Pina House Redefines Mass and Nature in Florianópolis
Context and Botanical Memory of the SiteThe Architecture project is grounded in the relationship between dwelling and the pre-existing context…
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Marpole Community Centre Redefines Public Building Design
The Transformation in the Concept of Public BuildingsMarpole Community Centre represents a case study of a public building that attempts…
Southern Lookout: Quarry to Viewing Platform
A Platform Suspended Above the Topography of a Former Quarry“Southern Lookout” introduces a 42-metre-long platform, made of weathered steel, suspended…
Wakura Onsen Footbath and Post-Disaster Public Space Revival
Urban Context and SiteThe Wakura Onsen Footbath project is situated in a small coastal town in Nanao, Japan, within Yuttari…
Oliver Apex X23: Fiberglass and Off-Grid Integration
Fiberglass Travel Trailers and Off-Grid Working SystemsThe integration of fiberglass construction with off-grid capabilities represents a technical trend in the…
P81 House: Reworking History through Contemporary Industry
Preserving the Historical Character and Reintegrating Original ElementsThe P81 House is located in the historic district of Poznań and serves…
Casa Plateau: Architectural Volumes in Dialogue with Landscape
Organizing Architectural Volumes within the SiteThe house is located on a plateau elevated above street level, which contributed to shaping…
Dashaway ECT: Compact Electric Camping Trailers
Integrated Camping Solutions as a Mobile Design ModelWheelhome is presented as an example of UK-based startups working in the field…
The Samuel Project: Redefining Non-Towable Tiny Houses
Reframing the Concept of Space in Tiny HousesMost tiny houses are built on the idea of sacrificing spatial comfort in…
Gourmega: Waste and Value in Interior Design
Waste as Part of the Interior Design ProcessMany interior design projects rely on achieving a perfect visual image, which sometimes…
Daisy Ranch: Linear Design and Materials
Spatial Context and General IdeaSalt Spring Island is located within a natural environment characterized by cliffs, meadows, and dense forests,…
La Maraude and Quiet Architecture in Quebec
Non-Spectacular Architecture and Project ContextThe project La Maraude, designed by Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte, represents a form of architecture that does…
The Lost Shtetl Museum: Architecture of Memory
Historical Context and Museum ConceptThe concept of the “The Lost Shtetl” Museum is rooted in the village of Šeduva, which…
Smile Project: Redefining Mobile Living Within Compact Spaces
Limited Space and Redefining ComfortSmall homes in the Scandinavian context reflect a trend that prioritizes Design efficiency over reliance on…
Kawagibo Snow Mountain Hotel: Reinterpreting Mountain Space
Urban Context and SiteThe project is located at the viewing platform known as the “Thirteen Towers Viewing Platform” within Meili…
Secret Gardens: Density and Climate in Housing Design
Climate Architecture within the Urban FabricThe “Secret Gardens” project in the city of Montpellier was introduced as a model that…
SOMA Tiny House Redefines Family Spatial Design
The Tiny House Movement and Family NeedsThe tiny house movement presents an ongoing challenge regarding how to meet the needs…
Casa Pinhal: Architecture and Mountain Topography
Relationship between Topography and DesignThe Casa Pinhal project is located in a mountainous area within the Serra da Mantiqueira range,…
La Cañada House: Spatial Design and Nature
General Context and Relationship with NatureThe house is located in the La Cañada area near Valencia, within a residential fabric…
Feixue Pavilion: Architecture, Nature, and Rural Education
Mass Composition and the Relationship Between Light and SpaceThe architectural composition of the project is based on a concept inspired…
Purple Brand Vancouver Studio: Industrial Warehouse Reuse
Reinterpreting the Space as an Integrated Production StudioThe project was designed as a workspace of approximately 14,000 square feet (1,300…
