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The top of this faceted private observatory in central New Hampshire, by Anmahian Winton Architects, rotates to provide different views of the night sky. The Gemma Observatory sits on a remote peak in the northeastern state, at the centre of a “dark” zone with a three-mile radius. Unobstructed by light pollution, the setting is ideal for astronomical observation.

Unlike typically domed observatories, the building has an angular form designed to echo its jagged granite surroundings. Lock-seamed zinc used to clad its exterior references the hues of the rocky landscape.

 "[The building’s] dimension, colour, and patina evoke a material relationship to the grey granite outcroppings,“ said Anmahian Winton Architects, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Enamelware Museum and Cultural Centre in Shanghai

Perforated-aluminium screens zigzag around the walls of this cylindrical arts museum in Shanghai, which was designed by Wutopia Lab and features a 1970s-style rockery. Local architecture studio Wutopia Lab was asked to create the museum for the former manager of an enamelware factory, who wanted a space to showcase Chinese craft products – including metalware decorated with elaborate enamel patterns. 

Playa Viva Sustainable Resort

Playa Viva Sustainable Resort in Juluchuca, Mexico by Deture Culsign, Architecture+Interiors is a 700 sf bi-level treehouse suite, designed to visually intrigue and highlight sustainable strategies to deliver a natural immersive guest experience. Images and text via + via

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