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A valance runs around walls, doors and windows, creating an artificial horizon, visually widening spaces in an otherwise vertically proportioned property.

The Bruder Klaus Field Chapel's rammed-concrete walls were shaped around a form made from rough pine logs, which were then slowly burned away.

Another glimpse of the courtyard. On the grounds there is lush landscaping, including orange trees, that evoke the Mediterranean.

The façade of the Scotland branch of London’s renowned Victoria & Albert Museum was created with multiple horizontal, precast concrete layers in homage to the country’s stunning cliffs. A horizontal opening in the center allows the street to stay connected with the River Tay, helping the building integrate with its environment.

The high-altitude, remote site called for simple and efficient construction choices and careful logistical planning.

Water features, which convey the balance that the philosophy of Ying and Yang calls for, is expressed in a pond-like pool in the middle of the house.

A large expanse of blue sky seen from the courtyard.

Aerial view ofHuangqi Peninsula in China’s Fujian Province.

The house is sited on coastal land where erosion and heavy rains are common.