Zhuhai Planning Science and Technology Innovation Center / nsaaa + Zhuhai Institute of Urban Planning & Design

In architectural discourse, regionalism is no longer a novel concept. For small-scale projects, increasing numbers of architects strive to interpret locality. Yet for large urban developments, especially high-rises, regional identity often seems inherently suppressed. Most designs still place their focus on being formally innovative with the aid of evolving curtain wall technologies. Such form-driven approaches strip architecture of authenticity, allowing buildings to be placed anywhere without context. The highest objective of being iconic statements, mask hollow design logic and capital-driven agendas. This rigid separation of "bones" and "skin" subtly regresses modernism into classical formalism, reducing architecture to ornamented objects with costly exteriors—disconnected from their sites and internal functions.

Cabin in the Woods / Ediz Demirel Works

Cabin in the Woods is a small-scale cabin project designed for short-term rentals, located on a hill near a village in the Kozak Plateau of Pergamon, far from urban areas. Resting on one of the existing dry stone terrace walls of an old vineyard, the structure makes minimal intervention in the landscape. Yet, with its steel frame and metal cladding, it consciously stands apart from its natural surroundings.

House with Lucarna / Paralelo Transversal

Located on the outskirts of Santiago, in a high-temperature zone, Casa con Lucarna was designed to remain cool through passive strategies, minimizing the need for air conditioning. The design approach focuses on the integration of patios and gardens, which not only serve as natural dividers between different areas—such as public spaces, children’s bedrooms, guest rooms, and the main suite—but also contribute to the home’s ventilation and thermal regulation. 

Casa Calma / Ravel Architecture

CASA CALMA is a sanctuary inspired by the warmth and timelessness of Mexican vernacular architecture while embracing Texas sensibilities and climate necessities. Designed to be both bold and serene, the home draws from traditional materials and typologies while introducing clear, modern geometries. Thick limestone walls, made from locally sourced stone, establish a grounded presence and offer both spatial clarity and tactile richness, connecting the home to its regional roots.

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