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Quzhou Landmark Mixed Use Towers

Xiyao Wang Mixed Use Towers Architecture

Quzhou Landmark

Quzhou New City presents a visionary urban development that reinterprets traditional values through contemporary architectural expression. Anchored by two landmark towers along the Quzhou West Station axis, the project establishes a dynamic and recognizable skyline. A defining feature of the design is its fluid connection to the surrounding landscape, where architecture and nature converge in a continuous dialogue. The integration of greenery extends from the ground plane to the rooftops, fostering an environment that promotes ecological balance and urban livability.

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Merci Shop

YUMA SATO Shop Architecture

Merci

Merci is a plant cafe built in a rural setting between two cities. The cafe is surrounded by roads and looks out over scenic countryside views. Wooden construction methods and advanced structural calculations allow extensive open ceilings. A central open atrium brings unity to the diverse spaces and fills the interior with natural light, creating a restful place at any time of day. The flooring is made from recycled coffee grounds solidified with cement, and the outer walls use natural materials. Local ingredients are served, supporting regional circulation and the surrounding community.

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Linara Kaufbeuren Office Buidling with Showroom

Peter Kuczia Office Buidling with Showroom Architecture

Linara Kaufbeuren

The Linara building in the Innovapark Kaufbeuren industrial estate represents a major leap forward in sustainable architecture. It not only meets ecological, economic, and social objectives but also emphasizes the importance of communication and architectural aesthetics in commercial construction. The building demonstrates that it is possible to achieve a balance between economic practicality and high design standards, particularly in commercial areas within the urban bacon belt.

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Willow Shores Sales Center

GTD Sales Center Architecture

Willow Shores

The Willow Shores in Suzhou is a sales center in Taihu New Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, China. The building covers 3,150 square meters and later serves as a supporting service building with offices, commercial spaces, elderly care rooms and equipment rooms. Modern materials such as rolled steel sections, aluminum plate, stone and glass are used. A light metal double-hipped roof is clad in zinc and manganese in the color of traditional tiles. The design interprets the forms and spaces of classical Suzhou gardens in a modern way.

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Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Headquarters Office

Aedas Office Architecture

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Headquarters

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings is an office and retail complex located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. The development covers 54,970 square meters and includes a 150 meter high tower and a retail podium. A cloud hub concept interrupts the vertical facade with inserted boxes that hold three shared areas, a public hub at podium level, a leisure hub in the middle and a business hub at the top. Viewing stairs, two entry plazas and terraces form a three-dimensional public space. Green terraces blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor areas.

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Pingjiang Times Mixed Use

Jun Ding Mixed Use Architecture

Pingjiang Times

Pingjiang Times is a mixed-use urban complex that combines a hotel, a retail center, serviced apartments and office space. The design is inspired by the movement and flow of water. Overlapping curves shape the building form and the facade system, and the same circular geometry continues through the landscape platforms across the site. The building functions are arranged in a layered X shape, so hotel rooms face the lake, while an internal retail street runs below the tower. A landscape platform above an existing pump station links the site to the waterfront.

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HG Holding Headquarters Office and Conference Halls

Quark Studio Architects Office and Conference Halls Architecture

HG Holding Headquarters

Challenging the often sterile perception of institutional architecture, the HG Administration Building in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, presents a compelling case for warmth and human connection within a functional framework. Spanning 1,790 square meters across four levels, the design consciously moves beyond conventional office aesthetics, aiming to create a welcoming and productive environment for staff and visitors. This emphasis on a comfortable and engaging atmosphere permeates the architectural decisions, shaping everything from spatial organization to the nuanced selection of materials.

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M8 Cultural Tourism Shopping Mall

China Construction Engineering Macau Shopping Mall Architecture

M8 Cultural Tourism

Retail M8 is a mixed use retail and cultural building in Macau. The project is located near Fountain Square, in a protected heritage area of the city. Retail M8 has a six storey structure above ground, reaching a height of 20.35 meters, and a three storey basement extending 12 meters underground. The building covers a land area of 948 square meters and offers a gross floor area of 7,426 square meters. The facade combines anodized stainless steel with coated aluminium cladding. The design respects the historical context and supports cultural tourism and community interaction.

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Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center Building

Cheng Xiao Building Architecture

Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center

Qingdao Marine Park Exhibition Center is a building designed for a marine technology and smart industry park in Huangdao District, Qingdao, China. The exhibition center is the core building of the new district and represents the image of the whole park. The main structure is steel-reinforced concrete, which supports the long upper floors and the overhang. The outer walls form a double-glazed glass curtain wall, and the first floor is clad in black granite. A glass box of 100 meters extends at the top and appears to float above the dark base.

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Monolithic House Private Villa

Ahmed Habib Private Villa Architecture

Monolithic House

Monolithic House is a private villa in Jeddah. The building is composed of three main masses that are shifted to create external courts, following the arrangement of traditional Arabic houses. The envelope uses semi-transparent screens with an old Saudi pattern inspired by the Mashrabiya. A motorized openable system regulates sunlight, gives shading and privacy on the south facade, and allows natural ventilation. The structure is concrete, finished with honed travertine stone, black steel, stucco and walnut wood. Separate entrances serve family, guests and services.

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Lulu Ville House

Dante Luna House Architecture

Lulu Ville

Lulu Villa is a private residence located in Las Terrenas. The house covers 850 square meters of construction on a plot of 2,492 square meters. The design is composed of three intersecting volumes, one of which has two levels. The first level holds the social areas, with large galleries open to the exterior, and the guest rooms. The second level holds the bedrooms and a family room, linked by an open corridor. Concrete in its natural state marks the facades. The entrance uses aluminum profiles with a wood finish, resistant to sea salt and spaced to let daylight enter.

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Hefu Display Center

Quincy Li Display Center Architecture

Hefu

Hefu is a display center located in Conghua, Guangzhou, China. The building takes jade as its theme and follows the stages of jade making. The entrance is built from simple stone with a jade-like texture, and hidden linear lighting makes the entrance look lighter. The jade-like texture is used throughout the building, from the entrance gate to the main structure, the reception lobby and the meeting area. Pebbles collected from the river and a mirror-like water feature shape the outdoor areas. Transparent glass brings the surrounding scenery into the interior.

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