Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Due to its location on the edge of the Česky Kras nature reserve southwest of Prague, the project was required to visually blend in with the local vernacular, with regulations specifying a simple gable-roof form with rounded eaves. Meanwhile, the roof is lined with traditional tiles called bobrovka.

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Dwell

JULY 14, 2023

Project Details: Location: Betty's Bay, South Africa Architect: KLG Architects / @ klgarchitects Footprint: 1,787 square feet Builder: Quali Projects Structural Engineer: Karl Hvidsten Timber Work: Herbert Robinson Land Surveyor: Diesel & Munns Inc. This ethos of being in tune with the environment embraces and accepts the elements.

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Dwell

AUGUST 22, 2022

Architect Conor Dolman gave the wood-clad cabin a folded roof to make it look like a bird in flight. The building's folded roof, along with the silver tone of the cladding, has been designed to create the impression of a seagull wing. Sitting above the ocean, the site looks toward seagulls and sailing boats in the harbor.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The columns were created using a technique in which concrete is poured into fabric formwork "The hay field is treated as if it were a carpet, draped over the volumes of the residence in a series of berms, allowing the entire building roof to be traversed from the exterior and contributing to the archaeological reading," said the team.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Large stretches of glass break up the cladding and bring in natural light. The interior spaces are generous and airy Within the home, one finds generous, airy rooms that engage with the natural environment. The social zone opens toward a covered patio and swimming pool.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 12, 2023

the complex consists of two semi-cylindrical, prefabricated steel warehouse buildings, notable for their arching roof forms and con-nected via an enclosed walkway. While much of the existing structures will remain intact, Skylab has reworked the layout and is updating the buildings through a strategic set of insertions and modifica-tions.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The glazed front is characterized by a deep triangular covering with a thin structural shell, while "a continuous dark band of cementitious panels defines the silhouette of the east elevation," Parish added.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The four-bedroom home is arranged around a number of garden courtyards that extend through the roof, letting trees grow up and out through round apertures. A chimney of structural concrete rises with the change in the elevation of the roof. The Tengoku Residence has two different roof heights. Structural engineer: KLA.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 3, 2022

At Radio City Music Hall, nine stories above the eye-high-kicking Rockettes, a dingy brown half acre of roof lay empty, except for three pavilions housing pulleys and mechanisms to operate Radio City theater curtains, scrims, and other stage equipment. Organic against man-made actually brings us closer to nature.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 22, 2023

Car-free + urban This building makes an important contribution to the future of a living and ecological city and also to the future of retailing – this is an urban IKEA with excellent connections to the public transport system and an inviting roof terrace – a good neighbour. This about 4.5-metre-deep,

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Habitus Living

JANUARY 30, 2022

Although a previous renovation in the 1990s defined tighter-knit rooms, carving up the space, Tobias Partners’ approach returned to the openness of the early interior, allowing one zone to flow into another. Floor to ceiling glazing on the media room, master bedroom and ensuite provide constant outdoor connection and natural light.

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Deezen

MAY 24, 2023

Robert Hutchison Architecture and Javier Sanchez Arquitectos include an extensive system for capturing and reusing stormwater for a family nature retreat in a mountainous region of Mexico. In turn, all of the structures are designed to capture and reuse rainwater. Roofs are covered with vegetation.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 9, 2022

The urban area of City Süd, which was previously designated an industrial and commercial area, is developing into a dense mixed-use zone with more distinct urban design features. The main entrances of the headquarters at Wendenstrasse and Heidenkampsweg lead to a large foyer that—in the form of a roofed atrium—provides access to the campus.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2022

The site, in particular, is in a liquefaction zone, in which sand and silt would take on the characteristics of a liquid during an earthquake," the team said. A roof deck offers a sweeping view of the city and the bay. Floor-to-ceiling glass floods the home with natural light. A mixture of plants are included on the roof.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Image © Zaha Hadid Architects Informed by the natural landscape of Singapore’s Jurong Lake Gardens, the new Science Centre looks to the future and maximises opportunities for visitors to interact with the surrounding gardens and lake. Photovoltaics and insulating roof gardens will contribute towards renewable energy goals.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This was a key factor in Taliesyn’s initial brief from the nature-loving clients, whose primary residence is situated in close proximity to Bangalore’s famous Cubbon Park. Compactness, integration with nature and offering moments of reprieve were interwoven with our contemporary approach.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Photo © Arch-Exist Integrating with the natural landscapes along the lakeshore, the museum’s design defines nodes of activity connected by pedestrian routes that extend from the city through the surrounding parkland into the heart of the building. Photo © Arch-Exist Established in 1939, WorldCon is the world’s largest science fiction event.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Situated in a transitional zone of higher density, the 123 House harmoniously bridges the gap between commercial buildings and traditional residential sites. Cownie drew inspiration from 1930s walk-up apartment buildings in Nedlands, integrating the new structure into the architectural tapestry of the neighbourhood.

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Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

The home was designed to achieve three main goals – to make the most of the natural setting, provide ample space for visitors, and accommodate the client's impressive art collection, which features work by artists such as Richard Serra, Deborah Butterfield and Roy Lichtenstein. Civil engineer: Nelson Engineering (Dave Dufault).

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photo © schranimage / Xi Chen As one of the smallest parcels available in Shanghai, E18 Residence presents a unique challenge for the design team to probe the future of housing in a high-density urban environment, coupled with the stringent zoning requirements and intent to optimize the residential program. Photo © schranimage / Xi Chen K.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

The central pathway is marked by small gathering spaces that trail into the building, creating a "living room" that bridges interior and exterior zones. "A Slanted structural columns animate the groundscape. Floor-to-ceiling storefront windows create natural light. Civil engineer: Civilitude. Landscape architect: TBG.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Having established a clean concrete podium level, the materials palette is completed with robust precast concrete panels at low level, and a lighter, more open zone of gold colour anodised aluminium blades- each material applied between strong horizontal lines balancing privacy, natural ventilation, and daylight.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Informed by the natural landscape of Singapore’s Jurong Lake Gardens, the new Science Centre looks to the future and maximises opportunities for visitors to interact with the surrounding gardens and lake. Natural ventilation and controlled daylight will reduce energy usage while enhancing visitors’ experience and wellbeing.

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e-architect

MAY 22, 2023

The pavilion is set in a new 8,600-square-meter park that includes an arboretum, recreation areas, a natural agora, and a public square with animated water fountains. Its orientation and large roof offer shaded areas around the building and, thus, maintain a cool interior during the summer season.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Sustainability 57

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The 1800 m2 of solar panels are creatively incorporated into the design; the roof is covered in PV panels, solar cells are incorporated into the glass atrium roof, and more than 330 m2 of solar panels are integrated into the façade design. Photo © Jannes Linders Energy-Neutral The building produces as much energy as it needs.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A raised floating skillion roof is cantilevered upwards towards the fields and also allows cross views of the park from the street.” Translucent fibreglass and perforated wire mesh over a steel frame form the roof, providing natural light andventilation to the change rooms and amenities.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

David Chipperfield Architects Berlin draws on the essence of Lange’s original design – a romantic philhellenic idea of an urban landscape, articulated through lush open areas within the dense city grid – taking the monumental building as a starting point and framing it with nature.

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e-architect

MARCH 26, 2023

The configuration and open zoning of the house facilitates the coexistence between retreat and community, enabling its residents to withdraw or participate in communal living at any time. The shape of the fanning roof counteracts the sloping terrain, infusing variety into the interior.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 23, 2023

Integrating with the natural landscapes along the lakeshore, the museum’s design defines nodes of activity connected by pedestrian routes that extend from the city and adjacent metro station through the surrounding parkland into the heart of the building. The dimensions of this roof have been calculated to shade the glazed facades in summer.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Thus, site selection, site orientation, climate zone, and building orientation are key on passive house projects. It calculates the two-dimensional heat-transfer effects in building components such as windows, walls, foundations, roofs, and doors. They can be elegant and welcome natural light. Our team runs models like THERM.

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e-architect

JUNE 7, 2023

On the back of these fins, openable panels in the office interiors allow for user-controlled natural ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling and therefore the operational energy required by the offices. The client for the project is Chengdu Jiaozi Park Financial and Business Zone Investment & Development Co.,

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Architizer

APRIL 28, 2022

In agreement with the investor, his family and a structural engineer, it was decided that the house will be removed and a new project will be designed to suit the needs of the owner. Vertical load-bearing structures and ceiling slabs are from monolithic reinforced concrete. © Alex Shoots Buildings. © Alex Shoots Buildings.

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Deezen

JUNE 15, 2022

Campus buildings use a strategy familiar in Arkansas, with long, narrow buildings oriented to control exposure to the intense southern sun and to allow natural ventilation at the eave," said Marlon Blackwell Architects. The structure will feature landscaping and a 400-foot-long (122-metre) canopy.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 11, 2022

The entrance hall is a multifunctional space that is simultaneously a reception zone, public work area, lounge with coffee bar, and break foyer for the events hall on the square side. The geothermally activated concrete structure heats and cools the building by using regeneratively provided heat and cold. Photo © Kay Fingerle.

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e-architect

AUGUST 20, 2023

Commissioned for a family embracing an active lifestyle of immersive environmental experiences, the firm was tasked with creating a home that would be contemporary and warm, yet seamlessly blended into the rugged beauty of its natural surroundings. – Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 4, 2022

Because of its position near the centre, at the bottom of the Cauberg Hill, the area is a natural junction between the cycling paths and hiking trails extending out from Valkenburg centre. Because the area is connected to the rest of Valkenburg and the surrounding areas, visitors naturally run into Par’Course along their route.

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e-architect

JANUARY 23, 2023

Elements of biophilic design have been integrated with the minerality of concrete, as if nature had taken over the vestiges of the built environment. A series of strategically-placed gigantic tubes divide the area without breaking up the natural flow of the space, offering moments of intimacy throughout zones of connection and collaboration.

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