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Bofedales: Natural Infrastructures and Andean Landscapes

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Known by some as 'high Andean wetlands ,' bofedales are ecosystems and landscapes crucial for water regulation and storage in the Andes. Image © Michell León / Forest Trends In the highlands of the Central Andes , one finds the " bofedales."

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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One of the most successful ways of achieving this is through a thoughtful design of the landscape that complements the built project.

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AMO Designs a Juxtaposed Office and Natural Landscape for Prada’s 2024 Fall/Winter Menswear Show

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© Agostino Osio and Alberto Moncada, courtesy OMA and Prada For the Fall/Winter Prada 2024 menswear show, AMO has designed a space that draws inspiration from two contrasting elements of modern life: office interiors and the natural landscape. Read more »

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The Second Studio Podcast: Local Architecture and Natural Landscapes of the Southwest

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the local architecture, adobe buildings, and natural landscapes of the southwest region of the United States. The two cover the role nature has in cities, designing experiences, how architecture can co-exist with the natural landscape, craftsmanship, and more.

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Infrastructure and Landscape: 12 Projects Redefining Natural Environments in Spain

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Image © Jesús Granada Spain, with its vast territory and notable diversity of landscapes, has been a reference point in the development of external infrastructures , both in urban and rural areas.

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UNAM Sculpture Space: Integrating Art and Culture into Mexico's Natural Landscape

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Image Cortesía de Andrés Cedillo Integrating contemporary art with the landscape in a dialogue between human creation and the natural environment, the Sculpture Space of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) represents one of the most important public artworks in Latin America. Espacio Escultórico de la UNAM.

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A Refuge in the Harsh Alpine Landscape: Three Connected Villas That Embrace Nature

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This includes sustainable energy concepts, support for regional producers, and the use of natural materials in the entire resort. Each villa uniquely combines natural materials, natural features, and a variety of the brand's fittings and fixtures.

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