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Cool Design News

Cool Design News featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

ARC Residence

This residence in Curitiba is a contemporary interpretation of Brazilian Natural architecture that blends clean volumetry, natural materials and calibrated light. The design responds creatively to a steep site, creating fluid indoor outdoor continuity and layered living levels. Movable muxarabis, exposed concrete slats and Nuvolato marble give identity, while integrated landscape and smart, solar based systems ensure comfort and sustainability.

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Terminal 2

Terminal 2 is an international airport terminal in Guwahati, Assam, India, planned to handle around thirteen million passengers each year. The architecture follows a Bamboo Orchid theme, with columns and suspended petals formed by bamboo poles coated with a flame retardant finish. Passive strategies such as solar optimization, high performance insulation and shading devices improve energy efficiency. Double height skylit interiors and an arrival forest bring daylight and greenery indoors. Self check in, fast baggage drop and electronic gates support a smooth passenger flow.

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Yuan Fengjing

Yuan Feng Jing is a residential building project in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The design places two towers on irregular urban lots. Tower A is square and rises 19 stories. Tower B is oval and rises 12 stories. A central landscaped axis with water features and gardens links the two towers. The 45 units are mainly four-bedroom layouts. Above the seventh floor of Tower A, living rooms are turned to face wide views of a nearby park. The facades use white and gray tones, mosaic tiles, grille bars and perforated aluminum panels.

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Intelligent Openings

Intelligent Openings redefines windows and doors as an integrated architectural system rather than isolated products. Designed for high end villas, it combines ultra slim aesthetics, large span openings, and intelligent control to create a seamless interface between interior and exterior environments. By addressing challenges such as extreme weather, energy performance, and usability, the system balances openness with protection. It presents a scalable solution for future residential architecture, where technology enhances both spatial experience and everyday living.

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Narrative Installation

Narrative Installation is a history museum created for an art academy campus in Guangzhou, China. The project transforms an existing campus building into a spatial narrative device that combines architecture, exhibition, landscape, and immersive media. Nine thematic zones are arranged in a loop across about 2315 square meters and are linked by a central foyer with two entrances. Touch panels, motion-activated visuals, and narrative lighting allow visitors to move at their own pace. Lightweight structural retrofitting supports flexible spatial change.

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Baffi

The Baffi Restaurant is located inside Matria Parque de Flores, the largest flower park in Latin America. The project was developed to follow the existing topography, partially embedding the building into the landscape. This approach reduces visual impact and creates a close connection between architecture and nature, offering views of the lake, gardens and surrounding hills. Its structure uses natural materials and passive design strategies to provide comfort and reduce energy consumption. The result is a functional space that respects the site and enhances the experience of visitors.

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