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The building that connects sea and sky
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The building that connects sea and sky

Sky Mountain Haikou Bay No.6, by Chinese architect Sou Fujimoto Architects, blends into the landscape with its gently undulating circular shape. The building, designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, strikes a balance between the man-made and the natural environment. According to Sou Fujimoto Architects, the meandering, organic architecture
Plans for Sou Fujimoto’s new building unveiled
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Plans for Sou Fujimoto’s new building unveiled

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has designed ‘Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion’, a new visitor center for Ruinart, the oldest champagne house in Reims, France. The building is made of natural stone and wood, and is covered by a gradient glass façade topped by a curved roof. The pavilion is characterized by simplicity
House of Music wins a prestigious award over Game of Thrones
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House of Music wins a prestigious award over Game of Thrones

The House of Music Hungary, which has already won several awards in the past, won in one of the main categories of the World Travel Awards, also known as “the tourism industry’s Oscars.” The best of the world’s travel and tourism sector were announced at the World Travel
Feeling the outdoors while being inside—House of Hungarian Music
architecture

Feeling the outdoors while being inside—House of Hungarian Music

„The forest is my background,” stated Sou Fujimoto in a previous interview a few years ago. The architect has always emphasised the importance of nature in Japanese society; and his architectural thinking is also based on the constancy and balance of the forest ecosystem which he has expressed in many
Cohousing status report—or current issues in community living
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Cohousing status report—or current issues in community living

Each year sees more and more projects offering alternatives to urban co-living and community housing. Co-living and cohousing are fundamentally about tackling loneliness and the housing crisis, while sustainability and environmental considerations are becoming increasingly crucial factors. But what makes such an initiative work in practice and how can it
The year's most anticipated contemporary building is ready | House of Hungarian Music
architecture

The year's most anticipated contemporary building is ready | House of Hungarian Music

Construction work on the House of Hungarian Music, designed by Japanese star architect Sou Fujimoto, has been completed. The contemporary architectural masterpiece has already won numerous professional awards during its completion. It is, therefore, no coincidence that the building representing an organic design has become the most anticipated new building
Sou Fujimoto unveils virtual installation in London
architecture

Sou Fujimoto unveils virtual installation in London

The Japanese architect choose to use virtuality rather than physical elements for placemaking at this year’s London Design Festival—his installation Medusa can be seen through the lens of mixed-reality glasses at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Using the glasses, fifty visitors at a time can enjoy a unique spatial
Music and? | Five reasons to look forward to the House of Hungarian Music
architecture

Music and? | Five reasons to look forward to the House of Hungarian Music

As the construction keeps getting closer to completion and the extraordinary, close-to-nature building designed by Sou Fujimoto, which we have only seen on renders so far, is closer to its final form by the day, we become more and more intrigued by all the things that will make the institution
2020 DECODE winners announced
architecture

2020 DECODE winners announced

The DECODE exhibition has been organized for the third time this year, in the framework of which the award ceremony of the DECODE Competition, announced by DECODE Contemporary Architectural and Art Foundation was also held. The exhibition bringing together young contemporary architects and artists is hosted by Faur Zsófi Gallery
The House of Hungarian Music receives another prestigious international award
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The House of Hungarian Music receives another prestigious international award

Even though it hasn’t even been built yet, the House of Hungarian Music has already won several awards. Now it was recognized by one of the most prestigious music-professional contests of the world, the American Music Cities Awards. The House of Hungarian Music designed by Sou Fujimoto as part