University of Oxford, Chemistry Laboratory in Oxford, United Kingdom

The University of Oxford, Chemistry Laboratory designed by fjmt – Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. Despite the contemporary appearance of this addition, much care has been taken to complement the hue, scale and texture of the surrounding stone structures. The louvres also enable the building’s users to personally monitor the amount [...]

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L’ecole Building School thrown chic shadows across interior space in Puebla, Mexico

Designed by Novhus, L’ecole Building School thrown chic shadows across interior space is located in Puebla, Mexico. The most important points referred to this stage of the project were: Usage or a combination of reduced material; Regional materials; Low-cost materials; Techniques and basic construction procedures, without complexities; Mixed structure (rigid frame-based beams and columns and [...]

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Sûreté du Québec Mlll District Regional Headquarters in Mascouche, Canada

The Sûreté du Québec Mlll District Regional Headquarters designed by Services intégrés Lemay et associés is located in Mascouche, Canada. The distribution in a cross shape, slightly off-centred, allowed the public entrance to be moved away from the secured entrances. The architects  proposed a compact volumetry, reducing the building’s footprint and envelope, maximising interior / [...]

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Christian Residence resort-residence in Surabaya, Indonesia

Designed by Genius Loci Pte Ltd, Christian Residence resort-residence is located in Surabaya, Indonesia. The space and how it works forms the facade. Whist privacy was important and the elevation of the main living spaces has to be placed at a higher-than-road level, the forms developed in this house are a re-creation of interlaced lanterns. [...]

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Elenko Residence is New Home in Osoyoos, Canada

Located in Osoyoos, Canada, Elenko Residence is New Home was designed by CEI Architecture Planning Interiors.The building site is small and compact, facing eastward across the lake. Provincial legislation requires a 30-metre setback from the high water mark of the lake. The owner, a city planner, was able to convince the Ministry of Environment and [...]

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