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This Sydney Pavilion turns Oyster Shells into Sustainable Civic Architecture

Integral to the pavilion’s identity is its unique oyster terrazzo cladding, a bespoke material developed exclusively for this project after a year of experimentation by Besley & Spresser.

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A Fibre Composite Kinetic Facade Meets Traditional Jaalis | Pvdrs, Ahmedabad

In Ahmedabad’s harsh climate, The Open House by PVDRS (Patel-Vadodaria Design Research Studio) stands as a thoughtful response that marries passive design with material innovation. However, the home’s facade plays a pivotal role in balancing transparency and privacy.

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Shipping Containers Repurposed into a Landmark Lookout Tower in Czech Republic

The Lookout Above Litomysl takes form through two repurposed shipping containers, one placed vertically to serve as a tower and the other positioned horizontally to form an elevated viewing deck.

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This Dome-Shaped Bamboo Villa creates Eco-Luxury Living amid Bali’s Lush Landscape

Arched bamboo frames rise directly from the earth, meeting above in a seamless sweep that defines both the walls and roof.

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This Ridge-Top Brick School Embraces Western Ghats’ Harsh Monsoon and Mountain Terrain

The design employs a series of load-bearing brick blocks, a protective water moat and a zigzag plinth that together respond to the region’s intense monsoon conditions while simultaneously shaping a variety of outdoor rooms, steps and courts for both learning and play.

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Minimalism Meets Maharashtrian Architecture in This Contemporary Shrine in Pune

The new shrine occupies a compact 400 sqft site, demanding a design that would serve not only as a place of worship but also as a social and cultural center for the neighbourhood.

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This Kochi Anganwadi Elevates Public Design with Concrete and Creativity within Tight Space

Rather than resisting the limitations of the plot, the architects allowed the form to respond organically by folding and curving to integrate existing trees, the narrow street edge and shaded outdoor areas.

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Step Inside this Concrete and Terracotta Vaults Home that Shapes Modern Living in Ahmedabad

The architectural concept is both simple and profound. The structure is composed of three parallel exposed RCC vaults, which give the home its name and distinct identity.

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Step Inside this Cave-Like Cafe Inspired by Earth, Light and Time | Mocha Cafe by Loop Design Studio

Spread across 7,000sqft in Pune, the cafe draws inspiration from the raw majesty of ancient quarries and the sculpted cave dwellings reminiscent of the dwarves of Moria.

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How a Canteen in Kachchh Beats Desert Heat with Upcycled Timber and Mud Rolls

Constructed from upcycled timber salvaged from ship-breaking yards, the roof exemplifies the smart reuse of materials that still have structural and aesthetic value.

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