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Ateno lines subway station in "continuous waves" of red concrete panels in China

Deezen

The structure is clad entirely with red concrete panels "The core concept is to revive the disappearing traditional architecture in a new way in the urban area," lead architect Jianhua Sun told Dezeen. It was topped with an undulating crown designed to resemble "continuous waves", similar to the curved roofs of traditional village houses.

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Red Dunes Playtopia, Guanggang New Town, Guangzhou

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By seamlessly integrating functional installations within the natural topography, the project evokes the charm of a mountain nest or a jungle treehouse. Children’s activity facilities seamlessly merge with the natural environment, forming a cohesive space.

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Bausher Heights by AGi architects

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The proposal by AGi architects weaves one of the gaps located in the surroundings of the capital with the existing urban developments. We propose an urbanism that includes the cultural values of Oman under a perspective of strong sustainability. Their urban layout responds to the natural context.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

By combining natural materials and regional craftsmanship with modern energy technology, the 54-apartment complex commissioned by Balearic Social Housing Institute Ibavi in Mallorca successfully addressed changeable weather, community engagement and personal comfort and safety for this impressive social housing project.

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Six social architecture projects highlighted at Re:Arc symposium in Colombia

Deezen

Helmed by Copenhagen philanthropic organisation Re:Arc Institute , the symposium gathered several global design and architecture studios to present projects aligned with the "Andean concept of 'buen vivir'", which the team said relates to a "symbiotic" relationship between nature and humanity.

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Savage + Dodd aimed to "set the preconditions for change" with South Africa housing project

Deezen

Since the early 2000s, a number of South African cities have been designated Urban Development Zones (UDZ), encouraging private developers to take on inner-city renewal and refurbishment projects through tax incentives. I'm always very cognisant of the social history of buildings and the political legacy of buildings." "We

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

Architizer

From prioritizing abundant natural light to incorporating biophilic design elements, nearly every space we inhabit harbors design qualities that can profoundly impact our health for the better. One of the topics he discusses quite often is that of natural light being crucial for our mental and physical well-being.