In China, there’s a saying that out of 10 military and political leaders that rose to prominence during war times, nine would be from Hunan, referencing the brave warriors of yore from the province.…
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Modern Vietnamese house by AHL Architects is built around three outdoor courtyards
Simply named 8X24, this house in Hanoi’s Ngoc Thuy area is so called because of its narrow dimensions. Designed by AHL Architects, and led by architect Nguyen Manh Hung, the basic concept is centered…
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Mecanoo to design mixed-use development in Shenzhen inspired by historic Chinese towns
Dutch architecture practice Mecanoo has revealed its design for the Konka mixed-use project in Shenzhen, China. With rapid urbanisation, Shenzhen is searching for new models for architectural innovation to replace the traditional model of…
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Materials and orientation help tropical modernist house on Thai coast to bear brunt of harsh monsoon and hot climate
Bangkok-based architecture practice Ayutt and Associates Design (AAd), with projects across Southeast Asia, has completed a residential project called the Monsoon House in Trat, the easternmost province of Thailand, Trat. The 1,500m² project, built…
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Rural house in Vietnam by TAA Design integrates multi-function house with rooftop garden
Vietnamese architects Nguyen Van Thien and Nguyen Huu Hau of TAA Design have designed a compact 80m² house in a rural area. Located along the main road of the village, the design corresponds with…
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Ruangrona designs a Bandung family home with separate masses to keep it light and airy
Founded by Josephine Fitria + Monica Tiaradewi, Ruangrona architecture firm has designed a family house in Indonesia’s Bandung City, Indonesia, called the SH House. Located in a dry and dense neighbourhood, the 406m² house…
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Coi Design creates spatial distinction in Vietnamese house with different materials
Coi Design, a Vietnamese architecture firm founded by Tran Dang Khoa, has completed a rustic 230m² house in the bustling tourist resort city of Da Nang. The house is located on Mac Dang Dung…