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Can concrete appear as thin as paper and defy gravity?A cantilevered, ultra-thin concrete roof challenges gravity—not as an artificially generated image that ignores physical laws, but as a real built structure in an ordinary garden. With this 53-square-meter garden pavilion, FACE and DUCON bring ultra-high-performance concrete from the lab into practice, allowing it to float delicately. An 11 by 5 meter, just 90 millimeter thick roof slab hovers over a long table with an integrated fire pit. Along the line of maximum bending moment, a circular oculus frames the sky—and on clear nights, outlines Orion's Belt. The span is vast, the gesture minimal, the message clear: Concrete can be lightweight. White steel cantilevers lift the s... More

The commission was requested by a couple with a high profile on social media, and the site for its construction was a sunny plot overlooking an artificial lake with four willows along the shore, located in a private neighbourhood in the suburban area of Greater Buenos Aires. BRUTO STUDIO BRUTO STUDIO BRUTO STUDIO BRUTO STUDIO Upon arrival from the street, the sole access point, a tectonic object is perceived, resulting from operations of clean and abstract prisms, not recognisable with the scales of domestic typologies commonly used in the area. A priori, an impenetrable intimacy. Intimacy is not merely a private space or a personal secret, but an effect of language that presupposes an implicit community. This signifies... More

The Bon Air A neighborhood in Anderlecht is a rare gem among Brussels garden cities. Unlike most others, which have been absorbed into the city’s dense urban fabric, Bon Air remains in the suburbs, preserving its low-density character and open, village-like feel. This distinction gives it a unique place in the city’s history, but it also presents challenges that needed to be addressed in a thoughtful and contemporary way. Caption Originally, Bon Air was designed with a network of smaller streets complemented by wide pedestrian alleys, creating a balance between accessibility and walkability. Archival photos highlight how these alleys served as vital spaces for social interaction and play. However, over time, the expansion... More

A collection of small buildings form the entrance to a new public garden at Mount Penang, an hour north of Sydney.  While they announce the presence of the contemporary garden, they do not distract from the experience once in the garden itself. google earth Brett Boardman At the garden’s entrance, a red carpet is rolled out across the landscape. Three small pavilions seemingly placed at random on a bright red welcome mat house a café, WCs, a shop and ticketing. The red welcome mat is a metaphor for VIP whose surface follows the undulating terrain. Signage for the gardens and pavilions is painted in large type across this artificial landscape. Brett Boardman The building geometry is simple and modular. The... More

Located at the foot of an imposing crag in the Barrio de San Juan, Malinalco, a region known for its lush vegetation and unique landscapes, the house takes full advantage of the singular views, harmoniously integrating both the natural surroundings and the existing country house, enhancing the connection between the inhabited space and the surrounding landscape. Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo The project follows the "Soft Loft" concept, a continuous space that promotes an open, fluid, and flexible living experience. The open layout of the space highlights freedom of movement, maximizing the sense of spaciousness through high ceilings and large windows that frame the landscape and allow for a deep visual and physical... More

Experience the pinnacle of modernity and functionality at Garden Restaurant Silivri, where the Panora Vertical Retracting Door takes center stage. Utilizing the MAXI GUM D4 system with dimensions of 3.6m x 4.4m (H), this project redefines spaces like never before. These expansive dimensions not only create a spacious ambiance but also revolutionize the way patrons engage with their surroundings. The Panora Vertical Retracting Door offers a panoramic view and seamless access to the natural environment. Caption As the doors fully open, Garden Restaurant Silivri transforms into an open-air dining concept, inviting guests to savor their meals amidst the serene surroundings. With Panora Vertical Retracting Windows & Doors systems, whic... More

A unique serrated edge eaves detail and steeply angled, gutter-less, zinc roof exploits the opportunities of the site and the Dulwich Estate planning constraints to create an innovative wrap-around extension.  Nick Dearden Nick Dearden Nick Dearden The design is a creative response to the constraints and opportunities presented by the site, and Dulwich Estate requirements, resulting in an original take on the typical domestic extension project. The clever roof design articulates privacy, light and views to maximise enjoyment of the space and garden for the large family of seven. Nick Dearden Nick Dearden Nick Dearden To the side the serrated edge eaves detail, with exposed rafter tails, balances light wi... More

The Temple of Art is an internationally renowned artistic institution from India. The organization has created stage history with a unique blend of tradition along with sophisticated stage techniques of the present technological era. Caption Caption PRABHAT KALA TAPOVANA according to the name, the architecture of the space to stage the performance in a Garden. With respect to the requirements, we need to have spaces vertically stacked and yet “ Create the sense of Garden at all the levels” Caption PRABHAT KALA TAPOVANA, as a metaphoric solution, and as setting picturesque natural setting, we deriving the concept as  “Perform in a Garden”. More

The project proposes an essential compact volume in response to two factors: minimum plot dimensions, and delicate terrain characteristics, which require simplicity in decision-making.The result is a small box, like a gift, that opens transversally to the garden conditioned by the proximity of the neighbors. A white volume that unfolds through panels of heat-treated wood that incorporate the garden spaces into the interior of the home, expanding the visual limits of the spaces and humanizing the private spaces. In contrast to this transversality of the ground floor, the exterior of the most private spaces is protected from view in the recessed formalization of its openings, with shared fencing that modulates the scale of the building. Ro... More

Designed through generative method, the aquatic architectural ensemble is nestled upon a series of small, artificial islands forming a lavish archipelago.  Caption Drawing inspiration from the sinuous beauty of natural shapes, the organic forms of the complex gracefully blend with the surrounding picturesque seascapes. A harmonious interplay of curved and fluid structures comes to life, echoing the gentle undulations of waves and the elegant dance of marine life beneath. Caption In an era of changing global temperatures and shifting ecosystems, Marine Meadows arises as an architectural synthesis, transcending the traditional realms of human habitats. Here the vibrant gardens, green roofs and terraces organically meld with t... More

                                  "The theme of water, waves, fluidity and a dialog between two elements – the city and nature – formed the basis of the design concept. Caption Caption This variant became a “wave” – separate sections grouped into a dynamic composition with one dominant tower ending the rhythmic row. The dialog of the city and nature became the basis in the landscape – architectural volumes organize two courtyards with different themes. The space facing the embankment is designed on the basis of smooth, “natural” curves, while the courtyard facing the city is built with the simple ge... More

Comfort and coziness were two of the premises behind the project.Together with them, we care for the environment, making it part of the house. As a result, we ensure the quality of life of the inhabitants. The proposal introduces some materials not typically used on site.   Ethelett Orientation. The first important decision was the orientation of the house. This is in Metepec, Mexico. The weather of the place is cold at certain hours and times of the year. We proposed the south orientation. In this way we capture the sun’s rays during winter. At the same time, by means of small overhangs, we avoid them in hot seasons. We also exploit another local weather feature. Metepec has wide temperature variations throughout th... More

The main goal of this landscape architecture project is seeking to combine the contemporaneity of materials with nature. The contrast between the hardscape materials and the fragility of the living material brings an inner reflection of the landscape dynamics.   The landscape is created to be observed, to be lived, and enjoyed. Growth is an intrinsic process of these landscape dynamics and so do the way we perceive and use these gardens.   The seek for a "hidden" place, much like a refuge from the constant rhythm of the city was another goal for this planning, breaking the constant flows of the adjacent areas. Caption More

Locanda La Raia comes alive in an old abandoned building which was once an old tavern, typical of the local tradition. The reconstruction started from research of the meaning of the place and its relations with the landscape: from enhancing the dialogue between interior and exterior. The proportions of the building have been redefined through fills and soil movements to recover an identity more pronounced  and recognizable; new openings, different for shapes and dimensions, have selected the most interesting views, and the the same typology matrix was reversed by transforming the inner court on an abstract patio around it to which the new organization of internal spaces revolves. Alberto Strada Alberto Strada Another strong... More