On behalf of the entire ArchDaily team, we would like to thank you for your continued support and for making 2020 our best year so far! We are now reaching more architects around the world and inspiring them in the creation of better built environments. With more than 5500 different projects published during the year, our curators are excited to share this collection of the 100 most visited projects of 2020. This selection represents the best content created and shared by the ArchDaily community over the past 11 months.
The Factory Contemporary Arts Center / HTAP Architects
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Architects: HTAP Architects
- Area: 880 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Big Ass Fans, Dulux, Hafele, Philips, Toto
X-House / NH Village Architects
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Architects: NH Village Architects
- Area: 450 m²
- Year: 2020
Huong An Vien Visiting Center / VTN Architects
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Architects: VTN Architects
- Area: 500 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: VTN Architects
O2 Coffee - The New “RƯỜNG" / MW archstudio
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Architects: MW archstudio
- Area: 170 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Galaxy lighting, INAX, Trimble Navigation, Xingfa
Bamboo Formwork and Exposed Concrete in Architectural Projects
While concrete is without a doubt the world's go-to building material thanks to its durability, malleability, and ability to withstand a wide range of climates, it is also the principal source of CO2 emissions within the realm of construction. To combat this and reduce their creations' carbon footprint, many architects have begun experimenting and innovating in a bid to optimize concrete's technical qualities while diminishing its impact on the environment. Among these efforts, there are several projects that have explored the possibility of replacing traditional frameworks with more sustainable materials like bamboo, a resource that grows in abundance throughout many regions of the world and, along with having minimal environmental impact, renders high quality textured detailing on a variety of architectural surfaces.
Tropical Chalet / G8A Architecture & Urban Planning
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Architects: G8A Architecture & Urban Planning
- Area: 385 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Hafele, Legrand, Malloca, Trimble Navigation
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Professionals: G8A Architects, Full House Design
Pikler Pedagogy in Architecture: Wooden Furniture and Spatial Freedom
Emmi Pikler was a Hungarian pediatrician who introduced, in the years after World War II, a new philosophy on early childhood care and learning for children up to the age of 3. It was after the birth of her first child that she began to question: what happens when a child is allowed to develop freely? The observed results culminated in the introduction of a new methodology.
The Pikler approach facilitates the free development of children by caring for their physical health and providing affection but largely respecting their individuality and autonomy. Following this logic, intervention by adults becomes mostly unnecessary. Rather, for the child to experience space while moving freely, certain care must be taken in the preparation of the environments themselves.
The Modern Village Office / Ho Khue Architects
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Architects: Ho Khue Architects
- Area: 350 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Jotun, YKK AP
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Professionals: Oakpin Interiors
VOM House / Sanuki Daisuke architects
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Architects: Sanuki Daisuke architects
- Area: 380 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Dulux, NVC Lighting, Tostem, Toto
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Professionals: Technical Hung Viet Company Limited
MM Tropical Suburb Town House / MM++ architects
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Architects: MM++ architects
- Area: 600 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AIRMOUNTAIN, Daikin, District 8 Design, Kholer, Philips
Jakob Factory / G8A Architecture & Urban Planning + rollimarchini architekten
- Area: 13000 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Jakob Rope Systems, NKC Engineering, G8A Architects, Trung Hau Construction Company
Apartment in Binh Thanh / Sanuki Daisuke architects
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Architects: Sanuki Daisuke architects
- Area: 431 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Dongnai Brick, YKK AP
IPPUDO Restaurant Vietnam / Takashi Niwa Architects
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Architects: Takashi Niwa Architects
- Area: 840 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Takashi Niwa Architects
Resort in House / Ho Khue Architects
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Architects: Ho Khue Architects
- Area: 240 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Formica, Tremcon
Thai House / Truong An Architecture
The Colors of Brick
Brick is one of the most popular materials for architects designing with a vintage or rustic aesthetic: exposed brick walls are often touted as highly desirable for apartments, restaurants, and stores, and exterior brick facades can make a building or home feel warmer and more inviting. However, the color and cut of the brick can greatly influence the atmosphere it emanates, with white brick lending itself to more minimalist design and tan brick tending to feel more rustic and earthy. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular brick colors, ways to artificially color brick, and recent projects that use brick facades or interior brick elements effectively.