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IMK Architects Develops Sustainable Natural Holistic Environment for IIT Bombay Student Housing

Architizer

Additionally, the design brief entailed the buildings to be Carbon-Zero and GRIHA qualified. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Therefore, IMK Architects’ vision for the hostel aims to create a holistic environment which is in harmony with the natural context. © IMK Architects.

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Line+ Studio sits curvaceous viewpoint overlooking Shenzhen

Deezen

Situated on Maluan Mountain, the centre by Line+ Studio was wrapped by glass openings – "maximizing transparency" to offer expansive views of the landscape, nearby seaport and Shenzhen city. The photography is by Arch-Exist Photography and Line+ Studio. Construction drawing collaboration: China Railway Urban Planning and Construction Co.

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Importing the French snow scene into Bangkok

Habitus Living

The design brief for Snow House was simple: to design a home that honours the French snow scene and comprises sustainable elements, to maximise the restoration of natural features. HAS Design and Research sourced a variety of fabric densities to create visual permeability in response to natural sunlight.

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Taliesyn draws on vernacular architecture for earth-toned Cabin House

Deezen

Named The Cabin House, the home was informed by the vernacular architecture of South Bangalore's Jayanagar neighbourhood and was designed to maximise the site's connection to nature. It extended from the design brief of a weekend home within the humdrum of the city but was designed to invoke feelings of relaxation and rejuvenation."

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SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population

Deezen

According to Rettig, key elements of the design brief included recognising Oman's "cultural and architectural heritage", while designing contemporary built forms for the city. Read: SOM breaks ground on Alárò City in Nigeria The masterplan involves transforming a 7.5-kilometre-long The visuals are by ATCHAIN courtesy of SOM.

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A residence built for now, and into the future

Habitus Living

Tinderbox House, in Tinderbox south of Hobart, by Studio Ilk Architecture and Interiors is a highly efficient passive solar building that has taken into account the natural and man-made constraints of the site. Taking a minimalistic approach to the use of natural materials means there is no need for additional finishes.

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Lawless & Meyerson channels Japanese minimalism at the Zen Apartment

Habitus Living

Within the urban landscapes of Sydney’s Bellevue Hill, Zen Apartment comprises positive and negative spatial dynamics. The open floor plan was designed to fit the owners’ needs; each space within the home is flexible, shapeshifting over the day. The outcome is a home imbued with a modern interpretation of Japanese minimalism.