As a human creation, architecture as an object always poses the challenge of its integration into the landscape. When a design opts to go underground, it can bring various design benefits, such as blending into the context, as well as technical advantages like increased thermodynamic efficiency.
We have compiled a series of 15 projects of various programs where design practices have made respectful decisions regarding the natural environment and local topography, allowing human design to shine in the interior spaces and private facades while remaining inconspicuous from certain perspectives, offering surprising journeys at the pedestrian scale. Explore our selection below:
Africa
