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Granite-Lined Retreats Emphasizing Cypress Elements and Transparent Comfort in Urban Settings
Granite-Lined Retreats Emphasizing Cypress Elements and Transparent Comfort in Urban Settings
Edward Ford
Nestled within the urban landscape of Tokyo, the experience of meditation unfolds in granite-lined retreats that harmoniously blend cypress elements and transparent structures, providing urban dwellers with essential spaces for reflection and tranquility.
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Thatch-Capped Timber Cabins Emphasizing Natural Integration and Sustainable Design
Thatch-Capped Timber Cabins Emphasizing Natural Integration and Sustainable Design
So jung Lee, Kwang hoon Lee
Constructed with thatch roofing and lightweight timber, the modular cabins harmonize with Latvia's natural landscape while providing an immersive retreat experience for tourists seeking connection with their surroundings.
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Elevated Platforms of Aluminum Foam Panels Interwoven With Natural Landscapes
Elevated Platforms of Aluminum Foam Panels Interwoven With Natural Landscapes
Luciana Paranzini, Tatiana Skorduli
Elevated aluminum foam platforms seamlessly integrate with the volcanic landscape, creating spaces for both communal interaction and personal reflection.
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Reflective Glass Walls Enveloping Natural Stone in a Volcanic Landscape Retreat
Reflective Glass Walls Enveloping Natural Stone in a Volcanic Landscape Retreat
Xiaoling Wei
Nestled among a dramatic volcanic landscape, expansive glass walls reflect the surrounding beauty while seamless integration of natural stone and durable steel framing creates a tranquil retreat designed for contemplation and connection to nature.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Steel Elevate Sustainable Living Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Steel Elevate Sustainable Living Spaces
Ruben Arcidiacono, Alain Bettelini, Nicola Vidoli
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and recycled steel, this design embraces a sustainable ethos while creating functional living spaces that harmonize with their natural surroundings.
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Elevated Home Featuring Galvanized Structure and Floor-to-Ceiling Glass in a Natural Setting
Elevated Home Featuring Galvanized Structure and Floor-to-Ceiling Glass in a Natural Setting
Jonathan Bradley
With a galvanized steel framework and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass panels that invite nature indoors, the design creates a seamless dialogue between its environment and the elevated living spaces it offers.
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Expanded Metal Facade with Concrete Base and Elevated Viewing Platforms in a Natural Landscape
Expanded Metal Facade with Concrete Base and Elevated Viewing Platforms in a Natural Landscape
Amelia Goldston, Alex Gray
With an elevated structure crafted from expanded metal and a robust concrete base, the design seamlessly integrates into the Icelandic landscape while offering dynamic viewing platforms that enhance the visitor experience.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Stone Walls in a Nature-Integrated Yoga Studio
Charred Wood Shingles and Stone Walls in a Nature-Integrated Yoga Studio
Khalid Altamimi, Mariam Abdelaziz
Constructed with charred wood shingles and robust stone walls, the yoga studio harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings, creating a serene environment for mindfulness and wellness practices.
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Geothermal Pavilions Crafted with Galvanized Metal and Natural Stone for Enhanced Community Engagement
Geothermal Pavilions Crafted with Galvanized Metal and Natural Stone for Enhanced Community Engagement
Bavo Gladiné, Tracy Island
Sculpted from rugged natural stone and enveloped in galvanized metal, the pavilions harmonize with Iceland's geothermal landscape, offering visitors a serene space for education and relaxation.
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Charred Wooden Shingles on Elevated Timber Structure For Community Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles on Elevated Timber Structure For Community Retreat
Mariana Abreu, Maria Ferreira
Elevated on slender columns, the retreat's charred wooden shingles and natural timber framework blend seamlessly with the forest, creating a serene space for yoga and meditation that fosters community connection.
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Pyramidal Skylights and Sound-Dampening Walls in Modular Meditation Cabins
Pyramidal Skylights and Sound-Dampening Walls in Modular Meditation Cabins
Ethan Paquette
With its unique pyramidal skylights and carefully crafted sound-dampening walls, the modular meditation cabins offer a serene retreat in the heart of Tokyo’s urban landscape, designed specifically to facilitate mindfulness and self-reflection.
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Elevated Living Within Natural Surroundings Featuring Polycarbonate Sliding Panels and Timber Structure
Elevated Living Within Natural Surroundings Featuring Polycarbonate Sliding Panels and Timber Structure
Oriol Boix pascual, Lorena Ramos fernandez
With its polycarbonate sliding panels and elevated timber structure seamlessly integrated into the forest landscape, this residence redefines outdoor living by enhancing comfort and connection to nature.
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Dynamic Aluminum Facade Elevates Geothermal Lookout in Natural Timber Setting
Dynamic Aluminum Facade Elevates Geothermal Lookout in Natural Timber Setting
Liana Necsulescu, emilian iamsec, Roxana Barbulescu, mircea sava
With a dynamic aluminum facade that adapts to the Icelandic climate, the geothermal lookout offers elevated vistas while harmonizing with the natural timber landscape, inviting visitors to connect with the region's unique geological features.
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Geothermal Experience Enhanced by Textured Concrete and Panoramic Views in Volcanic Landscape
Geothermal Experience Enhanced by Textured Concrete and Panoramic Views in Volcanic Landscape
Opposite Office
Elevated above a geothermal landscape, the structure uniquely integrates textured concrete and expansive glass elements to create a sensory-rich retreat that fosters deep connections with its volcanic surroundings.
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Elevated Fiber Cement Pods Framed by Natural Wood in Harmonious Cliff Setting
Elevated Fiber Cement Pods Framed by Natural Wood in Harmonious Cliff Setting
Beatrice Spezia, Riccardo Lazzarato, Noemi Russo, Anna Sciscio
Elevated above the cliff edge, the fiber cement sleeping pods seamlessly blend into the natural landscape, offering off-grid accommodations that prioritize sustainability and environmental harmony.
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Curvilinear Glass Facade With Reinforced Concrete and Timber Integration in Elevated Landscape Observation Space
Curvilinear Glass Facade With Reinforced Concrete and Timber Integration in Elevated Landscape Observation Space
Merlin Augele, Yannik Palowski, Rafael Helm
Curvilinear forms of reinforced concrete and expansive glass panels merge seamlessly with timber accents to create an elevated observation space that invites contemplation of the surrounding landscape.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Serene Retreat in the Forest
Charred Wood Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Serene Retreat in the Forest
Sergey Fedatsenka, Monika Romik
Constructed with charred wood shingles and cross-laminated timber, this forest retreat harmonizes with its natural surroundings to create a tranquil environment dedicated to wellness and mindfulness through yoga practices.
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Retractable Roofs and Modular uPVC Structures for Adaptive Urban Living
Retractable Roofs and Modular uPVC Structures for Adaptive Urban Living
Jason Chua, Von vincent Gumboc, Schuyler de belen Dela torre, Brian Perandos
With its modular cubes and retractable roofs made from durable uPVC, this adaptive living space offers a flexible solution for urban residents facing the realities of flooding in Metro Manila.
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Permeable Carbon and Recycled Aluminum Structure Nestled Within Iceland's Unique Landscape
Permeable Carbon and Recycled Aluminum Structure Nestled Within Iceland's Unique Landscape
Andrea Sibaja matamoros, Douglas Castro alfaro, Maria josé Zúñiga blanco, Maria fernanda Matamoros araya
Crafted from permeable carbon and recycled aluminum, this structure harmonizes seamlessly with Iceland's volcanic landscape, providing an educational and observational experience that deepens the connection between visitors and the unique geological features of the region.
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Funnel-Shaped Skylight and Sustainable Clay Roof Elevate a Yoga Retreat Amidst Nature
Funnel-Shaped Skylight and Sustainable Clay Roof Elevate a Yoga Retreat Amidst Nature
David Burlock, Lucas Mcdowell
With a funnel-shaped skylight amplifying natural light and a sustainably sourced clay roof that integrates seamlessly with the hillside, this yoga retreat offers a tranquil haven for mindfulness and meditation amidst the beauty of Oleiros, Portugal.
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