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The contemporary residential architecture of Japan is innovative, especially in experimentations wit h shapes, sizes and geometries. In sifting through new residential projects, we commonly find that Japanese architects seem to be drawn to creating new orthogonal volumes that are easily eye-catching yet understatedly beautiful. However, despite the burgeoning of such structural new design ideas, these…
The subconscious associations of color is something that building occupants pick up on, whether they realize it or not, and as evidenced below, orange is no exception.
These museums are constructed using a single cladding material, blurring the line between roof and f açade.
Architects are utilizing different concrete aggregates, textures and forms to create expressive spac es and break from tradition.
These modern abodes combine eco-conscious design strategies with simple materials.
When designing pools in enclosed spaces, architects have the ability to control the way a body of wa ter interacts with a variety of building elements.
Under most circumstances, entire buildings, sections within, and individual rooms are designed speci fically for how they are intended to be used — generally speaking, how it all fits together. More uncommon are spaces with a primary purpose based on experience or observation. That is to say, an architectural construct that is not designed for efficiency…
From compact spaces to light and inexpensive materiality to ease of construction and green building practices, these projects redefine the meaning of home.
Cross-cultural understandings of blue as the color of a subdued, passive feeling ensures it will hav e a strong effect when used in architecture.