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Tapering Tower of Copper and Stone Offering Elevated Views
Tapering Tower of Copper and Stone Offering Elevated Views
Maclean Toman
A slender tower of tapering form, clad in stone and copper, invites visitors to engage with panoramic views while navigating through a series of thoughtfully positioned apertures.
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Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center
Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center
Andrew Fett
Framed by rammed earth walls, the visitor center offers panoramic views of Hverfjall while creating a seamless transition between the lush landscape and stark terrain.
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Corten Steel Halo Over Reflective Pond in Contemplative Memorial
Corten Steel Halo Over Reflective Pond in Contemplative Memorial
Edwin Dilone berumen
A floating halo of Corten steel hovers above a reflective pond, creating a profound space for contemplation and memorialization of historical injustices.
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Curved Concrete Walls and Litracon Light Create a Reflective Memorial Experience
Curved Concrete Walls and Litracon Light Create a Reflective Memorial Experience
Gavin Laughland, My-Anh Nguyen
Curved reinforced concrete walls coupled with light-permeable Litracon apertures create a contemplative space that reflects on the themes of separation and reunion within a memorial context.
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Immersive Geothermal Experience with Tectonic Footbridge
Immersive Geothermal Experience with Tectonic Footbridge
Lucas Dias, Ariel Calabrese
An upside-down spatial arrangement showcases the Grjótagjá Fault’s geological features, while an integrated footbridge and geothermal heating enhance the visitor experience in this immersive observation site.
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Creature-Like Retreat With Asymmetrical Windows and Natural Light
Creature-Like Retreat With Asymmetrical Windows and Natural Light
Abeeha Abid
With asymmetrical windows that wrap around its concrete structure and a roof extension resembling a creature's mouth, this retreat enhances the connection to nature while providing a tranquil space for meditation and reflection.
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Circular Aperture Revealing Ancient Pedestal in Rammed Earth Pavilion
Circular Aperture Revealing Ancient Pedestal in Rammed Earth Pavilion
Arno Decorte, Nok yi Leung, Chayapa Udombunditkul
The central circular aperture invites natural light into a pavilion constructed of rammed earth and anchored by an ancient pedestal, creating a space for contemplation and exploration of humanity's timeline.
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Timber Sanctuary Featuring Glazing and Graywater Systems
Timber Sanctuary Featuring Glazing and Graywater Systems
Lee Halwa
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and equipped with a graywater system, the cabin offers a tranquil environment for meditation, seamlessly blending with the surrounding landscape.
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Rammed Earth Steps Leading to an Enveloping Canopy for Mindful Reflection
Rammed Earth Steps Leading to an Enveloping Canopy for Mindful Reflection
Erik Kramer
Rammed earth steps lead up to a white arced structure enveloped by a soft cloth canopy, creating a serene space for meditation and personal reflection amidst the natural landscape.
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Apertures Framing Nature with Stone and Community Spaces
Apertures Framing Nature with Stone and Community Spaces
Eduardo Ferreira
A series of carefully positioned apertures captures the aurora borealis while the use of stone and communal spaces enhances integration with the Icelandic landscape, creating a guesthouse that fosters connection among visitors.
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Hovering Roofs and Circular Apertures in a Sustainable Visitor Space
Hovering Roofs and Circular Apertures in a Sustainable Visitor Space
Graeme Massie, Stuart Dickson
With its shimmering hovering roof and large circular apertures framing views of Hverfjall, the facility serves as a sustainable coffee shop that encourages visitors to connect with Iceland's unique volcanic landscape.
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Harmonizing Light and Shadow Through Thoughtful Openings
Harmonizing Light and Shadow Through Thoughtful Openings
Haokun Liu, Yuchen Liu
Delicate openings allow moonlight to filter into a tranquil sanctuary, where the careful interplay of light and shadow transforms everyday living into an immersive experience.
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Framed Forest Views In Plywood Columbarium Design
Framed Forest Views In Plywood Columbarium Design
Alexander Lockhart, Shun Yuguchi, Geoff Goerling
Constructed from plywood and timber, the columbarium features apertures that frame views of the surrounding forest, serving as a reflective space for communal remembrance and individual contemplation.
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Aperture-Driven Spaces Within Subterranean Landscapes
Aperture-Driven Spaces Within Subterranean Landscapes
Juliana Walker
Subterranean spaces enhanced by carefully positioned apertures provide immersive views of the surrounding ravine, creating a visitors' center that integrates seamlessly with the landscape while offering practical functionality.
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Cocoon-Like Retreat Crafted from Local Timber Logs
Cocoon-Like Retreat Crafted from Local Timber Logs
Inbar Meital
A cocoon-like structure built from local timber logs provides a serene space for meditation and self-reflection, harmonizing indoor comfort with the beauty of its natural surroundings.
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Macropcarpa Cladding and Adaptive Shade Structures in a Resilient Cambodian Retreat
Macropcarpa Cladding and Adaptive Shade Structures in a Resilient Cambodian Retreat
Kayley Adams
Relying on macropcarpa cladding and an innovative shade structure, the design creates a resilient environment that integrates natural ventilation and thermal comfort to support yoga practices in a humid Cambodian setting.
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Reflective Water Pool Under Copper Panel Canopy in Natural Biosphere Reserve
Reflective Water Pool Under Copper Panel Canopy in Natural Biosphere Reserve
Lennon Robichaud, John Chamberlain
A reflective water pool lies beneath a copper panel canopy, seamlessly merging with three earth-emerging pillars to serve as a functional rainwater collection tower within the North Latvian Biosphere Reserve.
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Rammed Earth Structures Embracing Pinus Pinaster With Celestial Alignment for Mindful Retreats
Rammed Earth Structures Embracing Pinus Pinaster With Celestial Alignment for Mindful Retreats
Ho nam Wong
Combining rammed earth construction with integrated Pinus Pinaster trees, the design facilitates celestial alignment and natural ventilation, creating a serene retreat space that enhances meditation practices.
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Connecting Nature Through Organic Apertures in a Biosphere Reserve
Connecting Nature Through Organic Apertures in a Biosphere Reserve
Jaime Tortós, Luis arturo Meléndez
With a focus on organic apertures that enhance natural light and views, the structure serves as an educational and collaborative hub within the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, connecting users with the surrounding landscape.
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Glazing and Basalt Harmonize in a Private Guesthouse Amidst Iceland's Landscape
Glazing and Basalt Harmonize in a Private Guesthouse Amidst Iceland's Landscape
Patricia Woo
Incorporating slanted glazing panels and honed basalt flooring, the guesthouse offers a blend of transparency and connection to the Icelandic landscape while providing a private retreat for visitors.
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