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Butterfly Studio, 2008 by Valerie Schweitzer Architects

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Winner of the Architecture Masterprize 2018. 350 square foot workshop and guest house designed for a main residence of a growing family in Westport, Ct. The architecture forges a connection between earth and sky and creates a light-filled sanctuary for working near the home.

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‘periférico 2008’ housing tower promotes sustainability in mexico’s famous neighborhood

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The post ‘periférico 2008’ housing tower promotes sustainability in mexico’s famous neighborhood appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. located in the heart of the san angel neighborhood, the high-rise building spans 34 levels of apartment units and open green terraces.

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Santiago Calatrava’s slippery Venice pedestrian bridge is getting a facelift after multiple injuries

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Located along Venice’s Grand Canal, the bridge was supposed to be a refreshing modern connector to the city’s main rail station but became a liability only a short time after opening in September of 2008. The completed bridge shortly before opening in 2008. Image © Filippo Leonardi via the Comune di Venezia.

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Point Loma Nazarene University Prescott Chapel / Carrier Johnson + Culture

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© Lawrence Anderson Photography architects: Carrier Johnson + Culture Location: 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, United States Project Year: 2008 Photographs: Lawrence Anderson Photography Area: 600.0 ft2 Read more »

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House in Sumida / ROOVICE

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Completed in 2008 in Sumida City, Japan. Images by Akira Nakamura. Revitalizing a 1970s Wooden House in Sumida: Adaptive Reuse with Modest Updates - In Mukojima's eastern district, a short walk from the station,

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Utzon Center: The Story Behind Jørn Utzon’s Last Project

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Inaugurated in 2008, the Utzon Center , which hosted the 2024 Obel Award ceremony, not only honors the culmination of his distinguished career but also marks the beginning of his enduring legacy. Though he achieved great fame in Oceania , Utzon was born in Denmark , and it was in his childhood city that his final project was realized.

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DJI Flagship Store / Various Associates

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2008, Binhai Avenue, Dongfang Community, Shahe Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: SFAP Photographs: Area: 4000.0 © SFAP architects: Various Associates Location: 1st Floor, Tourist Information Center, No. m2 Read more »