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Wave-shaped roofs top cultural space in Shanghai by Wutopia Lab

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Chinese studio Wutopia Lab has used wave-shaped roofs of blue aluminium and translucent fabric to transform an industrial yard in Shanghai into a mixed-use cultural space. Wutopia Lab focused on a former service yard and duty office at the site, transforming it into a multipurpose square with bold red concrete surfaces.

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3XN and GXN offer insights into unique roof design behind Sydney Fish Market

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Image credit: 3XN The building’s undulating roof is described by 3XN as “an integral aspect of the fish market’s iconic design” as well as being key to its overall sustainability strategy.

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Eames Institute unveils new Eames Archives space in the Bay Area

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The nearly two-year-old Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity has shared news of its arrival in a new permanent home in the San Francisco Bay Area that will consolidate its archival collection under one roof for the first time. A small gift shop bookends the experience. The Eames Institute says this is all vital to making it.

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Chicago Bears reverse suburban stadium plans, will remain at Soldier Field site under latest proposal

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On Monday morning, several Chicago news outlets reported that the Bears want to form a public-private partnership with the park district to build a stadium and renovate part of Chicago’s lakefront museum campus to add more public space. For now, the Bears' new Soldier Field proposal is expected to cost $2 billion.

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Laura Killam Architecture tops beachside cabin with slanted roof in Canada

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Vancouver studio Laura Killam Architecture has created a beachside cabin in British Columbia with a slanted roof that responds to the site's climate. The 650-square-foot (60-square metre) cabin is organised into two offset volumes that are connected by an interior passageway while a tilted, cedar-shingled roof covers the structure.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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A Ravishing Live/Work Space in Brussels Is Finished With Soils Collected From Building Sites

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Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The roof extension is built in a timber frame structure with exposed beams. The roof extension is built in a timber frame structure with exposed beams. Have one to share? Post it here.

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