Peru-based practice Roman Bauer Arquitectos takes to Lima's bohemian district of Barranco to design a studio, workshop, and exhibition space for photographers. The project is organized around two landscaped courtyards that frame a lofty central workspace. Visitors enter through a forecourt where cantilevered planters infuse the space with greenery before reaching the main hall. Sliding doors retract fully to create a continuous flow from the entry courtyard through the interior and into a second sunlit garden at the rear.
Surrounded by existing buildings on three sides and facing a road to the north, the site presented limited opportunities for natural light. The design introduces a 40 sqm courtyard positioned on the north side of the house. This open void functions as the primary light source, channeling daylight deep into the interior while also supporting natural ventilation. Enclosed by walls, the courtyard establishes a private yet semi-outdoor space that shields the interior from surrounding views.
Located in the Lijia area of Yubei District, Chongqing, , the Golden Bay Kindergarten by NAN Architects responds to both a constrained triangular site and the psychological needs of early childhood education. Positioned along the Jialing River, the project integrates spatial strategies that balance openness, play, and protection. The design adopts a staggered stacking method in which each classroom unit is sequentially set back, creating terraces on every floor.
