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The Birth of a Major Housing InitiativeThe Riyadh Urgent Housing Project emerged in the late 1970s as a direct response to a growing housing crisis in Saudi Arabia. After 1975, authorities launched the Urgent Housing Program to deliver large-scale residential…
Reimagining Old Buildings: From Chaos to OrderMany old buildings face a fundamental challenge: adapting to contemporary needs while preserving their core identity. In this case, a 40-year-old administrative building was addressed by reassessing its structural framework and reconfiguring it to…
Design of Historic Sports Facilities: Integration and FunctionThe design of the ancillary facilities for the historic Darius and Gireno Stadium centered on enhancing internal sports functions, while expanding the existing infrastructure to support both competitive and training uses.Integration with the…
Transforming Historical Buildings: Between Preservation and InnovationOld sites often carry rich architectural stories, such as factories or industrial facilities that have been converted into cultural spaces. An example of this is a building that was once used for silk production,…
Restoration of Rural Buildings and Rediscovering Their HistoryThe rural farm restoration project is located in the countryside of Salento, in an area surrounded by olive trees and a short distance from the sea. This farm, previously known for sheep breeding…
Reimagining University Buildings: From the Past to a Contemporary Learning ExperienceA university in Central Asia has undergone an intriguing architectural transformation, converting a campus building dating back to 1978 into a College of Business Administration. This transformation went beyond mere…
Victorian Industrial Architecture: A Historical OverviewThe Younghusband Building stands as a prominent example of Victorian industrial architecture that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The building reflects the architectural trends of that era, characterized by expansive red-brick…
Historical Context of the SiteFujisawa City, where Uchida Shōten’s new headquarters is located, has a rich history connected to the historic Tōkaidō Road. The area surrounding the headquarters was formerly known as Fujisawa-juku and was the sixth station along the…
Social Context of the ProjectAlvim Kindergarten is located in the Alvim district of Sarpsborg, Norway, an area facing clear social challenges. The neighborhood is home to a large number of low-income families and suffers from a noticeable shortage of childcare…
In Luxor, time is not measured in years, but in layers layers of stone, rituals, and beliefs that have accumulated without erasing one another. Inside Luxor Temple, a visitor can enter an Islamic mosque more than eight hundred years old,…
Site Location and Environmental ContextThe Douban Museum is located in Ande Town, within the core irrigation area of Dujiangyan. The site represents a meeting point between traditional agricultural culture and modern food industries, reflecting the organic texture of the local…
Context and LocationRörum House is situated in a former apple orchard in southern Sweden, surrounded by traditional agricultural buildings that reflect the site’s rural character. This historical setting forms the foundation for understanding the relationship between the built structure and…
A Glimpse of Grid ArthubGrid Arthub is located in Hall 31B, within a late 19th-century industrial building in the Gdańsk shipyard, a site historically linked to shipbuilding and the Solidarity movement. The building reflects a long history of industrial and…
Thaden School: An Innovative Educational Approach Serving the CommunityThaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, is a model of the modern independent school, combining both middle and high school education. The school features a unique curriculum that integrates academic excellence with hands-on…
Project BackgroundThe Otto Church was built in 1977 in the Gerrresheim district of Düsseldorf, becoming an example of an architectural philosophy that emphasizes the value of what already exists. Often, transforming a space does not require much; trusting in what…
Repurposing an Abandoned Building in a New Cultural ContextThe project is located at the entrance of Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu Province, and it focuses on reusing a hotel complex built in 2003 that had remained abandoned for many years. Rather than…
Location and Historical ContextCasa do Engenho is situated within an agricultural estate in Vila Nova de Gaia, characterized by gently sloping terrain that adds a natural dimension to the house. This location serves as a link between the surrounding nature…
An Architectural Haven in the Heart of QuerétaroThis house is located in the heart of Querétaro, where urban activity meets serene natural life. Through its carefully considered design, the home offers a living space of 310 square meters on a…
Liberation Museum of Manisa: A Space of Memory and HistoryThe Liberation Museum of Manisa (MKM) was designed as a living space of memory, aiming to present a historical narrative of the civilian popular movement that developed in the Manisa region…
Hang Tau Kindergarten and Primary SchoolHang Tau Kindergarten and Primary School is located in the heart of Hang Tau village, under the administration of Kwai Tu commune in Dien Bien province, Vietnam. The village is approximately 20 kilometers from the…
A Strategic Location with Natural ViewsCasa Roca is located in the Yosemite Lakes area, benefiting from its prime location to offer a unique living experience within an exceptional natural environment. This location provides expansive views of the national park, making…
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