Alan roy Wilkinson,Jonathan michael Pateman,Francesca Jones
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and local brick, the design creates a connected living environment that fosters intergenerational relationships through community-centric facilities.
Incorporating a bio-algae facade alongside glulam structural elements, the design fosters sustainability while creating an engaging retirement community that emphasizes intergenerational connections and shared horticultural practices.
Enclosed by memory gardens and defined by a triangular layout with baked clay and expansive glass, the facility integrates nature and community to support the well-being of its senior residents.
Incorporating vertical gardens and expansive curtain walls, the design emphasizes sustainable concrete practices to create a multipurpose community hall that fosters cultural engagement and interaction.
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the facility prioritizes communal living and wellness in a thoughtfully designed environment tailored for active seniors.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates an inviting and sustainable environment for senior living that fosters community engagement while maintaining privacy and comfort.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a modular design, the development creates a seamless blend of private living spaces and communal areas tailored for senior residents.
Constructed with timber glulam and utilizing geothermal heating, the circular structure harmonizes with its environment while providing a greenhouse that enhances the dining experience through direct engagement with food production.
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.
Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.
Shiyen Wu
Jun-han Huang
Pei-shan Chen
Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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