Category: Cultural

Embracing Nature: Thingamajiggy Coffee Shop in Thailand
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Embracing Nature: Thingamajiggy Coffee Shop in Thailand

Situated in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thingamajiggy Coffee Shop embodies a shared vision between its owner and designer – to let nature take center stage in their architectural creation. Surrounded by verdant paddy fields and rolling hills, this project defies traditional boundaries, inviting visitors to interact with the space in unconventional ways. It represents an...

A Celebration of Words: The Reading Room in Thiruvananthapuram
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A Celebration of Words: The Reading Room in Thiruvananthapuram

Designed by A N Design Studio, “The Reading Room” in Thiruvananthapuram, India, transcends its function as a mere library to become a dynamic hub for community engagement and intellectual exchange. This mixed-use space caters to various forms of communication and expression, offering language development classes for children, community sessions, and events for adults. With a...

Redefining Outdoor Hospitality: The Pool at Hi-Note
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Redefining Outdoor Hospitality: The Pool at Hi-Note

Situated in Alphabet City, New York, The Pool is an innovative outdoor installation at the Hi-Note radio bar. Designed by Otazu García, this space aims to offer a flexible environment that can adapt to various needs and configurations. The design concept draws inspiration from the stoop culture prevalent in Alphabet City, where communal gathering spaces...

Preserving Tradition: Yeongwol Jongtaek Hanok Hotel
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Preserving Tradition: Yeongwol Jongtaek Hanok Hotel

Yeongwol Jongtaek, a newly completed traditional Hanok hotel in Yeongweol, South Korea, represents a harmonious blend of heritage and modern hospitality. Spanning an expansive floor area of 16,332 m², the hotel comprises 78 buildings housing 137 rooms, along with cultural and recreational facilities. Designed by Listen Communication, Yeongwol Jongtaek stands as the first private space...

Rethinking Workspaces: The Tasman Gallery Transformation
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Rethinking Workspaces: The Tasman Gallery Transformation

Embracing the Post-COVID Era In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the boundaries between work and leisure have become increasingly blurred, with a newfound emphasis on wellbeing. Benn + Penna Architecture responded to this paradigm shift by transforming a former storage shed in the Byron Bay Arts and Industry Estate into a versatile workspace and...

Embracing Nature: The Guaju Pavilion
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Embracing Nature: The Guaju Pavilion

Nestled within the district of Guajuvira, Brazil, where the rural landscape meets remnants of the native Atlantic Forest, the Guaju Pavilion stands as a serene retreat amidst the natural beauty. Designed by YVA Arquitetura, this small-scale architectural marvel seamlessly integrates with its surroundings while providing a space for relaxation and contemplation. Harmonizing with Nature Commissioned...