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Located within a two-acre mango orchard in Babariya village, adjoining Gir National Park in Gujarat, India, Parallel Territories by The Local Crew explores how architecture can occupy an ecologically sensitive landscape without interrupting its existing patterns of use. Wildlife regularly crosses the property towards a water source also used by local cattle herders. Rather than redirecting these movements, the project treats their continuity as a fundamental design constraint, establishing separate but visually connected territories for people and wildlife. Karan Gajjar/ The Space Tracing Company   Building above the landscape The 6,500-square-foot building, accompanied by a 1,000-square-foot swimming pool, is elevated above th... More

Designed by the São Paulo-based practice Estúdio Leonardo Zanatta, the Tess Pavilion is located in São Paulo's residential Brooklin neighborhood and serves as both a commercial space and a venue for cultural exhibitions. Its architecture, inspired by the form of a harp and the geometric principles of Russian Suprematism, is an exercise in structural economy. Beyond its outlook, the pavilion is a case study in integrated sustainability, where design, material selection, and construction processes were intrinsically linked to a low-carbon philosophy. André Scarpa André Scarpa Estúdio Leonardo Zanatta The pavilion's environmental performance is shaped by its passive thermal efficiency.... More

The idea for this mixed-use project located in Bangalore, was context based and inspired by the architects need for an office space while retaining the residential flavor of the layout. This ground-up 4-story mixed-use building contains the architect’s office and apartments. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The minimalistic and contemporary built form is a composite structure of concrete and mild steel. The building’s appearance was also created in response to the surrounding landscape and features a kinetic facade that moves with the wind; while creating interesting shadow patterns throughout the day. By incorporating motion into architecture, the occupants have an... More

Project Introduction: Cha Angadi is an upcoming chain of outlets catering to a variety of tea brews. It is designed to be sustainable and quirky with two outlets located in the bustling streets of Jayanagar and Koramangala. Shamanth Patil Photography Concept and Approach: The outlet is designed as a stand-alone structure in mild steel, making it easier to dismantle and reinstall at will. This structure opens up to the street attracting pedestrians with its bright and quirky ambience. The structure can be completely closed while not in use, thereby giving it the feel of a container. Shamanth Patil Photography The choice of colors was an extremely important aspect to ensure the complete built form looked attractive and stood out... More

The abstract reconstruction of a dilapidated barn provides the required inward expansion of the main house. The new living spaces in red wood flow into the barn and open up the main house onto the garden. As in the past, arches add rhythm to the abstract volume, and a covered terrace connects the interior courtyard with the rear garden. The stable was renovated with visible concrete additions and serves as a storage area, but an inward expansion of the farm will also be possible in the future with a guest room. ATVH Connecting their home with the unused garden. Find a solution for the  dilapidated barn, and consolodate the small house next to it. Finding an architectural readable language in the strong context of the old farm.&nb... More