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Cascading Terraces Residential Apartments

POTIROPOULOS and PARTNERS Residential Apartments Architecture

Cascading Terraces

The development of the concept is based on two linked volumes parallel to one side of the site, in dialogue with the particular nature of the immediate context, addressing the site boundaries and movement. Responding to the orientation, views, wind direction, and the seasonal changes of the landscape, the complex opens up or closes, developing each time a different appearance, as the transition from the natural to the built environment establishes a system of visual and conceptual relationships and parameters that inherently affect the architectural space.

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Meishan East Town Centers and Base

Wuxi Cheng Ao Real Estate Co., Ltd Centers and Base Architecture

Meishan East Town

The Meishan East New Town Three Centers and One Base not only needs to reflect the historical context of the city, but also have spatial attributes that provide consultation, service, education, culture and entertainment for the citizens. Blending into Nature, preserving the mountains and waters, To break the serious space impression of the traditional Citizen Service Center, Graceful curve and white architectural skin blends with the surrounding environment, making it attractive, Making it a unique cultural landmark in Meishan, increasing the environmental and land value of the area.

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Circle Xinqiao Expatriate Children School

Huang Fan Xinqiao Expatriate Children School Architecture

Circle

The Circle is an international school in Hefei Airport New Area, China. The school includes a kindergarten, a primary school and a middle school, with ninety classes across a building area of 40,000 square meters. In response to the park and lake view to the west and the oval shape of the site, the building opens toward the park in an embracing gesture. School life is arranged around a central sports field, so most rooms gain a wide view. The kindergarten stands as a separate building. Highly modular construction limits the number of module types and shortens building time.

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Double Barn House

Katarzyna Starzyk House Architecture

Double Barn

Double Barn is a contemporary house located in the suburbs of Warsaw, designed for a family of four. The challenge was to create a modern, yet timeless house design, referring to the traditional architecture of Mazovia and adapting to the context of nature. In order not to overwhelm the surrounding single-family housing with its size, the house was divided into two interconnected blocks. From the inside of the house, mainly bright elements of HPL boards are visible, which makes it feel cozy. At the same time, the dark façades made of graphite tiles blend the house into the surroundings.

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MCC Shengshi International Plaza Multifunctional Building

Aedas Multifunctional Building Architecture

MCC Shengshi International Plaza

MCC Shengshi International Plaza is a mixed-use building complex in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. The complex stands on Hengqin Island, close to the Lotus Bridge that links to Cotai, Macau. The development contains two high-rise office towers, a retail podium, a rooftop garden and a pool. The streamlined form is inspired by the cruising movement of the dragon fish. The facade design refers to wind waves and uses wave-shaped aluminium plates that provide shade and support energy saving. Green roofs improve insulation and reduce heat gain on the top floor.

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Mountain Impression Power Plant

United Units Architects (UUA) Power Plant Architecture

Mountain Impression

Backed by undulating karst mountains, this factory building draws its design language from the natural context. To the north of the site there is a bare plateau flattened by the mining of a cement factory. In order to respond to the nature and memory of the site, the facade of the building is featured by a pattern of undulating mountain range to visually remedy the damage to the mountains by human impacts, evoking the self-examination of human activities. The pattern of the mountain range is derived from the combination of four sets of trigonometric function curves through parametric design.

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Sunac Snow Park Ski Resort

Gao Shanxing Ski Resort Architecture

Sunac Snow Park

With its huge building volume, unique architectural shape, and professional ski track, Sunac Snow Park not only naturally integrates into the surrounding mountains of Dujiangyan, but also deeply blends into the lives of ice and snow lovers. At the same time, combined with regional characteristics, with Bashu culture as the core, cultural symbols, and architectural design are integrated to create a landmark building with unique regional characteristics.

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Shopare Residential

Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Residential Architecture

Shopare

This minimalist architecture concept design, inspired by the bat (Shopare means bat in Gilan local language), offers a beautifully durable exterior of metal materials. Set on a hillside, it features a sleek long box shape that maximizes views and a central glass slice for unobstructed connection between indoors and outdoors. The unique parking under a bridge provides extra space, while natural materials like wood and stone create a warm, elegant atmosphere inside.

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Albadoor Villa Private Residence

Drew Gilbert Private Residence Architecture

Albadoor Villa

This signature villa is a bold expression of precision and dynamism, designed to captivate with its crisp geometry and striking visual presence. The interplay of sharp lines, volumetric massing, and bronze accents creates a facade that reflects light dynamically, enhancing its sporty yet sophisticated identity. Advanced parametric modeling guided the design process, ensuring seamless integration of materials and maximizing spatial efficiency. Prefabrication and high precision construction techniques enabled the realization of its sculptural form, maintaining architectural purity.

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Twist Bridge Pedestrian Overpass

Ge Wang Pedestrian Overpass Architecture

Twist Bridge

Twist Bridge is a pedestrian overpass built between Huagai Mountain and Fengling Mountain in Shunde, Foshan, China. The form is inspired by a twisted sheet of paper, and the deck turns in the air like a ribbon. The rotating railing does not block the view. Instead, the railing guides pedestrians toward the open city landscape. The inner length is 65.588 meters, the outer length is 71.191 meters, and the width is 3 meters. Twist Bridge links the walking paths of the two mountains and offers a safer crossing over the road below.

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Awakening Immersive Experience

Nathália Cristina de Souza Vilela Telis Immersive Experience Architecture

Awakening

The project blends architecture and nature in the Amazon, emphasizing sustainability and ecological harmony. Bamboo and low-impact methods are used to integrate the building into the landscape, reducing environmental harm. Spaces engage the senses and reflect local biodiversity. Biomimicry-inspired design fosters a profound connection between humans and nature, prioritizing ecological balance while promoting a sustainable future. It offers a unique experience that enhances the well-being of both inhabitants and the environment.

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Jaqalan Villa

Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Villa Architecture

Jaqalan

Jaqalan, translating to friends in Turkish, comprises two architecturally unified villas in the verdant landscape of Zekeriyakoy, Istanbul. Characterized by striking sloped roofs that descend to the ground, the design addresses the region's heavy rainfall while creating a bold visual identity. Expansive terraces and floor to ceiling windows foster a strong indoor outdoor connection. With solar panels and energy efficient materials, Jaqalan exemplifies sustainable living, redefining contemporary residential architecture through minimalism and contextual harmony.

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