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Cabbage Tree House by Peter Stutchbury Architecture. Image Michael Nicholson When we think about cities , we often assume the orthogonal grid is the norm: neat, predictable, and rational. However, many urban areas around the world, notably those shaped by hills and uneven terrain, defy this convention. In cities like Lisbon , in Portugal orthogonal grids appear only in flatter zones such as Baixa, while surrounding areas like Alfama adapt organically to topography.
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the architects build with concrete, wood, and stone, carving out openings to reveal the cenote and dense foliage. The post raw concrete and bold geometries shape the foundation of praaactice’s mexican residence appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The Sagrada Famlia remains a major tourist attraction even though it’s still under construction. Its “work in progress” nature is precisely one of its most distinctive and appealing aspects, drawing visitors worldwide who are eager to witness its ongoing evolution.
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