#Biophilic Design
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A Topographical Dialogue in Jingdezhen
In Jiangxi Province, siarchitecture’s Mine Resort integrates a 720-square-meter retreat into the rugged hills of a historic mining region.
Architecture of Decay: A Swedish Hut Built from Forest Infestation
Ulf Mejergren Architects repurposes bark from beetle-damaged trees to create a living structure that mimics the building logic of ants.
Safdie Architects Designs a Cherokee Heritage Center Rooted in the Soil
By utilizing rammed earth and a decentralized layout, Safdie Architects proposes a Cherokee Heritage Center that feels like an extension of the Oklahoma landscape.
The Architecture of Quiet: Teklan and Slalom Redefine Acoustic Color
At Salone del Mobile, a new collaboration explores how "soft cubism" and mineral palettes can mitigate the sensory stress of modern interiors.
Safdie Architects Proposes a New Cultural Anchor for the Cherokee Nation
The design for the Cherokee Heritage Center uses layered earthen walls and star-shaped geometry to weave indigenous history into the Oklahoma landscape.
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Urban Greening Stalls in Four Major Cities
Audit offices find that despite high ambitions, greening policies are falling short and are often treated as a secondary priority rather than a fundamental necessity.
The Synthetic Bloom: Graphic Rewilding at Brookfield Place
A new large-scale installation by the British duo transforms the glass-and-steel confines of the Winter Garden into a vibrant, hyper-saturated floral landscape.
A Permanent Home for Culture in Dakar
In Senegal, Kéré Architecture employs compacted-earth blocks to create a headquarters for the Goethe-Institut that prioritizes openness and local materiality.
Earth and Exchange: Francis Kéré’s New Vision for the Goethe-Institut
In Dakar, Pritzker-winner Francis Kéré replaces the standard model of adaptive reuse with a breathable structure built from local earth.
The Meditative Mechanics of Koi
A new tabletop game explores the intersection of aesthetic arrangement and strategic growth through the lens of a Japanese ornamental pond.
A Glass-Walled Intermediary: Trenchs Studio’s Greenhouse for Filandón
Located at the entrance of a Madrid restaurant, this new structure uses passive design to harmonize agricultural retail with high-end culinary hospitality.
Europe’s Multi-Billion Euro Strategy for the Climate-Resilient Neighborhood
A transnational consortium of nine cities is testing how "urban renaturing" can preserve livability in a warming Europe.
The School that Grows: Hyderabad’s Living Forest Campus
Pentaspace Design Studio’s new campus for the Heartfulness International School uses vertical gardens and raw materials to integrate early education with the natural world.
The Cathedral and the Storm: Baltimore’s Nature-Based Flood Defense
As rising sea levels strain Baltimore's aging infrastructure, local congregations are repurposing their grounds as ecological buffers against urban runoff.
The Architecture of Disappearance: Edition Office’s Garden Terrace
Perched above the Birrarung floodplain in Melbourne, this residence replaces the traditional suburban facade with a sequence of elemental thresholds and immersive greenery.
Kyiv’s Farm Table and the Architecture of Material Honesty
Designed by YOD Group, the new restaurant at Seven Lakes uses local red sandstone and retractable glass to dissolve the boundary between the dining room and the Ukrainian landscape.