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📍 Poly Fort Yongchang Culture and Art Center / SHUISHI + Weimar Group Located along the banks of the Yongchang River in Longwan District, this cultural center draws on the rich historical context of Fort Yongchang, a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty fortress, to create a space that bridges heritage and contemporary design. Designed by SHUISHI with landscape by Weimar Group, the project integrates local garden traditions, water elements, and minimalist spatial language to create a quiet dialogue between architecture and nature. Initially functioning as a temporary sales center, the building will later serve as the permanent cultural and arts hub of the Longwan Tourism Scenic Area, offering a multifunctional public space that reflects the spirit of Jiangnan’s landscapes and Oriental aesthetics. 📐 Developers: Poly Developments & Holdings 🌳 Landscape: Weimar Group Shanghai Dept. B 🏛️ Interior: Beijing Purple’s Design 📸 Photography: Chill Shine 丘文三映 👩🎓Join PAACADEMY’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture and computational design from pioneering architects and designers: https://paacademy.com/ #CulturalCenter #Wenzhou #LandscapeArchitecture #ChineseArchitecture #GardenTradition

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📚The University of Zurich Law Library, located in the university’s historic main building on Rämistrasse in Zurich, Switzerland, is an impressive architectural intervention by Santiago Calatrava LLC. 🚀To discover how to craft sustainable, visually compelling projects of your own, join the free online workshop 3D Stylized Renders & Diagrams with D5 Render, at PAACADEMY on October 25, 2025: https://lnkd.in/eb-2fC84 The original building dates from the 20th century, but Calatrava, who is known for his organic shapes, fusion of art, structural expressionism, and engineering, completed the library's renovation/extension in 2004. Calatrava was commissioned to design an addition that matches the two-story height of the original building to expand administrative offices and classroom space. 📸 William Idiart Rodriguez, franciscortega, Shogher Khachatryan

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🍃The Orchestra Park by SoBA, completed in 2023, transforms an 8,500-square-meter urban lot in Kunshan’s Huaqiao Economic Development Zone into a dynamic public space. Inspired by Kunshan’s Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo music tradition, its design incorporates flowing curves reminiscent of traditional instruments. A circular jogging path connects surrounding neighborhoods while dividing the site into a preserved riverside greenbelt and a vibrant recreational area. The greenbelt retains mature camphor and dawn redwood trees, with minimal intervention to maintain the natural woodland, featuring winding pathways, a waterside viewing platform, and sound-interactive installations. The recreational area brings musical elements to life through interactive spaces shaped by the site’s natural topography. It includes a skatepark, climbing structures, a fitness playground, an open-air theater, and a musical fountain plaza, creating an engaging environment for all ages. By integrating cultural heritage with contemporary design, The Orchestra Park serves as both a natural retreat and a lively social hub for the community. 👩🎓Join PAACADEMY’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers: https://paacademy.com/ #parametricarchitecture #modernarchitecture #china #publicspace #recreationalarea #landscapedesign

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Pictograma Winery, designed by Michel Rojkind and Amasa Estudio, in 2023, rises in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe as a circular, vaulted landmark for wine culture.🍷 The project embraces raw concrete geometry while framing the sky and surrounding landscape, creating a space where architecture, terroir, and community converge. Its radial plan optimizes winemaking flow, while rainwater harvesting and natural ventilation root the design in sustainable practice. More than a winery, Pictograma becomes a sculptural gesture celebrating the valley’s heritage and future. 💬Who’s visiting first, the wine lover or the architect? 📸 Edmund Sumner, Fernando Marroquin, Grupo UBK #PictogramaWinery #RojkindArquitectos #AmasaEstudio #SustainableArchitecture #MexicanArchitecture

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