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272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture

Rafael Contreras Architecture Architecture Thursday, 3 September 2026

272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal

The two-story pedestal base of 272 Hedges Avenue in Gold Coast, Australia, brings a human scale to the residential tower and creates a contextual connection with the surroundings. As urbanization grows, it separates humans from nature. The pedestal merges the built and natural environments, improving the area and community. Advanced design techniques and products were used by Contreras Earl Architecture to create a biologically informed and digitally engineered design. The pedestal is a unique and site-specific solution that contributes to the evolution of architecture and urban development, benefiting inhabitants and the environment.

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Villa 22 Private House

Dreessen Willemse Architecten Private House Architecture Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Villa 22

Villa 22 is a private house built into a slope in the rural landscape near the Meuse river in the south of the Netherlands. The name refers to the 22 degree incline of the site. The concrete was cast in place, and all pipes and installations are set within the concrete slabs. The protruding balconies show the structural potential of the material. Elm wood adds a warm appearance, while large windows bring the surrounding nature inside. A swimming pool joins the geometric lines of the building with water. Design and construction took place between 2017 and 2019.

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Wave Mansion Villa Residence

Wuxi Cheng Ao Real Estate Co., Ltd Villa Residence Architecture Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Wave Mansion

Wave Mansion is a villa residence in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. The design is inspired by the waves of Taihu Lake. Parametric modelling shapes seven gradient facades built with high-precision curved glass. Wide glass curtain walls and L-shaped corner balconies give panoramic views of the surroundings. The landscape is arranged as a system of three courtyards with water features and a cantilevered infinity pool. Each unit includes a private elevator and a basement. High-strength glass and steel were selected for durability and a refined appearance.

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Xi'an Qujiang Art Center Exhibition Hall

gad Exhibition Hall Architecture Monday, 31 August 2026

Xi'an Qujiang Art Center

Xi'an Qujiang Art Center is an exhibition hall located in Qujiang New District, Xi'an, China. The building appears to float above a green slope and forms a clear visual marker beside the urban road. Double-layer full glass curtain walls blur the boundary between the interior and the surrounding parks. A suspension structure carries the three exhibition levels, and the suspended columns are reduced to 200 mm in diameter, so the space is almost free of columns. A gentle trail through the urban green belt leads visitors into the site.

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Higeta Building Headquarters Office

Nobuaki Miyashita Headquarters Office Architecture Sunday, 30 August 2026

Higeta Building

Higeta Building is a seven story headquarters in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, designed for a long established soy sauce maker. The reinforced concrete structure is wrapped in anodized aluminum louvers set at a pitch of 300 mm. The louver angles vary to reduce southwest sun and to protect privacy, and the surface recalls a wheat field moving in the wind. A deep black wall coating strengthens the shadows and refers to fermentation. Inside, a central light court brings daylight into the narrow plan and supports seasonal natural ventilation.

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Panoramic House

Eliza Schuchovski House Architecture Saturday, 29 August 2026

Panoramic

Panoramic House was designed for a family in search of a new lifestyle in the seaside. An atmosphere of belonging and identity, a panoramic view of the sea, elements of Brazilianness and an ecofriendly construction were some of the premises of the project. The building was camouflaged, in order to enhance the landscapes, through a contemporary architecture of pure elements and horizontal lines enriched by prominent points. Through parametricism, they carry originality and authenticity.

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