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'Ikigai'-inspired Orchid Pavilion design invites contemplation near Oaxaca

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Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido.

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OODA nestles concrete home into sloping site in Portugal

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A sunken concrete form designed to "embrace the irregular topography" of its sloping site defines Oeiras House, completed by Portuguese architecture studio OODA near Lisbon. The existing slope to the west, which posed a challenge by restricting natural light, became a key driver of the U-shaped design," it added.

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Tim Fu uses AI as "design collaborator" for Slovenian housing development

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Designer Tim Fu has unveiled plans for a housing development close to Slovenia 's Lake Bled, which he claims is the first architecture project to use AI at all design stages. Set to be built on a protected heritage site, the Lake Bled Estate is the "first fully AI-driven architectural project", Fu said.

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro's V&A East Storehouse to open in late May

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The opening date for the new V&A East Storehouse design from Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS + R) has been set for May 31st, 2025. The estimated $81.5 Kauffman in 1937. Photo by David Parry Photo by Shahram Saadat Photo by Shahram Saadat

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Studio Saransh escapes "chaos of the city" with self-designed Ahmedabad studio

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Indian architecture practice Studio Saransh has married black basalt with steel for its self-designed workspace in the suburbs of Ahmedabad , India. Studio Saransh has self-designed Oasis The studios created five blocks on the site, surrounding a central, sunken courtyard.

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A look at Edition Office's Federal House in New South Wales, Australia

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Australian architecture studio Edition Office designed a home that displays a striking contrast to its natural surroundings, while also maintaining a deep immersion in them. The home is positioned on the slope of its hillside site. This expansion allows for a variety of different interactions with the surrounding landscape.

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Arquitectonica reveals designs for new $1 billion mixed-use project in Miami's Medical District

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Arquitectonica has been selected as the master planners and designers of a new $1 billion mixed-use healthcare development in Miami , the firm announced via a press release today. Site preparations will begin this year on the seven-acre Highland Park Miami development in the city’s Medical District.

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