Courtyard by Ronald Lu & Partners
ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
“ Ongoing advancements in the construction of smart materials have opened up huge design
possibilities for architecture .
URBANISM
High-rise cities typically displace nature , and if managed to preserve urban greenery near the ground , fall short to connect these precious green with building users segregated from the natural environment in encapsulated spaces . Over the last few decades biodiversity has declined at an unprecedented rate with the rise of high-density cities . Incorporating green spaces into urban centres is vital for reversing this trend and the advantages are two-fold , benefitting both people and planet . Research over the years has shown us that contact with the natural world enhances human wellbeing in a multitude of ways : by reducing stress , improving mood and self-esteem , speeding recovery from illness , and enhancing cognitive skills and work performance . Additionally , promoting biodiversity in urban areas can have far-reaching effects from improving air quality , protecting natural ecosystems , and stabilising temperatures .
Ronald Lu & Partners ’ Courtyard residence is designed to connect every resident with nature by “ greening every view , every level , and every doorstep ”. With 51 % green coverage , the development boasts private green balconies , green terraces , courtyards , and a sky garden stocked with different indigenous plant species .
DESIGNING IN THE METAVERSE
The rapid expansion of the metaverse continues to create new possibilities and opportunities for virtual social transactions , public services , and economic and leisure activities . As the worlds of work and play evolve , in the metaverse users can have things that are sometimes hard to find in the reality – an engaging place to work , meet or just have breathing and grounding space – a place for them to recharge their bodies and their imaginations .
RLP made its first step into virtual reality earlier this year , becoming the first architectural practice in Asia to buy land in the Metaverse . Decentraland aims to provide a testing ground for architects to experiment with designs that redefine the norms and principles of real-world architecture . In 2023 , the metaverse will continue to be a space where architects and creatives can try out new ideas and flex their creative muscles .
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