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Terraced landscape

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about terraced landscape

Project • By LOVE architecture and urbanismPrivate Houses

Villa 4P

The specifications of the design of Villa 4P included a relatively steep hillside property with a wonderful view of Graz and a desire for connecting the house and the garden. Jasmin Schuller The basic idea was one of following the slope with a succession of levels in its topography, on which the villa may develop – with its rooms, zones and outdoor areas, as well as its terraces and pool. Jasmin Schuller Entrance and access are via the front area and the carport, at the upper, narrow end of the property.  The top level, with a total focus on the fantastic view, houses the living quarters, the eat-in kitchen and the parents‘area, which includes a master bedroom and bathroom.  Jasmin Schuller A terrace... More

Project • By Prashant Parmar ArchitectResidential Landscape

Modern Contemporary House

The Modern Contemporary House in Ahmedabad follows the principles of modern simplicity in all the architectural aspects with a contemporary ensemble in the interiors to create a bungalow with seamlessly interconnected spaces. This humble east-facing plot welcomes the sunlight and air to pass through the full-sized window to keep it naturally bright and airy throughout the day. The bungalow holds strategically oriented elevated gardens on every level to promote cross-ventilation keeping the spaces cool and connecting the user with nature. @mkgandhi_studio @mkgandhi_studio The architect planned every activity in such a way that it has a connection with the gardens and created a visual and personal connection between all the floors.... More

NewsNews • 29 Apr 2022

A fog inspired ring of canopies connects cultural center by Sou Fujimoto Architects to terraced landscape

Sou Fujimoto Architects were inspired by the site’s village landscape of terraced fields draped in fog. The architects proposed a floating lightweight canopy that hugs the landscape like a cloud. Shanghai Fengyuzhu The canopy starts from the main buildings and cascades downwards the terraced landscape to connect with the river. According to Sou Fujimoto Architects, the canopy ring provides a sense of continuity and allows the building to blend with its natural surroundings. Shanghai Fengyuzhu The canopy is made out of naturally woven lightweight materials and provides a soft boundary for the cultural center. The volume that punctures the canopy breaks with the village morphology and signals a public function. Shanghai F... More