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A patio or courtyard is an outdoor area, typically paved and located adjacent to a building, used for recreational or dining purposes. In architecture, patios serve as an extension of indoor living space, allowing for a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor environments. They can vary in size and design, from small and intimate to large and grand, and can include features such as pergolas, fountains, and outdoor fireplaces. Patios are often designed to take advantage of natural light, provide shade, and offer scenic views.
Casa SA207 by Vázquez Mellado is situated in the historic city of Querétaro, Mexico, on a narrow site measuring 8.70 meters in width and extending 37 meters in depth. The…
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The conventional courtyard house confronts a climatic paradox in Kanazawa, Japan, where winter snow accumulates in deep, persistent layers. Traditionally associated with sunlit, arid environments, heavy snowfall can fundamentally challenge…
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In a quiet residential area of Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, F-WHITE emerges as a spatial response to three simultaneous conditions: a client’s desire for unity, the awkward geometry of a…
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In the dense urban fabric of Tokyo’s low-rise residential zones, the idea of a courtyard house often arrives burdened with contradictions. While courtyards promise tranquility, daylight, and spatial openness, they…
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Located along the edge of the En Dolça ravine in Paterna, Valencia, the Imagine Montessori School by Gradolí & Sanz Arquitectes reimagines the relationship between educational space and nature. More…
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In the undefined periphery of Granada, where infrastructure precedes urban identity, Alberto Campo Baeza inserts a resolute and luminous object: the central offices of the Caja General de Ahorros. Designed…
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Set against the dramatic landscape of Brissago, a small town perched above Lake Maggiore in Switzerland, the Concrete House by Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architetti is conceived as a quiet…
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Located within the steep terrain of Caviano, Switzerland, the concrete residence by Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architects emerges not as a gesture of dominance but as a measured act of…
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Number 11, Geoffrey Bawa’s residence in Colombo, is not merely a house; it is a spatial autobiography that documents the evolution of one of the most influential figures in post-independence…
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Mathias Goeritz (1915–1990), the German-born Mexican artist, sculptor, and architect, was a leading voice advocating for an architecture grounded not merely in function or aesthetics but in emotional experience. His…
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Eliot Noyes occupies a significant place in the canon of American modernism, not merely for his architectural contributions but also for his broader influence as an industrial designer and curator….
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In the shadow of the 14th-century Taschentorturm, one of Ingolstadt’s few remaining medieval gates, BÜRO MÜHLBAUER has undertaken a quiet yet profound transformation of a derelict city farm. Once a…
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In a city where density often dictates form, Amant, designed by SO – IL, offers an alternative architectural proposition that privileges fragmentation over monumentality and permeability over enclosure. Located in…
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Lonavala, once a tranquil hill station in the Sahyadris, has undergone rapid urbanization, losing its natural and historical character. The Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala sits within a predominantly residential…
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