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Local geology informs Mykonos hillside villa by Tom Dixon and A31 Architecture

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Aimasia Residence was built around an existing stone wall Nestled on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea, the surrounding rocky landscape informed the teams' design for Aimasia Residence. An existing 62-metre-long granite wall formed the "spine" of the home's layout and influenced the material choices inside.

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Line+ Studio floats doughnut-shaped weather balloon above rural Chinese landscape

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Made from a curved structure of interlocking timber elements, it was informed by the area's history of bamboo weaving. As well as framing the landscape, this tunnel was also designed to protect the road from further erosion that had been occurring during heavy rains. The photography is courtesy of Line+ Studio.

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library by Snøhetta rises out of North Dakota landscape

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Architecture studio Snøhetta has begun work on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library , releasing the first construction images as well as renderings of the building's green roof that appears to merge with the landscape. It has galleries and theatre Outside, a 1.3-mile It topped out this year.

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Data-Driven Architecture: Delving into 4 Building Information Tools

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Image created using AI under the prompt: A futuristic architectural landscape exemplifying data-driven architecture. 2 Architecture is a multifaceted discipline influenced by diverse sources of data and information, which play a fundamental role in shaping architectural production. Image via DALL.E Read more »

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Chetwoods and J&A unveil beach-informed metro station in Shenzhen

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Architecture studios Chetwoods and J&A have transformed a metro station in Shenzhen , China, into a coastal-themed transit hub, drawing on the local landscape and cultural identity. The post Chetwoods and J&A unveil beach-informed metro station in Shenzhen appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is bySheng Lin Ye.

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ASLA survey finds increased demand for nature-based solutions to climate change among landscape architects

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The latest survey of landscape architects released Wednesday by the American Society of Landscape Architects includes updated information on incumbent design trends and project valuations, indicating a further shift in priorities nationwide under the looming threat of climate change.

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Studio Gang designs nonprofit women's leadership resort in Wisconsin

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acre site’s tree canopy that informs much of the concept. Local stone and white oak wood will complete its references to the textures of the landscape while reinforcing a sense of lightness and warmth throughout.

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