ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Thu, 6 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1034016/framing-interiors-and-landscapes-in-aluminum-and-glass-to-master-the-view Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:30:00 +0000 Enrique Tovar https://www.archdaily.com/1034016/framing-interiors-and-landscapes-in-aluminum-and-glass-to-master-the-view Windows have long held an ambivalent role in architecture, as they both define and enclose interiors while simultaneously creating a link to the outdoors. This dual function goes beyond simply meeting construction needs or providing daylight, directly influencing how occupants experience and engage with the views. The 20th century saw the introduction of materials such as steel, aluminum, and glass, which enabled different types of windows with thinner frames and expansive panes, enhancing transparency and reinforcing the visual connection with the surrounding setting.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/897442/xijing-bay-pastoral-restaurant-1406-studio Tue, 03 Jul 2018 20:00:00 +0000 舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang https://www.archdaily.com/897442/xijing-bay-pastoral-restaurant-1406-studio The Context
Located at Xijing Bay, Western Suzhou and near Taihu Lake, the restaurant boasts of a picturesque natural landscape. As a supporting facility aimed at serving cultural activities and tourism at Xijing Bay scenic spot, the project is sited at the obsolete land of Shangshan Village.

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