Pavilion for the Artist, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Talk about integration with nature! By coating the exterior with glass, this building give the illusion of being integrated with its surroundings. This building is unique not because of its physical shape, but rather unique because of its statement regarding nature. The building tries to convey the loss of nature through buildings and human expansion. The mirror reflected the beauty of nature what would have been kept in that state had humans not intervene. Such ecological statement is furthered when you consider its location; in Netherlands, the population density is very high, and human expansion is a constant threat to nature. In essence, this architecture can be both attributed to the Green movement and a form of protest architecture.
This building might seem like something out of another dimension but it still obeys the laws of physics. This building utilized the simple method of making the end that is on the hill heavier while keeping the longer hanging end lighter (ie less furniture). This balancing barn was able to distinguish itself because it seemed impossible to balance a building in this manner, but this architect has managed to balance the structure. Great aesthetic concept.
Sou Fujimoto: Final Wooden House
There have been debates over this architectural piece's integrity as an legitimate piece of architecture, I feel that this piece of architecture is legitimately a piece of architecture because of its ability to provides these people with adequate shelter and entertainment. The complete integration of nature with this one doesn't disqualify it from being a full fledged architecture, though; the Pavilion for the Artist in the Netherlands also has such features. Despite not serving all the possible functions of architecture, this one clearly fits with the definition of architecture. Also, this piece of architecture does keep in touch with the traditional Japanese asthetics of simple yet elegant designs.
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