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Natural Wood Integration With Radita Pine and Spacious Open Areas for Mindful Reflection

Author:
Minji Jo
Natural Wood Integration With Radita Pine and Spacious Open Areas for Mindful Reflection

Project in-detail

Employing Radita Pine to create an open-space structure that harmonizes with its natural surroundings, this design facilitates mindfulness and reflection in a tranquil retreat setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes locally sourced Radita Pine to enhance ecological sustainability.
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Incorporates waterproof plywood for durability in outdoor conditions.
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Features adjustable timber louvers for customizable light and airflow.
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Designed as an open-space layout to facilitate communal and individual meditation.
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Emphasizes integration with the natural landscape to support biodiversity.
The project "Senses of Nature" is an architectural design that integrates meditation and environmental engagement. It is conceived as a space for reflection and tranquility, positioned within a natural setting that promotes mental well-being. The design emphasizes minimalism and functionality, ensuring that the experience is centered around users’ sensory engagement with nature.

The architecture features a central open area that facilitates various forms of meditation. Users can choose to sit or recline, encouraging personal reflection or communal experiences. The layout allows for fluid movement between internal and external spaces, reinforcing the connection with surrounding nature and enhancing the overall user experience.

Material and Structural Considerations

A key factor in the project is the selection of materials, particularly the use of Radita Pine. This locally sourced timber provides structural integrity while complementing the aesthetic objectives of the design. Waterproof Radita Pine plywood is utilized for roofing and flooring, offering durability suitable for the project’s intended outdoor context. Complementing this are timber louvers and expansive glass panels which not only provide daylighting but also facilitate cross-ventilation and views, integrating the outside environment seamlessly into the user's experience.

Unique Design Approaches

The project sets itself apart through its focus on sensory interaction with the environment. The adjustable timber louvers allow users to control light and airflow, promoting personalized sensory experiences. Strategic placement of oversized windows ensures panoramic views of the adjacent landscape, enhancing natural light intake and creating a direct link between users and the outdoors.

Landscaping plays a vital role in the project. Natural elements around the space are curated to support biodiversity, fostering a restorative environment that aligns with the project’s core intent: to facilitate mindfulness and healing through architecture.

Engagement with this project encourages further exploration of its architectural plans and sections, allowing potential users and architects to examine the innovative design strategies employed. For a comprehensive understanding of the architectural ideas and how they shape user interaction, reviewing the detailed architectural designs and layouts is recommended.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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