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Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

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Image Stanley Fung Integrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding context. Read more

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Residential Architecture in Ecuador: 8 Contemporary House Projects That Respect Their Natural Surroundings

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Image Punto Dos Studio Ecuador , though a relatively small country in terms of land area, boasts a vast and diverse range of ecosystems and natural landscapes, including the Andes mountains, the Pacific coastline, and the Amazon rainforest. Read more

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Archi/Tree/tecture: Lithuania’s Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Explores the Relationship Between Identity and Urban Nature

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Curated by architect Gintaras Balytis, the exhibition invites architects, students, communities, and visitors to reflect on the deep connections between architecture and urban nature.

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Foster + Partners Designs Nature-Focused Masterplan for Maratué, Chile’s Puchuncaví Coast

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Developed for Inmobiliaria Maratu, the project seeks to reconnect the existing town of Puchuncav with its coastal edge, while conserving and enhancing the region's diverse natural landscapes. The masterplan aims to create a sustainable framework for long-term development, balancing residential growth with environmental protection.

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Luxelakes C7 South Golden Bay Model Island Phase II by MaiWei Landscape Architecture Studio

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The project leverages its natural advantages to maximize lake views while ensuring residential privacy, creating an ideal ecosystem where nature and architecture harmoniously blend. The architecture becomes an extension of the landscape, while the landscape enhances and complements the architecture.

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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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Open-Air Chapels: Integrating Nature and Landscape into Religious Architecture in Latin America

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Sacromonte Landscape Hotel Chapel / MAPA Arquitetos. Image Tali Kimelman At a global level, contemporary architecture continues to explore tools and design methodologies to integrate nature into habitable spaces, given its proven benefits and contributions to improving people's quality of life. Read more

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