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Qingdao West-Coast Technology Park Visitor Center

Aico Ltd Visitor Center Architecture Friday, 9 October 2026

Qingdao West-Coast Technology Park

Qingdao Innovative Technology Park is a visitor center in Qingdao, China. The building has a gross floor area of 4,836 square meters, a height of 16.92 meters and three floors. The undulating roof and ground surfaces recall sea waves, and both planes extend beyond the glass curtain wall to link interior and exterior space. Grand steps rise from the ground and lead to meeting rooms and a science center. Wide spans of wood veneer ceiling give the interior a warm character. Green technologies include thin film solar panels, a heat recovery system and water-saving fittings.

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The Ripple Hospice

Hao Zhong Hospice Architecture Thursday, 8 October 2026

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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The Crystal Clubhouse Community Shared Space

Kris Lin Community Shared Space Architecture Wednesday, 7 October 2026

The Crystal Clubhouse

The Crystal Clubhouse is a community shared space designed to encourage interaction among neighbors. The building covers 1500 square meters on three floors. The ground floor holds a reception and a tea club, the second floor a reading bar, a yoga room and a gym, and the third floor a sunlit pool for family activities. The design is inspired by crystal and uses high-transmittance low-emissivity glass with custom deep white glass and dark gray anodized aluminum panels. The transparent facade makes the clubhouse look light and open.

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Bayfront Pavilion Public Event Space

Thomas Schroepfer Public Event Space Architecture Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Bayfront Pavilion

Bayfront Pavilion is a public event space located in Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. The pavilion blends an intricate perforated shell with the surrounding landscape. Its form and panel pattern were defined by environmental simulations and structural optimisation. The primary structure is made of steel, and the inner and outer skins consist of 11,000 unique triangular aluminium panels cut by laser. The shell spans about 50 metres and covers about 2000 square metres. The pavilion offers a shaded and climatically comfortable outdoor space for visitors and hosts community and cultural events.

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Fuma House

Masakatsu Matsuyama House Architecture Monday, 5 October 2026

Fuma

Fuma is a three-story house in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The site faces a busy railway to the east, so the first-floor east wall is set back, while the second-floor structure and the third-floor eaves block noise, vibration and street views. Gaps between these elements let natural light and outside ambiance reach the interior. The main living space is on the second floor and works like a single-story home. Reinforced concrete load-bearing walls and unbonded cables support cantilevers of 5.6 meters east and 3.2 meters south. Large glazed openings face the courtyard.

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Casa Golf Residential House

David Guerra Residential House Architecture Sunday, 4 October 2026

Casa Golf

Located on the edge of a golf course, this single story residence establishes a direct relationship between architecture and landscape. The design emphasizes horizontality, spatial continuity and visual openness, allowing living areas to expand toward gardens and distant views. Large glazed surfaces ensure natural light and ventilation, while sliding panels introduce flexibility between open and enclosed spaces. Natural materials, integrated leisure areas and a fluid L shaped layout create a balanced environment focused on comfort, functionality and everyday living.

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Designer Highlight of the Day

Designer Highlight of the DaySpecial CoverageFriday, 2 October 2026

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