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atelier boter uses textile partitions to design the ‘fish forest office’ in taiwan

in the taiwanese fishing village of qifong, atelier boter has completed a flexible office space for a local events company called fish forest. with the use of textile partitions, the 570 ft2 (53 m2) space switches between a private office…

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dank architectes reconciles new and old with this concrete extension in france

in the town of caluire-et-cuire in eastern france, dank architectes has completed a tasteful renovation and extension of an existing 1950s home. the design seeks to reconcile the old vernacular house with a contemporary intervention, all the while connecting the…

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MUJI x UR housing complex renovation project for the new normal

in the 50s, japan saw a rapid economic growth, allowing it to erect condominium-type multi-dwelling units (MUDs) called danchi. at the time, these apartments were occupied by proud tenants, but today, many of them are empty and left to decline.…

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japanese food shop by takagicapéran appears as a bright pop of yellow in london

design studio takagicapéran unveils ‘hiden’ japanese curry lab food shop situated within the foodie hotspot of the coal drops yard at kings cross in london. bright yellow counters and cabinets adorn the store vibrantly, attracting passers-by’s attention and inviting them…

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tri.štrnásť architekti transforms barn into family house in the czech republic

architecture studio tri.štrnásť architekti has designed a family house on a plot where a barn was once located in stará červená voda, czech republic. the architects salvaged the granite walls of the original building, inserting a new timber construction between…

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a picture frame window punctures house in himeji by fujiwaramuro architects in japan

silvery cedar board and soft natural light articulate this latest project by fujiwaramuro architects in japan. occupying a corner site within a residential area of himeji, the box-shaped dwelling is designed to make the most of sweeping views of the…