Zulaikha Laurence Tree Change House / Studio ZAWA

Perched beneath Woodhill Mountain on the NSW South Coast, this project for Brian Zulaikha and Janet Laurence reimagines a modest rural home into a place of deep connection with garden, light, and climate. The house, surrounded by an established native garden and vibrant wildlife, was bought by the couple to enjoy exactly that — nature. The design response by Studio ZAWA seeks to dissolve the threshold between house and garden with a light, sensitive touch.

Sui County Hemei Center / UP Architecture

Sui County Hemei Center is a rural revitalization demonstration project jointly implemented by the China Foundation for Rural Development and five villages across three towns in Suixian County, Hubei. To promote the development of the Dahongshan Scenic Area and boost local tourism, the project adopts the concept of "Harmonious and Beautiful Villages" as its core philosophy. By connecting the five villages with a greenway loop, it transforms abandoned houses, assembly halls, and other idle resources into cycling stations, leisure courtyards, rural museums, cafés, and art restaurants, creating a complementary and interconnected rural cluster that stimulates regional development.

May Day Cafe / SPACE DOT

Cafe MAYDAY: A Space for Rest and Nature in Taepyeong-ri, Yeoju – Taepyeong-ri in Yeoju is a village where, in the past, scholars traveling to Hanyang for the national civil service examination would pause to rest from their arduous journey. It is a place imbued with calm and peaceful energy—true to its name, which means "great peace."

MK House / Atelier 12

For those familiar with Hanoi, a stroll through the 36 ancient streets may still feel poetic, but it no longer masks the fact that the city has grown more congested. Among the tightly packed houses, MK House was designed for a small family of three on compact 4x11-meter squares, guided by a simple wish: a home that is enough for living, working, and playing without barriers.

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