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• Architects

  MW archstudio

• Location

  Thành phố Nha Trang, Vietnam

• Category

  Sustainability

• Lead Architect

  Le Minh Quang, Nguyen Ai Thy

• Clients

  Mr Vinh_Ms Hanh

• Area

  210.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  Nguyen Khac Phuoc Architects

• Location

  Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Architect in Charge

  Nguyen Khac Phuoc

• Design Team

  Tran Duy Han, Diep Xuan Minh, Pham Anh Dung, Hoang Vinh

• Area

  500.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

Designing commercial spaces has historically been a challenge. In these environments, spatial distribution plays a fundamental role, even more so if we have a few extra square meters. With this being said, the study of these spaces in plan and section can be a great starting point. It not only allows us to analyze the logistics and circulation of customers but also helps us find efficient variations and innovations that will enable your store to stand out from the others.

Below, we've selected a series of 25 examples in plan and section that can help you understand how different architects faced the challenge.

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Because, for all the inspirational works across the world, we would be lost without the photographers dedicated to sharing this inspiration with us. Here we present to you the 50 most influential architectural photographs of the year.

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• Architects

  MM++ architects

• Location

  Nha Trang, Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Mỹ An Phạm Thị, Michael Charruault

• Area

  300.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  Sanuki Daisuke architects

• Location

  38A Nguyễn Thị Diệu Ward 6, District 3, HCMC, Vietnam

• Category

  Renovation

• Lead Architects

  Sanuki Daisuke, Vu Quoc Hao

• Area

  945.4 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  Trinhvieta-Architects

• Location

  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Category

  Apartments

• Lead Architects

  Trinh Viet A

• Area

  700.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  Truong An Architecture

• Location

  Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Arch. Nguyen Cong Duy

• Area

  300.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  NH Village Architects

• Location

  Vietnam

• Category

  Houses

• Lead Architects

  Tran Dai Nghia, Nguyen Phuong Hieu, Pham Thu Trang, Ha Vinh

• Construction management

  Vu Hong Diep

• Area

  150.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

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• Architects

  Studio VDGA

• Location

  Vietnam Handmade Furniture , Can Bi 3 Xa Phu Xuan, Huyen Binh Xuyen Tinh, vinh Phuc, HANOI, Vĩnh Phúc 280000, Vietnam

• Category

  Offices

• Lead Architects

  Deepak Guggari

• Design Team

  Rashi Sanson , Viplav Paithankar

• Area

  40000.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Hiroyuki Oki

The spatial distribution of a restaurant or bar is essential to its success. Faced with this design challenge, several architects have experimented and proposed configurations that both enhance the use of space in different culinary experiences.

With this being said, take a look at 50 gastronomic establishments in plan and section to inspire your next design.

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Recently, a new trend in architecture has emerged: Several of the latest projects highlighted by ArchDaily, including some winners in the Building of the Year Awards, are using permeable facades as an attractive option for their exterior finishes.

Better lighting, ventilation, and visibility are some of the advantages brought by this type of façades. Below is a selection of 15 images from prominent photographers such as Andrés Valbuena, Pedro Nuno Pacheco, and Koji Fuji Nacasa & Partners Inc.