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Rabbit Residence

Boonlert Hemvijitraphan Residence Architecture Friday, 26 September 2025

Rabbit

Rabbit is a private residence in Bangkok, Thailand, completed in 2017 with an area of 770 square meters. The house is formed by a series of planar walls that are shifted from one another to create in-between spaces. Vertical grooves in the floor and tall glass openings connect the interior with the surrounding landscape. Materials include white plaster concrete walls, white Carrara marble, wood flooring and granite stone. Custom slim aluminium frames carry the tall glass doors and windows, and a concealed motorized mosquito net keeps the openings clear in daily use.

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Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk Mixed-Use Office

Aico Ltd Mixed-Use Office Architecture Thursday, 25 September 2025

Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk

Longfor Hefei Paradise Walk is a mixed-use development in Hefei, China, combining a regional shopping center with offices and serviced apartments. The complex connects to the underground level of Metro Line 2 in the west and to a terminal bus station in the east. Inside, three themed atriums named Ferry, River Valley and Harbor guide movement along a 250 meter circulation route. Three roof gardens are placed on different floors. Aluminum and glass curtain walls form the exterior, including a fisheye curtain wall built from warped aluminum and glass panels.

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Headquarters Complex Multifunctional

Aico Ltd Multifunctional Architecture Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Headquarters Complex

Headquarters Complex is a mixed-use building group in Changsha, China. The complex stands in the Creative Media Technology Park, next to the Liuyang River and the central axis of the park. A height limit of 120 metres applies to the site, so three towers are linked together to form a landmark instead of a single tall tower. The towers contain one office building and two apartment buildings, arranged along the river and joined in the air by a shared platform with a gym, a book bar and a small cinema. A three-storey garden office podium opens the complex to the street.

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Beyond 100 Years Residential Apartment

Kuocheng Real Estate Co., Ltd Residential Apartment Architecture Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Beyond 100 Years

Beyond 100 Years is a residential apartment building in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The design is guided by the pursuit of beauty, drawing on nature, traditional arts and culture. The layout explores five attributes: light, space, structure, transparency and texture. A water curtain marks the entrance, offering visitors a calm moment before entering. The sidewalk links the interior and the exterior, while stone surfaces and an imprint on the building corner add character. The project covers a lot of 6983 square meters and a total floor area of 83389 square meters.

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House in Akashi Residential

Yousaku Tsutsumi Residential Architecture Monday, 22 September 2025

House in Akashi

House in Akashi is a single-storey house designed to bring daily life close to nature. The house is divided into three zones, based on purpose and degree of privacy, and each zone has its own garden and concept. Areas for family life, harvest and the enjoyment of nature are tailored to the interests of the client. Communal space is kept large and private rooms small, which encourages a social atmosphere. The enclosed courtyards bring soft daylight indoors and blur the boundary between inside and outside. The structure is built entirely of timber, following a traditional Japanese method.

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Zadun Hospitality

TAHR arquitectura Hospitality Architecture Sunday, 21 September 2025

Zadun

Zadun is a resort hotel located in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The complex covers 30,000 square meters on a site of seven hectares, with 350 meters of beach front behind two dunes. The resort contains 116 units, including typical rooms, suites and one villa. The buildings are low and horizontal, so that each suite keeps a particular atmosphere. Large dark overhangs accentuate the balance of light and shadow of the Baja desert. Local stone, wood and marble are combined with aluminum and corten steel.

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