uneven, angled walls of the second and third floors break the massing into smaller, interconnected volumes, reducing the sense of bulk.

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the k-tent by new british design reimagines the traditional tipi and yurt aesthetic.

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the small wooden structure covers a compact 10 sqm area and is cut off from the land on all four sides.

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the concert hall’s interior features an acoustically optimized wave motif, which also extends to the steel facade

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NOT A HOTEL's residence incorporates weathered rock formations as structural and aesthetic elements.

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drawing inspiration from traditional canopies, the purple ink studio incorporates these structures, crafted by local artisans.

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inside, earth-toned walls are paired with dark furniture, while olive and yellow accents unify the palette.

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the osaka-based architects top the house with a striking pentagonal roof, which devoid of supports, transitions seamlessly into a hipped roof.

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punctuating the rolling meadow, both the main home and guest house are designed as black, gable-shaped structures.

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exposed concrete columns and aged wood preserve the authenticity of the original structure.

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