exposed brick masonry and earth plaster create dynamic bands in the elevation, while rammed earth elements highlight the foyer.

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chain + siman and modomanera utilize timber, stone, and clay bricks to form a cohesive material language across the site.

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original church pews become poolside seating while the pulpit, once a platform for sermons, becomes a lifeguard’s chair.

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the exposed brickwork balances solid and open sections, creating shifting shadows that help keep the space cool.

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academia atlas integrates shaded passageways, intimate courtyards, and green spaces that emulate the feel of a small town square.

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polygonal elements define the building’s distinctive geometric composition.

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the papaloapan river linear park project introduces recreational, cultural, and sports facilities while promoting environmental restoration.

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the architectural narrative draws inspiration from historical citadels, fortified settlements that once defined the region.

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constructed with brick, concrete, and glass, SAIL-C incorporates sustainable practices and indigenous landscaping.

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its guiding concept -- to unite the built and the natural -- arose from a fundamental question: must the landscape be sacrificed for architecture?

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