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Interpretation of Romanesque

Interpretation Centre of Romanesque is an exhibition centre located in the village of Lousada, Portugal. The building consists of seven exposed concrete volumes of different heights, and each volume forms a separate exhibition space. A central hall covered with glass connects the volumes and leads to their entrances. The contrast between the bright hall and the darker exhibition rooms guides the visit. Each ceiling reinterprets a roof type from Romanesque architecture. The wood-textured concrete facades recall the stone and wood of older local buildings.

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Termalija Family Wellness

Termalija Family Wellness is the latest in the series of projects which Enota has built at Terme Olimia in the last fifteen years and concludes the complete transformation of the spa complex. Viewed from a distance, the shape, color and scale of new clustered structure of tetrahedral volumes is a continuation of the cluster of the surrounding rural buildings, visually extending into the heart of the complex. The new roof acts as a big summer shade and doesn't usurp any of the precious exterior space.

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Studio Atelier11

The building was based on a "triangle" with the strongest visual image of the original geometric form. If you look down from a high place, you can see a total of five different triangles The combination of triangles of different sizes means that "human" and "nature" play a role as a place where they meet.

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The Linear

The project was inspired by the idea of Mediterranean scenery admiration towards olive grove, vineyards, blue sky and breezy south to west orientation. To maximise unobstructed views for all rooms a linear typology was adopted,a simple silhouette thus establishing strong relationships between people and nature. A sliding sun blocking aluminium screen controls and protects the interior from direct sunlight. Double height living space with glazed bridges is the focal area of the house connecting all rooms and providing views in and out. The long design surrenders to nature and follows the land.

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Shenyang Hunnan

Shenyang Hunnan is an exhibition center located beside the Hunhe River in Shenyang, China. The building covers 1400 square meters and combines exhibition space with an observation tower. A viewing platform stands at a height of 45 meters, and four floors of smaller platforms below can serve as a small water bar and a book bar. The facade is made of aluminum plate with partial gradual perforations. Large areas of glass connect the interior and the exterior. The curved form follows the scenery of the Hunhe River and gives the district a new river viewing point.

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Tibetan Eagle

Tibetan Eagle is a campsite designed for self-drive travelers beside Ranwu Lake in Tibet. The site lies between National Highway G318 to the north and the lake to the south. The main building of the integrated service center extends about 80 meters along the highway and is raised about 8 meters, so the buildings do not block each other. A glass wall faces the lake. The buildings use white cement-fiber plates, red weather-resisting steel plates, thick transparent glass, dark gray steel, local wood and local pebbles. Assembled steel structures limit the impact on the natural surroundings.

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