Newburgh Light House / Splinter Society

Conveniently located in Auburn Village, Newburgh Light House presents a highly sustainable housing solution, accommodating up to 21 people over 10 levels, on an almost unbuildable 150m2 site, right on a historic train station. With no street access and a north facade directly abutting VicTrack land, complicated fire, building methodology, acoustics, equitable light, and stability requirements dominated much of the design process.  The response was a mini tower typology with a full level for each residence, using glass block as a key material to achieve fire and light requirements.  Conceptually, the translucent facades, combined with reflective finishes throughout, form a lantern to the public realm, whilst creating an ephemeral effect within the residences.

Remy Global Office Interior / KAT73

The Remy Global Office Interior Design redefines the conventional office typology by integrating production, creativity, and social interaction within a spatial organization that emphasizes flexibility, openness, and dynamism. Rather than conceiving the office as a purely functional space, the design envisions it as an experience-oriented, user-centric environment. This approach fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, supports creative processes, and encourages meaningful interaction among users.

This Is Not Architecture: Resisting the Illusion of AI Design

In the past, AI-generated images often resembled psychedelic experiences—filled with strange, sometimes unsettling colors and forms. But recent advancements in artificial intelligence have transformed that landscape. Today, we are surrounded by images whose origins are often unknown. From playful mashups to portraits turned into works of art, it's undeniable that Artificial Inteligence has become a lasting part in our visual landscape. As Yuval Noah Harari noted in a 2023 interview with The Economist, "AI has gained some remarkable abilities to manipulate and generate language — whether through words, sounds, or images. It has, in effect, hacked the operating system of our civilization."

Maiji Mountain Visitor Center / ZXD ARCHITECTS + BIAD

To explore the significance of Maiji Mountain culture and art, we must first consider the influence of Buddhism, and design begins from here. Circumambulatory structures are the most common and primitive form of space used for ceremonial and commemorative purposes after the awakening of human consciousness, corresponding to the Buddhist concept of reincarnation. All living things, if they do not seek 'liberation', will forever be in the cycle of life and death in the 'Six Paths', with no end. Of course, these concepts and annotations have undergone changes through cultural integration in the long river of history, especially in the process of communication and integration with the native culture of the Han ethnic group, and even in the process of modernization. They have surpassed the original meaning of Buddhism and have a more contemporary interpretation, which will foreshadow the realistic power of sustainable development and affect our life experience.

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