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‘Treehouse’ concept by LAND Suisse and Campana Herrmann Pisoni wins competition for Swiss campus overhaul

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The landscape redesign, centered around the existing middle school, double gymnasium, and swimming pool, introduces 100,000 square feet of green spaces, 196 new trees, and sustainable water management features, including green roofs and rain gardens.

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Klas Hyllén Architecture tops Malvern Pool House with skylight for stargazing

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Klas Hylln Architecture has added a pool house to a 1980s home in Warwickshire The volumes have curved edges and buff-brick exteriors, chosen to respect the original home and the surrounding landscape, while their interiors are pared-back and "almost monastic".

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3XN designs amphitheater-like venue for Baltimore’s waterfront

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” Image credit: 3XN A concave form of the building seeks to create an amphitheater-like space aided by public landscaped roof terraces while creating elevated views of the water.

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EC3 adds "inspired rental housing" with trees to Core City development in Detroit

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Buildings are topped with sloped roofs covered in abstract murals in blue and white, painted by local artist Victor Reyes. The landscaped design, overseen by Prince Concepts , entailed the creation of native gardens and the planting of 121 trees. In many ways, the landscape drove the architectural design.

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KPF completes twin skyscrapers for Ziraat Bank Headquarters in Istanbul

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According to the studio, timber was used to "create a sense of intimacy" in the auditorium, which has a series of waving roof panels designed to improve acoustics. Additionally, spacious, landscaped roof terraces provide shared outdoor space equipped with seating space.

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Bio-Architecture Formosana organises Taiwanese housing around urban farm

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The Taisugar Circular Village (TCV) provides 351 rental homes surrounding an urban farm, eco-pond and waste management area, allowing all of its residents' basic needs to be provided on-site. This effect is further emphasised by sloped roofs and slight rotation of each building, which also contributes to more dynamic facade fronts," it added.

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DFJ Architects links wings of Mango Lane house with external walkway

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As the sun is lost behind the hill early in the afternoon, the roof design soars up to receive as much afternoon light as possible, with a poinciana tree to the west providing shade in hotter months. Landscaping interventions include the addition of native species.

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