From playful indoor pools to tranquil exterior fountains to soaring waterfalls and grand lakes of enormous proportions, architecture throughout the centuries has engaged with water in endlessly innovative ways. Sometimes serving aesthetic purposes, but just as often acting as centers of activity or promoting sustainability, water features can take countless different forms and serve multiple different purposes. Below, we synthesize a series of water features espoused by innovative contemporary architectural projects, ranging from single-family residential homes to vast commercial complexes.
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Innovative Uses of Water in Architecture
https://www.archdaily.com/931070/innovative-uses-of-water-in-architectureLilly Cao
Yunshan Town / Yuangou Architects & Consultants 1STUDIO
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Architects: Yuangou Architects & Consultants 1STUDIO
- Area: 9200 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: CCTEG, Chongqing WISTO Landscape Architects Co.Ltd, CROWNHOMES. Co.Ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/930381/yunshan-town-yuangou-architects-and-consulants-1studio舒岳康
Holiday Inn Express E’mei Qiliping / ZZHK Architects
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Architects: ZZHK Architects
- Area: 9739 m²
- Year: 2019
https://www.archdaily.com/928441/holiday-inn-express-emei-qiliping-zzhk-architectsCollin Chen
Yongqing Fang Landscape Design / Lab D+H
https://www.archdaily.com/928095/yongqing-fang-landscape-design-lab-d-plus-h舒岳康
4th Phase Addition of Tsinghua University Library / THAD
https://www.archdaily.com/924948/4th-phase-addition-of-tsinghua-university-library-thadCollin Chen
Zhejiang Factory / gad · line+ studio
https://www.archdaily.com/925151/zhejiang-perfect-production-factory-phase1-gad-star-line-plus-studioCollin Chen
Karamay Digital Network Control Center / HDD
https://www.archdaily.com/920017/karamay-digital-network-control-center-hddCollin Chen
Songyang Original Cottage / gad · line+ studio
- Area: 2688 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: CHAO, Xband Eco-club Co.Ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/917092/songyang-original-cottage-gad-star-line-plus-studioCollin Chen
Dali Munwood Panorama Resort Hotel / IDO + Chongqing Hexin Architectural Design Institute
https://www.archdaily.com/920090/dali-munwood-panorama-resort-hotel-ido-plus-chongqing-hexin-architectural-design-institute舒岳康
Luxelakes Eco-City Dry Ski Center / HC+2 STUDIO
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Architects: HC+2 Studio
- Area: 480 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Sichuan Lohan Gardens Co.Ltd, Yudao Landscape
https://www.archdaily.com/921331/luxelakes-eco-city-dry-ski-center-hc-plus-2-studio舒岳康
The Garden Island Countyard Renewal / epos architecture
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Architects: epos architecture
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Arteluce Lighting Design, Bu‘erzuo Construction Management
https://www.archdaily.com/920617/the-garden-island-countyard-renewal-epos-architecture舒岳康
Shede Visitor’s Center / Atelier FCJZ
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Architects: Atelier FCJZ
- Area: 22592 m²
- Year: 2019
https://www.archdaily.com/919752/shede-visitors-center-atelier-fcjzCollin Chen
Garden Hotpot Restaurant / MUDA-Architects
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Architects: MUDA-Architects
- Area: 1800 m²
- Year: 2019
https://www.archdaily.com/919946/garden-hotpot-restaurant-muda-architectsCollin Chen
The Luxelakes Tourist Center / HC+2 Studio
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Architects: HC+2 Studio
- Area: 330 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: ACQ, BAYER, Canfor, LP Brasil, Pangang Group, Teng Da Color Steel Plate
https://www.archdaily.com/919195/the-luxelakes-tourist-center-hc-plus-2-studioCollin Chen
Chengdu University Library / China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute
- Area: 48026 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Sichuan Huating Construction Co.Ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/919232/chengdu-university-library-china-southwest-architectural-design-and-research-instituteCollin Chen