ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Image Courtesy of Mysk Al Badayer Retreat Set deep within some of the most isolated desert landscapes across the Middle East and further afield, these desert camp hotels offer a way to connect with their surroundings through the solitary experience of open and expansive scenery. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image © Rendergram Residential architecture within natural settings presents a distinct departure from urban design. Unlike the densely populated, man-made environments of cities, the context shifts to a pre-existing, often subdued, natural landscape. House in Ribeira dos Moinhos / João Cepeda Architect.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. Additionally, these elements strengthen the building's identity by connecting it to the surrounding landscape. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

© Laurian Ghinitoiu | Sun Path, Rajab to Shawwal 1444 / Civil Architecture Landscape architecture has traditionally been associated with lush greenery , rooted in the historical development of gardens and parks as spaces that bring nature into urban areas. Read more »

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Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The result is an aesthetically pleasing four-volume arrangement recovered by the landscape that blends process and material into a singular modern and bucolic harmony.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image courtesy of Sotamaa The firm’s design process was guided by a desire to foster a deep connection between the sauna and its surrounding environment, which is defined by the sea and the island’s stark rock landscapes. The material’s gray hue echoes the colors and reflections of the surrounding rocks.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Courtesy of Parklex Prodema Fire is a primordial force of nature, possessing both destructive and protective power throughout human history. Capable of devastating landscapes, crops, and entire cities, it also provides heat, enables cooking, and is used to generate energy.

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Archinect

MARCH 1, 2023

Commissioned by an art lover and collector, the home seeks to capture the aura of an art gallery while responding to its natural surroundings. Described as “elegant and knotless” by the team, the timber cladding was chosen to allow the building to be “bathed in nature,” blending into its forest landscape.

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

Image © Daniela Mac Adden In response to the diverse topographies and natural conditions throughout the Argentine territory , the works of Luciano Kruk propose an architecture that works in harmony with the environment, the landscape, and the nature in which they are situated. Cariló House / Luciano Kruk. Read more »

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur has completed a holiday home on the island of Gotland, using a natural palette of materials to allow its owners to feel "grounded" in the site's natural landscape. The photography is by Lina Eidenberg Adamo.

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Archinect

JULY 22, 2022

ZGF’s answer was a singular terminal building housed under one undulating, mass timber roof, accompanied by an interior strategy which prioritized biophilic design, interior landscaping, daylighting, and natural materials.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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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Architizer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But beyond the physical structure lies an often-overlooked element that profoundly shapes the experience of these buildings: the landscape. In modern design, landscape architecture should not be an afterthought; it should be an integral component of the overall project that creates harmony between the built spaces and the natural environment.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image © César Béjar via Archdaily When we think of spaces that foster meditation , our minds often travel either to Japan's Zen gardens, where clean lines and carefully arranged landscaping call for stillness, or to Scandinavia's designs with neutral tones and soft fabrics. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 26, 2024

This integration into the surrounding urban landscape, with the new structure serving as a focal point in a newly reimagined neighborhood square, was crucial to the project's success. The project exudes warmth and sophistication with its palette of natural, earthy colors, through the extensive use of exposed wood, concrete, and ceramic tiles.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What is billed by the team to be the "world's largest climatized reading space" is composed of a glass curtain wall fronted by a forest of sculptural columns resembling ginko trees in a design that harkens the natural landscape to affect an "emotional connection" between people, books, and the environment.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The firm’s project announcement details an 18-story development defined by its open facade with a landscaped vertical village provided by landscape architect Alice Tricon. This urban oasis is not just a residential space; it's a genuine village square.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 18, 2024

Through the lens of a skilled photographer , architecture showcases its interplay of lights and shadows, the tectonics of its structural elements, the careful detailing of joined materials, and the larger narratives of cultural heritage. Read more »

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Archinect

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Materials including stainless steel, bronze, concrete, wood, and local stone seek to highlight both craftsmanship and durability, embracing the elements to become part of the gorge’s natural and historical landscape. Image credit: schl.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Photo credit: Matthew Millman “The subtractive design interventions tie landscape and structure together, suggesting ruins recaptured by nature,” EYRC told Archinect. “What remains is a celebration of both material and organic markers of time, history, and context.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Designed in collaboration with local architects Brière Architectes, the timber building and landscape are designed to be “immersed in nature, with biogenic materials and low-carbon design prioritized to generate community, collaboration, and wellbeing.”

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

From 51-1 Arquitectos transforming an unapproachable place into a dynamic play space featuring popular board games from various regions to Al Borde redefining a space with a custom-designed shading structure made with natural materials, the Sharjah Architecture Triennial presents a diverse array of architectural interventions.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The studio placed meeting rooms, ancillary spaces, a gym and a model workshop in the centre of the plan, with two large skylights bringing in natural light. Colours, materials and biophilia have been used to enhance wellbeing and connectedness with nature within the studio," said Tengbom.

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Archinect

MAY 27, 2022

In order to supplement sustainability goals tied to the home’s current preservation needs , Fallingwater and the surrounding Bear Run Nature Reserve will now offset a full 100% of the structure’s energy use via a network of 540 individual 5 x 3-foot bifacial solar panels said to produce 254,880 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity a year.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Closely related to the makeup of materials organically found in nature, the color chorus of whites , grays, and earthy brown tones has played a pivotal role in artistic expression, fashion , interior design , and architecture for millenia. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 17, 2024

© Michael Grimm | Harvard HouseZero / Snøhetta In the evolving landscape of architecture and urban design, bioclimatic and biogenic envelopes present a compelling vision for future cities. Yazdanseta explores the concept of bioclimatic envelopes and their interaction with passive architectural design principles. Read more »

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Archinect

MAY 11, 2023

Ando says the pavilion will be "eternal, not in material or structure, but in the memory of a landscape that will continue to live in people’s hearts." "To To reflect the lively nature of the site, like a blank canvas, I imagined an architecture of emptiness," his statement to the press continues. "To

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Archinect

JULY 18, 2024

Tenberke , in collaboration with Ballinger , has revealed designs for a new center for quantum science, engineering, and materials initiatives at Yale University. Located in the Science Hill precinct, the complex will add a publicly accessible series of landscape spaces to foster pedestrian and cyclist circulation on the campus.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2024

Ottawa -based architecture firm Kariouk Architects has designed a family retreat defined by its open spaces and close relationship to the landscape in a remote Ontarian forest. Most notably, almost all of the natural habitat of the 100-acre property was preserved.

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Deezen

AUGUST 5, 2024

Planted landscapes are woven around a pair of timber-framed buildings in the Natural History Museum gardens in London, revamped by local studios Feilden Fowles and J&L Gibbons. Photo by Jim Stephenson Meanwhile, the Nature Discovery Garden at the west of the site is landscaped to illustrate various natural habitats in the UK.

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Avontuura

JUNE 25, 2024

Integration elements like natural light, greenery, views of nature, natural materials, and other sensory experiences are incorporated into the buildings and spaces. The post RAD+ar design restaurant and bar in Jakarta featuring a stepping landscaped roof appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The 265-room design is being promoted as the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel development in the United States and features a combination of highly sustainable building materials and offsetting strategies that target a LEED Gold certification.

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Architizer

JUNE 20, 2024

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Italy, the quintessential summer dream destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and world-class wine. Wine-tasting tours are a staple of the Italian experience, offering a delightful blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty and naturally exquisite wines.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This unique residence is a testament to the seamless fusion of natural materials, contemporary design, and a deep appreciation for the mid-century modern aesthetic. Natural Materials and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Windows and Doors: One of the defining features of Wagoya House is the extensive use of natural materials.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 7, 2022

At first glance, Dorte Mandrup's design for the Wadden Sea Center seems to mimic the landscape. Its low height, its horizontal lines and, above all, its materiality make it a modern building in perfect harmony with the local nature. Image © Margarethe Holzer. Read more ».

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Archinect

MARCH 28, 2022

Florio's photographic works capture the intimate details of the built environment in nature and within cityscapes. Many of his past works and projects document how time, nature, and climate impact architecture and landscapes. Beartooth Portal in the snow. Image © James Florio/Courtesy of The Julius Shulman Institute.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Toronto-based StudioAC has completed a residence east of the city, in a landscape characterized by an “intricate coastline and a bourgeoning wine-making industry.” Above, large dormer windows bring additional natural light into the space.

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