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

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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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françois prost highlights distinctive architectural typologies as a lens to explore japanese popular culture.

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timber columns form a rhythmic structure that recalls the verticality of the surrounding trees.

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kengo kuma's portugal pavilion mimics the ocean's fluid movement with suspended ropes and recycled nets.

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translucent corrugated panels and colored acrylic sheets evoke rippling reflections, inspired by the connection of the region to water.

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the house takes advantage of natural ventilation and passive cooling techniques, reducing the need for air conditioning.

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'bamboo gate' rises from the levee that fell during the 2018 floods as two circular volumes bridged by an undulating roof.

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