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ERC Autumn Village Reception Centre

Wey-Duan Luo, Tzu-Ping Chan Reception Centre Architecture

ERC Autumn Village

ERC Autumn Village is a reception centre in Taipei, Taiwan. The building combines a bookstore, a cafe and a sales reception area within one space of 926 square metres. A skylight courtyard with a waxberry tree stands at the centre, surrounded by interlacing platforms of different floor heights. The steel structure has wooden floor slabs and an external brick wall fixed with H beams and metal parts. Seats, lighting and cabinets are custom made from recycled wood pallets. Flexible layouts allow exhibitions, lectures and forums to be held.

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In Between House

MA Office House Architecture

In Between

In Between is a house located in Hamadan, in the west of Iran. The design connects the interior of the home with the surrounding city. Brick envelopes on each side of the building form porches that soften the usual barrier between inside and outside. These porches act as extensions of the living areas and offer views of the horizon and the sky. The porches also link the floors of the house. Traditional bricks shape the outer volumes, while the interior uses white marble floors and plastered walls. The building measures 14 by 10 meters and rises to a height of 11.4 meters.

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Courtyards House

Christos Pavlou House Architecture

Courtyards

This two-story house offers a distinctive blend of traditional Cypriot home design and contemporary elements, incorporating three large green courtyards to create smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. Experiencing the magic of living close to nature, with private gardens, green atriums, all while enjoying the comforts of modern design and the magic of the evolution of life. The boundaries blur by bringing greenery indoors through the atriums, making the courtyard a way of life allowing users to enjoy the magic of life’s seasonal transformations.

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Cadence Cultural Space

Shahrooz Zomorrodi Cultural Space Architecture

Cadence

Cadence Art Center in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, is a versatile project blending seamlessly with the island's landscape. Its wave-inspired design encompasses recreational, commercial, and cultural spaces, promoting community connection and cultural exchange. The centerpiece, an open amphitheater, serves as a communal hub for gatherings and dance. Cadence symbolizes the dynamic spirit of Saint Kitts and Nevis, inviting all to experience its vibrant essence.

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Saimyo Temple Religious Institution

Yuki Yamada Religious Institution Architecture

Saimyo Temple

Saimyo Temple is a religious building located on the grounds of a temple in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The design emphasizes horizontal lines. Two roofs of different heights give the structure a sense of height and volume. A gently sloping roof keeps the building lower than the main temple. The roof is made of galvanized steel rather than traditional tiles. Deep eaves shade the interior and protect the walls from rain. A spacious glass enclosed room offers open views and a quiet place for prayer and meditation.

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Marion Park Masterplan Mixed Use Buildings

Rafael Contreras Mixed Use Buildings Architecture

Marion Park Masterplan

Marion Park aims to be an iconic architectural landmark in Canberra, embodying environmental, social, and governance standards. Inspired by indigenous landscapes, its organic buildings mirror local terrain. The park-like setting, enhanced through First Nations’ design contributions, offers diverse spaces. Housing options prioritize sustainability and affordability, aiming for Net Zero energy usage. Compliant with city plans, it preserves Parliament House's prominence while enhancing the urban fabric.

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Next Collection Hospitality Residential

David Nikuradze Hospitality Residential Architecture

Next Collection

Next Collection is a residential complex designed in relation to the landscape of Green Cape. The building consists of three independent wings placed on a podium that holds a garden. The rooftop is used as a social area with a restaurant, a bar and a swimming pool. The layout of the wings supports a clear flow between the apartments and the garden on the podium. The interior follows a minimalist approach with a nautical theme and a calm color palette. The design combines organic forms with the surrounding topography.

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Gearing International School of Debrecen

BORD Architectural Studio International School of Debrecen Architecture

Gearing

The conceptual circle shape of the International School of Debrecen symbolizes protection, unity and community. The different functions appear like connected gears, pavilions on a string arranged on an arc. The fragmentation of space creates a variety of community areas between the classrooms. The novel space experience and the constant presence of nature help students in creative thinking and manifesting their ideas. The pathways leading to the offsite educational gardens and the forest complete the circle concept creating an exciting transition between the built and natural environment.

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Fengqi Chang’an Aesthetics Museum Exhibition Hall

GOA (Group of Architects) Exhibition Hall Architecture

Fengqi Chang’an Aesthetics Museum

Fengqi Chang'an Aesthetics Museum is an exhibition building in Chang'an, China. The design is inspired by nature, traditional Chinese gardens and landscape paintings. Functional volumes of different sizes are combined with courtyards and verandas to form a continuous and flexible garden space. Each courtyard serves a purpose, such as display, communication, meditation or activities, and crisscrossed corridors link them. Glass surfaces, wide door leaves and large overhanging eaves create an orderly frame. The building covers 6,400 square meters on a 16,000 square meter site.

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Gushu Fire Station

SUIADR Fire Station Architecture

Gushu

The design employs various approaches such as materials contrast, block insertion, and folding panel combinations to visualize an integrated and compact building form and express the relationship between architectural function and form. Additionally, elements such as facade openings, partly elevated floors, sky gardens, and grilles are used to adapt to Lingnan's hot and rainy weather. The square and forceful architectural form portrays the Gushu Fire Station as a solemn and calm guard.

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Taizhou Mansion Commercial Architecture

FENG CHENG Commercial Architecture Architecture

Taizhou Mansion

Taizhou Mansion is a commercial building located in an old town area of Taizhou, China. The design references the traditional Chinese garden. Zigzag walls and winding paths separate the site from the noisy surroundings and frame selected views. A main courtyard is placed at the center, and the functional spaces are arranged around the courtyard to form a circular route. Smaller courtyards are linked by the winding paths. White sandstone, metallic aluminium sheet, glass and metal grids are used. Standardized module design is applied throughout.

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Muh Shoou Xixi Hotel

GOA (Group of Architects) Hotel Architecture

Muh Shoou Xixi

Muh Shoou Xixi is a hotel set within the Xixi Wetland. The hotel is renovated from five old buildings that stood on the site. The structural transformation was made with minimal intervention, so the buildings connect smoothly with the surrounding forest and water system. Trees with a trunk diameter of 10 centimeters or more were recorded by species, name and root level, and the layout follows the original vegetation, mainly persimmon trees. A banquet hall of 300 square meters is enclosed by windows on three sides. A water route based on the original landform allows arrival by boat.

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