Category: Housing

Architecture, vernacular, climate, architectural heritage, Istanbul
Conservation

Restoration of German Ambassador’s Summer Residence

The adaptive reuse of the historic summer residence of the German Ambassador called for the meticulous rehabilitation one of the Bosporus’ most significant architectural monuments. The restoration of the German Ambassador’s Summer Residence was preceeded by thorough surveys and historical investigation into the traditional methods with which the building was

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Architecture, vernacular, climate, Iran, School Architecture
Architecture

Sahman-E Hit School | Iran

“Sahman-e Hit School” “Human beings are at the center of concerns for sustainable development, including adequate shelter for all and sustainable human settlements.” UN-Habitat Agenda, Chapter1.“Sahman-e¬ Hit school” is located in Sarbaz city, in the most deprived province of the country (Sistan and Baluchestan). This deprivation is especially present in

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Architecture, vernacular, climate, rajasthan architecture, architectural heritage
Architecture

NARSI GHAR | Sanjay Puri Architects

Planned with a series of open courtyards, and screened volumes this large house in Rajasthan imbibes the traditional planning principles of the architectural heritage of the location. The house is designed to combat the excessive heat prevalent in its location in the Rajasthan desert with temperatures in excess of 35°C

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Architecture, Urbanism, Residential, Masterplan, Mobility
Urban Design Project

Kaohsiung Social Housing | Mecanoo

Mecanoo’s Social Housing philosophy focuses on the development of affordable living spaces defined by flexibility, the right balance of private and communal spaces, mixed housing types, connection with the environment and identity. The housing complex in Kaohsiung will host 245 units between 25 and 75m², designed for a large variety

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