Jackson William Franks,Zeynep Gul,Godwin Cyrus Golocan Gagaza
Charred wooden shingles create a visually distinct façade for modular housing designed to enhance community resilience and interaction along the waterways of Makoko.
Constructed from charred cedar and local stone, these strategically placed shelters offer travelers along Lake Baikal a unique blend of comfort and cultural engagement, promoting rest and exploration in a rugged natural landscape.
Cantilevered over Lake Mývatn, the visitor center employs carbonized wood to create spacious family-friendly areas while drawing connections to the surrounding volcanic landscape.
Rising from the Icelandic lava fields, this slender tower incorporates carbonized wood and excavated earth to seamlessly integrate with its geological surroundings while offering an observation platform for panoramic views.
At the convergence of two tectonic plates, a crystal-textured tower rises above a dramatic fissure, showcasing cross-laminated timber elements and offering a Visitor Center that engages visitors with the Earth's geological narrative.
Utilizing a charred timber façade and geothermal heating, the visitor center seamlessly integrates with the Icelandic landscape, providing an educational hub for exploration and understanding of local geology.
Set in a volcanic landscape, the café combines carbonized timber and a trapezoidal roof to create a functional space that enriches the hiking experience for visitors.
Edwin alexander Bautista pinzon,Yeimy Hernandez mendoza,Myriam Hernandez mendoza,Hernan Moreno benitez
Built with carbonized wood and Guadua, this sustainable home enhances living in the Andes by offering flexible, accessible spaces that support both agricultural work and remote research.
A carbonized pine structure harmonizes with the existing forest landscape, providing flexible spaces for community dining and performances that emphasize sustainability and user interaction.
Utilizing a modular design of tubular forms crafted from durable concrete and carbonized steel, this urban residence integrates micro-gardens to enhance natural light and promote community engagement within a compact living environment.
Constructed with carbonized wood, this cube-shaped structure integrates seamlessly with its forest environment, offering a dedicated space for meditation while promoting sustainability through its thoughtful design.
Built with carbonized wood to blend harmoniously with its Valdivian forest setting, the retreat offers a unique vertical living experience that balances communal and private spaces among the trees.
Constructed from charred wood and black concrete, the visitor center integrates with Iceland's volcanic landscape to provide a functional space for exploration and community engagement.
Constructed with black carbonized wood, the tower integrates educational exhibition boxes that explore the geological history of the Grótagjá caves while providing panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
A circular walkway of carbonized wood guides visitors through the geological narratives of Hverfjall Volcano, offering immersive learning experiences in a designed environment that seamlessly merges education with the natural landscape.
Operable bamboo panels and Shou Sugi Ban define a retreat that harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings, providing a tranquil space for yoga and meditation.
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.
Valeria Baeza
Mario Arancibia
Felipe Gonzalez
Tomas Zelada
The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
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.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
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