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The Return of Buildings as Breathing SystemsNew projects in China focus on microclimates, open structures, and integrated systems, thus taking a contemporary approach to sustainable construction.
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Sensitive handling of existing structures
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel by Office WinhovA former laboratory and museum are being transformed into a five-star hotel in the park. The design strikes a sensitive balance between old and new, harmoniously combining history, architecture and park.
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A profiled glass shell
Energy Centre in Zurich by Graber Pulver ArchitectsIn this infrastructure project in western Zurich, the building's structure and technical features are visible through a profiled glass facade. Graber Pulver has created a modern cathedral of energy supply.
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Industrial culture meets commercial ruin
Gate M West Bund Dream Centre in Shanghai by MVRDVLocated on the west bank of the Huangpu River, MVRDV has transformed the remains of an old cement factory and the ruins of a failed revitalisation project into the city's latest cultural and entertainment hub. The architectural firms Schmidt Hammer Lassen and Atelier Deshaus assisted them in this endeavour.
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Wooden house with brick rotunda
Villa Bjorland in Stavanger by Vatn ArchitectureEspen Vatn and his architectural firm, together with Laura Sæther Architecture, have renovated a residential building dating from 1955 in a suburb of Stavanger. The striking entrance area is inspired by the grain silos in the area.
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Renovation brings clarity and cohesion
Collège Maryse Bastié in Dole by Tectoniques Arch...During the renovation of the secondary school, Tectoniques Architectes unified the disparate buildings in terms of structure and design. The labyrinthine layout was reorganised and the building was raised and clad in a new, largely uniform exterior.
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Architecture in harmony with nature
The Lake House: Life Experience Pavilion by Wutop...Wutopia Lab artfully constructed the prefabricated Lake House Life Experience Pavilion in Shanghai's Daning Park using recycled materials in a very short time.
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Building for children in Canadian style
School and Kindergarten in the Czech Republic by ...SOA Architekti are designing the Czech Republic's first Maple Bear School in Brno, which is located in a converted industrial building as part of a larger neighbourhood project.
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Building in hot climates
Women's Mosque in Doha by Diller Scofidio + RenfroThe Al Mujadilah Education Centre is home to the world's first mosque built exclusively for women. Its 20 x 35 metre hand-knotted prayer carpet can accommodate 750 Muslim women.
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Industrial ambience
Müllerbräu in PfaffenhofenStudio Frick has designed a spacious 2,000 m² dining area for the family-run brewery, closely linking production and experience.
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Brazilian architectural icon
Metro Arquitetos Expand Museu de Arte de São Paulo57 years after the inauguration of Lina Bo Bardi's iconic Museo de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), the museum recently unveiled its latest extension, called Edifício Pietro Maria Bardi, designed by Metro Arquitetos.
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New use for industrial hall
Greenhouse in Shanghai by Delugan MeisslIn the Expo Cultural Park in Shanghai, the former site of Expo 2010, a greenhouse with a floor area of almost 50 000 m2 has been built according to plans by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects. The backdrop for the new building is the gutted hall of a former steelworks.
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Neutral in terms of use, but not anonymous
Casa GJ in Catalonia by Alventosa MorellLocated in Matadepera, Catalonia, Casa GJ is a prime example of flexible living space. Its diamond-shaped floor plan comprises nine equivalent living rooms and two bathrooms, with ample outdoor access.
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When algorithms garden
The Avanade Intelligent Garden by Studio WeaveStudio Weave has teamed up with landscape architect Tom Massey and furniture designer Sebastian Cox to create an intelligent garden. This experimental urban garden uses artificial intelligence to extend the life of city trees.
