contained within a rectangular glazed volume framed by the stepped circular landscape. It has a rectangular form surrounded by concrete steps "We introduced a rectangular interior glass space that is embraced by a circular concrete amphitheatre," said the studio.

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This glass pavilion atop Greenland UNESCO World Heritage site celebrates Inuit culture and heritage

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A recent project designed and built by Swedish architect Konstantin Ikonomidis located within a UNESCO World Heritage site in Greenland celebrates Inuit cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of the environment. This was carefully chosen by the local community, site manager Paninnguaq Fleischer-Lyberth and Ikonomidis.

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Brandon Haw Architecture creates masterplan for "last waterfront site" in Williamsburg

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acres, Williamsburg Wharf will encompass residential, commercial, retail, and outdoor space and be located on "the last waterfront site in South Williamsburg" with each tower reaching 22 storeys. The project shall regenerate the last waterfront site of South Williamsburg."

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Imbue Design completes glass-and-steel home in Utah desert landscape

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Salt Lake City architecture studio Imbue Design has built a house outside Zion National Park in Utah with sweeping views of one of the USA's most renowned landscapes. Located in Springdale, the site is near the entrance to the Zion National Park , which is famed for its dramatic rock formations and rugged scenery. Geotech: AGEC.

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Specht Architects creates austere glass house in the Berkshires

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Specht Architects has designed a symmetrical glass pavilion in The Berkshires in Massachusetts that was created as a residence and a place to showcase antiques. Because of this, a symmetrical house is something we’ve never done; however, it was the perfect response to both the site and the owner’s minimal program.

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Aleš Fiala blends Czech winery into landscape beneath curved green roof

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The winery is located in a rolling green landscape of fields and vineyards outside the village of Kurdějov, which has historically been one of the region's most important wine-growing sites and subject to a recent growth in wine tourism. The photography is by BoysPlayNice.

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This week Manica Architecture unveiled glass-fronted stadium for Chicago Bears

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This week on Dezeen , American studio Manica Architecture revealed its design for a stadium for the Chicago Bears football team featuring a translucent roof and a glass-curtain wall at its entrance. It was criticised by preservationists due to its site, which is located by a protected waterfront.

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