CYCL / YŪ Momoeda Architects

Sauna facility planned for Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture. Fuji and the site required approval from the Ministry of the Environment for the client to operate as a national park operator. Three main restrictions were identified as criteria for approval under the Natural Parks Law: rectangular plan, traditional roof shape, and glass area less than half of the entire wall.

Longyou Tourist Center / atelier tao+c

Crossing the Bridge over the Qu River leads to Tingtangxu Village — Adjacent to the riverside road, each household in the village adopts a vernacular house with an irregular front yard. The irregular shape of the yards are usually delineated by the interwoven village paths which were set by generations of neighborly negotiations, as a spatial reflection of the rural social structure.

Timber Residence / Architecture Discipline

For over 100 years, mainstream construction has relied on concrete as the material of choice, owing to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the negative impacts of the carbon emissions resulting from its production can no longer be outrun — it is time for a revolution. New projects, especially residences, can play host to small-scale experiments with new materials and building technologies that optimise construction and carbon emissions. This sea-facing residence in the tranquil Goan village of Vagator is one such experiment; the result is a focused and ordered home that pioneers the use of mass timber in India.

KM House / Grupo Lateral Arquitectura y Construcción, Ruíz Galindo

The house is defined by its close relationship with the natural environment, integrating noble materials such as wood, stone, concrete, and compacted earth. Its design seeks to emphasize light and shadow, using a rhythmic repetition of beams and columns to create a visual play throughout the day.

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