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Sloped to Fit: 14 Homes That Embrace the Hill as a Catalyst for their Design

ArchDaily

In cities like Lisbon , in Portugal orthogonal grids appear only in flatter zones such as Baixa, while surrounding areas like Alfama adapt organically to topography. These areas create more layered, irregular, and visually dynamic urban forms.

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

Each of the follow projects represent recent work built in earthquake zones, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of architects who are pushing boundaries in seismic design. The post Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones appeared first on Journal. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Two major Italian projects from Zaha Hadid Architects move forward

Archinect

Napoli Porta Est. Image rendering by Brick Visual The first, in Naples , unlocks an over 30+ hectares (75-acre) industrial zone in the eastern part of the city by removing railyards and adding a new public space.

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18th Street Offices by Lyon/Szot Architecture

Archinect

The end result was a combination of the thoughtful economy of materials and design, creating a functional and visually striking space. The space features three premium conference rooms, a well-appointed working kitchen, community dining and study areas, swaths of open office zones, and a series of private offices.

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Reimagining the PeaceHealth University District Campus

SW Oregon Architect

2) The campus is zoned under a mix of Eugenes C-2 (Community Commercial) and C-3 (Major Commercial) building codes. These zoning designations allow for large-scale projects, including housing, retail, and more. Ideally, strolling through the redevelopmentparticularly along both 13th Avenue and Alder Streetwould be visually engaging.

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IKEA completes bookcase-inspired store in Vienna, Austria

Archinect

The 15-foot-deep zone envelops the building to provide shade for the indoors, while also accommodating terraces and greenery. From the ground level, a generous void extends up the building, visually linking the five retail floors occupied by IKEA. The top two.

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Horses a "constant visual presence" at Black Fox Ranch by CLB Architects

Deezen

To one side of the home's atrium is the communal zone For the main home, the team conceived a two-storey, L-shaped building that gradually rises from the site. The house is located near the barn and pastures in order to ensure that "horses are a constant visual presence," the team said.