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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cellulose Insulation in Modular Urban Living Solutions

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cellulose Insulation in Modular Urban Living Solutions

Jiri Nedved

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cellulose insulation, the design offers a modular solution for urban living that adapts to diverse family needs.

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Floating Cottages with Seaweed Insulation in a Scandinavian Fishing Village

Floating Cottages with Seaweed Insulation in a Scandinavian Fishing Village

Cecilie Brandt Nielsen, Lea Skov Andersen

Utilizing seaweed for insulation and incorporating floating design principles, this sustainable development in Henningsvær offers modular cabins that harmonize with the marine environment while serving as a hub for local aquaculture practices.

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Helicopter-Dropped Shelters Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber with Charred Wooden Accents

Helicopter-Dropped Shelters Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber with Charred Wooden Accents

Nina Edwards Anker, raphael walther

Constructed using helicopter-dropped cross-laminated timber and accentuated with charred wooden shingles, these modular shelters provide a sustainable retreat for trekkers in Iceland's rugged landscape.

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Sustainable Charred Shingles and Poured Concrete Create a Scenic Retreat in the Icelandic Landscape

Sustainable Charred Shingles and Poured Concrete Create a Scenic Retreat in the Icelandic Landscape

Oleksii Sokolovskyi, Pavlo Koshel, Michael Korsak

Charred wooden shingles and large glass panels extend views of the aurora borealis, creating a harmonious connection between the structure and the Icelandic landscape in a multifaceted guest accommodation designed for communal and individual experiences.

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Thatched Roof Retreat Utilizing Timber Frame and Stone Base for Harmonious Living

Thatched Roof Retreat Utilizing Timber Frame and Stone Base for Harmonious Living

Warren Davis

A thatched roof and stone base define this retreat, integrating a timber frame with sustainable materials to create a compact sanctuary for contemplative living.

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Moss-Covered Retreat Featuring Upcycled Fishing Nets and Rice Husk Flooring

Moss-Covered Retreat Featuring Upcycled Fishing Nets and Rice Husk Flooring

Nidhi Venkatesh, Nikita Somashekar

Constructed with a green moss roof and utilizing upcycled fishing nets, the retreat integrates seamlessly into its lush environment while providing a dedicated space for yoga and meditation.

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Plexiglass Facades and Sloping Walls in a Sustainable Nature Retreat

Plexiglass Facades and Sloping Walls in a Sustainable Nature Retreat

Paolo Mastronardi, Dalila Santoro

With sloping walls and a transparent plexiglass façade, the design enhances the interaction between interior spaces and the surrounding pine forest, creating a sustainable retreat focused on relaxation and meditation.

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Reflective Cladding Enhances Gathering Space with Views of Mývatn Crater

Reflective Cladding Enhances Gathering Space with Views of Mývatn Crater

Lei Jiao, Tim Cheung

Reflective cladding captures changing light while a sloped roof mirrors the surrounding landscape, creating a visitor center that enhances the hiking experience in Mývatn.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed Windows in an Eco-Friendly Artistic Retreat

Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed Windows in an Eco-Friendly Artistic Retreat

Helga Lilley

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and equipped with triple-glazed windows, the design promotes energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity while serving as a collaborative retreat for artists.

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Organic Form and Exposed Aggregate Concrete in a Sustainable Micro-Cottage

Organic Form and Exposed Aggregate Concrete in a Sustainable Micro-Cottage

Rory Christian Noble-turner

Utilizing an organic form crafted from exposed aggregate concrete, this micro-cottage seamlessly integrates Celtic design influences with energy-efficient features to create a functional living space harmonizing with its natural surroundings.

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Charred Timber Screens and Communal Landscapes in Compact Urban Living

Charred Timber Screens and Communal Landscapes in Compact Urban Living

William Hickman

Constructed with charred timber screens and designed around a shared courtyard, the project reinterprets the traditional workers' cottage concept to foster community living in an urban context.

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Cultural Shelters Crafted from Driftwood Featuring Traditional Latvian Motifs and Sustainable Materials

Cultural Shelters Crafted from Driftwood Featuring Traditional Latvian Motifs and Sustainable Materials

Daisuke Ueyama, Mikiko Ootani, Yoshiyasu Takahashi, Teruyo Hashimoto

Crafted from locally sourced driftwood and designed with intricate Latvian cultural motifs, these trekking cabins provide a functional retreat that seamlessly integrates with the Baltic coastal landscape.

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Reflective Surfaces and Shefra Cladding in Timber Guest Cottages Embracing Local Mythology

Reflective Surfaces and Shefra Cladding in Timber Guest Cottages Embracing Local Mythology

Kalia Charalambous

Emphasizing reflective surfaces and SHEFRA cladding, the design integrates sustainably sourced timber and engages with local mythology to create a guest village that enhances visitor experience in the striking landscape of northern Scandinavia.

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Burnt Wood Cottages Framing Uninterrupted Aurora Views in Iceland

Burnt Wood Cottages Framing Uninterrupted Aurora Views in Iceland

Jiří Ullwer

Burnt wood cottages designed to offer expansive views of the aurora borealis create a tranquil retreat in the rugged Icelandic landscape.

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Cork-Insulated Retreat Elevated Above Natural Landscapes

Cork-Insulated Retreat Elevated Above Natural Landscapes

Wei Yu

Elevated on posts to minimize site disruption and utilizing locally sourced Xisto stone, this retreat harmonizes with the Serra de Estrela landscape while providing a dedicated space for well-being and meditation.

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Wave-Shaped Pergola and Pine Cottages Embracing Riverfront Wellness

Wave-Shaped Pergola and Pine Cottages Embracing Riverfront Wellness

Aleksandra Hiller, Tatiana Kościelniak

A wave-shaped pergola defines the design of cottages made from pine, seamlessly integrating with the riverfront to provide a retreat focused on wellness and community engagement.

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Gabled Roof Cottages with Stucco Finish and Integrated Green Spaces

Gabled Roof Cottages with Stucco Finish and Integrated Green Spaces

Karly Meyer

Chimneys frame the gabled roofs of cottages wrapped in stucco, designed to foster community interaction amidst integrated green spaces that serve as a residential retreat.

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Modular Plywood Cabins Formed Around Lightwell and Stone Foundations

Modular Plywood Cabins Formed Around Lightwell and Stone Foundations

Victor Paixão, Paula Sertório, Raphael Nogueira

Constructed with plywood panels and strategically designed lightwells, these cabins utilize stone foundations to create versatile spaces for wellness and meditation.

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An Eco Visitor Center Woven from Local Palm Materials

An Eco Visitor Center Woven from Local Palm Materials

Mevlut Cihan Alkan, Ahmet Serdar Aydın

Constructed using woven palm leaves and local materials, the visitor center integrates with the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, providing educational spaces that foster a connection between visitors and the surrounding ecosystem.

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An Experiential Observation Structure Celebrating Urban Views

An Experiential Observation Structure Celebrating Urban Views

Ekaterina Shomesova Pavel Nasonov

An enclosed observation area with all-round visibility allows visitors to engage deeply with the surrounding landscape while a series of designed balconies promotes social interaction and solitude, functioning as an urban lookout point.

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A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

Francesco Michelis, Mattia Michelis, Anita Sampogna

The proposal explores retreat spaces designed for quiet reflection and meditation. The study focuses on creating a calm environment that fosters a connection to nature while supporting both individual and group activities.

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A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

Alexandru Zingaliuc, Sandu Ursu, Mihai Cebotari

Located within a forested area near Gozjā “Little Lake” in Latvia, the proposal examines how small-scale architecture can support retreat and observation in a natural setting. The study considers the relationship between built forms, landscape, and light, focusing on spaces for rest, reflection, and communal gathering.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Jean Paul El Hachem

The facility integrates natural light and sustainable materials to create a flexible community space that supports interaction and engagement.

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Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Henrique Giovani Canan, Maria Fernanda Del Giovannino De Oliveira, Lia Balassiano Strosberg, Gabriela Tiely Barros Giotoku

The design uses terraced landscapes to connect with the surrounding olive groves, creating a peaceful guest retreat that balances sustainability, community interaction, and everyday comfort.

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A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

Edda Meinertz, Jakob Albrecht

The integration of nine modular wooden boxes forms a serene inner dome that offers a versatile reading space, balancing private retreat with community interaction.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

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Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

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Final registration deadline 16 September 2026

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 23 September 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 7 October 2026

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Valli Wine Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 8 October 2026

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The Quiet Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Advance registration deadline 15 October 2026

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Vancouver Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

Building higher downtown ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 29 October 2026

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 5 November 2026

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Underbridge #2

Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

Affordable Housing Edition #20 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

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Final registration deadline 17 September 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION

Prize 100,000 €

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Final registration deadline 23 September 2026

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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award + Exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair

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Advance registration deadline 24 September 2026

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MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 30 September 2026

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Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 28 October 2026

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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.

Prize Monetary award

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Search results for: “Cottages”

17 projects found:

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cellulose Insulation in Modular Urban Living Solutions

Floating Cottages with Seaweed Insulation in a Scandinavian Fishing Village

Helicopter-Dropped Shelters Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber with Charred Wooden Accents

Sustainable Charred Shingles and Poured Concrete Create a Scenic Retreat in the Icelandic Landscape

Thatched Roof Retreat Utilizing Timber Frame and Stone Base for Harmonious Living

Moss-Covered Retreat Featuring Upcycled Fishing Nets and Rice Husk Flooring

Plexiglass Facades and Sloping Walls in a Sustainable Nature Retreat

Reflective Cladding Enhances Gathering Space with Views of Mývatn Crater

Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed Windows in an Eco-Friendly Artistic Retreat

Organic Form and Exposed Aggregate Concrete in a Sustainable Micro-Cottage

Charred Timber Screens and Communal Landscapes in Compact Urban Living

Cultural Shelters Crafted from Driftwood Featuring Traditional Latvian Motifs and Sustainable Materials

Reflective Surfaces and Shefra Cladding in Timber Guest Cottages Embracing Local Mythology

Burnt Wood Cottages Framing Uninterrupted Aurora Views in Iceland

Cork-Insulated Retreat Elevated Above Natural Landscapes

Wave-Shaped Pergola and Pine Cottages Embracing Riverfront Wellness

Gabled Roof Cottages with Stucco Finish and Integrated Green Spaces

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A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Vancouver Tall Challenge

Underbridge #2

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Recurring architecture competitions

Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

Invitations-only architecture competitions

Manila Bay Central Park Challenge

BuildnerArchitect’s Sugar

Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

Architecture as a Political and Social Act

Architecture on Water

Rethinking Architecture in a Changing World

Shaping the Future: Transparency, Technology, and Jahn’s Vision Ahead

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