Community

Located between the Mae Rim-Samoeng Road and the Mae Sa River, the project envisions a small café where customers can enjoy the natural surroundings. The aim is to keep the buildings as compact as necessary, prioritizing outdoor spaces under the shade of existing trees, avoiding any encroachment on the river, and preserving the original large trees. The site’s unique features include a low-lying valley significantly below road level, gently sloping down to the riverbank.

An architectural complex adapting to its natural surroundings – The entrance to Dragon Mountain’s natural tourist site is marked by a view of the mountain within the axis of the site’s entrance alley. This alley splits into two separate lanes once entered the site: one lane climbs up towards the mountain and the other descends slightly towards two small ponds, situated on a lower level and surrounded by trees. Aiming to adapt the complex to this natural site, the main architectural stance was to fragment the 3000 m² surface into five architectural elements adapting to the topography and the natural context of the site. The five architectural elements are situated and organized around a small square.

Located on the outskirts of Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, the new Los Mangos Community Centre responds to the need for a neighborhood center to improve the quality of life in an urban area lacking in facilities and public spaces. The project aims to provide a range of facilities for the collective enjoyment of a community in the process of consolidation.

Uncertain Publicness – In the ever-changing urban structure, what kind of distance should architectural space and public nature face? 

Lakeside Services and Urban Branding. The Jinji Lake area in Suzhou Industrial Park is the core area where the park aims to create a new urban center for the future. The waterfront public space around Jinji Lake serves as the primary area for public activities, integrating the existing visitor center and buildings to establish a lakeside pavilion service system based on a 15-minute walking radius. This system is an important window for showcasing the urban brand. Each pavilion includes light commercial spaces, rest areas, restrooms, and more, ensuring comprehensive service coverage of the lakeside space. There are 11 pavilions around Jinji Lake, 5 newly built and 6 renovated.

Background. Old Houses by the River – Longnan Village has vast farmland, trees, and rivers winding north to south, presenting a natural pastoral scenery. The site is adjacent to the water, There was an old house in a dangerous state and an old sycamore tree that accompanied it from beginning to end. history and an office building that provides services for villagers, and create a new party and Public center in Longnan Village.

Extending， between the village and the field. Zhonghua Village, located in the southwest corner of the thriving metropolis of Shanghai, is undergoing subtle transformations. This village is anticipated to be infused with rows upon rows of newly constructed, high-quality community service buildings and public spaces. The Villager’s Cultural Activity Center, newly constructed on the former site of a rural primary school, is a significant driving force behind this revitalization program. Our design aims to reconnect the village, the fields, the villagers, and the legacy of this land, making the center key to revitalizing the village.

The Forest Clubhouse provides a peaceful retreat within the dense forest, overlooking an existing wetland, and houses a yoga studio, spa and community gathering space. The design blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings as the structure is set amongst the lush foliage of the forest, and incorporates elements that complement and enhance the surrounding environment.

Shwasam, denoting breath, is an endeavor to build a breathable structure that pulsates with life as it merges with the scenic surroundings of the site. The building is unassuming and camouflaged in the midtones that the tropical landscape affords. A passerby may casually stroll into the lush green surroundings of the farm, Greenara, and spot a structure that looks cozy and inviting.