A reflective glass dome envelops bio-composite structures, creating an adaptable and sustainable living environment that harmonizes with the desert landscape.
Employing a basalt façade and an integrated geothermal heating system, the structure uniquely harmonizes with the Mývatn landscape while providing a multifunctional hub for seasonal recreation.
Crafted from modular timber and designed with large glass elements to maximize natural light, this circular space offers an adaptable environment for mindfulness and reflection.
Crafted from Norway spruce and designed with a circular form, this coffee kiosk integrates a rainwater harvesting system while fostering community engagement in an urban setting.
An inverted cone-shaped observation tower, constructed with reinforced concrete and featuring cylindrical restroom facilities, offers panoramic views of Kurgi Farm while facilitating public engagement with the surrounding landscape.
With its vibrant color palette and triangular architectural forms, the facility integrates sustainable water features to create uplifting communal spaces focused on health and well-being.
A raised green ribbon roof shelters a circular columbarium designed for reflection and remembrance, integrating an impluvium for rainwater collection and fostering a tranquil connection with nature.
Forged from locally sourced lava stone and reinforced concrete, the visitor center seamlessly integrates with the volcanic landscape, offering educational exhibits and community spaces that enhance the outdoor climbing experience.
A hyperbolic roof structure elegantly integrates mud walls and a glazed plant space, creating a sensory-rich environment that serves as a compact dwelling designed for modern living.
Circular forms integrated with charred wooden shingles create a harmonious environment that supports patient well-being in a modern palliative care facility.
Translucent facades crafted from innovative materials complement sustainable timber construction, creating a dynamic community hub dedicated to music and the arts.
Katherine Chan,Jaclyn Hersh,Hubert Chang,Kenneth Ho
Curved glass elements and modular wood construction create a flexible coffee kiosk that enhances urban interaction while providing a welcoming space for community engagement.
A circular viewing platform crafted to blend with the landscape reflects historical influences while providing an accessible space for ecological education and observation.
Counterclockwise rotation in design and the use of rammed earth showcase a deep engagement with cultural heritage, creating a communal space that promotes wellness and social interaction.
Crafted from rammed earth and enhanced by movable mycelium walls, the design creates flexible living spaces that foster community interaction and respond to the cultural practices of outdoor cooking in Ghana.
Connected modular units create a welcoming coffee stop that enhances transit experiences in Helsinki, blending functionality with informal social spaces for commuters.
Elevated wooden battens frame a gallery that provides expansive views of Iceland’s tectonic landscape while guiding visitors through the interconnected spaces of the Grjótagjái caves and their surrounding features.
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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