BUILDING IN LANDSCAPES
The surrounding landscape of a building, be it natural or constructed, directly influences form, scale, orientation, and materials. Through both public buildings as well as private residences, AXIA has composed buildings and landscapes in tune with their context.
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DIWAN PAVILION AT THE
AGA KHAN GARDEN
DEVON, ALBERTA / 2018 (ONGOING)
The design of the Diwan is inspired by the principles and rich history of Islamic Moghul gardens, while introducing a contemporary program within a public context. Situated along a principal axis of the Aga Khan Garden, at the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens (inaugurated 2018), the Diwan Pavilion completes the offering of the Garden, creating a versatile event space, and platform for the enjoyment of landscape […]
MOUNT DAVIS HOUSE
HONG KONG, CHINA / 2018 (ONGOING)
Located on the southern mountain slope of Hong Kong Island, this single-family residence enjoys an unimpeded view of the South China Sea. This horizon line fundamentally influences the design:from site planning to architectural form, down to positioning and detailing of the windows […]
SYLVAN LAKE RESIDENCE
SYLVAN LAKE, ALBERTA / COMPLETED 2019
Perched on the edge of Sylvan Lake in Central Alberta, the design for this family home maximized the panoramic view of the lake, and oriented principal functions towards this shared experience […]
AGIOS PAVLOS YOGA RETREAT
AGIOS PAVLOS, CRETE / 2017 (ONGOING)
Located on the southern coast of Crete, the Agios Pavlos Yoga Centre offers accommodation of different sizes to visitors and students of yoga […]
PEAK ROAD HOUSE
HONG KONG, CHINA / 2018
Located on one of the most prestigious addresses in the city, Peak Road House enjoys an unique view of Hong Kong: a full panorama of Victoria Harbour lined with its iconic skyscrapers […]
WILDFLOWER CENTRE
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM / 2009
This educational, conference, and seed production complex is conceived of as a whole composed of parts, a thickened boundary between park and city that retains permeability through the layering of planes. The public programming of the building is visible from the courtyard facade […]
HONG KONG, CHINA / 2018 (ONGOING)
Ta She Wan is a secluded bay located in west Sai Kung Bay, Hong Kong. Only accessible by sea (just 35 minutes from busy Sai Kung Harbour), this hidden bay offers pristine natural landscape not typically associated with the major metropolis of Hong Kong […]
ANGUS, CANADA / 2009
The new Angus Library aims to better serve a diverse community, while enhancing the natural characteristics of the site. The building responds to 3 distinct site conditions […]