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LIFTING THE LIMITS OF COMMERCIAL DRAINAGE

AN ENGINEERED WASTEWATER LIFTING SYSTEM BY SFA PUMPS THAT OVERCOMES STRUCTURAL CONSTRAINTS, LEVEL DIFFERENCES AND HEAVY USAGE DEMANDS.

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These Monolithic Red Brick Volumes of a Cafe Mimics Ancient Ruins

According to the studio, it represents one of humanity’s most primordial construction materials which is ancient, tactile and carries a deep cultural resonance that transcends geography.

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Rammed Earth, Local Stone and Terracotta Tiles Shape this Vaulted Home Inspired by the Deccan Plateau

Rammed earth, local stone and terracotta tiles form the primary material vocabulary of the house, each chosen for its resonance with the rugged, rocky terrain of the plateau.

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Metal Roofs, Glass Panels and Earthen Forms Shape this Star-Crowned Campus

Crowning this structure is a striking geometric metallic roof inspired by the Cherokee seven-pointed star, a deeply meaningful symbol in Cherokee culture.

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Engineered Bamboo, Ulin Wood and SolarTuff Craft this Climate-Responsive Restaurant

Completing the roof assembly, Ulin wood shingles which are executed by local craftsmen, cover the entire volume, giving the exterior a tactile, scaled surface that appears to have accumulated organically over time, giving the effect to the building of quietly growing on this hillside for decades.

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Digital Fabrication and Glued Laminated Timber Come Together to Mimic a Forest Canopy

Blossoming wooden columns emerge from the ground and spread outward to support a fluid, continuous roof, all conceived as a single, unified system rather than a collection of separate components.

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This Award-Winning Bookstore in China Looks like a Celestial Machine

The defining feature of the interior is a series of monumental three-dimensional structures inspired by astronomical instruments and the mechanics of celestial bodies.

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Sen Kapadia (1936 - 2026): The Architect Who Pursued Meaning Beyond Form | SURFACES REPORTER

SURFACES REPORTER remembers modernist, mentor, and thinker Sen Kapadia, who leaves behind a legacy that redefined the language of Indian architecture.

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This Dynasty Inspired Installation Chimes Every 15 Minutes

The structure bears an unmistakable resemblance to a mantel clock yet it has been scaled to the proportions of a modest dwelling.

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Brick, Stone and Bamboo Transform this Dilapidated Cowshed into a Climate-Responsive Habitat

Rather than constructing an entirely new building from scratch, the studio made the environmentally conscious decision to work with what was already there.

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