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Translucent Glass Walls Enhancing Natural Light and Shadow Dynamics in a Residential Space

Hyunjun Kim, Jihyung Kim

Translucent glass walls create a unique interplay of light and shadow, transforming a residential space into a dynamic environment that responds to the sun’s movement throughout the day.

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Guided by Shadows: A Cast-in-Place Concrete Residence in the Southwest

Sidney Marques iii

Emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow, a cast-in-place concrete residence in the Southwest uses a colonnade as a temporal guide, creating an immersive living experience in an isolated setting.

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Embracing Light and Shadow with a Transparent Roof and Intimate Spaces

Yitao Zhong, RuiJie Yan, ZiYang Han, Jieruo Zhang

A transparent grid roof transforms the relationship between light and shadow, creating intimate spaces that enhance daily activities in a home designed to thrive without artificial lighting.

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Dynamic Shadow Play With Waffle Slab Structure in a Tropical Setting

Thakan Navapakpilai, Lalinthip Maholarnkij

With an open waffle slab roof creating dynamic shadow patterns, the design enables a comfortable living experience that blends indoor and outdoor spaces in a tropical climate.

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Soft Shadows and Steel Frames in Tranquil Living Space

András bátor Kondor, Gréta Kátai, Yente sára Zóka

The interplay of white concrete slabs and thin linen curtains creates a dynamic spatial experience filled with shifting shadows, offering a serene environment for residential living.

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Shadows of Pressed Cypress in a Small Residential Retreat

Daiki Toyama

Crafted from pressed cypress and cedar, the residence integrates shifting shadows with a simple layout, offering a close connection to nature while serving as a comfortable living space.

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Limestone Facade Enhances Light and Shadow in a Tranquil Residence

Harshitha Kommi, Anshika Sharma

A limestone façade captures the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, creating a serene environment that enhances the living experience in a residential setting.

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Fabric-Wrapped Spaces Emphasizing Light and Shadow in Residential Design

Yoon ju Choi, Hyun min Lee

Wrapped in fabric to create an intricate play of light and shadow, the residential space in Chuncheon is designed with a clear separation of active and restful areas, promoting a harmonious living experience.

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Exploring Light and Shadow in a Sensory-Focused Environment

Hanyue Yin, Wenbing Mi, Yian Shi, Yang Yu

A seamless interplay of light and shadow defines an immersive environment designed for visually impaired individuals, fostering sensory engagement and independence through thoughtfully organized spaces for daily living.

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Harmonizing Light and Shadow Through Thoughtful Openings

Haokun Liu, Yuchen Liu

Delicate openings allow moonlight to filter into a tranquil sanctuary, where the careful interplay of light and shadow transforms everyday living into an immersive experience.

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Dynamic Light Play in Rural Living

Debora Di francesco, Doni Hallko

Strategically placed cannon-lumières enhance the interplay of light and shadow within a small residence designed for digital workers, fostering an adaptable living environment in the Italian countryside.

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Thatch Roof and Bamboo Structure Centered Around a Bright Courtyard

Pitchayuth Saenyudtitham, Rachain Burinthanachat, Poramin Tavon, Tanakorn Nitisak

A thatch roof supported by bamboo purlins creates a central courtyard that enhances ventilation and natural light in this residential design, promoting a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

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Shadows and Sunlight in a Tranquil Retreat

Ji hyun Kim, bohyun kim

A harmonious interplay of shadows and sunlight defines a tranquil retreat in Bibury, offering a serene environment for couples to connect with nature while enjoying intimate moments in their living space.

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Ivy-Wrapped Ribbon-Shell Residence Embracing Forest Shadows

Sofiia Trybakova

Wrapped in a living facade of ivy, this residence harmonizes with its deciduous forest surroundings while maximizing the interplay of light and shadow throughout its interior spaces.

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Exploring Light and Shadow Through a Transparent Glass Facade

Sooyeon Jeong, Taeyeon Kim

With a light-to-shadow ratio carefully designed for optimal brightness and introspection, a transparent glass facade brings the outdoors in while creating distinct living environments within a modern residence.

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Natural Light and Fiber Concrete in an Artistic Home Experience

Xin Zhao, Zhe Chen, QINGYU LIU, Zemao Liu

The interplay of fiber concrete and natural light creates a dynamic living space in Shenzhen that serves as a creative sanctuary for a photographer and a horticulturist.

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Crafting Light and Space with Red Clay and Ceramic Screens in a Pottery Studio Home

Jake Heffington, Emily Fiedler, Eli Simaan

Built with North Carolina red clay and adorned with ceramic screens, this home-studio hybrid seamlessly integrates artistic space and living quarters for a pair of potters engaged in their craft.

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Rammed Earth and Tabique Structure Embracing Light and Shadows in Rural Portugal

Ana Lacerda

Constructed with rammed earth and tabique, the house artfully integrates shadows and sunlight to create a harmonious living space in the Portuguese countryside.

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Brass Mirror Reflection in Ephemeral Resting Spaces

Jair neftalí Guzmán ibarra, Zurisadai Mercado barrera, Valeria Palacios trabamala, Emilio eduardo Padilla villanueva

A brass mirror serves as a focal point, capturing reflections in transitional resting spaces designed for individuals navigating journeys of migration and identity.

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Floating Volumes with Soil Cement Structure Emphasizing Inverted Views of the Icelandic Landscape

Floating Volumes with Soil Cement Structure Emphasizing Inverted Views of the Icelandic Landscape

Maxime Cahu, Sophie Trigueiros

Comprising floating volumes and utilizing soil cement, the design captures inverted projections of the Icelandic landscape to create an immersive observation experience.

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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

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Located in Dubai, ONE explores modular residential design as a strategy for flexible, community-oriented urban living. The project integrates public and private spaces with sustainable systems and material choices, responding to both environmental conditions and social needs.

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Beomsoo Kim

Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.

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A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.

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Search results for: “Shadow”

1058 projects found:

Translucent Glass Walls Enhancing Natural Light and Shadow Dynamics in a Residential Space

Guided by Shadows: A Cast-in-Place Concrete Residence in the Southwest

Embracing Light and Shadow with a Transparent Roof and Intimate Spaces

Dynamic Shadow Play With Waffle Slab Structure in a Tropical Setting

Soft Shadows and Steel Frames in Tranquil Living Space

Shadows of Pressed Cypress in a Small Residential Retreat

Limestone Facade Enhances Light and Shadow in a Tranquil Residence

Fabric-Wrapped Spaces Emphasizing Light and Shadow in Residential Design

Exploring Light and Shadow in a Sensory-Focused Environment

Harmonizing Light and Shadow Through Thoughtful Openings

Dynamic Light Play in Rural Living

Thatch Roof and Bamboo Structure Centered Around a Bright Courtyard

Shadows and Sunlight in a Tranquil Retreat

Ivy-Wrapped Ribbon-Shell Residence Embracing Forest Shadows

Exploring Light and Shadow Through a Transparent Glass Facade

Natural Light and Fiber Concrete in an Artistic Home Experience

Crafting Light and Space with Red Clay and Ceramic Screens in a Pottery Studio Home

Rammed Earth and Tabique Structure Embracing Light and Shadows in Rural Portugal

Brass Mirror Reflection in Ephemeral Resting Spaces

Floating Volumes with Soil Cement Structure Emphasizing Inverted Views of the Icelandic Landscape

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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