Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

Zaishui Art Museum / junya ishigami + associates. Image © Stanley FungIntegrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding context. In areas with vast landscapes, incorporating natural elements is essential for seamlessly connecting architecture with its site. Conversely, in dense urban environments domin