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Basalt Facade and Circular Design Embrace a Volcanic Landscape for Contemplative Spaces

Basalt Facade and Circular Design Embrace a Volcanic Landscape for Contemplative Spaces

Eisuke Ben

Utilizing locally sourced basalt and a circular layout, the design harmonizes with Iceland's volcanic landscape while creating designated spaces for community gathering and reflection.

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Repurposed Materials and Green Roof Create Community-Focused Space

Repurposed Materials and Green Roof Create Community-Focused Space

Vadym Mylostiuk

A green roof complements repurposed materials in a thoughtfully designed community space that fosters relaxation and tea culture throughout its unique functional areas.

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Reflective Lodge with Glazed Facade and Wooden Louvers in the Desert

Reflective Lodge with Glazed Facade and Wooden Louvers in the Desert

Elio Atallah

A mirrored façade reflects the desert landscape while wooden louvers provide climate control in a lodge designed for immersive experiences in the Arabian Oryx Protected Area.

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Circular Meditation Cabin with Concrete Base and Local Timber Framework

Circular Meditation Cabin with Concrete Base and Local Timber Framework

Collin Setiawan

A circular meditation cabin, elevated on a concrete base and constructed with local timber, provides a serene environment for self-reflection and spiritual practice within the natural landscape of New Zealand.

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Rainwater Collecting Oculus in a Polygonal Wooden Cabin

Rainwater Collecting Oculus in a Polygonal Wooden Cabin

Marie Le roy, Caroline Jousset

The polygonal wooden cabin, characterized by its central rainwater-collecting oculus and minimalist interior, provides a tranquil environment for meditation and reflection.

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Rammed Earth Retreat Utilizes Sound-Insulating Glazing for Urban Meditation

Niklas Neumann

Constructed with rammed earth and sound-insulating glazing, these cabins offer a sustainable retreat for meditation, providing a tranquil escape from the urban environment of Tokyo.

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Curved Structure of Reclaimed Timber and Glass in a Forest Meditation Retreat

Curved Structure of Reclaimed Timber and Glass in a Forest Meditation Retreat

Rithika Ramachandran

A meditation retreat with a curved structure crafted from reclaimed timber and expansive glass panels fosters deep connection with the surrounding forest environment.

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Tea-Leaf Bricks Creating Contemplative Space in Latvian Countryside

Tea-Leaf Bricks Creating Contemplative Space in Latvian Countryside

Merve Uğurlu, Sevim pınar Yorulmaz, Kadriye ecem Bozbey

Utilizing tea-leaf bricks and natural materials, the design fosters a contemplative space that connects users to the Latvian countryside and encourages mindfulness through meditation.

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Circles of Tranquility in a Wooden Retreat Amidst Nature

Circles of Tranquility in a Wooden Retreat Amidst Nature

Armando Albuquerque, Veronica Alves, Fabiola Jennings

Three interlocking circles of timber rise gently from the landscape, offering a serene retreat where yoga practice harmonizes with the natural environment of Vale dos Moses.

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Curvilinear Meditation Cabin with Ipe Cladding and Soy Insulation

Curvilinear Meditation Cabin with Ipe Cladding and Soy Insulation

Sheena Gary, Surani Gunawardana

The cabin's curvilinear form, clad in ipe and complemented by soy insulation, creates a serene environment for meditation and introspection.

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Water-Focused Retreat Embracing Wabi-Sabi Principles in Urban Context

Michael Yeung, Leo Lee

Emphasizing the calming effects of water and the principles of wabi-sabi, the retreat in Tokyo offers a unique meditative space characterized by smooth curves and a tranquil atmosphere, fostering self-reflection in an urban environment.

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Vertical Sanctuary Emphasizing Calmness and Zen Principles

Sofoklis Kaltsios, Iliana Giera

The vertical cabin, designed as a public meditation space, embodies Zen principles through its distinct layers that guide visitors from isolation to a contemplative connection with the cosmos.

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An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

Frederic Champagne, Bao Tram Quach

Light-colored sand and pinkish hues define an educational facility that merges porous walls with the natural landscape of a wetland, promoting biodiversity while enhancing visitor engagement.

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Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Patryk Włodarczyk

Incorporating traditional azulejos and sustainable photovoltaic panels, the facility fosters community interaction among elderly residents through thoughtfully designed spaces that blend functionality with regional cultural elements.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Kristina Klimova

This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Shiyen Wu, Jun-han Huang, Pei-shan Chen, Chun-teng Lin

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.

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The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Mark Van Wasbeek, Jules Stefelmanns

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.

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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

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.

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Daniel Bramah

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.

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Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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Design an observation tower in Latvia

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

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The Architect's Chair

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Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

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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.

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Search results for: “Ensō”

12 projects found:

Basalt Facade and Circular Design Embrace a Volcanic Landscape for Contemplative Spaces

Repurposed Materials and Green Roof Create Community-Focused Space

Reflective Lodge with Glazed Facade and Wooden Louvers in the Desert

Circular Meditation Cabin with Concrete Base and Local Timber Framework

Rainwater Collecting Oculus in a Polygonal Wooden Cabin

Rammed Earth Retreat Utilizes Sound-Insulating Glazing for Urban Meditation

Curved Structure of Reclaimed Timber and Glass in a Forest Meditation Retreat

Tea-Leaf Bricks Creating Contemplative Space in Latvian Countryside

Circles of Tranquility in a Wooden Retreat Amidst Nature

Curvilinear Meditation Cabin with Ipe Cladding and Soy Insulation

Water-Focused Retreat Embracing Wabi-Sabi Principles in Urban Context

Vertical Sanctuary Emphasizing Calmness and Zen Principles

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

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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

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