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Natural Architecture: 7 Landmark Builds Making Landscape the Star Attraction

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Biodiversity, net zero and ‘nature-positivity’ increasingly direct conversations around the built environment. With that in mind, it seems only fair to look away from bold urban redevelopment schemes with their downtown sky gardens and instead pay tribute to architectural gems that opt to spotlight Mother Nature herself.

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Surreal Sites: 8 Rural Retreats Set in New Zealand’s Cinematic Landscape

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The following rural retreats also seek to make the most of the country’s rich and surreal landscapes. With this project the architecture firm wanted to present an alternative vision for New Zealand’s coastal future — one defined not by decadent holiday mansions but by a more intimate connection with nature. Cora House. Island Retreat.

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Nature Without Ecology

Landscape Architecture Magazine

A kind of manual for designing nature without ecology is found in the series of artful drawings that reveal a strategy for working with plants through quantity, species, spacing, and cultivar. Each tome is a reminder that Oudolf’s prolific publishing career is as profuse as his “nature-like” style. © Piet Oudolf.

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StudioSC and Base Taller create concrete office building on steep Colombia site

Deezen

Known as Indie Lab, the 69,632-square foot (6,469-square metre) complex is situated on a steeply sloped site next to a nature preserve outside the city of Medellín. The curve became a way for the nine-story building to tie into the surrounding landscape.

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Blending In with Nature: The Inspiration Behind COMMOD-Haus GmbH’s Weekend Home

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Project Status: Built Year: 2021 Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft The Little Black One – The ambition of this project was to design a house that blended so perfectly into the breathtaking landscape as if it had always been there. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Natural Wonder: 10 Examples of Arkansas’ Elaborate Institutional Architecture

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Nestled in the heart of America, Arkansas is rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. The museum’s design aimed to harmonize art and nature, with visitors entering from the hill’s crest for a dramatic view of the complex.

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

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Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments. Architects and landscape architects are instrumental in the practical implementation of NbS in urban environments. Bangkok, Thailand.

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