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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Authors:
Valeria Baeza, Mario Arancibia, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Zelada
Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

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The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated structure reduces ecological impact while enhancing views.
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Fog-catching technology collects moisture for irrigation, promoting sustainability.
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Treating local pine wood contributes to the building's environmental footprint.
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Cross-ventilation design maintains interior comfort without mechanical systems.
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Flexible interior spaces accommodate various wellness activities seamlessly.

<p>Set within a forested landscape, the project is designed as a restorative environment that supports mindfulness, sustainability, and adaptable communal living. A light-touch foundation system raises the structure above the ground, minimizing site disturbance while offering elevated views of the surrounding terrain. The architectural approach emphasizes immersion in nature, with floor-to-ceiling glazing in the yoga and meditation areas framing the forest and drawing natural light deep into the interior.</p><p><strong><em>Flexible Interiors and Rhythms of Use</em></strong></p><p>The open-plan layout encourages fluid transitions between movement, stillness, and gathering. Yoga spaces, dining areas, and resting zones are arranged to support a wide range of daily activities while maintaining a quiet, meditative quality. Modular furnishings and curved, organic forms allow the interior to adapt without losing its sense of clarity or calm. Cross-ventilation, enabled by carefully placed openings, provides natural cooling and removes the need for mechanical systems.</p><p><strong><em>Material Tactility and Environmental Response</em></strong></p><p>Sustainability is addressed at every level of the project. Locally sourced wood is used for both the structure and cladding, offering warmth and reducing transportation impact. A fog-catching roof system harvests atmospheric moisture for landscape irrigation, aligning resource use with local climatic conditions. Concrete and steel are employed only where structurally necessary, reducing the environmental footprint while ensuring durability. Every design decision reinforces the project's core values—supporting mindful living, environmental awareness, and a deep connection to place.</p>

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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