Library in the Earth by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP: Underground Harmony © Koji Fujii
Completed in 2022, the Library in the Earth by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP is a unique, cantilevered underground library in Kisarazu, Japan. Designed for farmers, it blends naturally into its environment, offering a quiet space for reading and reflection. © Koji Fujii / TOREAL #JapaneseArchitecture #HiroshiNakamura #LibraryDesign #KURKKUFIELDS
Living On The Graveyard / Marc Prosman Architecten
In Haren, Groningen, a new residential building by Marc Prosman and Matthijs de Wit seamlessly blends into its historic and green surroundings. Featuring seven apartments, a shop, and an underground parking facility, the building harmonizes with its environment through the use of local materials, including distinct warm red Groningen brick. The sophisticated facade and structured volumes respect both the urban context and the adjacent natural and built elements.
Bakrajo House by Zakaa in Sulaymaniyah
Bakrajo House, designed by Zakaa in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, showcases a flowing white brick facade. This design creates shaded alcoves, ensuring privacy while allowing natural light. The three-storey home blends solid exterior forms with spacious, well-lit interiors. Completed in 2021, it highlights Zakaa’s focus on aesthetic beauty amid regional instability. #BakrajoHouse #ZakaaArchitects #SulaymaniyahArchitecture
Amorph Living Sculpture – Lechner & Lechner’s Sculptural Timber Residence in Salzburg
Amorph Living Sculpture in Salzburg, designed by Lechner & Lechner Architects, uses offset volumes and deep-set windows to frame views of historic landmarks. A CNC-milled timber frame and polyurea-coated façade merge organic design with technical precision.
FVS Home Office: Modern Concrete Design by JXA Studio © KIE
Designed by JXA Studio and completed in 2021, FVS Home Office in Bandung features a concrete façade with gaps that allow light and air circulation. The multi-functional building combines office space, retail, and coworking areas with smart design elements like a spiral staircase and skylight. © KIE #ModernArchitecture #ConcreteDesign #JXAStudio #BandungArchitecture
Forest Houses – Innovative Residential Design at Wanstead Flats
The "Forest Houses" project at Newham's Wanstead Flats transforms a former builder's yard into innovative residential units. Designed by D-P-Q, the project features “upside-down” design, the most actively used living areas are on the upper floors to maximize panoramic views and natural light, enhancing the connection with the serene parkland. The design addresses site constraints through clever massing and orientation, respecting the existing urban fabric.
Intermediate House / Equipo De Arquitectura
In 2022, Ignacio Szulman and his team, including Valentín Pedroz and Pedro Correa, undertook a unique architectural project in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They transformed a building, previously a rehabilitation center, back into a private residence. The design allows for future expansion while incorporating the original structure's historical elements.
Art Meets Architecture: BLAF Architecten’s 2019 Project in Mechelen
In this 2019 project by BLAF Architecten, captured through the lens of Stijn Bollaert, architecture meets art to redefine residential space in Mechelen, Belgium. The sculpture-inspired design integrates geometric abstraction with circular and square elements, focusing on buildability, affordability, and energy efficiency. Strategic material use enhances the structure’s interaction with its environment, blending enclosed and open spaces to create varied experiences within the home.
Historic Renovation in Buenos Aires by Ignacio Szulman and Team
In 2022, Ignacio Szulman and his team, including Valentín Pedroz and Pedro Correa, undertook a unique architectural project in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They transformed a building, previously a rehabilitation center, back into a private residence. The design allows for future expansion while incorporating the original structure's historical elements.
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