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Casa de Mar Single Family Residence

Binomio Taller Single Family Residence Architecture Friday, 24 April 2026

Casa de Mar

Casa de Mar is a single family residence in the northern part of Merida, Yucatan. The design connects architecture and nature by merging interior and exterior spaces. Gardens can be viewed and used from inside the house. A central horseshoe shaped volume surrounds a pool, which cools the air through water evaporation and supports natural ventilation. Local stone and wood were selected for durability, low maintenance and harmony with the region. Separate entrances divide the social and private areas to ensure privacy and comfort.

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Black Monolithic Wall Residential House

Nobuaki Miyashita Residential House Architecture Thursday, 23 April 2026

Black Monolithic Wall

This sculptural black residence was planned in a quiet residential area of Tokyo. The site is narrow at the entrance and elongates towards the back, forming a slender shape. While complying with Japanese architectural regulations, such as shadow regulation on neighboring lands and building height restrictions, the design aims to create dynamic spaces that capitalize on this slender site shape. The approach features a monolithic black wall integrated with the architecture, making the exterior appearance striking, while the cantilevered stairs leading to the entrance enrich the sequence.

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East China Grand Canyon Visitor Center Multifunctional Building

Li Yanning Multifunctional Building Architecture Wednesday, 22 April 2026

East China Grand Canyon Visitor Center

East China Grand Canyon Visitor Center is a multifunctional building in Taishun County, Wenzhou, China. The S-shaped form connects a folk culture center, a tourism reception center, an exhibition hall, a digital nomad office and a hotel. A 500-meter scenic ramp rises from the ground to the highest point of the roof, following the existing terrain to limit earthwork. The layout encloses two courtyards, where rockeries and ponds are built with local Taishun stone. Green roofs planted with native species lower the roof temperature in summer. The roof is open to nearby communities.

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Jinbianruixiang Highrise Office Building

Zhubo Design Office Building Architecture Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Jinbianruixiang Highrise

Jinbianruixiang Highrise is an office building in Jiulong Lake New City in Nanchang, China. The tower reaches 248.9 metres over 46 floors, with a total construction area of 140,012.68 square metres. The main tower is placed along the river at a 45 degree angle to open views in two directions. The shape is inspired by the local city flower, and the podium is arranged around the tower like petals. Cold bent glass and unitized curtain walls form the gradually opening facade. A central garden and a riverside green belt surround the building.

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Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Villa

Franck Giral Ski Villa Architecture Monday, 20 April 2026

Grand Tsuru Niseko

Located minutes away from Niseko's international ski slopes and surrounded by silver birches, these 3 exclusive ski rental properties boast a harmonious design with extended eaves and a light wood structure, inspired by the graceful flight of the crane, from which they derive their name, Grand Tsuru. Each offers a spacious living area with tall windows providing picturesque views, two bedrooms adorned in Japanese style, and a master bedroom featuring a large Japanese tiled bath. The staircase, bathed in light, seamlessly connects and brightens all corners of the skip floor properties.

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Villa A Weekend House

Eitaro Satake Weekend House Architecture Sunday, 19 April 2026

Villa A

The villa overlooks a great view of the Pacific Ocean, not far from the town of Hayama, the birthplace of Japan's yachting culture. The villa's design is a sculptural form that is appropriate for this spectacular natural setting, with a vaulted roof and a series of arches that symbolize the image of the white, rippling sea. The curved arches of the CLT (cross-laminated timber) roof give a sense of spaciousness to the interior. The result is a villa that perfectly suits a laid-back lifestyle and provides a deep connection to the blue waters at its doorstep.

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