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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.
Completed in 2022 by OHLAB architects, the Can Santacilia restoration represents an elegant interplay of history and modernity in a residential project tucked away in the vibrant heart of Palma…
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Nestled in Sengokubara, Japan, the exquisite timber house Villa, designed by renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, boasts a harmonious square layout that thoughtfully integrates the surrounding natural environment. At the…
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Completed in January 2022 by FGR Architects, the Courtyard Residence in Melbourne resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass.
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Completed in 1502, Casa Mantegna (also called Casa Mantegna) was built in Mantua for the famous painter Andrea Mantegna. The revolutionary design consisted of an external cube containing a circular…
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Completed in 1996 by Indian architect Charles Correa, the Vidhan Bhavan ( State Assembly), in the capital city of Bhopal, for the Government of Madhya Pradesh was commissioned in 1980…
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To commemorate the 350 years since the foundation of the Zuisho-Ji Temple, Kengo Kuma was asked to renovate the temple and the priests’ quarters within the temple. The new addition…
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Completed in 2020 by Studio Atelier Štěpán, the Internal Landscape Villa in Novy Jicin is a modern reinterpretation of a classical Greek atrium house.
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Completed in 2018 by renowned architecture firm Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA, Friendship Hospital offers a revolutionary approach to healthcare design. Designed to prioritize patient comfort and well-being, the hospital is arranged around…
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Completed in 2020 by ARCHSTUDIO, the Qishe Courtyard House is a renovation project located in a hutong within an old core quarter of Beijing. It’s a small Siheyuan (a traditional…
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Completed in 2020 by Portuguese architecture firm dp Arquitectos, the House in Santrém overlooks Portugal’s countryside. Defined as a collection of minimal volumes and elevations to create an intimate private…
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Completed in 2019 by Chinese architecture firm Studio Zhu-Pei, the Shou County Culture & Art Center rediscovers the courtyard house typology of the old town of Shou County. An introverted…
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In Jalisco, Tha Amacueca House, designed by Mexican architecture firm COA arquitectura and Departamento de Arquitectura, is a family weekend house planned to become a retirement home when the time…
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The Jetavan Centre, designed by Sameep Padora and Associates in rural Maharashtra, is for the spiritual and skill development of the local Buddhist community. The half-acre plot had over 40…
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In 1997, Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki completed the Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium in Nakatsu, Japan. The building’s design emphasizes what the architect called “transitional spaces,” wherein the functional rooms are…
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