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Curvilinear Design With Recycled Wood and Bamboo Integration for Sustainable Community Rest Stop
Curvilinear Design With Recycled Wood and Bamboo Integration for Sustainable Community Rest Stop
Nate Jaramillo, Kyle Funk, Emily Daybell
The seamless integration of curvilinear forms with recycled wood and bamboo creates an inviting stop along the EuroVelo 6 Route, offering travelers a sustainable space for rest and community connection.
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Curved Pavilion Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles for Exhibition Space
Curved Pavilion Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles for Exhibition Space
Kazuki Hayashi
Curved cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles come together in a thoughtful exploration of flexibility and sustainability, creating a versatile exhibition space that invites engagement and interaction.
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Curved Glass Facade Featuring Advanced Water Management Systems in a Sustainable High-Rise
Curved Glass Facade Featuring Advanced Water Management Systems in a Sustainable High-Rise
Agustín Ros, María sol Sanchez cimarelli
With a gracefully curved glass façade and an integrated rainwater harvesting system, this high-rise not only captures natural light and enhances urban landscapes but also serves as a hub for modern workspaces and community interaction.
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Weathered Steel and Curvilinear Forms Creating Communal Space in Natural Landscape
Weathered Steel and Curvilinear Forms Creating Communal Space in Natural Landscape
Hung ming Tseng
Curvilinear forms of weathered steel blend harmoniously with the natural landscape, creating a communal space that invites reflection and interaction while emphasizing the connection between time and environment.
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Curvilinear Bamboo Structure Embracing Natural Ventilation and Greenery Integration for Tropical Living
Curvilinear Bamboo Structure Embracing Natural Ventilation and Greenery Integration for Tropical Living
Shai Danino, Itzik Ladkani
With its flowing bamboo structure that promotes passive cooling and integrates vertical gardens, the design fosters a seamless connection to the tropical landscape while providing sustainable living space.
cambodia residential sustainable eco-hut passive bamboo greenery community tropical living
Steambent Holm Oak and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Tranquil Retreat in Nature
Steambent Holm Oak and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Tranquil Retreat in Nature
Allyza Valino, Aaron Baldwin, Jenna Vanzomeren
Crafted from steambent holm oak and cross-laminated timber, this retreat harmonizes with its natural surroundings to offer a serene space for meditation and community engagement.
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Bending Cardboard Seating Within Translucent Water-Resistant Spaces for Community Engagement
Bending Cardboard Seating Within Translucent Water-Resistant Spaces for Community Engagement
Patryk Filuk
Bending cardboard seating and translucent water-resistant materials create dynamic spaces for community engagement and learning in a thoughtfully designed library.
library community bridge sustainability cardboard timber innovative interactive plywood learning
Charred Wooden Shingles Enhance Community Living Within Modular Timber Structures
Charred Wooden Shingles Enhance Community Living Within Modular Timber Structures
Andrea Bosio, Cristina Caprioli
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this residential design redefines urban living by creating inviting communal spaces that prioritize flexibility and inclusivity.
urban residential community flexibility sustainability diversity transparency modularity nature environment
Transparent Plexiglass Enclosure With Lightweight Steel Framework for Communal Reading Spaces
Transparent Plexiglass Enclosure With Lightweight Steel Framework for Communal Reading Spaces
Albert Manhertz, Lilla Bukovácz
Constructed with a lightweight steel framework and transparent plexiglass, the design reinterprets traditional communal reading spaces, inviting interaction and engagement within a modern, eco-friendly environment.
yurt reading community modular sustainable urban library public flexible engagement
Community Space Featuring Steel and ETFE Integration in a Historic Context
Community Space Featuring Steel and ETFE Integration in a Historic Context
Eithne Fitzgerald, Attiq Qasam, Nicky Loc, Qasim Hussain
This architectural endeavor transforms modular containers into a multifunctional community space, seamlessly integrating steel and ETFE materials within the historical setting of Derby Cathedral to foster engagement and adaptability.
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Conical Structure Crafted From Transparent Wood Composites and Reclaimed Timber for Community Engagement
Conical Structure Crafted From Transparent Wood Composites and Reclaimed Timber for Community Engagement
Saga Luhtala, Sirre Kronlöf, Verna Niemi
The use of conical forms crafted from transparent wood composites and reclaimed timber creates a unique architectural response that fosters community interaction and engagement.
pori finland pavilion timber community sustainability reclaimed education exhibit interaction
Curvilinear Pavilions Built with Larch Canopies in a Serene Forest Retreat for Meditation
Curvilinear Pavilions Built with Larch Canopies in a Serene Forest Retreat for Meditation
Yuchen Zhang
Nestled among trees, the curvilinear pavilions crafted from larch and accompanied by natural stone pathways provide a tranquil setting designed for meditation and communal reflection.
forest meditation community pavilion sustainability nature local interaction wellness space
Curvilinear Glass Facade Integrating Volcanic Rock and Steel Framework in A Geothermal Visitor Center
Curvilinear Glass Facade Integrating Volcanic Rock and Steel Framework in A Geothermal Visitor Center
Silvia Vangelova
Nestled within the Krafla volcanic system, this visitor center masterfully combines a curvilinear glass façade with robust steel and volcanic rock elements, creating a striking environment that invites exploration and connection with the region's geothermal heritage.
iceland geothermal visitor center cultural landscape sustainability volcanic innovative public experience
Geothermal Structure With Sloping Roofs Crafted From Local Concrete and Sustainable Wood
Geothermal Structure With Sloping Roofs Crafted From Local Concrete and Sustainable Wood
Uli Wagner
With a sloping roof designed to mimic the surrounding geological formations and built using local concrete alongside warm wooden elements, the structure serves as an observatory that encourages visitors to engage deeply with the dramatic landscape and its tectonic dynamics.
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Rammed Earth and Engineered Wood Sanctuary Embracing Nature Through Flexible Design
Rammed Earth and Engineered Wood Sanctuary Embracing Nature Through Flexible Design
Jilea Aman
Blending rammed earth construction with engineered wood elements, this wellness retreat harmoniously integrates into its natural surroundings, fostering a serene environment for yoga and mindfulness practices.
yoga wellness sustainability community nature exercise rammed earth timber open space interior
Rammed Earth Walls and Tensile Fabric Roof Enhance the Visitor Experience in a Unique Wetland Facility
Rammed Earth Walls and Tensile Fabric Roof Enhance the Visitor Experience in a Unique Wetland Facility
Mitchell Mead, Natalie Fox, Karissa Mazarra
With walls constructed from locally sourced rammed earth and a roof of tensile fabric that echoes the surrounding landscape, the facility serves as an educational gateway to the unique biodiversity of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
uae visitor center wetlands sustainability education community rammed earth ecology nature
Corten Steel and Plywood Structures Enabling Community Interaction Within Urban Spaces
Corten Steel and Plywood Structures Enabling Community Interaction Within Urban Spaces
Simona Guergova
Constructed with Corten steel and plywood, this engaging modular design offers versatile spaces for reading and community exchange within an urban environment.
community reading exchange public space italy sustainability modules interaction urban
Curvilinear Structure of Concrete and Wood Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscape
Curvilinear Structure of Concrete and Wood Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscape
Austin Pollard
A curvilinear concrete and wood visitor center integrates seamlessly into the raw volcanic landscape of Dimmuborgir, offering an immersive educational experience that connects visitors with Iceland's geological heritage.
iceland visitor center dimmuborgir geology sustainability education caf exhibition natural landscape
Steam-Bent Oak Furniture Crafted for User Engagement in Multi-Functional Waiting Areas
Steam-Bent Oak Furniture Crafted for User Engagement in Multi-Functional Waiting Areas
Ailin Adelinik, Muhammad Tahir Pervaiz
Crafted from steam-bent oak, the modular seating system transforms public waiting areas into dynamic spaces that encourage user interaction and accommodate diverse social preferences.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frame Creating a Sustainable Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frame Creating a Sustainable Community Hub
Sama Jabr, Jawad Hamdan, Nour El Qirem, Lamis Jalabneh
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber come together in a design that harmonizes with the natural landscape, creating a vibrant space dedicated to fostering community engagement and environmental education.
uk eco-center community education sustainability landscape local materials learning environment exhibition
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