For the first time in over 120 years, the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Japan is being renovated. Over the course of three years, this important cultural monument will undergo critical maintenance and reconstruction. And so, Sou Fujimoto Architects were charged with creating a temporary hall that will welcome visitors during this time.

Set to be constructed in February 2023, the temporary hall's sloped roof will be filled with greenery that blends the structure into the natural landscape. One of the many plants situated on the roof is the plum tree. This plant was specifically chosen due to its special connection with Sugawara no Michizane, the 9th-century BCE scholar and poet who is enshrined here. He is now celebrated in the Shinto religion as the god of learning.

Sou Fujimoto was inspired by the legend of the “flying plum tree.” Toward the end of his life, Michizane, who was a court scholar, was demoted after the ruling Emperor abdicated the throne. The scholar was then forced to move from Kyoto to Dazaifu. He wrote several poems lamenting the fact that he'd miss the plum tree at his Kyoto home. The legend of the flying plum tree states that his beloved tree flew all the way to be with him in Dazaifu. That tree, now known as tobi-ume, is now located at Dazaifu Tenmangu.

The way in which the greenery is planted makes them seem to fly around the shrine. The strong visual impact of the plants will evolve as the color change through the seasons. As visitors step inside, they are greeted by a louvered ceiling inspired by an architectural element known as taruki (rafters). Also found in the main shrine, it is intended to evoke spatial solemnity. Once further inside, a skylight will often a view of the forest and surrounding sky as a way to transport guests into the world of Dazaifu Tenmangu.

Sou Fujimoto Architects has designed a temporary hall to greet visitors at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

The beloved Shinto shrine will be undergoing important renovations for the next three years.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. (Photo: ixuskmitl@hotmail.com/Depositphotos)

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Using 42,000 bamboo shoots, Vo Trong Nghia Architects has created an impressive welcome center for the Grand World Phu Quoc. Sustainability is at the heart of the Vietnamese firm's design philosophy and this project is the culmination of its use of bamboo. Combining arches, domes, and grids, the firm has created a centerpiece for the resort with a design rooted in the country's culture.

With a footprint of over 15,000 square feet, the center cuts an imposing figure and is immediately noticeable as guests enter the resort area. Charged with designing a structure that embodies Vietnamese culture, the firm concentrated on two traditional symbols—the lotus and the bronze drum.

To put together the welcome center, the architects harnessed the knowledge they have cultivated when using bamboo in previous projects. They used a hybrid system with interlocking layers to create a stable structure that also feels open and allows natural light to filter in. Incredibly, all the bamboo is held together using only ropes and pins.

“The transparency of the space with the surrounding grid system, along with the arch pathway throughout the whole structure, link the inside and the outside,” shares the firm. “The light comes in beautifully and, along with the natural color of bamboo, creates a warm and intimate atmosphere, even though the structure is very open in terms of airflow.”

Within this precise grid, a lotus and drum have been sculpted using arches and domes. This contrast of soft and hard edges gives an element of surprise to people entering the space. And at night, when the structure is lit from within, a soft glow enhances the space and allows for a different perspective on the construction.

All told, the Grand World Phu Quoc Welcome Center is a stunning showcase for the architectural possibilities of bamboo. And it has allowed Vo Trong Nghia Architects to once again show that this low-cost, sustainable material can work well in the creation of cutting-edge, contemporary architecture.

Vo Trong Nghia Architects used 42,000 bamboo shoots to create a welcome center at a resort in Vietnam.

Grand World Phu Quoc asked the firm to create something that embodied Vietnamese culture.

So two important cultural symbols—the lotus and the bronze drum—were sculpted inside the structure.

The bamboo is held together using only ropes and pins—a feat of engineering.

For the firm—which is known for using the sustainable material in its architecture—the project is a culmination of its experience with bamboo.

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An array of recycled rainbow-colored barrel lids lines the façade of the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design (National Arts, Crafts, and Design Center) in Mindelo on Sao Vicente island that's part of the Cabo Verde archipelago. Created by Ramos Castellano Arquitectos, the vibrant circles are a unique outer shell to the renovated space within.  They are not only eye-catching, but also functional; the lids can be angled (like blinds), which allows better control of airflow and sunlight on the property and the ability to passively maintain the internal temperature of the site.

The architects, Eloisa Ramos and Moreno Castellano, view the façade as different ways to pay tribute to the diverse aspects of Mindelo. Each barrel, for instance, is seen as a musical note. “We wanted to use the perceptual phenomenon of synesthesia so a Caboverdian composer and multi-instrumentist, Vasco Martins, was invited to participate and wrote the music behind the colors,” they said in a statement. The result paid homage to “the musical traditions of the islands and transmitting a visual musical joy to the square.”

The mosaic appearance stands out in a sea of traditional architecture, which is primarily white and gray. It's ideal for a place that’s centered on creativity and is a way of connecting to the greater urban environment. “[T]he barrels are used for everything, as containers and as materials with many uses,” Ramos and Castellano explain. The area, which is an archipelago, has a history of trade. “Our approach was to knock down the walls and open the patio to the city and to use those barrels caps and create a detached skin that covers the entire museum, paying homage to this simple object that is so entrenched into the lives of the people of Mindelo.”

An array of recycled rainbow-colored barrel lids lines the façade of the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design (National Arts, Crafts, and Design Center) in Mindelo on Sao Vicente island.

Created by Ramos Castellano Arquitectos, the vibrant circles are a unique outer shell to the renovated space within.

They are not only eye-catching but functional.

The lids can be angled (like blinds), which allows better control of airflow and sunlight on the property and the ability to passively maintain the internal temperature of the site.

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Architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) has designed a cafe and observation tower to overlook the Tottori Sand Dunes. Located in Japan, these dunes stretch for nine miles and provide inspiration for the structure. Described by the firm as a “staircase to the sky,” the Tottori Takahama Café is a hybrid structure made from cross-laminated timber and reinforced concrete. The final effect is a sleek, modern design that also blends into its natural surroundings.

The two-story structure is separated into the ground-floor cafe and an upper-level observatory accessed by an exterior staircase. The sloped roof terminates in a pergola that provides filtered shade to visitors who sip their drinks on the roof terrace and take in the beauty of the scenery.

Thanks to the timber materials, both the interior and exterior exude warmth and blend into the sandy dunes. Always conscious of how to incorporate local culture, KKAA introduced Tottori's well-known folk crafts (mingei) into the interior. This local craftsmanship can be seen in the chairs made from cross-laminated timber and the lighting fixtures made from washi paper sprinkled with local sand. Green and black glazed sinks in the bathroom, created by a Tottori Mingei pottery workshop, complete the look.

The end result is a light-filled, visually pleasing place for visitors to refresh themselves while basking in the natural beauty of the Tottori Sand Dunes.

Kengo Kuma and Associates designed a cafe and observation tower overlooking Japan's Tottori Sand Dunes.

Made from cross-laminated timber and concrete, the structure blends into the landscape.

The interior includes nods to Tottori's well-known folk crafts (mingei).

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Denver will soon be home to America's first carbon-positive hotel. Developed by Urban Villages and designed by Studio Gang, Populus is a modern 265-room hotel that will open in late 2023. For the design, Studio Gang took inspiration from the patterns of Colorado's native Aspen trees, with the building's windows mimicking the trees' distinctive “Aspen Eyes.”

Situated in downtown Denver, the hotel will achieve its carbon-positive status thanks to its sustainable design and a unique off-site project. The hotel has committed to planting enough trees to represent over 5,000 acres of forest. This will offset an embodied carbon footprint equivalent to nearly 500,000 gallons of gas and remove additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

“We’ve created Populus to be a catalyst for change and to meet the increasing preference by today’s consumers to travel responsibly, experience places in an authentic way, and connect more deeply with nature and each other,” says Jon Buerge, Chief Development Officer and Partner at Urban Villages. “An earth emergency demands that we strengthen our influence, and Populus is just the beginning.”

Populus is already off to a positive start, right from construction. Using low-carbon concrete, high-recycle content materials, and minimizing waste are all helping the hotel reach its carbon-positive goal. There is also no planned on-site parking, which will encourage visitors to take public transportation or use existing structures. This saves the hotel from having to build a parking garage, which requires the use of materials rich in carbon.

When thinking about the look of the hotel, Studio Gang turned to nature for its design inspiration. And the building's unique windows, not only recall the pattern of the Aspen tree but also help its energy efficiency. The “lids” over each window provide interior shade, which improves energy use. They also carefully funnel away rainwater to keep the building looking pristine.

As a benefit to guests, each room will have incredible views and the windows transform into seats or desks that invite them to enjoy the great outdoors—even when they're inside.

The hotel will also include a rooftop restaurant and bar that overlooks the mountains and city skyline, with the intent to immerse guests in nature. The rooftop will be open to the public and will be filled with regional vegetation, serving as a lush place for the community to socialize.

“We’ve designed Populus to be a new destination in downtown Denver that combines these environmental and social ambitions,” shared Jeanne Gang, founder of Studio Gang. “With its distinctive aspen eye windows, the building cultivates a lively pedestrian scene in its neighborhood, while simultaneously connecting you with views of the natural wonders beyond the city limits.”

When it opens in Denver in 2023, Populus with be the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States.

Architects Studio Gang took inspiration from the patterns on the native Aspen tree for the building.

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These patterns show up in the hotel's windows, which are also energy efficient and channel rainwater away from the building.

The hotel will have a public rooftop bar and restaurant with sweeping views of the mountains.

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In 1955, a six-lane highway in Houston sliced the city's Memorial Park in half—effectively isolating each side of the ecosystem. Now, over 65 years later, that damage will begin to be reversed thanks to a new land bridge designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Dozens of species will once again be able to migrate across the nearly 1,500-acre park, which will be the largest urban park in the United States.

The eco-bridge has two massive tunnels that will begin to funnel traffic in February 2023. At that point, the architects will then focus on the surrounding landscape. This includes shaping an appropriate prairie network on the 45 acres that sits on top and surrounds the tunnels. As these types of wildlife bridges have had success around the globe, it's exciting to think of how Houston's land bridge will transform the environment.

The Memorial Park land bridge differs from others in the United States because it not only unites the park but has also been constructed to integrate stormwater management and water quality treatment. The project is an effort that involves many experts aside from the landscape architects. Civil engineers, structural engineers, scientists, fluvial geomorphologists, prairie experts, and urban biologists have all used their expertise to ensure that this infrastructure project will meet the needs of the community while also preserving the environment.

The utmost care was taken in the planning of the bridge, even down to the soil used to cover the tunnels. The soil was harvested from other land projects within Memorial Park, meaning that no earth had to be imported for the bridge. Once the landscape is complete, it will be a thriving Coastal Prairie ecosystem. According to Nelson Byrd Woltz, this ecosystem is one of North America's most endangered.

By selecting soils and deep-rooted Coastal Prairie plants with resiliency and the ability to slow and store stormwater in carefully calibrated channels and wetlands, the bridge and surroundings will provide a healthy environment for wildlife while keeping the area safe.

When the Memorial Park Land Bridge opens in early 2023, it will be the largest land bridge in Texas and begin working its magic to restore this prized urban park's environment.

Houston's soon-to-open Memorial Park Land Bridge will connect two sides of a six-lane highway built in the 1950s.

Experts across multiple disciplines worked to ensure the infrastructure project would also benefit the environment.

The land bridge will not only be a wildlife crossing, but it will allow all park visitors access across the 1,500-acre park.

A Coastal Prairie ecosystem will be cultivated on and around the bridge.

As home to rare species of flora and fauna, Texas' largest land bridge will benefit the community for generations to come.

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Challenged by a private art collector to upgrade the art displays in his gallery, Enter Projects Asia has created a dynamic, fluid space using rattan. The Thai firm is known for its use of this local, sustainable material that grows in abundance. And in order to transform the Chiang Mai gallery as the owner requested, the studio created a warm, immersive experience that is quite different than a typical white box gallery.

As the art gallery has several different pavilions enclosed by intricate gardens, the firm explored ways to tie the entire space together. By blending 3D geometries with traditional Thai craftsmanship, the result is a sumptuous, sculptural form that weaves its way through the gallery. Visitors are able to get a different perspective on the space depending on their position within the gallery, as the form is always shifting and moving.

To create the design, Enter Projects Asia used special software that simulated the movement of clouds and steam. These ribbons and clouds of rattan then weave their way seamlessly through different zones, culminating in a series of pod structures that serve as armatures for the new collection.

By using rattan, Enter Projects Asia is giving a nod to the cultural heritage of Thailand and helping revive the local economy while also remaining sustainable.

“Rattan is an ideal choice; it is one of the fastest growing plants in the world so it's incredibly sustainable,” the firm's director Patrick Keane tells My Modern Met. “It's also flexible and can be used for many purposes and spaces. It is a reference to South East Asian culture and years of rattan craftsmanship, warm in color with great tactility and durability.”

“We also wish to revive the declining rattan industry, so many rattan workers are put out of business by the importation of inferior plastic products, catastrophic to the industry as well as the environment.”

To that end, the firm has created Project Rattan, which produces bespoke furniture, lighting designs, and architectural projects. In doing so, they hope that more people will see the benefits of using rattan.

“It is not hard to be sustainable in construction if we adapt to our environment,” shares Keane. “Why would we use synthetic, toxic plastics when we have all the noble materials we need at our fingertips?”

A Thai architecture firm used rattan to transform a private collector's Chiang Mai art gallery.

Using forms based on clouds and trails of steam, the sculptural rattan joins together different pavilions.

Visitors get a different perspective on the space when viewing the work from different angles.

Enter Projects Asia often uses rattan in their work, as this sustainable material grows in abundance in South East Asia.

“Why would we use synthetic, toxic plastics when we have all the noble materials we need at our fingertips?”

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If you are looking to live out your campground fantasies and connect with nature, but want to do so without sacrificing luxury, the Oculis Lodge is just what you're looking for. Located between Seattle and Vancouver, Oculis Lodge is located in the Cascades, close to Mount Baker. Surrounded by seven acres of undeveloped land, each of the 12 sustainably made domes is equipped with everything you need to immerse yourself in the outdoors while enjoying the comforts of a hotel.

Every 700-square-foot dome is made from recycled concrete and reclaimed wood. Thanks to their airform construction, the domes take 50% less energy to heat and cool than conventionally built structures. That means you can enjoy your vacation while also feeling good about the impact the lodge is making on the environment.

Equipped with a king-sized bed, the one-bedroom domes can sleep up to six guests thanks to two queen-sized beds located in a loft area. A 15-foot skylight, or oculus, provides incredible opportunities for stargazing. And, in fact, every dome also has a telescope to help guests take in the night sky. Guests can also ensure their kitchens are fully stocked by shopping the lodge's online store for organic fruits and vegetables that will be delivered prior to arrival.

There are also plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Each dome has an outdoor patio with a dedicated workout space, fire pit, private jacuzzi, and personal sauna. The lodge's location close to Mount Baker also makes it a wonderful stay for anyone who loves to hike, bike, or ski.

Through a crowdfunding campaign, Oculis Lodge is providing a chance for early access to get the best deals on stays. As dates are limited, stays are sure to book quickly. The special pricing now available is good for any date in the future, with no restrictions, so be sure to act fast before the campaign ends.

Oculis Lodge, located between Seattle and Vancouver, is an incredible way to enjoy a campground experience with the luxuries of a hotel.

Each one-bedroom dome can sleep up to six people.

A 15-foot skylight provides incredible stargazing opportunities.

And every dome has an outdoor patio with a fire pit, jacuzzi, and sauna.

Right now, special discounts are being offered for future stays.

Act now before they sell out.

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With skyrocketing real estate and rent prices in most large cities around the world, tiny homes offer affordability. But to live in a small space, you've got to be strategic about your decor. Luckily, there is no shortage of brilliant ideas such as hidden storage or ingenious mezzanines. The YouTube channel Never Too Small features fascinating tours of tiny houses from around the world and showcases the most stylish small residences.

Based in Australia, the channel was launched five years ago at the height of the tiny living movement. Now, it boasts an archive of over 100 videos. In each one, the architect behind the design presents their ideas and solutions. After watching a few, it's easy to pick up some common threads and universally applicable methods, such as relying on white paint and wood details to make any room feel bigger and airier as well as taking advantage of any sources of natural light—or creating new ones.

Plenty of videos show how the tiny home principles have been applied in the channel's native Australia, from a standalone small home in the Tasmanian region to a converted hotel room in the heart of Melbourne. Never Too Small cleverly reminds us that, as cute as they are, these tiny homes don't exist on their own. The videos always show each tiny home in context, whether it's located in an old industrial neighborhood or on the side of an evergreen hill.

As champions of smart design and space optimization, Never Too Small features plenty of diminutive houses in Japan—which are backed by decades-old construction insights. Now, these ideas allow plenty of people to settle themselves in places as busy as Tokyo or Osaka without compromising their comfort.

The most fascinating aspect of Never Too Small, however, is when it goes fully international, putting the spotlight on repurposed spaces in cities as contrasting as Buenos Aires and Kyiv, or Singapore and Paris to confirm the versatility and appeal—not to say the need—for smart ways of creating a cozy home when the space is limited.

A YouTube channel called Never Too Small showcases creative tiny homes from around the world.

From Buenos Aires to Paris, it's really interesting to see some universal solutions to make a room feel bigger.

These videos prove the versatility and appeal—not to say the need—for smart ways of creating a cozy home when the space is limited.

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Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini is back with another incredible yacht concept. After his swan-shaped superyacht, Lazzarini has taken things up a notch with a turtle-shaped floating city that he describes as a terayacht. Called Pangeos, this itinerant floating city can house up to 60,000 people at sea and includes multiple commercial and entertainment spaces.

Various hotels, shopping centers, casinos, sports centers, and parks will give everyone aboard plenty to do when they aren't lounging by the pool or getting sun on the rooftop terrace of their villa. Pangeos will also have ship and aircraft ports in order for people to come and go as they please, even while the city is at sea.

The terayacht is appropriately named after Pangea, the prehistoric supercontinent. With that in mind, Lazzarini designed a futuristic concept for a super-sized city on the water. Pangeos stretches out 1,800 feet long and is 2,000 feet at its widest point. If built, it would be the world's largest floating structure.

And since Lazzarini would like to see the concept come to life, the designer is also cognizant that something this large would also need a custom-built shipyard. The proposed terashipyard would provide direct access to the sea and include a dam infrastructure that would flood, allowing the terayacht to float and depart for open water.

The terayatch would be equipped with nine electric engines, each capable of 16,800 horsepower. While sailing, the large wings will gain energy from the braking of the waves, making it capable of cruising in perpetuity. This means no messy emissions out at sea. The rooftop area lined with solar panels will ensure that the city's electrical needs are met using clean energy.

The Lazzarini Design Studio would love to see Pangeos become a reality, envisioning Saudi Arabia as the perfect destination for the mega-city. They estimate that it would take $8 billion and eight years to make this dream a reality. To that end, they have created an NFT crowdfunding initiative where people can purchase virtual spaces on the watercraft.

Not only will this give access to the Pangea Metaverse, which is set to launch in 2023, but the purchase will also act as a property deposit in case of construction.

Pangeos is a floating city concept by Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini.

This terayacht is designed to house 60,000 people and is filled with retail and entertainment spaces.

Integrated ship and air access will ensure that passengers can come and go as they please.

Rooftop solar panels will provide the energy needs of the floating city.

The designer hopes that Pangeos can become a reality, with Saudi Arabia as a preferred destination.

Currently, they are running an NFT crowdfunding initiative where people can purchase virtual spaces on the watercraft.

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