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Hao Zhong
Hospice
Monday, 20 October 2025

The Ripple

The Ripple is a hospice proposal structured by a concentric spatial system generated from a central water court. Located in Chinatown, New York City, the design redefines end-of-life care as an urban civic experience rather than an isolated institution. Layers of thresholds, courtyards, and timber enclosures guide movement from public life toward quiet reflection. Integrated daylight, water, and passive environmental strategies create sensory calm, supporting privacy, orientation, and emotional wellbeing through architecture itself.

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Hyunsoon Park
Mixed Use Building
Sunday, 19 October 2025

Echoes Shinmachi

Echoes Shinmachi is a mixed-use building in Kumamoto that reinterprets tradition through contemporary innovation. The design combines reinforced concrete for durability with timber for lightness, establishing a balance of strength and refinement. Locally fired brickwork, laid by skilled craftsmen, reflects cultural heritage while ensuring resilience. Each floor incorporates riverside terraces that encourage seasonal engagement and community life. Through its hybrid structure, material contrasts, and integration of sustainable practice, the project stands as a modern landmark bridging history.

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KAZUNORI SAKAI
Residence
Saturday, 18 October 2025

Amami House

Amami House is a self-sufficient residence on Amami Island, Japan, planned for a family of four. The island has a hot and humid climate with low levels of solar radiation. The house supports comfortable living without dependence on the power grid or air conditioning. Passive strategies such as natural ventilation, daylighting and insulation reduce the need for mechanical systems. The traditional hip-and-gable roof form is reinterpreted with contemporary performance features. A solar water heater, a composting system and a home garden complete a small cycle of self-sufficiency.

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Penzel Valier
Infrastructure
Friday, 17 October 2025

Tramdepot Bern

Tramdepot Bern is a tram depot with service and maintenance areas in Bern, Switzerland. The strip shaped hall is covered by a light glass and aluminium shell. White glass, a special surface structure and a staggered installation method create an expression that changes with the light. At night the building appears as a bright lantern. A shed roof of steel trusses spans the column free parking area. The structural system allows the depot to be extended in stages on the narrow site with oblique angles.

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Dingdong Tang
Cultural Facility
Thursday, 16 October 2025

Unesco Ancient Theatre Revitalization

Unesco Ancient Theatre Revitalization is a cultural facility proposal for an ancient open-air theatre. The design applies adaptive reuse through minimal and reversible intervention that protects the archaeological fabric. A lightweight tensile membrane roof, carried by a slender modular steel frame, filters daylight and moderates temperature while keeping views open to the landscape. Calibrated roof openings and radial circulation paths support natural ventilation and passive cooling. The resulting flexible space hosts performances, public gatherings and civic events.

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Torres Arquitetos
Residential Complex
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Residencial Monte Lussari

The project is conceived as a contemporary residential complex set on a corner site within a wooded mountain landscape. Two elegant volumes with pitched roofs reinterpret alpine architecture through clean lines, refined proportions, and a restrained material palette. A central garden with curved paths connects the buildings and shared spaces, strengthening the relationship between architecture and nature. The facades combine mineral surfaces, large glazed openings, and wood accents, creating a balance of solidity, warmth, and sophistication while enhancing light, privacy, and views.

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