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Lantern-Like Beacon Crafted from Wood and Polycarbonate Overlooking Tectonic Landscape

Authors:
Silvio Landi, Tommaso Puccinelli, Valerio Pierini
Lantern-Like Beacon Crafted from Wood and Polycarbonate Overlooking Tectonic Landscape
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Crafted from wood and translucent polycarbonate, the lighthouse stands as a lantern-like structure that enhances visibility while blending with the geological landscape, guiding visitors toward the coastal caves.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with a wooden frame, the lighthouse features a lantern-like design that enhances its visibility.
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The use of whitish opaque polycarbonate panels filters light, creating a soft interior atmosphere.
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Local dark volcanic stone is used for the cladding, establishing a connection to the surrounding landscape.
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The design includes a spiral staircase, guiding visitors through its interior.
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A walkway of non-slip iron-glass panels creates a transparent path, allowing views of the ground below.

The lighthouse design occupies a unique location marked by geological activity and rough sea conditions. As a functional guidepost, it aids visitors traveling to nearby caves while encouraging interaction with the surrounding environment. The design draws inspiration from traditional lighthouse forms yet incorporates modern materials and construction techniques, creating a relevant structure for contemporary needs.

Inspiration comes from classic lighthouse shapes, utilizing a simple wooden frame as the primary structural element. This choice provides stability while maintaining an approachable character. The gentle silhouette offers direction to visitors and establishes a connection with the rugged landscape, contributing to the sense of place.

Whitish opaque polycarbonate panels are central to the design. These materials allow soft, diffused light to fill the interior spaces, making the environment warm and welcoming. As night falls, the lighthouse glows like a lantern, illuminating its function as a navigational aid for those near the coast.

A semicircular wall surrounds the parking area, serving a dual purpose. It welcomes visitors and hides parked vehicles from view, creating an inviting space while subtly directing movement toward the lighthouse. The use of local dark volcanic stone cladding enhances the structure’s visual and textural harmony with the environment, grounding the design within the landscape.

The pathway leading to the lighthouse features non-slip iron-glass panels, offering a unique experience for visitors. This transparent surface allows a glimpse of the earth below, enhancing the feeling of immersion. As people walk towards the lighthouse, the path appears to dissolve, leading them to a carefully designed spiral staircase that encourages exploration.

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Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown

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The Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown is an international architecture competition organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA). The competition invites architects, designers, planners, and creative thinkers to explore innovative approaches to tall buildings in Vancouver’s downtown core, focusing on sustainability, livability, urban density, public space, and the city’s strong connection to nature. As Vancouver continues to grow, participants are challenged to rethink how vertical development can enhance urban life and contribute to a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient city identity.

The competition offers a total prize fund of $15,000 CAD, with winning proposals selected by an international jury of architects, planners, academics, and city-building professionals. Key dates include the final registration deadline on October 29, 2026, submission deadline on November 30, 2026, and winners announcement on January 26, 2027. Full competition details, requirements, and registration information are available at architecturecompetitions.com/VancouverTallChallenge

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