A lot of ancient poetry sees in nature a reflection of human emotions, and in a post-industrialized era, once people have become more aware of the necessity of a more harmonious relation between man and nature, we need to build cities which can connect with human spiritual needs instead of being merely functional.

We try to turn buildings into landscapes - defying the idea of modernism which sees nature and buildings as two distinct elements.

Although we're architects, we believe we do culture; architecture is culture, and the topics we tackle will always arise a broader debate.

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