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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.

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OODA nestles concrete home into sloping site in Portugal

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A sunken concrete form designed to "embrace the irregular topography" of its sloping site defines Oeiras House, completed by Portuguese architecture studio OODA near Lisbon. The existing slope to the west, which posed a challenge by restricting natural light, became a key driver of the U-shaped design," it added.

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Five tranquil homes in natural settings by Feldman Architecture: Your Next Employer?

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Founded by Jonathan Feldman in 2003, the architecture and interior studio describes its mission as to “honor the spirit of each site and champion regenerative practices for a better future.” ” Headquartered in San Francisco, the firm looking to “quickly and meaningfully expand in the Intermountain West region.

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Liu Jiakun: Get to Know the 2025 Pritzker Winner's Work

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Based on his experiences, his works are anchored in his understanding of reality and a respect towards China's multi-traditional history and internal diversity; all while achieving a seamless balance between architecture and nature, tradition and modernity. such as my pursuit of narrative and poetry in design." Read more

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Architectural Interventions in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Dialogue Between Preservation and Innovation

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© Archive Olgiati | Pearling Site Museum and Entrance / Valerio Olgiati Contemporary architecture in UNESCO World Heritage contexts presents a unique challenge: revitalizing historically significant sites while adhering to strict preservation guidelines. Read more »

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

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Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido.

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World Cities Day 2024: Transforming Urban Futures Through Preservation, Innovation, and Resilience

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In this roundup, ArchDaily consolidates this year's transformative updates in cities worldwide, organized into thematic clusters that capture the evolving nature of urban design and policy in 2024.