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Dig Studio and Lake Flato revamp Scottsdale Civic Plaza for "increasingly warming world"

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American firms Dig Studio and Lake Flato have restored and expanded Scottsdale Civic Plaza in Arizona , adding a series of pavilions and responding directly to existing buildings flanking the outdoor space. million gallons (22,000 cubic metres) of water annually for the plaza. "In

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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The mid-rise housing complex consists of a long volume on a narrow site, flanked by outdoor public spaces with a breezeway and an open-air staircase on the far end. When entering the building, residents walk into an atrium space with an oculus framed by blue-painted metal at its centre of circulation.

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Field Architecture clads flowing Sonoma house in copper

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The surrounding environment informed the design "By simultaneously folding the house inward on itself and reaching outward to the land, we established a homestead in a transitional space that sustains human activity as well as wildlife." Utility and storage elements are integrated into the room's vertical surfaces.

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Geological formations shape design of Wyoming house by Lever Architecture

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Public spaces and bedrooms are oriented towards the dramatic mountain views, creating a feeling of immersion in the landscape," the team said. Many rooms offer expansive vistas.

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Snøhetta includes wooden oculus for Norwegian-American museum extension in Iowa

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Snøhetta created an 8,000 square feet (743 square metres) building for the museum, as well as adjoining outdoor spaces that connect the museum's Heritage Park to the street. "As The circular form of the extension calls is a reference to the Lavvu tents of the indigenous Saami people of Norway.

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Mae Architects completes "21st-century almshouse" in Southwark

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Above, in the lower portion of the U-shaped plan, flats have been positioned off short, semi-outdoor decks overlooking the communal garden, with a generous width to give residents ample space to meet and sit. The photography is by Tim Crocker.

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Touch Architect shapes French patisserie like "the curve of a croissant"

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The architectural space is formed by rhythmic arches, with the shape of four different arches created by the curve of a croissant in cross-sectional cut," Leelaniramol said. Touch Architect also added spaces for greenery inside, creating contrasts against the grey concrete.

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