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A prize for architecture between lights and volumes: LFA Award
An international photography competition that invites photographers worldwide to capture the essence of contemporary architecture. Inspired by the work of the famous Portuguese photographer Luis Ferreira Alves, the award seeks images that explore the dialogue between man and space.
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Four types of blocks were produced by rotational molding to be joined and stuck up, as the structure of the extended part. The main structure for the city of Beijing is masonry bricks.
Blocks made of polyethylene are in this sense a modern version of masonry. It proves high performance in insulation and passes through light to create a gentle space of Zen, just as the paper did used for Siheyuan in the past.
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Beijing Tea House, Beijing, China
Program: tea house
Architects: Kengo Kuma and Associates
Area: 250 sqm
Completion: 2015
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Eliminating thermal bridges for energy efficiency
DeFaveri's thermal insulating monoblocks eliminate thermal bridges in the window hole, improve acoustic insulation and protect against air infiltration and humidity.
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