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by Sunena V Maju Apr 17, 2023
A31 Architecture's Latypi Residence creates a contemporary intervention within the landscape of Mykonos, drawing from contextual features of the Cycladic terrain.
by Sunena V Maju Apr 11, 2023
The Panda Pavilion by Atelier Ping Jiang | EID Arch encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration in panda conservation through an intriguing pavilion design.
by Almas Sadique Mar 25, 2023
The boutique hotel in Merida, Mexico, renovated by Roger González, connects the city’s past and present.
by STIRworld Mar 09, 2023
Emerging out of a juncture of nature and city, the ultra-sinuous OCT Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre in China is informed by the idea and aesthetic of naturally occurring forms.
by Jincy Iype Mar 02, 2023
Designed as a 'house within a house,' Casa Vista by Studio MK27 rests atop a 46m tall cliff in the seaside town of Trancoso in Brazil, made conspicuous with its theatrical horizontality.
by Jincy Iype Feb 20, 2023
With a green roof and an intended horizontality, the Fendi Factory by Piuarch recalls the natural Tuscan hillside through its practical architecture that disappears into the landscape.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 14, 2023
Studio MK27 designs Patina Maldives, as a luxurious environment with a mix of water villas, in-land villas, and beach suites, fit for socialising and quiet contemplation alike.
by Jincy Iype Feb 07, 2023
In conversation with STIR, Konstantin Ikonomidis recounts his experience of building the Qaammat Fjeld pavilion in Greenland, inspired by the powerful land and lives of the Innuit.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 01, 2023
Avant-garde Argentinian artist and designer Edgardo Gimenez creates a vibrant structure for the Fundación Ama Amoedo residency program.
by Jincy Iype Jan 28, 2023
Articulated in the stillness of stone, the monastic and poignant Monastery Accommodation Stella Maris by Semerano Architecture Workshop reveals itself in choreographed pieces.
by Jincy Iype Jan 23, 2023
The Valle San Nicolás - Clubhouse designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos is articulated as a low circular volume made of sustainably sourced wood, ‘like a boat anchored in the water.’
by Jincy Iype Jan 13, 2023
With an exterior made of non-combustible materials, Faulkner Architects has created a protective, modern form to withstand Californian fires, as a 'base camp for adventure.'
by STIRworld Jan 10, 2023
Comprising a Tea House, Farm House, and Sky House, Snøhetta’s design for Pavilia Farm residential development is a calming ‘green lung’ for the busy city life of Tai Wai, Hong Kong.
by Almas Sadique Dec 28, 2022
The biennial award, organised by Switzerland-based Teatro dell'architettura Foundation, recently revealed Xu Tiantian as the winner of the Swiss Architectural Award 2022.
by Sunena V Maju Nov 15, 2022
In the multi-family development of Marea by WORKac, housing reflecting the natural landscape of the Mediterranean creates a new layer for Batroun’s history.
by Jincy Iype Nov 11, 2022
Domain Architects reveals the understated value of existing buildings with the renovation of an abandoned primary school in rural China, now transformed into a serene luxury hotel.
by Pallavi Mehra Nov 09, 2022
The one-of-a-kind Wuliang Interstice campus in China is conceptualised keeping in mind the local climate, and is inspired by the natural canyon on which it is located.
by Sunena V Maju Nov 07, 2022
Exploring the contours of the coastal city in Lebanon, Carl Gerges Architects designed Capo Boutique Hotel and Resort as a haven of sandy tones, rich textures, and lush greenery.
by Sunena V Maju Nov 05, 2022
The winning design for Wuxi Art Museum by Ennead Architects adorns an articulated limestone facade with unique perforations and textures inspired by the scholar stones.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Nov 03, 2022
From the intersection of landscape photography, sculpture and kinetic art, Thomas Jackson creates works to draw the attention of the audience towards the ordinary object.
by Nadezna Siganporia Oct 17, 2022
Kyvik House, a private home in Kullavik, Sweden, by Sjöblom Freij Arkitekter consists of three distinct parts held together by a rigorous exposed wood structure.
by Jincy Iype Oct 14, 2022
Ma Yansong conceived the first completed building of the Quzhou Sports Park in China as a “piece of land art”; upon completion the complex will be the world’s largest earth-sheltered one.
by Sunena V Maju Oct 03, 2022
Marfa Ranch House designed by Lake Flato appears to have emerged from the landscape of Marfa with its ranch-style design, rammed earth walls and contextual architecture.
by Sunena V Maju Sep 30, 2022
Indian architecture firm Wallmakers, led by Vinu Daniel, received the Royal Academy Dorfman Award 2022 for its creativity and willingness to take risks while creating sustainable buildings.
by Zohra Khan Sep 15, 2022
Inspired from the whimsy of Harry Potter novels, a house designed in a 'familiar vernacular' in the Detroit suburb, sits hidden in its lush context.
by Nadezna Siganporia Aug 23, 2022
The cliffside holiday home by Block722 fits within the landscape, makes the most of the sea views, and merge contemporary architecture with natural materials of the Mediterranean.
by Jincy Iype Aug 12, 2022
Gleaming as a "solitary diamond" amid a lush, undulating Swedish vineyard, Restaurang Äng ensnares senses as a stimulating interplay of architecture, food, wine, interiors and art.
by Sunena V Maju Aug 08, 2022
Winning the competition for the restructuring and extension of the new Fontvieille site, Studio Fuksas' proposal is a vertical park connecting the natural and urban landscape.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 24, 2022
Host to Aedes Architecture Forum’s latest exhibition, locally titled Jinyun Quarries – The Quarry as Stage, the derelict caverns have been functionally carved out by architect Xu Tiantian.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 26, 2022
Designed by western Java based PSA Studio, the WYAH Art and Creative Space is centred around inducing a relationship with nature for its patrons in lush forested confines.
by Anmol Ahuja Nov 24, 2021
Located in Botswana, Xigera showcases the world’s largest collection of bespoke art and design from South Africa commissioned by Southern Guild Gallery, encapsulating a unique experience.
by Jerry Elengical May 21, 2021
Integrated into the natural landscape of South Africa’s Western Cape region, the project is a collaboration between Steyn Studio, Meyer Associates and Square One Landscape Architects.
by Nadezna Siganporia May 08, 2021
Designed by Josep Lluís Sert for and with artists, the architecture of Fondation Maeght in France is heavily influenced by the natural elements and surrounding landscape.
by STIRworld Nov 11, 2020
The contemporary home by Toronto-based studio follows the site's natural contour and topography, connecting with the forest and lake through awe-inspiring moments.
by Meghna Mehta Sep 12, 2020
Designed by Californian firm OPA, the futuristic yet functional architecture of the Shapeshifter House merges with the desert ecosystem while responding to the natural landscape.
by Ronitaa Italia Oct 23, 2019
This desert retreat was designed by architect Jonathan Ashmore with the obvious intention of enhancing the natural landscape of the Sharjah desert, rather than competing with it.
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