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Nature observation pavilion in Houston by Jesús Vassallo

The Mass Timber pavilion, an observation deck, was designed by Spanish architect and Rice University professor Jesús Vassallo, along with a team formed by graduates Pouya Khadem and Lene Sollie. It is located in the biodiverse Rice University campus in Houston, within a restored watershed housing various microhabitats. Made of Cross Laminated Timber, this carbon-negative structure resembles a large furniture piece, showcasing the logic of its assembly. Photo César Béjar. Jesús Vassallo 

Mass Timber Pavilion Jesus Vassalo Rice University Houston Green
Photo César Béjar
Mass Timber Pavilion Jesus Vassalo Rice University Houston with City backdrop
Photo César Béjar
Mass Timber Pavilion Jesus Vassalo Rice University Houston Site Plan
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Mass Timber Pavilion Jesus Vassalo Rice University Houston CLT
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3daysofdesign: KEEP IT REAL

3daysofdesign: KEEP IT REAL

Events| Exhibitions

18-20 April 2025 | Copenhagen

Copenhagen's annual design festival, 3daysofdesign, returns in 2025 with the … MORE about 3daysofdesign: KEEP IT REAL

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Events| VISIT NOW

8-13 April 2025 | Milan

The 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan will host over 2,000 exhibitors … MORE about Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Frieze New York 2025

Frieze New York 2025

Events| Exhibitions

7-11 May 2025 | New York

Frieze New York returns to The Shed in New York, featuring over 65 leading … MORE about Frieze New York 2025

RIBA exhibition, Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds

RIBA exhibition, Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds

Events

11 October 2024 - 29 March 2025 | RIBA, LONDON

RIBA’s new exhibition explores over 20 ambitious projects … MORE about RIBA exhibition, Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds

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RIBA National Award 2025 winners

RIBA National Award 2025 winners

Architecture | Awards

10 July 2025

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 winners of the RIBA … MORE about RIBA National Award 2025 winners

Light installation in Copenhagen for Louis Poulsen

Light installation in Copenhagen for Louis Poulsen

Installations

Henrik Vibskov’s Circle Dome Square is a light installation for Louis Poulsen presented during 3daysofdesign 2025. Vibskov, a multidisciplinary … MORE about Light installation in Copenhagen for Louis Poulsen

Marset Ringo lighting by Joan Gaspar

Marset Ringo lighting by Joan Gaspar

Design | Lighting

The Marset Ringo, designed by Joan Gaspar in 2025, is a lighting collection intended for large, high-ceilinged spaces, featuring transparent … MORE about Marset Ringo lighting by Joan Gaspar

House in the Forest, Hakkaido, Japan by Florian Busch Architects

House in the Forest, Hakkaido, Japan by Florian Busch Architects

Architecture

Situated on three hectares of forest, a short distance from Niseko’s ski slopes in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Japan, Florian Busch … MORE about House in the Forest, Hakkaido, Japan by Florian Busch Architects

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