As home to one of the largest refugee populations, Bangladesh has been hosting Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar for the past few years. In addition to displacement, these refugees grapple with basic challenges such…
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Pantang Studio designs office for Chiang Mai tech company with climate-control facade
Pantang Studio has designed the “Artisan Digital” office building in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai city was specifically designed for a young company offering digital consulting services. Located in the city centre, the footprint and…
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Space + Architecture designs modern tropical villa in Vietnam with naturally cooling design
Located in Can Tho city, Vietnam near the tranquil Mekong river, K-Villa+ by Space+ Architecture firm has been designed in a modern style, adapted to Lotus Home Standard for Green Building (certified by the…
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Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer announced winner of OBEL Award 2020
The OBEL Award 2020 has been announced and the winner is Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer. It is the second edition of the award that recognises architectural achievement and is presented annually…
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StudioWNA designs biomorphic-shaped glamping property atop Bali’s rice terraces using sustainable bamboo
Bali-based architecture practice StudioWNA has designed Veluvana Bali, a luxury glamping holiday destination in Indonesia designed especially for young couples who have an adventurous spirit and want to experience living close to nature. The…
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Book review: Chancery Lane by Ernesto Bedmar Architects presents contemporary but timeless language of Singapore Tropical Modernism
Singapore’s tropical milieu has inspired several architects to design projects that take much advantage of the lush greenery and flora. Despite being located in a vibrant metropolis, these houses are often the antithesis of…
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Sanjay Puri Architects designs sculptural office building in Chennai city with cantilevered cuboid volumes
Sanjay Puri Architects, led by its namesake founder, and assisted by architects Pooja Sampat and Kapil Merchant, has designed an office building called Akshaya 27 in the southern Indian city of Chennai. The sculptural…