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Rooted in calm, the office translates the ethos of minimalism into a warm, human-centered workspace. Designed for a forward-looking developer company, the project reflects a desire for clarity, focus, and balance — qualities that resonate with both the culture of the organization and the everyday needs of its people.

SONO is an interior design project for a hair salon located in a quiet area of Ho Chi Minh City. The name "SONO" means garden in Japanese, aligning with the design approach of evoking exterior space through minimal elements.

The project involves the renovation of a single-family residence in the Sumaré neighborhood of São Paulo. The original house features a brutalist and expressive materiality, characterized by its exposed concrete structure, monolithic granilite flooring, and exposed brick walls. Located on a steeply sloped lot, the construction is staggered across four levels, a topographical condition that provides the residence with a panoramic view of Pico do Jaraguá.

"La Pension de famille is my home for as long as I wish." Words spoken by a resident of this social housing residence for people of low-income as well as those in situations of isolation or social exclusion, for whom ordinary access to housing is challenging. The social housing residence offers a private accommodation within a collective human scale framework offering common areas designed to help overcome social isolation.

The house in La Cañada is placed on a residential area very close to Valencia. Its plot is surrounded by existing vegetation and opened to its immediate surroundings. A large number of pine trees and palm trees forms the background of the house.

"My only concern is that my work must have a positive impact on the communities in which it is embedded," states Francis Kéré in his book Francis Kéré: Building Stories. His own life story, the context in which he was raised, and the experiences he has lived through all shape his approach to architecture. It is a commitment that extends to people and the places they call home—one that values materiality, collective learning, and the exchange of knowledge. Discovering the stories behind projects such as Primary School in Gando and

A global leader in advertising and public relations, Publicis Groupe has embraced its 'Power of One' philosophy by consolidating a diverse range of agencies under one roof. To translate this vision into a vibrant workplace, Ippolito Fleitz Group was commissioned to design the group's China headquarters in the heart of Shanghai. Drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese courtyards and echoing the city's ever-evolving spirit, the new headquarters embody the group's strategic shift toward greater collaboration, agility and creative synergy, while asserting a bold and distinctive spatial identity.

The Wetland Caves Pavilion is located along the shoreline of Chuanchang Island in Xiaonanhu Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City. The unique wetland terrain surrounding the site has been shaped by long-term erosion and sedimentation from the Qu River, nurturing a rich ecosystem of plants and animals. The extensive mudflat meadows along the shoreline offer diverse conditions for experiencing the natural wetland landscape and ecological environment. Scattered across the shore are ancient cave sites, where man-made structures blend organically with nature, exuding a sense of history and mystery.

The new pavilion offers a space full of possibilities. The non-prescriptive area allows for flexible layouts to suit the changing needs of its users. It provides an additional area for the adjacent café to expand, host events, while also being open for the public to stop and sit within the landscape. Moving beyond shade and shelter, the space created is ambiguous as to whether it is private or public. This ambiguity affords a generosity to the surrounding national parkland and becomes a place that can be appropriated.

The pandemic has crossed our lives and directly impacted our way of living. Leisure and rest, which for many years were placed on the back burner, have regained their rightful importance, and quality of life has become a priority.