exposed brick, concrete, and slate stone cladding lend an earthy aesthetic, enhanced by the integration of green plants and natural textures.

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the program is organized by three semi-buried pavilions whose roofs are tied to the ground, absorbed by the forest.

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its form mirrors local residential elements, harmonizing with traditional chinese architecture through tiles, masonry walls, and wood-like structures.

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under its surface, it has four small devices called magnetic attractors which can detect changes in magnetic fields and help generate the sounds.

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sinuous lines extruded at different heights evoke the rings of a cut tree trunk, forming the luminous ceiling sculpture spanning the entire restaurant.

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natural and recycled materials become integrated with passive design methodologies to embody the architects' sustainability ethos.

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'pygmalion office building' is designed with rough brickwork, its texture and color evolving throughout the day.

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with its rusticated stone structure, the cultural center celebrates the original building's rural expression.

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clad in travertine, the museum joins together five distinct levels that culminate in a scenic rooftop overlooking the industrial site.

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concretewall café descends underground, immersing visitors into the natural context of water and mountains.

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