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Cool Design News

Cool Design News featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Village Hall

The building intentionally avoids the vernacular architectural style, and applies modern materials and structure. A big floating roof unifies the formal and informal spaces in a simple way, like a giant open umbrella. In order to achieve the floating and light feeling, the big steel roof not only needs to overcome the large cantilevers and spans, but also needs to keep member as slender as possible. With several structural innovations, a hybrid structure mimics umbrella cantilevers are formed.

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Gaofuli

Gaofuli is a high-rise mixed-use building in Shanghai, China. The building stands near heritage conservation districts and Yanzhong Greenland, with an eastward visual link to a central city landmark. The design draws on traditional Shikumen architecture through vertical compositions, polygonal outlines, and softened corners with chamfered and tapered forms. The facade combines copper-toned metals with warm ceramic-like panels. The east and south sides bring in daylight and views, while the partly elevated ground floor places the entrance and drop-off area on the north side.

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Albadoor Villa

This signature villa is a bold expression of precision and dynamism, designed to captivate with its crisp geometry and striking visual presence. The interplay of sharp lines, volumetric massing, and bronze accents creates a facade that reflects light dynamically, enhancing its sporty yet sophisticated identity. Advanced parametric modeling guided the design process, ensuring seamless integration of materials and maximizing spatial efficiency. Prefabrication and high precision construction techniques enabled the realization of its sculptural form, maintaining architectural purity.

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Theater House

Theater House is a residential house in Jakarta, Indonesia. The design connects each part of the house through a split-level layout, from the entrance to the centre of the home. The main space is an open living and dining room with openings on both sides that face the outdoors, allowing natural light and air to circulate. A planter box above the entrance portal forms a soft visual buffer and gives a garden view from within. The upper floor holds the bedrooms, each with access to a roof garden. Textured paint in three tones of grey and natural wooden planks form the finishes.

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Misoohi Resort

Misoohi is located in Tangkou Town at the foot of Mount Huang, a major tourist destination. Covering 7 acres with 4,500 square meters of built-up area, it offers a retreat from city life. The striking white facade provides great photo opportunities. With no fixed routines, guests experience surprises at every turn. Designed to contrast with local Huizhou architecture, Misoohi redefines modern tourism by linking with Mount Huang, becoming a must-visit and contributing to local tourism development.

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Rams City

Rams City is a sales office located in the historic district of Istanbul. The building combines arches and a central dome with a facade of concrete and steel. Precast concrete and metal framing form the arched and domed elements. A glass facade brings in natural light, while wood paneling and stone add warmth. A single tree stands at the entrance in a reinforced integrated planter. The open layout guides visitors toward the project model placed under the dome. Functional areas are integrated discreetly to protect privacy.

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