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Village Hall Public Multifunctional Building by Youpei Hu

The building intentionally avoids the vernacular architectural style and uses modern materials and a modern structure. A big floating roof unifies the formal and informal spaces in a simple way, like a giant open umbrella. To achieve a floating, light feel, the large steel roof must not only overcome the large cantilevers and spans but also keep the members as slender as possible. With several structural innovations, a hybrid structure mimics umbrella cantilevers.

No Footprint Wood House Residential Architecture by Oliver Schutte

The No Footprint Wood House is located along Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Its bioclimatic design integrates with the surrounding tropical forests and natural habitat. The project forms part of the ongoing No Footprint House series. Climate-responsive building variations are based on passive design strategies such as site-specific positioning and the use of natural resources. Industrial building techniques are combined with locally harvested and regenerative construction materials.

Embraced in the Recycled Steel Office by Nobuaki Miyashita

Kyoei Steel recycles steel scrap using electric furnaces. The new Yamaguchi office, themed An Office Embraced in Recycled Steel, embodies this transformation. The exterior is constructed from stacked billets, while the interior uses locally sourced angle steel and rebar. Barcode and QR code designs extend through office spaces, harmonizing steel and light. The lighting design transforms these patterns into three-dimensional forms, adding depth and movement, symbolizing Kyoei Steel’s identity and vision.

Misfit Chair by Chanhee Kim

The Misfit Chair features curved rear legs connected to the backrest handle. The legs, backrests, and crossbars all meet at distinctive angles, contributing to its unique design and reflecting the unconstrained spirit of the current generation. Mortise-and-tenon joints ensure stability, and wedged joints enhance durability, particularly when connecting the backrest to the rear legs. The semicircular backrest adds aesthetic appeal and allows versatile seating.

Nanbu Eye Gymnasium by Li Yang and Xu Haifeng

Located by the Jialing River, this gymnasium achieves harmony, openness, and interaction with nature. The design is based on three core concepts: earthscape, integration, and openness. The overall project is conceived as an earthscape, like a single-stroke scroll along the Jialing River. The city and nature are merged together, the architecture and landscape are integrated, and a continuous spatial sequence is formed along the waterfront.

Anji Creative Design Center Urban and Rural Area by Atelier Deshaus

This project aims to create a new type of shared space that serves the local community and attracts urban groups to the rural areas, forming a public space that links urban and rural areas. The ACDC design adopts a more flexible approach, with spaces of varying sizes distributed across the undulating site and connected by corridors. Thus, the two groups of collective spaces for public service, co-working, innovation labs, libraries, and cafes accommodate diverse programs and activities.

CC House Residential Single Dwelling by Muhammed Naseem M

A minimal design approach that is more justified for the site. In both cases, the building should respect the site, and the site’s ambience should be exploited in the interiors. The form is simple yet gives a signature element. Two C shapes mirror each other with reference to a tree as a focal point. This focal point is positioned where the walkway to the site meets the building. The building’s texture is generally dark, which complements the overall setting.