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sculpted by sunlight: OPEN architecture completes conical ‘sun tower’ in china


solar studies influenced the design, with alignments marking winter solstice sunset and summer solstice sunrise.

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curved aperture in NEXT architects’ watchtower reveals wooden frame and spiral staircase


next architects' structure serves both as a viewing platform and a habitat for local bat species.

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manuel bouzas’ timber observatory culminates in V-shaped canopy at villa medici


six timber porticos support two platforms; the first at ground level welcomes visitors and hosts public events, while the second, set seven meters high, serves as an observation deck.

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manuel bouzas’ timber observatory culminates in V-shaped canopy at villa medici


six timber porticos support two platforms; the first at ground level welcomes visitors and hosts public events, while the second, set seven meters high, serves as an observation deck.

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