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Geothermal Heating and Aluminum Cladding for Lakeside Family Retreat
Geothermal Heating and Aluminum Cladding for Lakeside Family Retreat
Maple Lin, Xinwei Chen, Xueer Ma
With a design that incorporates geothermal heating and aluminum cladding, this lakeside residence offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and functional living for two painter families.
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Deep Openings and Thick Walls Define a Pavilion Embracing Transparency and Nature
Deep Openings and Thick Walls Define a Pavilion Embracing Transparency and Nature
Matt Steacy
Characterized by deep openings and thick walls, the design integrates transparency and natural light to create a harmonious artist studio and pavilion that fosters a connection with the surrounding landscape.
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Movable Aluminum Panels Defining Flexible Community Living Spaces
Movable Aluminum Panels Defining Flexible Community Living Spaces
Bastian Wibranek, Lorena Navarrete
Movable aluminum panels create adaptable living environments that prioritize community interaction while offering flexible residential options in an urban setting.
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Garden Integration with Wooden Panels and Rotating Spaces
Garden Integration with Wooden Panels and Rotating Spaces
Tsz chun stephen Chau, Kai ching samuel Yip, Ka hei billy Ng
Elevated above ground level, a rotational structure integrates wooden panels and garden spaces to create flexible living areas that redefine communal and private functions.
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Cross-Laminate Timber Community Designed for Social Connection
Cross-Laminate Timber Community Designed for Social Connection
Shahrooz Zayandehroodi, Elham Moradi
Constructed with cross-laminate timber, this community-focused building promotes social interaction among residents through thoughtfully designed communal spaces and a variety of living units.
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Cantilevered Viewing Platform With Weathered Steel and Exposed Wood in Wetland Setting
Cantilevered Viewing Platform With Weathered Steel and Exposed Wood in Wetland Setting
Brandon Reinke, John Annis
A cantilevered upper platform constructed with weathered steel and exposed wood provides an elevated vantage point for birdwatchers to engage with the wetlands surrounding Pape Lake.
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Terracotta Floors and Recycled Wood Panels Floating Above Salt Marshes
Terracotta Floors and Recycled Wood Panels Floating Above Salt Marshes
Rotteleur Benoit
Constructed with terracotta floors and recycled wood panels, the floating residence harmonizes with the Salt Marshes, providing a sustainable living solution that fosters a strong connection to nature.
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Ivy-Wrapped Ribbon-Shell Residence Embracing Forest Shadows
Ivy-Wrapped Ribbon-Shell Residence Embracing Forest Shadows
Sofiia Trybakova
Wrapped in a living facade of ivy, this residence harmonizes with its deciduous forest surroundings while maximizing the interplay of light and shadow throughout its interior spaces.
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Cedar-Focused Residencies Featuring Phytoremediation and Green Roofs
Cedar-Focused Residencies Featuring Phytoremediation and Green Roofs
Melissa Caron-labrecque
With a focus on sustainable practices, the use of Cedar and a green roof, this dual-residency for painters integrates creative studios with comfortable living spaces near a serene lake.
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Charred Wood Facades and Exposed Concrete Create a Harmonious Residential Space
Charred Wood Facades and Exposed Concrete Create a Harmonious Residential Space
Christophe Lafleur-chartier
With charred wood facades and a footprint derived from an original longhouse, the design offers a modern residential space that connects history and sustainability through its use of natural materials and careful site integration.
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Cascading Design Anchored by Rubble and Natural Brown Tones
Cascading Design Anchored by Rubble and Natural Brown Tones
Kateryna Vasylevska, Kateryna Denysenko, Marian Beresh, Nikolay K
Openings in the barn's roof promote biodiversity, while the use of local rubble and natural wood tones creates a harmonious setting for a dual-family residence that seamlessly integrates with its lakeside environment.
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Pixelated Column and Void Space Creating Community Remembrance
Pixelated Column and Void Space Creating Community Remembrance
Samaya Competition
A pixelated column rises toward the sky, surrounded by void spaces and sloped planes that engage the community in a somber remembrance of the Tamil Genocide.
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Echoes of Nature Within a Woven Wooden Retreat
Echoes of Nature Within a Woven Wooden Retreat
Lee Gyeongyeon, Kim Yejin
Woven wooden columns create a tranquil environment where echoes of nature enhance a retreat dedicated to yoga and meditation in a peaceful forest setting.
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Sloped Wall Cabin with Local Maple and Flexible Living Space
Sloped Wall Cabin with Local Maple and Flexible Living Space
Nazanin Motevalli
With a lozenge shape and a sloped wall providing innovative storage solutions, this micro home in Winnipeg seamlessly integrates local maple plywood and a flexible two-story layout for a modern living and working environment.
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Spruce Wood Panels Define Modular Kiosk for Urban Engagement
Spruce Wood Panels Define Modular Kiosk for Urban Engagement
Ilsa Khan, Emily Liu
The modular design of interchangeable spruce wood panels facilitates a flexible coffee kiosk that promotes urban engagement while providing a comfortable space for patrons to enjoy high-quality coffee.
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Stainless Steel Mesh Weaving Connection in a Reflective Memorial
Stainless Steel Mesh Weaving Connection in a Reflective Memorial
Virginia lucía Chavarría elvir, Ingrid del socorro Hamm ríos, Ángela paola Hidalgo gonzález, Adriana del carmen López abdalah
The integration of stainless steel mesh and concrete creates a reflective memorial that weaves together narratives of cultural unity and shared pain, serving as a space for contemplation and connection.
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Salvaged Brick Screen Defining Public and Private Spaces in a Dual-Function Residence
Salvaged Brick Screen Defining Public and Private Spaces in a Dual-Function Residence
Alex Fown, Cayley Black
The reclaimed brick screen serves as a distinct design element, providing both privacy and natural light, while the layout of the residence merges public and private spaces to accommodate the needs of a publisher's dual lifestyle.
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Translucent Fabric Installation Enhancing Community Engagement Through Light
Translucent Fabric Installation Enhancing Community Engagement Through Light
Alejandro Luna
Utilizing translucent fabric and LED lighting, the installation redefines community interaction by transforming everyday activities into engaging performances within the vibrant context of Festival Sansusi.
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Spiral Light and Lake Views in a Curated Family Retreat
Spiral Light and Lake Views in a Curated Family Retreat
Margherita vittoria Carrara de sambuy, Marcella Contini, manuji colucci
With a spiraling roof that channels natural light and a platform offering panoramic lake views, the design serves as a creative and functional retreat for a multi-generational family.
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Tilted Roofs and Hybrid Beams in a Community-Focused Design
Tilted Roofs and Hybrid Beams in a Community-Focused Design
Rodion Kosmin
Crafted with tilted roofs and hybrid beams, the design integrates a historical foundation while promoting community engagement through shared spaces, serving as a functional residence for families.
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