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Image source: https://coop-himmelblau.at/projects/oasis-of-matera/
Notes: Matera, Italy 
Modern center for research on nature and sustainability
15,000 m ^2 total area
Dug into ground using surrounding sand and rocks to surround building
The Garry Terraces is the largest part and where all the research and residential will be such as dorms and labs.
The plateau has a conference, wellness center, and sundial garden. Then also includes rock restaurant at entrance of quarry
6,452 m ^2 Energy Garden-Solar Panel Field 
Design Architect: Shir Katz
Executive Architect Coop Himmelb(l)au
Structural engineer: B + g Ingenieure Bollinger und Grohmann, Vienna 
MEP Engineer: Energy Design Cody, Graz, Austria
Address: Via D’Annunzio 4/6, Valsinni, Matera, 75029 Italy
AE Interests: Blended into the natural environment research lab, surrounding desert gives earthy feel, more connected to nature of research, open lay out giving spacious inviting environment.
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