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Volcanic Ash and Lava Rock Form a Seamless Connection with Nature in Cinematic Spaces

Volcanic Ash and Lava Rock Form a Seamless Connection with Nature in Cinematic Spaces

Nami Fukada, Haruka Inari, Yasuhiro Tsutamori, Sayaka Masuda

Constructed from volcanic ash concrete and lava rock, the design creates immersive cinematic spaces that integrate seamlessly with Iceland's rugged landscape.

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Reflective Water and Subterranean Niches in a Contemplative Memorial Space

Reflective Water and Subterranean Niches in a Contemplative Memorial Space

Thomas Gomez ospina, Patryk Banel, Florencio IV Tameta, Kristen Sarmiento

A series of sculptural towers create an abstract forest while a subterranean cave with reflective water invites contemplation, serving as a memorial space that embodies Latvian beliefs about life and death.

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Hexagonal Retreat with Wooden Panels and Natural Light

Hexagonal Retreat with Wooden Panels and Natural Light

Beata Romowska, Hanna Prądzyńska, Natalia Grzywacz, Natalia Kaplita-toczyńska

The hexagonal structure maximizes natural light while offering wooden panels that enhance its connection to the surrounding landscape, creating a tranquil retreat for meditation.

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Huts Buried in Earth Forming a Community Retreat in the Latvian Landscape

Huts Buried in Earth Forming a Community Retreat in the Latvian Landscape

Agnese Prodniece, Philip Barsan, Mari Owrenn, Roman Novak

Buried under mounds of earth, the design integrates communal spaces with individual huts, drawing on traditional Latvian agricultural forms to create a tranquil retreat that fosters solitude and reflection.

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Curvilinear Community Spaces with Integrated Reservoirs

Curvilinear Community Spaces with Integrated Reservoirs

Patrycja Lis

Curvilinear forms harmonize with integrated reservoirs and a community garden to create a multifunctional space that supports collaboration and well-being.

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Mast and Sand: a Cenotaph for Remembering Forgotten Soldiers

Florent Goy, Tarik Elmansouri, Anna Marin, Yann Mazimann

The thin wireframe mast emerges from a circular room, where sand subtly flows in to obscure names, creating a reflective cenotaph dedicated to the memory of young soldiers who undertook the perilous task of demining coastal landscapes.

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Elevated Triangular Platform with Corten Features Overlooking Icelandic Landscapes

Diana Heutschi

The elevated triangular platform, crafted from Corten steel and concrete, offers panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape while providing a sheltered rest area for tourists seeking an immersive connection with nature.

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Wooden Pathway Ascending from Earth Beneath a Reflection Pool

Wooden Pathway Ascending from Earth Beneath a Reflection Pool

Noah Ryzewicz, Jack Dalgleish-Morel, John Yoon, Connor Scoffield

A pathway made of wooden members guides visitors from a secluded reflection pool beneath the earth to a symbol of life above, creating a unique space for contemplation and connection in a columbarium.

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Rainwater Harvesting and Gabled Roofs in a Greenhouse-Restaurant Overlooking Mývatn

Rainwater Harvesting and Gabled Roofs in a Greenhouse-Restaurant Overlooking Mývatn

Tigran Marutyan

Incorporating gabled roofs and a rainwater harvesting system, the design emphasizes sustainability while providing a greenhouse and restaurant that enhances views of Mývatn and Hverfjall volcano.

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Elevated Modular Living with Anaerobic Treatment and Natural Integration

Elevated Modular Living with Anaerobic Treatment and Natural Integration

Martin Avila, Mariana Bernal, Valeria Moreno

Elevated above the ground, the Modular Hyperbolic Pod integrates an anaerobic digester for sustainable waste management within a series of distinct modules designed for sleeping and bathing, all while enhancing connections to the surrounding landscape.

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Thermal Glass Facade with Community Access in a Sustainable Cinema Hub

Thermal Glass Facade with Community Access in a Sustainable Cinema Hub

Marco Ugolini

The fully glazed facade enhances the connection to the surrounding landscape, while flexible interior spaces support a range of cinematic functions, making it a central hub for Icelandic film culture.

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Reflective Cube with Inscribed Stones in a Contemplative Landscape

Reflective Cube with Inscribed Stones in a Contemplative Landscape

Diem Nguyen, Sebastian Hicks, Tul Srisompun, Phan Do

The interplay of a reflective cube and inscribed stones creates a contemplative space, seamlessly guiding visitors through a pathway of remembrance toward the columbarium.

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Reflective Glass Structure Treading Between Continents with Natural Lava Rock Elements

Reflective Glass Structure Treading Between Continents with Natural Lava Rock Elements

Jędrzej Pawlaczyk, Anna Swarowska, Marcin Gęzikiewicz

Constructed with reflective glass and natural lava rock, the structure offers a unique observation experience while facilitating a vital connection between two continents.

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Pine Frame Cabin with Rainwater Collection for Mindful Retreat

Pine Frame Cabin with Rainwater Collection for Mindful Retreat

Yuting Zhang, Huopu Zhang

With a trapezium shape that amplifies natural sounds and a rainwater collection system for sustainability, the cabin offers a serene retreat for meditation and contemplation in the Latvian landscape.

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Translucent Fusuma Facades in a Space for Urban Mindfulness

Lucas Frutoso, marion leger, yaelle bouvard, sakina guernane

With translucent fusuma facades and a wooden post system, the cabin offers a unique sanctuary for meditation in the urban landscape of Tokyo, inviting users to find tranquility amid the city's chaos.

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Recycled Shipping Containers Supporting Rainwater Collection in a Multifunctional Community Space

Merlin Augele, Valerian Althammer

Recycled shipping containers create a versatile community space that integrates a rainwater collection system, addressing both ecological sustainability and local agricultural needs.

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Weathering Concrete Columns with Reflective Mirrored Surfaces for Contemplation

Weathering Concrete Columns with Reflective Mirrored Surfaces for Contemplation

Barsha Pradhan

Vertical concrete columns, weathered by time and interspersed with reflective surfaces, create a contemplative environment that guides visitors through a natural landscape designed for reflection on life and death.

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Recycling Concrete and Natural Stone Create Reflective Spaces for Grief

Recycling Concrete and Natural Stone Create Reflective Spaces for Grief

Sejin Lee, Sungyub Chang, Minjeong Kang

Recycling concrete and stone integrates naturally with the landscape while creating distinct spaces for reflection and mourning in a thoughtfully organized cemetery.

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Yellow Glass and Cast Concrete Stones Shape a Reflective Memorial Landscape

Yellow Glass and Cast Concrete Stones Shape a Reflective Memorial Landscape

Louis Dams

Comprising cast concrete stones and yellow glass elements, the design redefines the landscape of Riga by creating a contemplative memorial space that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.

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Caves Below Glass Floors and Volcanic Rock Walls in an Icelandic Observation Tower

Caves Below Glass Floors and Volcanic Rock Walls in an Icelandic Observation Tower

Mark Goodman

With a central observation tower extending into underground caves and a blend of crystalline structures and volcanic rock walls, the design offers an immersive educational experience about Iceland's geological features.

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Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett, Sigrid Anna Joubert

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.

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A Geometric Installation for Desert Reflection

Marco Tosone

Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A Platform for Observation, Circulation, and Gathering

A Platform for Observation, Circulation, and Gathering

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.

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A Guidepost for Community and Contextual Engagement

A Guidepost for Community and Contextual Engagement

Shuyang Fang, Tianjian Cheng

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.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

Pietro Cipolletta, Marco Caporaletti

Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.

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A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living

A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living

Paolo Dolceamore, Omar Cicci, Federico Andrea Iannarone, Matteo Dossetto

Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.

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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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Search results for: “Beneath”

408 projects found:

Volcanic Ash and Lava Rock Form a Seamless Connection with Nature in Cinematic Spaces

Reflective Water and Subterranean Niches in a Contemplative Memorial Space

Hexagonal Retreat with Wooden Panels and Natural Light

Huts Buried in Earth Forming a Community Retreat in the Latvian Landscape

Curvilinear Community Spaces with Integrated Reservoirs

Mast and Sand: a Cenotaph for Remembering Forgotten Soldiers

Elevated Triangular Platform with Corten Features Overlooking Icelandic Landscapes

Wooden Pathway Ascending from Earth Beneath a Reflection Pool

Rainwater Harvesting and Gabled Roofs in a Greenhouse-Restaurant Overlooking Mývatn

Elevated Modular Living with Anaerobic Treatment and Natural Integration

Thermal Glass Facade with Community Access in a Sustainable Cinema Hub

Reflective Cube with Inscribed Stones in a Contemplative Landscape

Reflective Glass Structure Treading Between Continents with Natural Lava Rock Elements

Pine Frame Cabin with Rainwater Collection for Mindful Retreat

Translucent Fusuma Facades in a Space for Urban Mindfulness

Recycled Shipping Containers Supporting Rainwater Collection in a Multifunctional Community Space

Weathering Concrete Columns with Reflective Mirrored Surfaces for Contemplation

Recycling Concrete and Natural Stone Create Reflective Spaces for Grief

Yellow Glass and Cast Concrete Stones Shape a Reflective Memorial Landscape

Caves Below Glass Floors and Volcanic Rock Walls in an Icelandic Observation Tower

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Modular Tower for Ecological Observation

A Geometric Installation for Desert Reflection

A Platform for Observation, Circulation, and Gathering

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A Guidepost for Community and Contextual Engagement

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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