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L House is a house design that is shaped like the letter "L". This distinctive configuration offers flexibility in spatial arrangement and creates an interesting interaction between interior and exterior areas. L House by 022Studio is a work that combines modern aesthetics with traditional values and sustainability. Through a descriptive criticism method involving interviews with architects, literature studies, and analysis of design elements, this study aims to reveal the strengths and challenges in the application of modern design in a tropical context. L House successfully integrates space with nature through the use of local materials, flexible spatial layouts, and building orientations that optimize natural lighting and ventilation. In addition, this design also makes a significant contribution to the development of modern architecture in Indonesia by demonstrating that modern buildings can be adapted to local cultural and environmental contexts. L House is a good example of sustainable architecture that can inspire similar projects in the future.

Each architectural style reflects the prevailing culture, technology, and social needs of its time, and is an important component of the building's image. Architectural style refers to the design characteristics, forms, elements, and aesthetics used to create a building. This research aims to find out the details of the architectural style and its implementation of the Pasujudan Ayodya Mosque building. The research method used is qualitative and data analysis includes observation through literature studies, visual documentation, and analysis of modern architectural theory and its application. The Pasujudan Mosque in Semarang applies the basic principles of art and architecture, referring to the arrangement of elements that harmonize with each other, balance, aesthetics, and materialization. Modern architecture influences the  design of the mosque, combining elements of modern architecture with traditional Islamic design.

Lawang Sewu is one of the historic buildings that has become an icon in the city of Semarang that presents a blend of classical and modern architectural styles. Lawang Sewu is located in the center of Semarang City, precisely at Jalan Pemuda No. 160, Sekayu, Semarang Tengah District, Semarang City, Central Java. The Lawang Sewu area is one of the historic areas of the Dutch Colonial heritage. The Lawang Sewu building in Semarang displays a blend of classical architectural styles that can be seen in the building structure, elements such as typical Javanese carvings, and the use of materials such as teak wood, while the blend of modern architectural styles can be seen in the renovation and addition of modern elements such as white paint on the concrete pillars. Lawang Sewu has succeeded in uniting classical and modern architectural elements, thus creating an attractive building impression. This blend provides added value to this historic building, making it a tourist icon for visitors.