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Naturale Phuket Luxury Pool Villa

Roongrote Chongsujipan Luxury Pool Villa Architecture

Naturale Phuket

Naturale Phuket combines sustainable luxury with modern tropical design, informed by consumer research to meet specific needs. Emphasizing material safety, these villas are family oriented and universally designed for enhanced safety and family bonding. The project promotes sustainability by using locally sourced materials, reducing environmental impact while supporting local communities. Each villa features open spaces and natural ventilation, creating an inviting atmosphere that fosters relaxation and connection among family members.

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DUSITANON Residence

Phaithaya Banchakitikun Residence Architecture

DUSITANON

Baan Dusitanon is a four-story residence with a mezzanine level, located in a busy urban area. The building is enveloped by a facade of vertically aligned and gently twisted louvers made of high-strength aluminum. The louvers screen the interior from outside views while keeping the city visible from within. The facade also acts as a thermal buffer and frames planted areas between the screen and the walls. Each floor places semi-private living areas at the front and bedrooms at the rear. A double-height living space on the fourth floor opens toward the cityscape.

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Ruman Origin Farmstead Architecture

Xinyao Han Architecture Architecture

Ruman Origin Farmstead

Ruman Origin Farmstead is a rural building complex located in a rice paddy field on the edge of Chengdu. The farmstead has three courtyards. The first courtyard is a wooden reception space built in the traditional manner of Western Sichuan. The second courtyard holds a restaurant and a multifunctional space. The third courtyard is an independent dwelling with solar panels, ground source heat pumps, rammed earth facades and double layer doors and windows. The total construction area is 1200 square meters.

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Amazon Bus Station

Fernando Andrade Bus Station Architecture

Amazon

The facility, designed beyond its vocation as an urban hub, acts as an operator that brings people together and connects them; it reduces mobility time, which increases the reliability of the transportation system. Its naturally lit central module makes the space more welcoming and facilitates decision making about routes. The glass facade reflects the surroundings, creating a dynamic fusion of movements, shapes and colors that enrich the internal experience. As a climate strategy, roof mounted cross ventilation was adopted, inspired by the rich Amazonian architecture.

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M1 and M2 Multi Residential House

Babak Eslahjou Multi Residential House Architecture

M1 and M2

M1 and M2 are two residential towers built as part of a larger urban development in Mississauga, Canada. M1 has 61 storeys and 780 units, while M2 has 62 storeys and 793 units. Each tower is formed from seven typical floor plate shapes that are skewed and rotated, so the corners shift about one metre from the floor below. Short shear walls follow the shift, which keeps the room layouts regular. A faceted glass podium carries a green roof and a south facing outdoor amenity space at ground and roof level.

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Hill Wind Hotel and Resort

Huafang Wang Hotel and Resort Architecture

Hill Wind

Hill Wind is a resort hotel located in Anji County, Huzhou. The external form follows modern architectural thinking, with geometric cloud shapes drawn from the origami concept and extended into irregular volumes. A white membrane material is joined to these forms through structural changes. Inside, a narrow entrance passage creates a deep sense of space, and a continuously flowing ceiling is shaped and stitched by craftsmen. Bamboo and wood from the Anji area are used as building materials. The project covers 3500 square meters and echoes the surrounding natural landscape.

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Gaofuli Super Highrise Buildings

Schematic Design of Super High-rise Buil Super Highrise Buildings Architecture

Gaofuli

Gaofuli is a high-rise mixed-use building in Shanghai, China. The building stands near heritage conservation districts and Yanzhong Greenland, with an eastward visual link to a central city landmark. The design draws on traditional Shikumen architecture through vertical compositions, polygonal outlines, and softened corners with chamfered and tapered forms. The facade combines copper-toned metals with warm ceramic-like panels. The east and south sides bring in daylight and views, while the partly elevated ground floor places the entrance and drop-off area on the north side.

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Secrets and Impression Moxche Hotel

Luis Enrique Macedo Ramirez Hotel Architecture

Secrets and Impression Moxche

Secrets and Impression Moxche redefine luxury in the Riviera Maya, blending modern design with cultural heritage across 140,000 square meters. The project integrates cenote inspired pools, rooftop infinity pools, and a man made beach pool, enhancing immersion in nature's beauty. Locally sourced materials and a solstice based layout connect architecture with its environment. Sustainable features include natural ventilation, energy efficient systems, and rainwater conservation, showcasing eco conscious principles. Moxche harmonizes architecture and nature, setting a new standard for hospitality.

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Hilltop Homestead Single Family House

Katarzyna Starzyk Single Family House Architecture

Hilltop Homestead

Hilltop Homestead presents a house arranged as two barn inspired volumes linked by a glazed passage that forms a courtyard between them. The plan organizes the home into zones for living, leisure and rest. A double height living area opens toward the garden and connects with outdoor spaces. Additional areas include a spa with pool and rooms for recreation. Parts of the house may adapt to changing needs over time. The layout maintains a clear relation between the building, daily activities and the surrounding landscape, while guiding movement along the courtyard axis.

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House LW27 Private Residence

Stephan Maria Lang Private Residence Architecture

House LW27

House LW27 is a private residence built on a relatively small site in a residential area. The white volume contrasts with rough natural stone elements. White plastered walls, oak floors and natural stone for floors, bathrooms, chimneys and walls shape the interior. On the ground level an open plan flows freely from east to west along the pool. Floor to ceiling sliding windows link inside and outside all year. The upper floor holds bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. A planted roof terrace returns the sealed ground area to nature.

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Montemar Residential

Irakli Emiridze Residential Architecture

Montemar

Montemar is a residential complex located in Gonio, Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. Montemar comprises three residential blocks of sixteen floors each, placed on a site of 10,000 square meters. The open spaces between the buildings are given to green planting, public squares and communal areas. Parking for 300 vehicles is included. Panoramic apartments with private terraces and jacuzzis face the sea. The facades are clad in embossed aluminum sheet, and their volumetric shapes recall the form of a seashell.

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Peak Art Sales Center

Quincy Li Sales Center Architecture

Peak Art

Peak Art is a sales center located in Xushuguan Town, Suzhou, China. The building answers the fading traces of local history with modern techniques and materials. Three sloping roofs, drawn from traditional Suzhou architecture, are linked by flat sections to form a folded facade. Walls combine hollowed out black bricks with matte pearl blue stone, echoing local tones and textures. A garden style layout encloses an inner courtyard, and large glass surfaces bring the courtyard landscape into the interior.

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