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The Caspian House is a study in turning constraints into centerpieces. Positioned along Westlake Avenue at the edge of MacRitchie Reservoir, the residence transforms its most challenging site condition - the adjacent Lornie Highway - into its most atmospheric feature. The rear façade is engineered as a solid acoustic shield, while a cascading waterfall screens urban noise through the constancy of moving water, cooling the air and defining the spatial mood of the home’s social heart. An Architectural Dialogue  Winner of the 2026 International Property Award for Best Residential Development (Singapore), the design breaks from traditional semi-detached symmetry. It acts as a sophisticated "architectu... More

Situated within the primeval subtropical forests of the mountainous region of Yilan in northeastern Taiwan, an area renowned for its hot spring culture. The project is conceived as an embodiment of balance between the natural environment and human habitation. It seeks to emphasize the cultural and ecological significance of water as a formative element of the landscape.  Supra-Simplicities & The Renders Company In Yilan, water plays a fundamental role in shaping both the natural environment and local culture. It nourishes dense forests, forms numerous waterfalls, flows through rivers, and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. This continuous hydrological cycle is renowned for its exceptional purity, and local residents have l... More

This residence on Long Island’s Noyack Bay frames spectacular water views, optimizes indoor-outdoor beachfront living, and emphasizes openness. Two offset parallel wings aligned with the shoreline are connected via circulation areas at each level. Dramatic living spaces are oriented to the water while support spaces face inland. Paul Rivera Photography Paul Rivera Photography A semi-detached study and pool cabana punctuate the east end of the northern wing and experience both views. Sunlight streams through glass curtain walls, while louvered screens provide views, shading, and privacy. A lap pool runs perpendicular to the house, aligning with a framed view to the water. This void offers shelter and seating on two levels.... More

The Plima gorge is an impressive gorge carved by the Plima river over millennia at the foot of the Cevedale mountain. As soon as people started talking about making the gorge accessible, they thought of building a series of bridges, footbridges and stairs inside it. We, however, were agaist this method of intervention, convinced that building in the gorge would not be the right way to make visitors understand the charm of this place. Davide Perbellini René Riller René Riller Only by observing it from above can one grasp its beauty. We identified four viewpoints along the edge of the gorge, where we created four structures that offer the visitors different experiences: the „ladle“ takes them beyond t... More

Xi An Club is located on the shore of Fuxian Lake in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, with a wide view and superior landscape resources. With a construction area of 4,740 square meters, the project consists of functional spaces such as a swimming pool, a yoga room, a gym center, a library, an art gallery, and one coffee shop. Qiwen Photography Growing in nature and melting in nature The project makes full use of the original existing natural landscape and the topographic features with large height differences and adopts the spatial approach of extending downward. While ensuring low intervention in the ecology, the waves of the lake are injected into the roof, softly covering the hillside, echoing the Fuxian Lake in the distance, and blend... More