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"The intriguing mud structure compels one to go down a few flights of steps to stop by and breathe in the fresh air, probably to relax and rejuvenate. This welcoming abode has a central main hall which is flanked by a semi-basement store on one side and a small sit-out cum co-working space on the other. The passive design strategies and the choice of materials make “Shwasam” well-lit and breezy during the day and cozy and comfortable at night. The material palette predominantly includes various locally available materials like laterite waste soil, red soil, bamboo, stone, Mangalore tiles, waste wood, old doors, repurposed steel sections (from the old scrap at the site), etc.

Using techniques like dry rubble masonry, rammed earth and shuttered debris walls, terrazzo and rammed earth flooring, and stone flooring, this building aims to make its spaces multi-functional and comfortable to reside in. The soil taken from digging the ground for the semi-basement store, and some existing waste laterite soil from the site, has been used to raise the rammed earth walls. However, gravel less than 8mm in size can only be used for rammed earth construction. As a result, the rest of the bigger chunks get discarded or wasted. To avoid this wastage, the bigger chunks were used for the store room walls in the form of Shuttered Debris Walls [a patented technique learned from Ar.Vinu Daniel, Wallmakers]."

#Shwasam Multipurpose Hall #Aliparambu #ShriAbodes #vernacular architecture #modern vernacular #tiles #rammed earth #mangalore tiles #Bamboo #stone #recycling #upcycling #Shuttered Debris Walls

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"The memorable columns not only bind the house together but whisper heritage into the residence. They are marked by scars and imperfections of a past life underwater – likely as pieces of a bridge – prevailing against creatures attempting to consume them. To source and implement these ulin columns, the contractors harnessed the expertise of talented local wood specialists who deeply understand the exceptional durability and character of Kalimantan’s iron wood. Known locally as kayu ulin, iron wood is native to Borneo. Reclaimed teak, a warm and compliant wood originating from Java, naturally became another principal material to both complement and contrast with the dark tones of the primary structure."

#Iron Wood House #Earth Lines Architects #Indonesia #Iron wood #reclaimed wood #recycling #upcycling #Local craftsman #courtyard garden #tropical landscape #deck

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A beautiful home in Seattle.

#Lark House #SHED Architecture & Design #Seattle #wood #deck #Landscape #Refurbishment #renovation

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A blend of many various styles for this home in Bogor.

#Villarci Residence #Gets Architects #Bogor #Indonesia #Green roof #courtyard garden #tropical landscape #Arch

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"In the tapestry of architecture and design, where human aspirations meet the raw beauty of the natural world, House of Mango Shadows in Chandigarh embodies a harmonious blend, echoing the sentiment of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: "We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity." Here, amidst mango, chikoo, and guava trees, walls dissolve, and expansive windows open to the organic world. Crafted by Saurabh and Palak, it serves as a living testament to the inseparable bond between human design and nature's grace—a sanctuary where architecture and nature converge in a higher unity, offering space for contemplation, reflection, and spiritual oneness."

#House of Mango Shadows #Design i.O #Chandigarh #India #shutters #Natural Materials #courtyard garden #Holiday Home

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"Color as the star element of the project. A full-color 360-degree experience. “Orange is in da HAUS”. A monochromatic orange space extends throughout the bar using va- rious materials, planes, and textures. A warmth that is complemented by the vibrant electric blue and the fluorescent orange. The tone of its fabrics, high-gloss paint, and carpeting acquire nuan- ces depending on the light."

#CODOO STUDIO #Gilda Haus #Madris #Interior Design #Colour #Orange #Club #Bar

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"This home embodies sustainable living, generating its energy from the sun while shielding itself from its heat with expansive pergolas and overhangs. These architectural elements, along with strategically placed windows, foster natural ventilation, drawing in cool air from both the ocean and the mountains. Water recycling systems nurture the surrounding landscape, allowing it to thrive and, in turn, cool the home's exterior walls. This symbiotic relationship with the environment ensures the home is not only a haven for its inhabitants but a nurturing presence in the natural world."

#Pergola House #Studio Saxe #Playa Grande #Costa Rica #Tropical landscape #courtyard #courtyard garden

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A neat outdoor room in Brazil

#House in Gávea #Brazil #gru.a #courtyard #tropical garden #tropical landscape #patio #shade structures #steel #concrete #outdoor room

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Another stunner by Kengo san.

#Ummahat 9-3 Hotel #Kengo Kuma & Associates #Saudi Arabia #Hotel #Cafe #restaurant #roof #roofing #cedar shingle #spruce wood

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A new life for an abandoned mine.

"Within the facility, various areas have been repurposed for the following functions, including the preserved building of remnants, a wild herb tea shop, a small theater, a natural herb tea aroma room, an art exhibition area, a grand hall for meditation, and a seating area for tea with tree’s root in the sky. Mineless aims to integrate contemporary uses into ancient and decaying functional spaces, creating rich and vibrant scenes."

#The Mineless Heritage Restoration Project #DIVOOE ZEIN Architects #Taiwan #repurposed #cultural architecture #restoration

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"The house has been imagined as a collection of architectural and spatial moments connected through a variety of open and semi-open passages. The layout spreads across the site to accommodate the existing site trees, blurring boundaries between the building and its surroundings. The house block splits to create a covered veranda that visually connects the lawn to the paar (seating) under the chickoo tree while allowing the cool sea breeze to circulate through the site. The intention to create intimate spaces for each member of the family was the cornerstone in the planning of the house, which boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a double-height living space, verandas, terraces, a kitchen with an outdoor dining area, a gym, and staff quarters."

#Maison Rouge #The Architecture Company #TAC #Murud #India #modern vernacular #roofing #laterite

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Build it and they will come!

#Log #log pile #garden #gardening #landscaping #fallen tree #garden debris #dead wood #humic

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"TOILETOWA is an architecture of circulation and regeneration that makes this visible. More than just a toilet, it was built as an environmental education space attached to the headquarters of Ishizaka Corp in Oak Forest,  which recycles industrial waste and serves as a model for a future waste-free, recycling-oriented society."

"It is a wooden building consisting of a toilet building with a circular rammed earth wall made of recycled soil NS-10 developed by Ishizaka Corp and a tank building that shows the process of perfect recycling and circulating wastewater by combined fermentation of microorganisms. To reduce the environmental impact, the foundation is made of crushed stone instead of concrete. - Made using wooden stakes. With the theme of recycling in the materials used, the interior walls and earthen floors of the toilet building are made of almost recycled materials of soil, wood, and glass. The hand wash and toilet bowls are also made of recycled wood chips."

"Toilet wastewater is not only completely recycled and reused but also used as agricultural water to promote the growth of surrounding garden crops. Furthermore, by using natural materials around the building to ``regenerate the earth'' and allowing water and air to pass through the soil from the ground, the forest in the area has been regenerated, creating a refreshing air and atmosphere. The wooden construction was hand-carved by young carpenters, making use of plastering techniques such as rammed earth, plastered walls, hard-packed earthen floor, and mortar polishing counter, and not only the materials but also the circulation of traditional architectural techniques of wood and clay."

"Combined fermentation has been used in Japan for over 20 years, and here we aim to show the mechanism of water circulation in a sophisticated design as a showcase for the recycling society of the 21st century. While retaining the existing trees, the complex fermentation process of the fermentation layer, synthesis layer, and catalyst tank is arranged in an arc, expressing the circulation of water with raised beds (three-dimensional vegetable garden) facing a circular courtyard. To keep the overall scale down, the roof has a 2/10 slope on the courtyard side, and the tank can be seen by removing the blind door. The exterior wall is inspired by the Local landscape of the forest(Musashino’s Satoyama) and is made of prefecture-produced cedar boards of different widths pasted randomly. Wood Long Eco, a wood protectant derived from natural materials, is applied to each piece, and each piece changes to a different color as it ages with UV rays. Through the gaps between the boards, people can see sunlight filtering through the trees and see the actual forest, creating a landscape that blends in with the forest."

#TOILETOWA W.C #Tono Mirai Architects #Ishizaka Corporation #recycling #Toilet #Rammed earth #Wood #Combined Fermentation #Public Toilet

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"The lower level connected to the garden is designed as a terrace, and table and bench are furnished there. By combining the slope of the ground and the slope of the roof, the ceiling height on the forest side is raised, so that the high trees can be looked up. In the evening, the cool breeze from the upper forest makes it a comfortable place in summer."

#Cabin in the Woods #K+S Architects #Wood #wooden structure #tiny home #Jpan #Karuizawa

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"A residential project that preserves the trees on the site, bringing life to a courtyard that becomes the heart of the home. By gathering trees around a courtyard, the space transforms into a sort of Yucatecan jungle, and we are also creating green views for every interior space of the home. The house changes from morning to evening. The shadows and lighting shift, which helps to highlight different areas at different times of the day. The serene evening achieves a balance between the exterior and interior, in intimate communion with nature."

#Arrebol House #Más que Arquitectura Estudio #Merida #Mexico #Courtyard #Courtyard garden

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"All the buildings are constructed in clapboard, but the roof shapes differ depending on the program. The technical buildings are covered in corrugated iron, while the residential buildings are covered in straw to keep the interior cool. The Centre refers back to local building cultures, both in the technique used - clapboard - and in its form, adapting the courtyard logic of royal houses and palaces while asserting its contemporary character.  All the materials, with the exception of the concrete used for the slabs and foundations, were sourced from around the village. All are within a radius of around thirty kilometers. So, a whole local economy has been generated. This proximity has reduced the economic and environmental costs of transport."

#Xewa Sowé Center for Orphans #Corentin Dalon + Arianna Fabrizi De Biani + Doryan Kuschner + Florian Mahieu #Benin #Africa #vernacular #vernacular architecture #local materials

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"The design integrates local materials and craftsmanship with international building standards, requiring innovative solutions to merge tradition with technology. The campus layout considers existing environmental conditions, including scars from recent construction and grazing damage. Despite initial challenges, the architects strategically placed the buildings within these scars, preserving the surrounding pristine landscape.

Drawing inspiration from local building traditions, the project employs communal construction methods, where villagers work together using techniques passed down through generations. Traditional materials like stone, rammed earth, and timber are combined with modern elements to create a harmonious blend of old and new."

#The Linden Centre #The Linden Centre Shaxi Community Campus #Anderson Anderson Architecture + Atelier FUN #Dali #China #courtyard garden #Modern vernacular #Rammed earth #stone #timber