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Health Facility Featuring a Breathing Facade with Maple and White Oak Accents
Health Facility Featuring a Breathing Facade with Maple and White Oak Accents
Tomas Milkamanavičius, Paulius Venckūnas, Linas Jurevičius
This health facility uniquely combines a breathing facade with warm maple and white oak finishes, creating a serene environment that promotes healing while raising awareness about air quality in the heart of Krakow.
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Elevated Pyramid Structures Featuring Natural Thatch and Glulam in Coastal Accommodation
Elevated Pyramid Structures Featuring Natural Thatch and Glulam in Coastal Accommodation
Agnieszka Glama
Elevated above the coastal landscape, the pyramid-shaped structures utilize Glulam and natural thatch to create harmonious accommodations that blend folklore-inspired design with sustainable living.
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Curvilinear Pavilion Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels With Charred Wooden Shingles Embracing Nature Within A Festival Setting
Curvilinear Pavilion Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels With Charred Wooden Shingles Embracing Nature Within A Festival Setting
Jaehwi Lim, Junghyeon Oh
Blending curvilinear forms with cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, the pavilion offers a harmonious gathering space that connects the community to nature during a vibrant festival experience.
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Elevated Canopy of Local Hardwood Embraces Community Spaces in a Subtropical Wetland
Elevated Canopy of Local Hardwood Embraces Community Spaces in a Subtropical Wetland
Juan jose Lopez, Juan felipe Castiblanco cespedes, Maria Wiesner
An elevated structure of local hardwood artfully weaves community spaces into the subtropical landscape, embodying a sustainable response to flood resilience while fostering connections among its users.
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Green Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Community Living in a Sustainable Urban Design
Green Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Community Living in a Sustainable Urban Design
Antoni Bielicki, Lachlan Mitchell
Reinforced concrete forms a robust foundation while expansive glass panels invite natural light into the communal spaces, all atop lush green roofs designed to enrich urban living in a cooperative residential environment.
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Rammed Earth Structure Embracing Coastal Landscape with Sustainable Hemp Tarps
Rammed Earth Structure Embracing Coastal Landscape with Sustainable Hemp Tarps
Adela Ho
Nestled within a coastal landscape, the pavilion's rammed earth walls and lightweight hemp tarps create a harmonious blend of sustainability and architectural elegance, serving as a vibrant space for community performances and exhibitions.
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Curvilinear Cinema Constructed With Pre-Cast Concrete and Peat Turf Walls Embracing Icelandic Landscapes
Curvilinear Cinema Constructed With Pre-Cast Concrete and Peat Turf Walls Embracing Icelandic Landscapes
Pier matteo Perazzini, Fabio Fabbri, Laura Watson
Constructed using pre-cast concrete and traditional peat turf walls, this cinema seamlessly integrates with Iceland's stunning landscape while serving as a community hub for film and ecological education.
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Turf Constructed Venue Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Sustainable Design Principles
Turf Constructed Venue Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Sustainable Design Principles
Unnar Kristmannsson
Constructed with turf walls and clad in black corrugated metal, the theatre integrates cross-laminated timber for acoustic enhancement, creating a versatile community venue that honors Icelandic heritage while serving a range of performance needs.
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Conical Roofs of Local Stone and Lime Plaster Integrating Sustainable Water Treatment in Guest Homes
Conical Roofs of Local Stone and Lime Plaster Integrating Sustainable Water Treatment in Guest Homes
James Awuy, Stevano Wicaksana, Nadia Raniya
Rooted in the rich heritage of the Itria Valley, the guest homes boast conical roofs crafted from local stone and lime plaster, while incorporating an eco-friendly phytodepuration system for water management, creating a sustainable retreat for visitors.
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Organic Form Crafted From Natural Materials Integrating Light and Community Engagement
Organic Form Crafted From Natural Materials Integrating Light and Community Engagement
John william Henry, Mukhtar Rezaei, Elise Jordan
Sculpted from earthy materials and enhanced by sweeping curves and oculi that invite natural light, the design fosters a profound connection with the landscape while serving as a versatile space for community interaction and learning.
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Cultural Center Emphasizing Concrete Sustainability with Geometric Elevations and Natural Light Integration
Cultural Center Emphasizing Concrete Sustainability with Geometric Elevations and Natural Light Integration
Daniel Magana, Miguel Oliva, Villy Tzakov
This cultural center intertwines concrete sustainability and geometric elevations, creating an inviting space that harmonizes with the natural landscape while fostering community engagement through innovative use of light and form.
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Charred Shingles and Softwood Timber Create a Culinary Hub Nestled in the Forest
Charred Shingles and Softwood Timber Create a Culinary Hub Nestled in the Forest
Viktor Gekker, Jack Lehane
Utilizing charred shingles and softwood timber, the design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding forest to create a vibrant culinary hub that fosters community engagement and outdoor cooking experiences.
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Translucent Polycarbonate Facade and Modular Wood Structure Enhancing Community Interaction
Translucent Polycarbonate Facade and Modular Wood Structure Enhancing Community Interaction
奕明 陈
With a translucent polycarbonate facade and a modular wooden structure crafted from local birch and pine, this community market fosters social interaction while seamlessly integrating with its forested surroundings.
latvia market community sustainability food learning modular social nature local
Large-Windowed Concrete Retreat Integrating Natural Light With Textured Timber Facade
Large-Windowed Concrete Retreat Integrating Natural Light With Textured Timber Facade
Suhyeon Park, Ji Dayoung
Emphasizing a harmony between expansive glass windows and a textured timber facade, the design creates a serene environment that enriches the photographic experience within a residential retreat.
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Tiered Design With Cantilevered Terraces Made From Sustainable Timber Panels and Glass Facades For Community Living
Tiered Design With Cantilevered Terraces Made From Sustainable Timber Panels and Glass Facades For Community Living
Hanna klang Coady, Ida Lindberg
Emphasizing a tiered structure with cantilevered terraces crafted from sustainable timber panels and glass facades, the design fosters community interaction and environmental stewardship in a vibrant urban setting.
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Luminescent Lanterns Crafted From See-Through Membrane and Natural Wood Elements for Meditative Retreat
Luminescent Lanterns Crafted From See-Through Membrane and Natural Wood Elements for Meditative Retreat
Katarzyna Jojko
Crafted from a delicate see-through membrane and warm natural wood, this luminous pavilion serves as a tranquil retreat for meditation, seamlessly blending innovative materials with a serene environment.
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Turf-Covered Roof and Corrugated Steel Create An Immersive Cinema Experience Within The Icelandic Landscape
Turf-Covered Roof and Corrugated Steel Create An Immersive Cinema Experience Within The Icelandic Landscape
Joseph Tran
With a turf-covered roof that seamlessly integrates with the Icelandic landscape and a façade of corrugated steel, the design immerses visitors in a unique cinematic experience that fosters a connection to its natural surroundings.
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Bamboo-Focused Habitat With Modular Living and Renewable Energy Solutions
Bamboo-Focused Habitat With Modular Living and Renewable Energy Solutions
Chorjitkanta Sharma, Sidhartha Manoharmayum, Vyap Patel, Vandaan Vaghasia
Crafted primarily from bamboo, this adaptive habitat integrates modular living spaces and sustainable energy solutions to provide a resilient home for young refugee couples.
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Rammed Earth Walls and Textured Wood Create a Labyrinthine Urban Retreat
Rammed Earth Walls and Textured Wood Create a Labyrinthine Urban Retreat
Coral Canedo, Ricardo Lichtle
With its rammed earth walls intertwining seamlessly with warm wooden textures, this pavilion invites exploration and contemplation in a tranquil urban setting.
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Natural Stone Integration and Light-Reflecting Glass in a Community Pavilion
Natural Stone Integration and Light-Reflecting Glass in a Community Pavilion
Polpipat Naksawat, Teerakan Wattanayon, Ratasakon Chantaluxsul
Emphasizing a harmonious blend of natural stone and expansive glass, the pavilion creates a seamless connection to its environment while serving as a vibrant cultural hub for community gatherings and cinematic experiences.
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