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Mocha Cafe in India draws inspiration from the bold, timeless feel of ancient stone quarries and the carved cave homes of Moria’s dwarves. The design features large, layered columns and dramatic overhanging forms that create a strong, immersive atmosphere. The space feels as though it has been carved straight from the ground, with textured surfaces that reflect the layers and depth of geological history. https://ow.ly/XZ9n50VvtM3

How is architecture redefining its relationship with the environment? https://ow.ly/SfM950VvtSI

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ELEMENT’U Pavilion integrates with the landscape while standing as a landmark in Zecha’s natural park. The triangular base creates a protective space, while a spiral staircase leads to a panoramic rooftop. The structure, supported by steel columns, uses a light wooden framework that filters light and shadow, blending with nature. https://ow.ly/xh3550VtMeR

Bjarke Ingels Group BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group has been selected to design the new Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen. The proposed design features three overlapping ribbons that rise from the forest floor, shaping a public and scientific destination. With a mass timber structure and charred timber façade, BIG's museum is partially sunken into the ground, blending into its park surroundings, while its sloping roofscape invites public access and offers expansive city views. https://ow.ly/Pb9h50Vusmg

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Heading to Milan Design Week? So are we!🇮🇹 As we get ready for one of the most anticipated design events of the year, we have put together comprehensive guides, bringing you the must-see events and installations, key trends, and behind-the-scenes insights. Whether you're attending in person or following from afar, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to keep up with all the latest. Stay tuned for our editorial and social media coverage as we bring you the most inspiring moments from the event, both in real time and beyond. https://ow.ly/RJFW50VtN2t See you in Milan!

Beneath the beauty of every skyline and architectural masterpiece, lies a shadow that only a few architects talk about: waste. Every year, millions of tons of polyurethane (PU) foam – used in insulation, soundproofing, and structural elements – are discarded, filling landfills or being incinerated, releasing harmful toxins. ♻️But here’s the game-changer: PU foam waste doesn’t have to go to waste. Purman developed a breakthrough upcycling method that transforms discarded PU foam into high-performance, sustainable building materials. What once insulated a structure can be reborn as eco-friendly architectural solutions – reducing waste, cutting carbon footprints, and keeping architecture beautiful inside and out. It’s time to design not just for aesthetics, but for the planet. https://ow.ly/X1Wh50VtFb6 #SustainableArchitecture #GreenBuilding #PUFoamRecycling #CircularDesign #Purman

Fully embracing the terrain of lush greenery and a view of Mt. Asama in #Japan, hand-in-hand #house features a series of six small cottage-like units with varying roof heights to match the surrounding landscape. The cottages are gently intertwined, with the roofs harmoniously "holding hands." In doing so, small spaces with distinct characteristics and comfort levels are created while also allowing a sense of unity under one roof. https://ow.ly/66GI50VsVmg

Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most revolutionary and impactful. During Brazil's energy crisis in 2002, mechanic Alfredo Moser developed an accessible and effective way to illuminate indoor spaces during the day. Using only a PET bottle installed on the roof, filled with water and bleach, he harnessed the refraction of sunlight to bring brightness to spaces previously immersed in darkness. Named the "Moser lamp," the invention produces illumination equivalent to a 60W bulb and gained worldwide recognition through various reports. Since then, the project has continued to evolve and adapt to the needs of modern communities, transforming lives through a solution that is as simple as it is highly intelligent. https://ow.ly/AwP550VsVJI