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Recycled Brick Facades and Natural Clay Interiors Merging Sustainable Hospitality with Vineyard Views
Recycled Brick Facades and Natural Clay Interiors Merging Sustainable Hospitality with Vineyard Views
Nejc Petric
Recycled brick facades and overhead timber overhangs create a harmonious dialogue with the surrounding vineyard landscape, offering visitors a sustainable holiday home experience that blends comfort with environmental consideration.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Biophilic Yoga Retreat in Portugal
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Biophilic Yoga Retreat in Portugal
Letícia Costa, Lorena Cerqueira, Luiza Penna, Marcela Chagas
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the architectural design offers a biophilic sanctuary that harmonizes with its natural surroundings, creating a serene space dedicated to yoga and meditation.
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Hemp Insulated Retreat Elevated Above Nature With Glazed Facades for Mindfulness
Hemp Insulated Retreat Elevated Above Nature With Glazed Facades for Mindfulness
Sebastiaan Van oosterom, Martin Van der vijver, Baktash Ibrahimi
Elevated for ecological harmony, the cabin utilizes local timber and hemp insulation, framed by expansive glazed facades that invite nature inside, creating a serene space for mindfulness and meditation.
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Dew Harvesting Architecture Featuring Clay Bricks and Indoor Courtyards for Resilient Living
Dew Harvesting Architecture Featuring Clay Bricks and Indoor Courtyards for Resilient Living
Frances Nkese Bassey Okpoyo
Incorporating a dew harvesting mechanism and constructed from clay bricks, this residence emphasizes sustainability and community with its integrated indoor courtyards, providing a serene family living environment.
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Spiral Form Crafted from Recycled Paper Tubes with Natural Clay Finishes in a Community-Centric Habitat
Spiral Form Crafted from Recycled Paper Tubes with Natural Clay Finishes in a Community-Centric Habitat
Denislav Sokolov, Ecenur Yesildag, Kadir Akar
Crafted from recycled paper tubes and natural clay finishes, this spiral structure fosters community engagement while seamlessly integrating with its ecological surroundings as a shared living space.
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Earthen Adobe Walls and Natural Clay Finishes in a Vineyard Tasting Experience
Earthen Adobe Walls and Natural Clay Finishes in a Vineyard Tasting Experience
Mathilde Deschepper, Augustin Lefebvre
Harmonizing with its environment, the building utilizes earthen adobe walls and natural clay finishes, creating a sensory-rich space that elevates the experience of wine tasting in a stunning vineyard setting.
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Curvilinear Sanctuary Crafted with Straw Clay and Local Wood Emphasizing Natural Wellness
Curvilinear Sanctuary Crafted with Straw Clay and Local Wood Emphasizing Natural Wellness
Luis Gil, Cass Nakashima
Crafted from straw clay and local wood, a curvilinear sanctuary seamlessly integrates with the landscape to promote wellness and relaxation through thoughtfully designed spaces.
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