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From Nature-Inspired Resorts to City Reconversions, Discover the Recent Work of Gensler, Foster + Partners, and More

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Nature Within Vacation Home - Section. These projects showcase the broad scope of architectural design, from the detailing of a high-end project's relationship with nature to the urban renewal potential of a programmatic conversion project. Read more

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

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Photo credit: Jaime Navarro Photo credit: Rafael Gamo By prioritizing three design imperatives (functional simplicity, sustainable materials, and the primacy of sanctuary), the CCA says they were able to establish space that helps support its client's mission of fostering arts engagement with the community while simultaneously giving back to nature.

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Inside the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s new $75 million expansion

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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) has opened its $75 million NHM Commons expansion to the public. The new spaces facilitate engagement with science, culture, and nature, including areas for those visiting without a ticket.

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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

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The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days. Image © Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. What is its 'secret'?

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The Australian Outback: Desert-Inspired Architecture in Remote Regions

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The Australian Outback is an iconic expanse of arid wilderness and an endless source of inspiration for architects. The design, inspired by the natural and cultural history of the site, evokes a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.

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Rooted in Tradition, Nature, and Community: Wellness and Healing Spaces from the North to the South Africa

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Across the world, certain practices have been deeply rooted for centuries, like Roman baths, Turkish hammams, and Japanese onsens, while others evolve by drawing inspiration from rituals or redefining their own concept and image of a healing environment. But what does wellness look like in Africa ?

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Engineers develop bone-inspired concrete for stronger structures

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Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The research, led by Professor Reza Moini and Ph.D.