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Project • By Armani Architects • Pavilions
Sandy-Darak Pavilion
This space is intended to be a pavilion for resting and community gatherings of both villagers and tourists. The village of Darak is 170 kilometers far from Chabahar. As you travel through this area of Iran, you reach a point where the sea surrounds the sand dunes of the desert, which has attracted visitors from all over the world. The topography of sand dunes in these areas adds spectacular attractions to this area. given this amazing sandy desert, our best design option is to be inspired by nature.
We designed this Project considering the traditional architecture of the region, which is affected by the abundant sunlight and high temperatures during the day. Furthermore, we were inspired by the curvature and fluidity of sand dunes... More
Project • By WTA Architecture and Design Studio • Promenades
The Outlets at Lipa
The Outlets at Lipa was designed by WTA Architecture and Design Studio to be a retail pit stop in the province of Batangas. The project is a 9-hectare outdoor retail development consisting of 22 retail buildings. Each building was designed around ideas of walkability and human scale with a carefully designed pedestrian network connecting the different parts of the project. The pathway is continuous and creates a loop around the complex for a fluid and dynamic shopping experience. The Outlets at Lipa proposes around 300 retail outlets, restaurants, outdoor playgrounds, football fields and covered areas for everyone’s use and enjoyment. The integration of the football field is central to the project’s driving principle to be a playf... More