In the main block, at the lower-level, between two reinforced concrete slabs, are the sitting-room, TV room and kitchen, as well as the terraces, which are covered by generous cantilevered structures and separated from the inside by glass panes and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. This decision has created wide open spaces with plentiful ventilation, and more importantly, enabled one of the project’s main aspirations, which was to draw the landscape inside the building. In the same block, at mid-level, are two en-suite rooms, and at the upper level, a small studio with a terrace and wooden deck. Still, on the upper-level, a blind wall separates the pump installation and water tanks.
Located in the Southeastern part of Guizhou Province, the Shui Cultural Center is a gateway to Sandu County, the land of the Shui. The Shui are one of the ethnic minority groups in China, most of whom live in Guizhou - where West-Line Studio works exclusively - which is why the office pays special attention to researching minority cultures and traditions in order to bring some of their particular elements into the design.
That project would probably be included in he list of projects that are part of the Brutalist Revival of recent years. To be clear, that is what I call it and its does mean it is a recognized movement within the architectural community. What is clear is that raw concrete remains one of the favorite materials for architects as demonstrated by these recent projectsL
A selection of photographs in which reflections in water is used as the main compositional element. In these images, the surface qualities of the water play a fundamental role in giving the composition its final effect—either acting as a perfect mirror or giving a diffuse touch. Learn more about the project, architect and photographer following the source link.
Over the past few years, photographer Denis Cherim has been steadily building up his ‘Coincidence Project’, a personal series that compiles an inventory of chance encounters in his everyday surroundings.
