Crafted from plywood panels and designed around urban gardening, this living space emphasizes community interaction and adaptability within the context of affordable housing in San Francisco.
Utilizing Cross-Laminated Timber, the design integrates community pods to create versatile housing solutions that address urban living challenges in San Francisco.
Adrian Contreras,Kevin Mojica,Anthony Temeliescu,Kuljon Pierre J.
The combination of charred wooden shingles and a glass façade not only enhances the building's aesthetic appeal but also emphasizes sustainability and community integration in the heart of San Francisco's residential landscape.
Constructed from prefabricated wooden modules, the design integrates a grocery store and café within a densely populated area, addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in San Francisco.
Hexagonal modular units constructed with local redwood and topped with a green roof support a community-oriented living environment enhanced by rooftop gardens and beehives.
Constructed using 3D printed shells, the development offers modular housing solutions designed for community integration and flexible living arrangements in an urban setting.
A modular community hub integrates a vertical garden and concrete podium, creating affordable living spaces alongside vital communal amenities and commercial areas.
Constructed with pre-fabricated concrete slabs and equipped with core-activated ceilings, the design offers flexible urban living solutions while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort in a mixed-use community setting.
Colorful wood cladding contrasts with reinforced concrete structures, creating a functional living space that revitalizes underused urban areas while promoting community engagement.
Incorporating cross-laminated timber panels and an emphasis on community integration, the design provides sustainable single-room occupancy residences for low-income and homeless individuals in the Outer Mission.
Modular housing units integrated with a community hub and local brewery create a supportive environment for skill development and social interaction in urban San Francisco.
Elevated above a busy transit hub, the mixed-use development integrates solar panels, wind turbines, and a rooftop park with community gardens to provide affordable housing and foster social interaction.
The integration of glued-laminated timber structures and green courtyards offers a sustainable approach to affordable housing, creating communal living spaces that prioritize comfort and environmental responsiveness.
Cascading terraces of concrete and cross-laminated timber create a vibrant living environment that emphasizes sustainability while integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces in the heart of San Francisco.
Located adjacent to the Balboa Park Bart Station, the design integrates modular living units with communal spaces and essential services, promoting affordability and community engagement in an urban setting.
Ana-maria Lenghen,Razvan ioan Muntean,Silviu ioan Popa
House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.
Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
Hadi Koohihabibi,Pariya Shahbazi,Parsa Kavosi,Kimia Salimzadeh
Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior,Valerio Ziantoni,Gabriela Vitória Carvalho,João Pedro Pina
The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.