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Kemenes Volcano Visitor Centre: An Iconic Public Building with the Spirit and Essence of A Volcano

Hungary is not rich in active volcanos but its large expanse used to be volcanic some 5 million years ago. It makes this country has good quality soil for high-level wine production. Kemenes Volcano Visitor Centre is an iconic public building located in this country, in the fifth largest town called Celldömölk. This building is designed by Foldes Architects in 2019 with the spirit and essence of a volcano on its interior, structure, and design.

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Saint Mesmes 7

Saint Mesmes: Concrete and White Walls in A Headquarter Building with Simple Structure

A simple structure is added to this headquarter building with a mixed steel/concrete technique. The cantilever is suspended by a steel beam and the central concrete wall can balance the construction. The most interesting architectural details come from those allowing the volumes drawing such as the large areas of glass in the concrete treatment and workspaces facades, and the connection between elevations and the roof.

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Bure 17

Bure: Archives Center Building with Stainless Steel Studs into the Earth-Colored Concrete Cladding

This way can give the effect of blurring the building’s limits and also reflecting the changing seasons snd surrounding colors. In terms of energy savings, the envelope works well thanks to the hanging technique of the concrete siding and the used materials. Two layers of concrete are added to the building structure and siding to the insulation.

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Marseille 3

Marseille: A Modern Office with U-Shaped Volume and Two Facade Systems

This project follows the two devices corresponding to two facade systems, defined through light, shadow, and reflection. Brushed in aluminum, the first facade offers a very good reflection in the light and its aluminum is appreciated for its durability. The second facade system is the urban window, a screen-printed glass façade with a combination of graphic work and the thermal requirements.

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RAMP: A Large House with A Tridimensional Face Construction and African Art Collection

The unique look of this house interior not only comes from the use of the materials but also the clients’ African art collection. This collection is arranged and placed well to decorate the main living area and the ramp hall. The placement of some lights is also important. Besides highlighting the art collection, good lighting also can give a different atmosphere in this house interior.

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Ljubljana 1

Ljubljana: DCB3 Building with A Wooden Structure and Glazed Curtain Wall Façade

With 18 000 m² in size, DCB3 Building is not only a 40-meters-high office building but also a real catalyst of uses and intentions located in Slovenia. Designed by Local Architecture Network (LAN) Paris, the building offers a beautiful wooden structure in the center of the forum space while the glazed curtain wall façad provides natural sun protection and the great views of Ljubljana landscape.

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Ginza Small Tower 13

Ginza Small Tower: A Commercial Building on A Site as Thin as An Alley with Concrete Structure

Made of steel and glass, the staircase acts as an expansion joint between the two concrete volumes. The front volume of the building is counterweighed by a matt slab of 1.2 meters due to the seismic risk in Japan and its tall-thin proportion. The architect adds a roof terrace enclosed by a perimeter wall of 2.4m to increase the slenderness. This addition can result in a very unusual proportion of 1:7.7.

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Besix Dordrecht Offices 9

Besix Dordrecht Offices: A New Construction of Head Office with A Rugged and Distinctive Construction

Besides the gas-free, this office also offers a lot of features to conserve and even generate energy. It is a true ‘smart building’ with sensors that monitor the light, air, and temperature in the building constantly. Energy storage, heat pumps, and solar panels are managed to the supply and demand on the electricity grid and weather forecasts by linking the sensor data. While the management and maintenance of the building are also linked to the smart systems too.

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Norengveien: Two Identical Buildings with Traditional Norwegian House Shape and Gabled Roof

A dark-stained wooden structure can be found on the concrete base. The facade of the building appears rough and massive, and french balconies are naturally integrated after exposing the wooden structure. The facade walls’ depth allows each unit’s privacy of the buildings gets a closed appearance. The design aim is to give a solid and durable language and a simple and classic look through the details.

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