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Yanci Chen

Art Museum

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Crevice

This design draws inspiration from Confucius' reverence for mountains and water, blending seamlessly with Shandong's terraced landscapes and flowing waterways. The Crevice concept, represented through bold triangular forms and fluid paths, integrates harmoniously with the natural surroundings, reflecting an extension of the earth. It offers a modern interpretation of ancient traditions, shaping a journey that invites visitors to connect deeply with the space, fostering a sense of tranquility and cultural reflection.

diachok architects

Private Villa

Saturday, 19 October 2024

Coastal

This architectural villa redefines modern living with its sculptural, flowing rooflines and seamless fusion of luxury and nature. It seamlessly integrates with nature through lush tropical landscaping and biophilic elements like greenery on terraces. Many modern homes incorporate landscaping as an afterthought, but here, lush greenery is an integral part of the design, cascading from terraces and blending the house into its surroundings. This creates a biophilic connection that most contemporary homes lack. Also, this design embraces earthy-toned plaster, natural stone, and warm wood accents.

Youpei Hu

Public Multifunctional Building

Friday, 18 October 2024

Village Hall

The building intentionally avoids the vernacular architectural style, and applies modern materials and structure. A big floating roof unifies the formal and informal spaces in a simple way, like a giant open umbrella. In order to achieve the floating and light feeling, the big steel roof not only needs to overcome the large cantilevers and spans, but also needs to keep member as slender as possible. With several structural innovations, a hybrid structure mimics umbrella cantilevers are formed.

Jian Li

Super Highrise Buildings

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Gaofuli

Gaofu’s urban renewal project in Shanghai harmonizes historical preservation with modern design, nestled near cultural heritage areas and Yanzhong Greenland. The 150m supertall structure and mixed-use development integrate Shikumen-style elements (rounded corners, chamfered edges, and arched motifs) evoking classic Shanghai architecture while embracing sustainable urbanism. The layout prioritizes natural light and views: south/east facades maximize solar exposure and park vistas, while a north-elevated ground floor ensures safe access and streetfront cohesion.

Drew Gilbert

Private Residence

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

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.

Tonny Wirawan Suriadjaja

Residential Home

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Theater House

The primary objective is to establish a seamless connection between each program of the house by creating a split-level space throughout, from the initial encounter to the heart of the house. This design strategy also conveys a sense of spaciousness and unobstructed open space between the poolside terrace, living dining room, and covered multi-function terrace. The upper floor contains the master and children's bedrooms, each with access to a roof garden.

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