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The Woyun Platform is the entrance exhibition center of the Giant Panda National Park, taking the geological features of local bamboo forests, mists, and glacier debris as architectural imageries. The bamboo forest on the ground floor is used as a rural living room, which is a feedback to the surrounding villages; the suspended mists in the middle is used as a cultural display space; the debris on the top is used as a leisure space.
Il Pausa House is a private residence built in Jakarta, Indonesia. The design uses a parametric system to define both the geometry and the structure. Sculptural interventions on the facade create tension between contrasting elements, while the interior offers fluid transitions between spaces in horizontal and vertical directions. The size and position of the facade openings follow a detailed solar study, view axes and occupant height, so natural light is spread evenly inside. The entrance is set above street level and welcomes visitors on arrival.
Jenga is a two-story public building located at the entrance of a residential community. The building covers 1200 square meters and holds four functions: commercial space, a community lobby, a property management office, and an equipment room. The irregular and limited site is addressed by stacking and reorganizing these four areas like toy building blocks. A steel structure forms the main body, while thin aluminum panels with rounded curves cover the outer walls. Light strips and glass surfaces reveal the interior functions.
Dissolving Corbin Building is a mixed-use building design based on the adaptive reuse of the historic Corbin Building in Lower Manhattan, New York. The vertical complex rises about 55 metres over 15 floors and combines housing, communal kitchens, a public food court, a food market and vertical farming. A new steel frame carries prefabricated modular units with articulated brick and terracotta cladding. Rooftop gardens and a rooftop bar above the adjacent Fulton Center extend a public route that begins at the subway. Shared cooking and dining are treated as community spaces.
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.
Harmonizing Nature and Architecture Experience Al Ghunayman Villa's unique blend of nature inspired design and architectural innovation. Unlike traditional structures, its organic flow and curved walls create a dynamic, fluid space. The sculptural façade with undulating curves enhances aesthetics while optimizing natural light and ventilation, redefining modern living with beauty and functionality. Discover a residence where every detail harmonizes with the natural world, inviting a serene and captivating living experience.