Qingshan Forest Junior High School Classroom / 317designstudio

An interior space conceived as a forest clearing, centered on the shared ritual of gathering around a campfire. Located in Xizhi District, New Taipei City—an area characterized by frequent rainfall—Qingshan Elementary and Junior High School has long been dedicated to the development of Scouting education. The school envisioned a dedicated Scout classroom that could integrate teaching, hands-on training, and group activities while responding to the limitations of conventional indoor spaces.

Down in the Clouds / Practice on Earth + Increments Studio

Dun'ao Village in Xiangshan, Ningbo, sits inland among low hills and rice fields. The project began with a desire to reflect the calm, poetic atmosphere of this secluded landscape. Instead of rigid architectural frameworks, we initiated the design with sketches and poems, aiming for lightness, openness, and play. We revitalized three abandoned utility structures using a combination of steel containers and inflatable forms. These prefabricated systems enabled rapid installation and allowed us to craft flexible, playful spatial experiences across three sites:

Gardeners' Pavilion Club Hípico de Santiago / Valdivieso Arquitectos

One of the main attributes of Club Hípico de Santiago, which differentiates it from most racetracks in Latin America – in addition to its remarkable architectural heritage, inherited from the architect Josué Smith Solar – is its magnificent 1,200-meter-long grass track. A team of 30 gardeners works there daily, completely exposed to the sun throughout the day, stopping their work at noon to have lunch and rest under the shade.

Calambau House / André Braz Arquitetura + André Motta Vieira

Heloísa and Leonardo, with strong family ties in Calambau (Presidente Bernardes, MG), wished to live in the rural area but realized that being in the town would be more welcoming and practical. After four years searching for a house on the main square, they found the property and contacted the studio. Participative and detail-oriented, they value rituals of well-being and affection, which guided the creation of a harmonious environment full of memory.

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