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Smokehouse is a communal dining pavilion nestled within a shaded grove, conceived as an open-air shelter for meals, gatherings, and community meetings. Adjacent to an outdoor kitchen, the structure offers protection from the elements while remaining open and connected to its surroundings. Designed and built as a community project, the pavilion employs modest materials and simple construction methods. A straightforward A-frame wood structure, clad in cedar shake, rests on a concrete foundation that forms two continuous sunken benches flanking a long communal table. The open-ended form invites movement through the space, while framing views of the grove beyond. Pix Natural light filters through a series of cast glass elements running t... More

Located in a wooded valley on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Sycamore Glen is a single-family home nestled among mature trees, overlooking Wister Creek. Bordered closely by neighboring houses to the west, the narrow site informed a linear organization and a careful balance of privacy, light, and views. Pix The house is structured around a series of parallel masonry walls that divide space, define rhythm, and extend beyond the envelope to articulate thresholds and terraces. A recessed entry, marked by a cantilevered overhang, leads to a quiet, compressed threshold before opening into a living and dining area that extends outward to a terrace surrounded by evergreen ferns. Pix A stepped glass façade on the eastern side conn... More

STD Design Consultant has unveiled Aqua Jardin, a 3,280 m² wedding venue in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The venue is distinguished by its green-hued wood composite panels, which seamlessly integrate with the gently curved façade that echoes the fluidity of flowing water. Designed for the region's hot climate, the space emphasizes natural ventilation and shading to ensure comfort in the intense heat. Strategically positioned trees further enhance the venue’s climate control, while strengthening the connection between guests and the surrounding nature. Paul Phan Paul Phan The building's light green exterior offers a bold contrast to the surrounding urban concrete, creating a visual oasis. The integratio... More

Established in 2015 by Parks Canada Agency (PCA), the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP) is an ecologically protected zone that encompasses much of the Rouge River and Little Rouge Creek valleys. At 7,910 hectares, RNUP is the largest urban park in North America and Canada’s first “National Urban Park”. Straddling parts of Toronto, Markham, Durham, and Uxbridge, the RNUP forms a green corridor of forests, farmland, wetlands, ravines, and meadows that connect the Greenbelt to Lake Ontario. Moriyama Teshima Architects Moriyama Teshima Architects The RNUP Visitor, Learning, and Community Centre will serve as the park’s primary orientation, learning, and events facility where visitors can learn about Rouge&rsquo... More

We are proud to present our latest architectural project, a thoughtfully designed residential complex located in the Malinova Dolina village zone. This project features four row houses, each harmoniously integrated into the surrounding natural landscape. A key aspect of our design philosophy was to honor and preserve the existing environment, particularly a remarkable group of century-old swamp cypress trees. These protected species, with their invaluable root systems, contribute significantly to the land's natural drainage and are the inspiration behind the complex's name. Caption Caption These row houses are anything but ordinary. The design employs a rectangular plan, ingeniously divided into four equal segments. This approach... More

Catch your breath, feel deeply relaxed, enjoy nature, and experience grounding – these were the things on top of the list for the functional program of Hotel Saltus in San Genesio, near Bolzano. Every single design decision and choice of material was made with these fundamental principles in mind, which in the end lead to a harmonious and coherent project. The three parts of the building nestle into the steep slope at different heights. Precisely positioned cuts into the geometrically simple building volumes, which interact with the distinctive terrain, create unique exterior spaces.  Davide Perbellini Samuel Holzner All the different areas are planned to maximise their connection to nature. While in the rooms and in t... More

The project "Casa Bosques" is primarily characterized by a completely introspective facade. From the outside, its minimalist and robust design creates a sense of privacy and seclusion, with walls that seem to enclose the space from the outside world. However, upon entering, the experience changes radically. The interior of the house opens up to spacious areas; large, well-placed windows allow natural light to flood the space, making the interiors feel expansive and luminous, fostering a seamless connection with the outdoors. Iván Marruenda Iván Marruenda Iván Marruenda The layout of the ground floor is configured with an open-plan arrangement that includes a living room area, characterized by double-heig... More

Project introduction: In this emerging environment of knowledge-driven economic growth, it is imperative to inculcate a scientific temper in the community. The Gujarat Council of Science City, established by the Government of Gujarat, has developed the Aquatic Gallery to realize this vision. This 5th generation facility, part of the sprawling 200 acres Ahmedabad Science city, is India’s largest and first planned public inland aquarium, catering to the vision of edutainment. Attracting more than 1 million people annually, the Gallery is designed to bridge the gap between formal science education and the community at large.  Vinay Panjwani, India Concept note: The design of the Aquatic Gallery is inspired by the intricate a... More

In bustling urban hubs, the quest for serene spots intensifies, that afford an escape from the daily grind. Clubs, with supporting amenities like pools, green areas, restaurants, and sports facilities, are refreshing retreats where families and friends gather in a healthy, enjoyable ambiance, in the lap of Nature. Amidst the city chaos, clubs offer revitalizing respite, where tranquillity reigns and urban stresses fade. INI Design Studio INI Design Studio The Belvedere Club, designed as the nucleus of the 564-acres sprawling Shantigram township, in Ahmedabad city, exemplifies architectural grace and refined leisure, seamlessly merging timeless design, contemporary functionality, and unparalleled comfort. Envisioned as the backdro... More

Nirvana Living Village is a rural tourism facility planned to be built in Düzce province, which has the most important natural assets among Turkey's natural beauties. The project is built on a 30.000m2 sloping land. The land stands out with its aged trees, natural vegetation, natural streams and fruit trees. In the concept, it is aimed to integrate the buildings in nature without disturbing the natural appearance and the theme of therapy with nature is processed. ECCE GROUP The high slope of the land has ensured that the buildings are in a staggered layout. With this layout, all rooms benefit from the nature view to the maximum.  The project has 12 rooms located in the main building and 12 suites and deluxe suites that are c... More

​​The Mountain Resort, located at 2300 m above sea level, is made up of a 144-room hotel with wellness centre, 3 restaurants, numerous services such as cinema, multi-function room, games rooms, bowling, cigar room, numerous bars and lounges, nursery, barber shop, hairdresser. The thermal - medical SPA is equipped with thermal and fresh water pools, saunas, Turkish baths, cabins for treatments such as massages, mud baths and numerous other treatments. The resort also has 10 guest villas with private spa pools and treatment rooms; furthermore, in the complex there are also accommodations for the staff. UPA Italia UPA Italia UPA Italia UPA Italia ​The beautiful landscapes and pristine mountains of the Kalbajar region serve... More

The steep forested hillsides around the Hardangerfjord above Odda, is the location of two Woodnest treehouses. The architecture is a specific response to the topography and conditions of the site itself. Inextricably crafted from nature, each treehouse is suspended 5-6m above the forest floor and fastened with a steel collar to the individual trunk of a living pine tree. Sindre Ellingsen Stemming from the client’s wish to create a unique spatial experience that connects to both the ordinary and extraordinary sensation of climbing and exploring trees, our aim was to create a space that truly embodies what it means to dwell in nature. Sindre Ellingsen The journey to the site begins with the 20 minute walk from the town of Od... More

The project site is in the city of Belogradchik, located on the high points surrounded by a natural rock park stretching from west to east with a length of up to 30 km. The Belogradchik rocks are over 230 million years old, while the settlements above them date back to the Roman era. The latest period of its development - in the last century left the city with public buildings, representatives of modernism, which define its appearance to this day. Tihomir Petrov Tihomir Petrov Tihomir Petrov Tihomir Petrov This house in the town of Belogradchik welcomes the picturesque terrain and open horizon with an open plan and unobstructed floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The completely modernist approach allows the creation of larg... More

The main feature of this project is dynamism, both spatial and formal.Behind a rectangular volume there are many sloping lines. Surprises along the way are the result. Ethelett Distribution. The Urbane Mexico restaurant is on a corner, between a main street and a secondary one. Local regulations require not to build in a five-meter strip on the front of the property. We used this space as parking and access. We occupied the remaining surface with the two-level restaurant. The ground floor dining area occupies a third of this level. The rest is made up of the lobby, the toilets, and the kitchen with its support areas. The upper floor only has dining area. We separated the restaurant a few meters from the rear limit. In this strip we... More