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Paratehy Residential Community Center: Integrating Architecture with Nature

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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The Paratehy Residential Community Center project aimed to design the Social Headquarters for a newly established condominium in São José dos Campos, Brazil, situated in the expanding Urbanova district. This area is characterized by expansive spaces featuring remnants of its agricultural past, alongside new infrastructure developments and a preserved native forest adjacent to the project […]

ScuBAR: A Modular Approach to Summer Refreshment

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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2 min read

The ScuBAR project, conceived through a local competition, aims to design a new bar facility for the existing public swimming pools during the summer months. The primary objectives include creating a closed area for bar service operations and an open dining space protected from the sun, all within limited resources. Modular Design for Flexibility The […]

Heartbeat@Bedok: A Hub for Community Cohesion

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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Nestled in Bedok North, Heartbeat@Bedok stands tall as a seven-story edifice, hosting multiple Co-Location Partners (CLPs). It serves as a pivotal civic and community space for Bedok residents, with a special focus on senior citizens, offering integrated services aimed at fostering social connections and nurturing community spirit. This architectural gem emerged from the metamorphosis of […]

Machinery Park Headquarters: Embracing Light and Form

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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As the sun rises and time progresses, the interplay of light and curves redefines spatial dimensions, rendering traditional forms obsolete. Situated in the Lingang economic development zone, the headquarters of Machinery Park spans six floors with a total area of 12,000 square meters. Its curved layout and expansive shape embrace the entrance square, creating an […]

Abbotts Creek Community Center: Promoting Health and Recreation

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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2 min read

To address the needs of a rapidly expanding urban area, the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department collaborated with Clark Nexsen to design the Abbotts Creek Community Center, focusing on promoting health and wellness. This health-centric facility encompasses a high bay gymnasium space along with supporting classrooms, fitness areas, and staff quarters. Additionally, outdoor athletic and […]

Shanghai Vanke Qichen Community Center: A Fusion of Functionality and Urban Integration

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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Situated in Shanghai’s Baoshan district, the Shanghai Vanke Qichen Community Center occupies a unique triangular site bordered by intersecting urban roads. The architectural challenge was to seamlessly blend the building into its surroundings while establishing a distinct identity within the cityscape. By strategically positioning the main entrance and optimizing traffic flow, the design achieves a […]

Alkmaar: Pioneering Innovation in Municipal Services

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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4 min read

The Municipality of Alkmaar in the Netherlands has set an ambitious goal: to become the most innovative municipality with a population exceeding 100,000 by 2021. This innovation extends to service delivery and collaborative practices, both internally and externally. To achieve this, the municipality has developed an organizational development plan that emphasizes the need for customized […]

Plaza Biblioteca Sur: Fostering Community Development

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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2 min read

The Plaza Biblioteca Sur project aligns with the municipality’s objectives of enhancing the quality of life and promoting community development through initiatives that emphasize education, recreation, and culture. Over the course of approximately eight years, the project underwent careful management, transcending changes in leadership and prioritizing continuity over political affiliations. Collaborative efforts with local residents […]

Shita-machi Brewery HIKOBE: Revitalizing Regional Connections

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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2 min read

The Shita-machi Brewery HIKOBE stands as a new regional hub in Gojyome, Akita prefecture, home to a sake brewery established in 1688. In an endeavor to enhance its facilities, we undertook a micro expansion project characterized by large doors and triangular canopies. This initiative aimed to reconfigure structural stability, thermal conditions, and introduce new functionalities […]

Writ in Water: A Reflection on History and Human Rights

Riku Yamaguchi / 55 years
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2 min read

Writ in Water stands as the inaugural permanent commission for the National Trust through Trust New Art, aiming to offer a space for enduring contemplation on the significance of Magna Carta and its profound impact on the history of human rights. The project, spearheaded by Mark Wallinger, enlisted the collaboration of Studio Octopi to bring […]

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Paratehy Residential Community Center: Integrating Architecture with Nature

ScuBAR: A Modular Approach to Summer Refreshment

Heartbeat@Bedok: A Hub for Community Cohesion

Machinery Park Headquarters: Embracing Light and Form

Abbotts Creek Community Center: Promoting Health and Recreation

Shanghai Vanke Qichen Community Center: A Fusion of Functionality and Urban Integration

Alkmaar: Pioneering Innovation in Municipal Services

Plaza Biblioteca Sur: Fostering Community Development

Shita-machi Brewery HIKOBE: Revitalizing Regional Connections

Writ in Water: A Reflection on History and Human Rights

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