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Living Green Wall and Reclaimed Oak in a Vertical Micro Residence

Jay Dragon

A living green wall enhances the facade while reclaimed oak flooring offers warmth in a compact, vertical residence designed for urban living in Chicago.

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Elevated Pathways Connecting Community Through Urban Skyparks

Elevated Pathways Connecting Community Through Urban Skyparks

Scott Deisher, Elnatan Belay

Nodes and elevated pathways weave together a cohesive urban fabric that reimagines community interaction and access in a high-rise setting designed to foster public engagement and connectivity.

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Timber Framework Creating Micro-Communities in Urban Spaces

Timber Framework Creating Micro-Communities in Urban Spaces

Cody Bailey

Incorporating timber columns and a vibrant cultural center, the design fosters micro-communities while seamlessly integrating residential and commercial spaces in a dynamic urban setting.

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Flexible Living Spaces With Nomadic Apparatuses and Sustainable Wood Elements

Yifan Shen, Yue Zhuo

Nomadic apparatuses and moveable elements define a flexible living environment, creating a seamless blend of shared and personal spaces that cater to communal functions in an urban setting.

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Fluid Rooflines in Glass and Steel Create an Inviting Transit Experience

Weizi Song

Asymmetrical rooflines crafted from glass and steel create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing the user experience in a vital urban transit hub.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Acoustic Panels Define a Sustainable Retreat for Learning and Community

Charred Wooden Shingles and Acoustic Panels Define a Sustainable Retreat for Learning and Community

Ivan Mihajlovic

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and insulated acoustic panels, the design creates a sustainable microhome that offers a serene environment for individual retreat and community learning.

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Sinusoidal Towers with Exoskeleton Structure Enhancing Urban Connectivity

Sinusoidal Towers with Exoskeleton Structure Enhancing Urban Connectivity

Jasha Salas

The design incorporates sinusoidal towers and an exoskeleton structure to optimize natural light and connectivity, creating a versatile space for office functions in a dense urban setting.

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Harnessing Light Shafts and Green Spaces in a Twisting Urban Vertical Farm

Harnessing Light Shafts and Green Spaces in a Twisting Urban Vertical Farm

Michael Stanley, Anna Lukens

A twisting structure utilizes light shafts and integrates green spaces to address food access through vertical farming while fostering community interaction in an urban setting.

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Vertical Gardens and Recycled Steel Frame in a Multifunctional Community Space

Vertical Gardens and Recycled Steel Frame in a Multifunctional Community Space

Sushrutha Sree

With its integration of vertical gardens and a structural framework of recycled steel, this community space fosters interaction and education while promoting sustainability in an urban environment.

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Reclaimed Brick Facade with Biophilic Design for Urban Multigenerational Living

Ziqi Wang, Hui Ching Tang

A facade of reclaimed brick seamlessly blends with biophilic design elements, creating a sustainable and adaptable environment for multigenerational urban living.

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Biophilic Design with Natural Light and Flexible Spaces Utilizing Marble and Glass

Biophilic Design with Natural Light and Flexible Spaces Utilizing Marble and Glass

Christina Brown

Utilizing an innovative blend of marble and glass within a biophilic framework, the design creates flexible collaborative spaces that encourage creativity and community engagement for users in Chicago.

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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 Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

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.

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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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A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities

A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities

Abdollah Enferadi, Fateme Kameli, Alireza Rezaei, Arash Shariati

The design responds to the urgent need for adaptable shelter solutions in areas affected by conflict and displacement. It focuses on creating resilient living environments that support both physical safety and social well-being.

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A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes

A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes

Silviu Virgil Aldea

Located in a temperate climate zone, the residence explores a modern approach to family living through a series of interlocking volumes. The design emphasizes a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting adaptable living patterns while responding to environmental considerations.

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A Sustainable Microhome for Resource-Limited Communities

A Sustainable Microhome for Resource-Limited Communities

Kristýna Rosecká, Sandro Nanić

The design responds to pressing housing needs in regions affected by climate change and urban displacement, focusing on sustainable, self-sufficient living solutions.