Shinsegae Namsan Commercial & Offices / Roberto A.M. Stern Architects

RAMSA, in collaboration with Haeahn Architecture, has completed its first project in South Korea: a 7-story building for leading national retailer Shinsegae in Seoul. Accommodating a unique dual-purpose program, Shinsegae Namsan is designed as both a corporate training facility for countrywide staff and a cultural amenity for Seoul.

Bawada Residence / TOOP architectuur

The house is located in a rural area, only ten minutes from the city center of Bruges. Lying on the site where the fortress of Fort Damme once stood, the location marks the boundary between the village center and the expansive flat 'polder' landscapes. The existing building on the plot had no connection with its surroundings. Repositioning the building was necessary to maximize the gardens. By carefully considering the green spaces and preserving all existing trees, the relationship with the surroundings could be strengthened without losing privacy.

How Biophilic Cities Address the Urban Health Crisis in the United States

In the United States, nearly 1 in 10 children are affected with asthma, a condition with rates significantly higher in urban areas of the country. However, in a community just outside Atlanta with a population of more than 300 children, not a single case of the condition has been reported. This is by design. Most cities and neighborhoods across the country are not designed with human biology in mind, an oversight that contributes to the growing prevalence of cardiovascular disease and mental health challenges. Are we treating chronic conditions as purely medical, when they may actually be symptoms of poor design?

House Between Two Rivers / Taller 3000

You arrive from above, descending a ridge between two rivers. The ridge is cut by three walls, one receives you. The other two hide the program: one the living space, the kitchen, the chit chat and the idle day; the other, further down, the bedrooms, small courtyards, beyond the windows trees loom. Stair over stair, a crooked column, humid concrete, a garden.

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