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The Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency

The Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency - Exterior Photography, Installations & Structures, CityscapeThe Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency - Exterior Photography, Installations & StructuresThe Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency - Interior Photography, Installations & StructuresThe Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency - Exterior Photography, Installations & StructuresThe Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency - More Images+ 23

  • Architects: XJ Design Agency
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4350
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) - Interior Photography, Community Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) - Interior Photography, Community Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) - Community Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) - Community Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) - More Images+ 30

House D+J / Pablo Lanza Arquitetura

House D+J / Pablo Lanza Arquitetura - Interior Photography, HousesHouse D+J / Pablo Lanza Arquitetura - HousesHouse D+J / Pablo Lanza Arquitetura - Interior Photography, Houses, Table, Lighting, ChairHouse D+J / Pablo Lanza Arquitetura - HousesHouse D+J / Pablo Lanza Arquitetura - More Images+ 32

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1044
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Eliane, Suvinil

Graftlab / GRAFT

Graftlab / GRAFT - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, KitchenGraftlab / GRAFT - Exterior Photography, Office Buildings, BalconyGraftlab / GRAFT - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, ChairGraftlab / GRAFT - Interior Photography, Office Buildings, Kitchen, Table, ChairGraftlab / GRAFT - More Images+ 30

House in Brianza / Studio Gerosa

House in Brianza / Studio Gerosa - Exterior Photography, Houses, BeamHouse in Brianza / Studio Gerosa - HousesHouse in Brianza / Studio Gerosa - HousesHouse in Brianza / Studio Gerosa - HousesHouse in Brianza / Studio Gerosa - More Images+ 20

  • Architects: Studio Gerosa
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  400
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Duravit, Vimec, iGuzzini, AGP, BOVE, +15

Suite 9 at Delft University of Technology Campus / Studioninedots

Suite 9 at Delft University of Technology Campus / Studioninedots - Exterior Photography, DormsSuite 9 at Delft University of Technology Campus / Studioninedots - DormsSuite 9 at Delft University of Technology Campus / Studioninedots - Interior Photography, Dorms, Courtyard, ChairSuite 9 at Delft University of Technology Campus / Studioninedots - Exterior Photography, DormsSuite 9 at Delft University of Technology Campus / Studioninedots - More Images+ 25

  • Architects: Studioninedots
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  6200
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Maison Le Sommet / Chiasmus Partners

Maison Le Sommet / Chiasmus Partners - Exterior Photography, Mixed Use ArchitectureMaison Le Sommet / Chiasmus Partners - Mixed Use ArchitectureMaison Le Sommet / Chiasmus Partners - Mixed Use ArchitectureMaison Le Sommet / Chiasmus Partners - Mixed Use ArchitectureMaison Le Sommet / Chiasmus Partners - More Images+ 26

  • Architects: Chiasmus Partners
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  726
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  -

The Wind H Art Center (Phase I) / Jin Qiuye Studio

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Beijing, China
  • Architects: Jin Qiuye Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1240
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022

Korinda House / Bent Architecture

Korinda House / Bent Architecture  - Exterior Photography, Residential Architecture, GardenKorinda House / Bent Architecture  - Residential ArchitectureKorinda House / Bent Architecture  - Interior Photography, Residential Architecture, Kitchen, Countertop, Lighting, ChairKorinda House / Bent Architecture  - Interior Photography, Residential Architecture, Stairs, Beam, ChairKorinda House / Bent Architecture  - More Images+ 27

  • Architects: Bent Architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  472
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Varanda House / Esquadra Arquitetos

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Brasília, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Arquivo Brasília, Hill House, Light Design, Lumini, Portobello Shop, +2

Apartment 31 / NS Studio

Apartment 31  / NS Studio - Interior Photography, Apartment InteriorsApartment 31  / NS Studio - Interior Photography, Apartment Interiors, KitchenApartment 31  / NS Studio - Apartment InteriorsApartment 31  / NS Studio - Interior Photography, Apartment InteriorsApartment 31  / NS Studio - More Images+ 7

  • Architects: NS Studio
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  TON, AMura, FLOS, Nemo, Norman Copennhagen, +3

Claremont McKenna College Robert Day Sciences Center / BIG

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House Solomia / Estudio D3B

House Solomia / Estudio D3B - HousesHouse Solomia / Estudio D3B - Interior Photography, Houses, BedroomHouse Solomia / Estudio D3B - Interior Photography, Houses, BalconyHouse Solomia / Estudio D3B - Interior Photography, Houses, Bedroom, BalconyHouse Solomia / Estudio D3B - More Images+ 28

Malpaís, Costa Rica
  • Architects: Estudio D3B
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  400
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Anjuman School Teynampet Chennai / KSM Architecture

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Chennai, India

Pazhou South Waterfront Park / SWA Group

Pazhou South Waterfront Park / SWA Group - ParkPazhou South Waterfront Park / SWA Group - Exterior Photography, Park, StairsPazhou South Waterfront Park / SWA Group - Exterior Photography, Park, GardenPazhou South Waterfront Park / SWA Group - ParkPazhou South Waterfront Park / SWA Group - More Images+ 28

Guangzhou, China

Stone Wall Stay House / Atelier O

Stone Wall Stay House / Atelier O - Interior Photography, Residential ArchitectureStone Wall Stay House / Atelier O - Interior Photography, Residential ArchitectureStone Wall Stay House / Atelier O - Exterior Photography, Residential ArchitectureStone Wall Stay House / Atelier O - Exterior Photography, Residential ArchitectureStone Wall Stay House / Atelier O - More Images+ 24

  • Architects: Atelier O
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  292
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

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