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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Valeria Baeza, Mario Arancibia, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Zelada

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.

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Senior Residence Designed for Comfort and Connection

Senior Residence Designed for Comfort and Connection

Nadav Gefen- furestain, Neta Gefen-Grinbaum

This project delivers a thoughtfully designed Elderly Home in Portugal, focused on enhancing residents' quality of life through comfort, accessibility, and community engagement. The design integrates contemporary elder care principles with a spatial layout that balances social interaction and personal privacy.

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Living Well: A Residential Model for Active Ageing

Living Well: A Residential Model for Active Ageing

Kristina Klimova

This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.

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Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Henrique Giovani canan, Maria fernanda Del giovannino de oliveira, Lia Balassiano strosberg, Gabriela tiely Barros giotoku

The design uses terraced landscapes to connect with the surrounding olive groves, creating a peaceful guest retreat that balances sustainability, community interaction, and everyday comfort.

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A Pediatric Care Environment Shaped by Nature and Comfort

Jiyeon Ryu

The design creates a fluid connection to the surrounding landscape, fostering a soothing environment tailored for pediatric care.

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From Sketch to Landmark – Designing for the €50,000 Mujassam Watan Prize

An Elliptical Retreat Within the Latvian Landscape

An Elliptical Retreat Within the Latvian Landscape

Luca Gazzaniga

Sculpted with an elliptical form, the design integrates seamlessly into the bog landscape while serving as a dedicated space for yoga and mindfulness practices.

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Aos Poucos Se Anda Longe: A Site-Specific Approach to Olive Tourism

Aos Poucos Se Anda Longe: A Site-Specific Approach to Olive Tourism

Vanessa maera Wijaya

Located in the olive-producing region of Barreira, Portugal, the project includes a tasting room and guest house designed to support rural tourism through a close connection to local agricultural practices. It brings together hospitality, heritage, and sustainability in a setting shaped by the rhythms of olive cultivation.

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Mobile Book Hub with Inflatable Reading Space

Mobile Book Hub with Inflatable Reading Space

Rosanna Granatella

The project introduces a mobile, adaptable reading space that combines a compact book exchange with an inflatable reading area. Designed to support literacy and community interaction, it offers a flexible solution for public use in urban settings.

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