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Brick House by the River: Pi House

In the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam, there is a type of vernacular house called the Trinh Tuong, standing for over 100 years with rammed earth walls (a technique now known as pisé). Such walls are completely handmade by compressing earth into even and flat cubes, which allows houses to be constructed without steel reinforcement. […]

‘Cabin’ in the forest: UB Kindergarten and Nursery

The city of Fujiyoshida in Japan sits at the foot of Mount Fuji with hilly terrains as its panoramic backdrop. Here, the 10,000-square-metre site of this nursery is lush with trees and lakes. This led the owner to have an educational philosophy of “play to the fullest in the nature of Fujiyoshida—in rain or snow, […]

The Falls by Akitephile: Recreating a natural marvel

The name of this house refers to the majestic Pongour Falls in Vietnam, a naturally stepped waterfall with terraced cliffs, interspersed by a landscape of wild-growing shrubs and trees. During dry seasons, visitors can climb up the cliffs to marvel at its rocky expanse. “If Pongour represents a natural landscape that looks like an artificial […]

Fellenoord 15 by UNStudio: Renovating an office for a smart future

What does the office of the future look like? As habits around work are shifting, there is more demand for healthy and vibrant spaces, Green-certified office buildings and flexible spatial arrangements. For the refurbishment of a former bank headquarters into a government office building, UNStudio was commissioned by Edge to fuse the healthy and flexible […]

Biophilic Office by andyrahman architect: A succession of brick craftsmanship

In East Java, Indonesia, there are numerous artefacts that tell the story about the ancient kingdom of Majapahit. Some temples (candi) still stand to this day, especially in the area believed to be the old centre, called Trowulan. The brick-based Candi Pari and Candi Sumur can be visited nearby in Porong, Sidoarjo, quite close to […]

Water Bottling Plant in Ninh Van Bay by Chi.Arch

Plastic waste pollution is one of the world’s biggest sustainability problems and presents a direct threat to ecosystems. To reduce single-use plastics and further contribute to changing consumption and production patterns, a resort in Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam developed a small plant to produce drinking water in reusable glass bottles. Aside from serving the needs […]

Multi-functional basics: Binh Thuan House by MIA Design Studio

This home for a young family of four exemplifies how “basic is best”, focusing on necessities when faced with constraints. Designed with a limited budget, and constructed remotely during the pandemic with local builders, the architects concentrated on key elements of residential buildings. “The basics are the organisation of daylight, natural ventilation, and creating functional […]

The carbon-sequestering Bamboo Omakase Restaurant

Malaysia is home to roughly 70 different species of bamboo, making it a highly sustainable material for projects in this region. In terms of material life cycle, bamboo can be harvested locally and transported to building sites with a significantly lower impact on the environment. The design of this omakase restaurant in Malaysia was inspired […]

A market with a view: Tainan Market, Taiwan by MVRDV

Markets are usually housed in simple kiosks or sheds. But what if the typology is combined with a public green space? This wholesale market for fruits and vegetables was constructed in East Tainan as an important hub for the city’s food supply chain. Located near a highway with public transport links, it is easily accessible […]

Promoting active ageing with Cosy Contours

In line with our ongoing design competition FuturArc Prize (FAP) 2023: Cross-Generational Architecture, we are highlighting projects along the theme for your inspiration. Click here to learn more about the brief! ⠀ As populations age, what is the best model of care and empowerment for senior citizens? In Singapore, where a quarter of citizens is […]

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