natura futura opts for an inverted truncated pyramid shape to ensure stability against river winds.

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studio la cabina de la curiosidad works with the community to build 'chaki wasi' with its eucalyptus structure and thatched roof.

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ese colectivo achieves a harmonious contrast between the original white spaces and the warm, earthy-toned new structures.

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baquio arquitectura's irori project draws from traditional japanese architecture.

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the heart of RAMA estudio's 'ágape productive housing' is a timber and rammed-earth building hosting a mixed-use wellness center.

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EPIQ, a new residential project by BIG, is a 24-story tower of stacked blocks that create terraces and green spaces.

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side fx arquitectura utilizes the typical typology of a house as a module, extruded to form the primary building volume.

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its double-opening envelope facilitates cross-ventilation and connects residents with the surrounding forest.

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tucked within the andes mountains, el picadero bridges a rural home and its stables.

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drawing from japanese aesthetics, baquio arquitectura selects wood for the main construction to highlight the values inherent in traditional architecture.

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