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Orange Grove in West Hollywood, California by BROOKS + SCARPA

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Article source: BROOKS + SCARPA

Located in a neighborhood characterized by traditional bungalow style single-family residences, Orange Grove is a new landmark for the City of West Hollywood.  The building is sensitively designed and compatible with the neighborhood, but differs in material palette and scale from its neighbors. Referencing architectural conventions of modernism rather than the pitched roof forms of traditional domesticity, the project presents a characteristic that is consistent with the eclectic and often unconventional demographic of West Hollywood.  Distinct from neighboring structures, the building creates a strong relationship to the street by virtue of its large amount of highly usable balcony area in the front façade.

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Marvin Rand)

  • Architects: BROOKS + SCARPA (formerly Pugh + Scarpa)
  • Project’s Formal Name: Orange Grove
  • Location: West Hollywood, California
  • Client/Owner: Urban Environments, Inc.
  • Total Square Footage: 6,700 sq. ft.
  • Photography: Marvin Rand

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Xinjin Zhi Museum in Cheng du, China by Kengo Kuma & Associates

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Article source: Kengo Kuma & Associates

This pavilion is located at the foot of Laojunshan mountain in Xinjin, to usher in the people to the holy place of Taoism, while the building itself shows the essence of Taoism through its space and exhibitions.

The tile used for façade is made of local material and worked on in a traditional method of this region, to pay tribute to Taoism that emphasizes on nature and balance. Tile is hung and floated in the air by wire to be released from its weight (and gain lightness). Clad in breathing façade of particles, the architecture is merged into its surrounding nature.

Exterior View

  • Architect: Kengo Kuma & Associates
  • Project name: Xinjin Zhi Museum
  • Location: Cheng du, China
  • Client: Fantasia group
  • Principal use: Museum
  • Site area: 2,580㎡

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