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Villa Noi is a house located in Thailand next to the Phang Nga bay. Designed by Duangrit Bunnag Architect.
Villa Noi is a house located in Thailand next to the Phang Nga bay. Designed by Duangrit Bunnag Architect.
Villa Noi is a house located in Thailand next to the Phang Nga bay. Designed by Duangrit Bunnag Architect.
The drive-in movie theater may be a uniquely American institution, but the icon of the wide-open American landscape recently experienced its most heroic revival in Thailand, leaping forth from its humble, grounded origins and into the clear blue waters of Nai Pi Lae lagoon on Kudu Island. For the final night of the Film on the Rocks Yao Noi Festival earlier this month, guests were taken by boat to savor a final screening on a floating cinema designed by Beijing-based architect Ole Scheeren.
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The drive-in movie theater may be a uniquely American institution, but the icon of the wide-open American landscape recently experienced its most heroic revival in Thailand, leaping forth from its humble, grounded origins and into the clear blue waters of Nai Pi Lae lagoon on Kudu Island. For the final night of the Film on the Rocks Yao Noi Festival earlier this month, guests were taken by boat to savor a final screening on a floating cinema designed by Beijing-based architect Ole Scheeren.
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Luxurious Floating Hotel in Peru Aria is a beautiful floating five-star hotel which cruises along the Amazon river in Peru. Designed by Lima-based architect Jordi Puig, it can accomodate up to 32 guest in 16 suites on a unique journey to one of the most remote locations in the world. The cabins face outward with panoramic windows so that guest get the “big picture”, while enjoying commodities such as a lounge, an outdoor jacuzzi, a bar and a small gym.
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Located in Fukuoka, Japan, this stunning Starbucks coffee shop was designed by Kengo Kuma. Its location determined its unusual approach as the street on which it stands leads to a shrine dedicated to a Japanese deity. Using square blocks that intersect, the architect tried to mimic the branches of a forest in which the coffee shop would be nesting. The blocks also serve as functional support and can be dismantled and reassembled somewhere else, adding a sustainable facet to the project.
The beautiful residential health retreat, Como Shambhala Estate, is located near Ubud, Bali.
LED Cathedral by Luminarie De Cagna An impressive cathedral made of 55,000 LED lights by Luminarie De Cagna, an Italian family business founded in 1930 which specializes in the construction of illuminated buildings. The 92″ (28m) tall structure was on display at the 2012 Light Festival in Ghent, Belgium and indeed stole the show.
The New Saguaro Hotel, Palm Springs Taking color cues from the indigenous flowers of the desert region, the new Saguaro property is in full bloom. Opening in Palm Springs in February, the bold design elements pack a punch amidst the balmy backdrop of palms. The 249-room hotel was conceptualized with the idea of reflecting the colorful, vibrant spirit of the Southwest, and comes on the heels of The Saguaro Scottsdale that opened its doors in November 2011. The punchy palette can be attributed to New York-based Stamberg Aferiat Architecture, who masterfully transformed the throwback three-story structure from the 70’s into a bright, buzzing hotel, alive with color.
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The Liyuan Library by Li Xiaodong Atelier This project is modest addition to the small village of Huairou on the outskirts of Beijing, just under a two hours drive from busy Beijing urban life. On the one hand it forms a modern programmatic complement to the village by adding a small library and reading space within a setting of quiet contemplation. On the other hand we wanted to use architecture to enhance the appreciation of the natural landscaping qualities. So instead of adding a new building inside the village center, we chose this particular site in the nearby mountains, a pleasant five minute walk from the village center. In doing so we could provide a setting of clear thoughts when one consciously takes the effort to head for the reading room. Because of the overwhelming beauty of the surrounding nature our intervention is modest in its outward expression. We can’t compete with nature’s splendor. The building blends into the landscape through the delicate choice of materials and the careful placement of the building volume. Especially the choice of material is crucial in blending with the regional characteristics. After analyzing the local material characteristics in the village we found large amounts of locally sourced wooden sticks piled around each house. The villagers gather these sticks all year round to fuel their cooking stoves. Thus we decided to use this ordinary material in an extraordinary way, cladding the building in familiar textures in a way that is strikingly sensitive. The inside of the building has a very expressive character though; its interior is spatially diverse by using steps and small level changes to create distinct places. It frames views towards the surrounding landscape and acts as an embracing shelter. The building is fully glazed to allow for a fully daylight space. The wooden sticks temper the bright light and spread it evenly throughout the space to provide for a perfect reading ambience. Design by Li Xiaodong Atelier
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