Approximately one hour away from the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City is the province of Tiền Giang, one of the largest rice-producing regions in the Mekong Delta. Its long-standing tradition of rice cultivation has played an important role in Vietnam’s agricultural and economic development. Although the region has diversified into other agricultural sectors, rice […]
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This design idea for a public library in the equatorial climate of Balikpapan, Indonesia envisions Nature as a source of knowledge or “an old, giant book”, as described by architecture student Abraham Chintianto. He mentioned: “Nature and education goes hand in hand as inseparable parts in maintaining and developing knowledge for the generations ahead.” Hence, […]
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The oft-mentioned statistic that more than half of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050 has been adjusted to reflect present-day data—the percentage would be closer to 70. Every year on 31 October, World Cities Day is held to consider the role of urban areas in the livelihoods of close to 5 […]
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Located on the foothills of Mount Halimun in West Java, the village of Malasari is known to be a Nature-based tourism destination with a national park nearby, along with forests, waterfalls, and agricultural expanses such as tea fields, as well as cultural destinations of arts and crafts. However, the area is highly vulnerable to natural […]
Amidst Yangon’s shift towards luxury developments, this grassroots initiative stands out as a pilot project for a more humanised city development, making use of a locally abundant material. The site is located in Myanmar’s Yankin Township, north of downtown Yangon, close to Inya Lake along a rainwater open-air canal. This space was originally used by […]
Nestled in the historic Australian town of Chewton—established during the gold rush in Australia—this residential building is a contemporary take on the agricultural buildings that are typical of the Central Victorian landscape. The national park in the backyard influenced the design decisions, encouraging a layout that maximises views and connects the indoor living spaces with […]
This playground was designed by Hsc Designs for one of Gujarat’s oldest and most popular schools, based on a child’s perspective of finding playfulness in everyday objects. Tying in with the school’s Montessori-based learning philosophy, the design has the larger aim of teaching life skills, promoting independence, fostering curiosity and building the spirit of adventure. […]
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Brought to you by NS BlueScope Judy Pranata, the principal architect of Yogyakarta-based JP Studio, ventured to construct Titik Tentram café with an adaptive approach to address environmental and contextual issues, particularly due to its rocky and arid hilltop location. These challenges were addressed without altering or replacing the natural contours of the land. Titik […]
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[ADVERTORIAL] In conjunction with celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI), NS BlueScope organised the ceremony of IAI – BlueScope Steel Architecture Award (SAA) 2024 on Monday, 16 September 2024 at Thamrin Nine Ballroom, Central Jakarta. The event was held as a tribute to architects, consultants, building owners and construction professionals […]
Ouroboros is an ancient circular symbol of a snake/serpent or dragon eating its own tail, signifying variously infinity and the cycle of birth and death. It is one of the oldest mythical emblems in the world that represents fundamental concepts of life. Of this age-old never-ending ‘loop’, this entry seeks to present a modern interpretation […]
Jakarta, the largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, is among the world’s fastest-sinking cities. Due to massive groundwater extraction, its coastal areas experience land subsidence at an alarming rate of up to 15 centimetres/year.1 It has been predicted that around 90 per cent of North Jakarta could be submerged by 2050 if no counter-measures are taken, […]
Read More… from Coastal Reform: Muara Angke 2100 | FuturArc Prize 2024 Second Place
Of Muaragembong Estuary, the selected location upon which the proposal is based, the team described it as a prime example of what environmental historian Scott Gabriel Knowles calls a slow disaster. It has suffered from intensive salinisation due to nearly 50 years of anthropogenic landscape alterations, leading to a fresh water crisis. This area, where […]
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