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Chang An Temple Buddhist Enlightenment Hall

Pcc Design Buddhist Enlightenment Hall Architecture Saturday, 9 August 2025

Chang An Temple

The design of the temple is based on the concept of ancient oriental architecture and integrated with the contemporary architectural elements. Besides, the uniqueness of the main temple, the landscape architecture is created through a Zen landscape garden with both Japanese cardinal red gazebo and Buddhist poem calligraphy crafted stones. Hence, it evoked the scene of the integration of the modern era and the ancient oriental aesthetic.

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Fon 23 Office Building

Truedreams Construction CO., LTD Office Building Architecture Friday, 8 August 2025

Fon 23

Fon 23 is an office building planned as a human-oriented smart green workplace. Green design methods guide the project from the first plans to the selection of eco-friendly construction materials. Extensive planting covers the whole building, and green energy is combined with recyclable energy. A beehive-shaped multi-layer green wall links the exterior and the interior space. Terrace planting, water features and large French windows join indoor and outdoor areas and support natural ventilation and daylight. The building covers 5561.1 square meters.

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Didar Cafe

Alireza Shafieitabar Cafe Architecture Thursday, 7 August 2025

Didar

With the aim of leaving the existing structure as much intact as possible, this café in Teheran was placed in the former pool of the building. Its name, Didar, which is the Persian word for visit, implies the desire to offer visitors a close encounter with nature. That is why the entire café is enclosed with glass; to connect inside and outside and make the surrounding environment part of the overall design. In order to increase the impression of being outdoors, the height of the elegant, modern furniture is level with the edge of the pool.

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West Lake Service Area

Chun Kong Au Service Area Architecture Wednesday, 6 August 2025

West Lake

Hangzhou West Lake Service Area is a highway service area in Hangzhou, China. The reconstruction project covers a planning area of 61,408 square meters and replaces older facilities of limited scale and function. The design takes inspiration from the sweet-scented osmanthus, the city flower of Hangzhou, and osmanthus shaped roofs crown the buildings. Facades of white curtain wall glass and wooden grilles link the architecture with the surrounding landscape. Two main buildings to the north and south hold dining spaces with different themes. Warm wood and plain colors define the interior.

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Istanbul Equestrian Equine Design

Equine Design Studio Equine Design Architecture Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Istanbul Equestrian

IIEC is an equestrian facility designed for horses and riders. The complex includes stables, an indoor arena of 35 by 70 meters and an outdoor arena of 50 by 80 meters, all arranged to international equestrian sport standards. The structure uses a steel frame, a mechanical stone cladding facade, a wooden ceiling and metal roofing. Operable glass roofs provide natural ventilation and daylight, and the sand surfaces are served by a watering system. The compact layout lowers energy use and management costs and improves access for horses and riders.

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Involve Factory and Office

Hisanori Ban Factory and Office Architecture Monday, 4 August 2025

Involve

Involve is a factory and office building located in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. The plan follows an equiangular spiral, also called a logarithmic spiral. The spiral layout guides workers along curved paths, so contact between colleagues happens often. The frequent contact is intended to improve quality and productivity. The spiral geometry also allows columns, beams and cross bracing to repeat the same connection details, and only the length of each member changes. The building sits on a hill like a stone sculpture, and new trees recall the forest that once covered the site.

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