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Midea Heyou International Hospital

Yu Bai International Hospital Architecture

Midea Heyou

Midea Heyou is a hospital designed for Shunde District in Foshan, China. The hospital serves as a comprehensive medical center, moving from a treatment led approach to a health led approach for the whole community and the whole life cycle. The design is inspired by the local water town landscape and its crossing rivers. Courtyards and sky gardens bring sunlight, fresh air and greenery indoors. A diagrid facade and a roof with an integrated solar energy system reduce energy use. A modular layout allows the medical units to change over time.

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Bamboo Pavilion Public Bathroom

Manuel Lap Yan Lam Public Bathroom Architecture

Bamboo Pavilion

Bamboo Pavilion is a public bathroom in Taipa Grande Hill Park in Macau, created through the renovation of an enclosed facility. The new building reuses the existing structure and foundation, so the footprint remains unchanged. The facade reinterprets the bamboo scaffolding long used in Macau. Hundreds of white aluminum tubes are staggered around the building to form a translucent shell. Daylight passes through the shell into the interior, while preserved skylights and tailor-made slanted windows with integrated openings improve cross ventilation. The renovation was completed in two months.

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Kujdane Holiday House

Yaser and Yasin Rashid Shomali Holiday House Architecture

Kujdane

Kujdane retains the old while blending it with the new. It still has that A-frame silhouette like a traditional cabin in the woods but takes a step closer and sees that the structure has been tweaked with modern architectural elements. Wood is of course the element of choice to evoke that warm, cozy, cabin vibe and is complimented with cool-toned interior details for balance. The cabin is elevated by the sloping A-frame sides which makes it look like it is effortlessly hovering above ground level without visible stilts or pillars.

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Renovation in Ohrid Nautical Club

JQYY Nautical Club Architecture

Renovation in Ohrid

Renovation in Ohrid is a conceptual nautical club designed for a modernist building on the waterfront of Ohrid, North Macedonia. The original structure, completed in 1955 as a summer retreat, is restored by removing later additions. Brick walls are replaced with glass blocks, which keep the rhythm of the facade and bring daylight inside. Two new cubic volumes are built in steel, and a large mesh canopy unites the three forms and shapes sheltered spaces between them. A distinct paving pattern marks the footprint of a former bar, recalling the history of the site.

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D525 Barcelona Office Building

sanzpont [arquitectura] Office Building Architecture

D525 Barcelona

D525 Barcelona is an office building created through the sustainable renovation of an existing structure from the 1970s. The project covers 7,000 square meters and holds ten levels of offices and networking areas. The main facade combines large windows with photocatalytic Krion three-dimensional modules that help purify the air. Photovoltaic louvers on the south facade give shade in warm months and generate clean energy. A roof garden planted with low-consumption native species adds insulation and improves the local microclimate.

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Treasure Chest Real Estate Sales Center

Wei Ting Lin Real Estate Sales Center Architecture

Treasure Chest

Beitou, an area with a rich natural environment and cultural assets is where the project locates. Combining the box concept to collect the local features, adoption of translucent materials, and green landscaping, an organism accompanied by greenery is created. The interior corridor, patio, and courtyard setting like the Zen Garden, moreover with teak materials, infuse a harmonious integration with the environment as well deepen the locals' emotional connection and recognition to the community.

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Riga Residence House

Vadim Martynov House Architecture

Riga Residence

The project provides for the reconstruction of an existing residential building and landscaping of the site. The architecture of the facades of the building after reconstruction is emphatically modern, the principles of building facades are based on modernist principles, corresponding to current global trends. Contrasting colors and materials are used in the facade decoration, which emphasizes the complex and unusual shape of the building, more clearly revealing its features.

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The Boomerang House

VASSILIS SIAFARICAS House Architecture

The Boomerang

The Boomerang Athens is a residence in Athens, Greece, spanning 425 square meters across four levels. The building is the renovation of an existing structure, upgraded for net-zero energy performance. High-performance insulation, triple-glazed thermally broken aluminium windows and underfloor heating reduce the energy demand. A KNX automation network controls heating, cooling, lighting and security. Photovoltaic-integrated pergolas and low-emission finishes support sustainability. A rooftop pool and large windows link the interior with outdoor areas.

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Hidden Boxes Residential House

Yahya Kashi Residential House Architecture

Hidden Boxes

The Hidden Boxes project responds to the ongoing dominance of monotonous spatial structures in contemporary architecture, despite historical concepts like Raumplan, Domino, and Universal Plan. It seeks to deconstruct these configurations to create a new synthesis, addressing both internal architectural concerns as spatial organization, the Mass/Void relationship, and surface interactions and external factors, including climate, privacy, and cultural needs.

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The Vessel Type Water Management

Ruiting Xu Water Management Architecture

The Vessel Type

The Vessel Type explores the integration of architecture and ecology through the design of a sustainable, vessel-like structure. The design responds to seasonal drought and flooding challenges by creating a water storage, filtration, and distribution system that supports both human and agricultural needs. The structure functions as a protective causeway and a communal hub, fostering social engagement and environmental responsibility. It aims to serve as both a practical solution for water management and a cultural landmark, providing resilient infrastructure for the community's future.

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Ebi Lab Office Building

Electric Bicycle Innovation B.v Office Building Architecture

Ebi Lab

EBI Lab is a multifunctional building designed for bicycle display, sales, maintenance and user experiences. The facade is made of mirror polished stainless steel, a material that is corrosion resistant, weather resistant and impact resistant. The reflective surface mirrors the surroundings and connects the building with the city. A spiral staircase extends from the interior to the facade and back inside, linking the functional areas and enlarging the display area. Renewable materials, eco friendly paints and energy efficient lighting reduce the environmental impact.

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Rice Wine Town Reception Room Cultural Exhibition

gad Cultural Exhibition Architecture

Rice Wine Town Reception Room

Rice Wine Town Reception Room is a three-storey building in Shaoxing, China, built on the site of a former rice wine workshop. The original red brick chimney is preserved. A cubic module of 4.8 by 4.8 by 4.8 metres orders the plan and the facade, so the interior can serve as a rice wine exhibition and experience hall, a bookstore and later as restaurants. A steel frame structure was chosen for speed and durability. The facade is clad with recycled bamboo shaped into L-shaped members in a factory. The stacked volumes form roof terraces facing the Dashu River.

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