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

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the project reuses the structures of the site to house various activities, incorporating contemporary wooden systems.

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after the festive period, the trees will be transformed into bespoke pieces by karimoku furniture.

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studio gang designs the building to host events within its two upper floors, its ascending design inspired by a treehouse.

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the structure employs load-bearing wooden elements and toxin-free materials, aligning with europe’s future climate goals.

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a three-story compact, timber cube by bernardo bader architekten houses the new elementary school for au, austria.

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softshell by nokken and big uses a lightweight timber frame and recyclable canvas to ensure easy transport and assembly.

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