These 9 Architectural Masterpieces Worked Around Rather Than Over Nature's Surroundings

by N/A, 9 years ago | 2 min read

With so much city development and industrialization nowadays, deforestation has sadly become a fairly common thing, particularly in countries where nature preservation takes a back seat to 'economic growth.'

But not all construction and city expansion is bad. These innovatively designed buildings from around the world show that it isÂ possible to build beautiful structures without destroying the surrounding nature. If anything, making it a part of their design only makes them more beautiful.

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1. Fuji Kindergarten playground (Fuji Yochien), a Montessori school in the Tokyo suburb of Tachikawa

2. "The Tea House," located in Shanghai, China

3. Niavaran Residential Complex, in the Shemiran area of Tehran, Iran

4. "Saruhanbey Science, Culture and Education Foundation" building in Turkey

5. Private home in ItanhangÃ¡, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6. "Tree in a House," nestled in the forests of Almaty, Kazakhstan

7. "The Lake View Residence" in Austin, Texas, USA

8. "KOOK Osteria & Pizzeria," outside the Roman suburb of Olgiata

9. "In the Trees" lodging in Naleczow, Poland