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Architects: Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados
- Area: 3552 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: AG Movelaria, Foco luz e desenho, Pérola Marmores e Granitos, T2G, kitchens
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Eretz Apartment / Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados
Lorena Offices / aflalo/gasperini arquitetos
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Architects: aflalo/gasperini arquitetos
- Area: 7909 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Glassec, Grupo Galtier, Itefal, Jodi, Pedras Verona, +2
First Images of What is Set to Become the Largest Botanic Garden in the World Revealed
Bold, innovative and set to become the largest botanic garden in the world, images of Oman’s future light-filled oasis in the desert have been revealed. A collaboration between Arup, Grimshaw, and Haley Sharpe Design delivers the architecture, engineering, landscaping, and interpretive design in a scheme of over 420 hectares for the Oman Botanic Garden.
Modular Units Create a Raised Garden Screen in this Structure in Spain
This project, by Spanish architects Longo + Roldán, turned out to be a great solution for an unused space that was unexpectedly getting a lot of attention in the interior of a quarry.
Instead of building new buildings or remodeling existing cabins they designed an intricate metal lattice structure that forms a web of planters of different depths, containing various species of plants. This solution not only revitalizes the space but also protects existing buildings from the sun, improving their thermal conditions.
Studio Ossidiana Translates Elements of Persian Gardens Into Lively Materials Exhibition
Studio Ossidiana, founded by Alessandra Covini and Tomas Dirrix, investigates architectural materials through experimental research projects. Their recent work "Petrified Carpets" explores the "ideal garden" found in Persian carpets and will be showcased at the Dutch Design Festival of 2016 along with other exhibitions.