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Observatory Designed with Warped Pyramids and Mirrored Glass for Enhanced Environmental Integration
Observatory Designed with Warped Pyramids and Mirrored Glass for Enhanced Environmental Integration
Kyle Mahoney
This observatory features a series of warped half pyramids constructed with lightweight steel and mirrored glass, seamlessly integrating accessibility and engagement with the natural landscape of Kemeri National Park.
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Undulating Roof Forms Clad in Natural Stone and Timber Emphasizing Vineyard Integration and Sustainability
Undulating Roof Forms Clad in Natural Stone and Timber Emphasizing Vineyard Integration and Sustainability
Frank Boehm
With an undulating roof design crafted from natural stone and timber that seamlessly interacts with the surrounding vineyard landscape, the accommodation offers a unique retreat that emphasizes sustainability and community engagement.
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Fractal Geometry and Glass Façade Create Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living in Desert Environment
Fractal Geometry and Glass Façade Create Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living in Desert Environment
Sebastian Sciuto
With a façade that intricately weaves fractal geometry into a glazed exterior, the design harmoniously integrates with the Las Vegas desert while providing versatile living and working spaces within its three distinct levels.
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Luminescent Plastic Panels and Vertical Modules Shaping Sustainable Urban Living Spaces
Luminescent Plastic Panels and Vertical Modules Shaping Sustainable Urban Living Spaces
Natalie Lewis, Nk3 Ltd
Luminescent plastic panels and interconnected vertical modules redefine sustainable living by creating adaptable urban residences that foster community engagement and a harmonious connection with nature.
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Modular Plywood Kiosks Integrated Into Forest Landscape Offering Flexible Dining Options
Modular Plywood Kiosks Integrated Into Forest Landscape Offering Flexible Dining Options
Serwan Saleme, Aran Saleme, Sahi Saleme
Crafted from modular plywood kiosks that seamlessly blend with the forest environment, this food court redefines outdoor dining by providing flexible and community-oriented culinary spaces.
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Creating a Coastal Retreat With Natural Wood And Expansive Glass Facades
Creating a Coastal Retreat With Natural Wood And Expansive Glass Facades
Aayush Verma, Rahul Narang, Tanishkaa Garg, Saloni Kansal
Featuring expansive glass facades that merge seamlessly with natural wood elements, the design not only enhances coastal views but also embraces sustainable living, creating a serene family home.
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Erosion-Responsive Installations Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Natural Stone Interaction
Erosion-Responsive Installations Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Natural Stone Interaction
Alessandro Pennesi, Salvatore Ponzo, Fabio Romenici, Giuseppe Ponzo
Incorporating erosion-responsive design with cross-laminated timber and raw stone, this installation invites community interaction while harmonizing with its natural environment.
nature community sustainability portals timber stone concrete interaction regeneration installation
Earth-Plastered Retreat Featuring Curved Walls and Local Loess Construction
Earth-Plastered Retreat Featuring Curved Walls and Local Loess Construction
Yuanyuan Yang, Jiaqi Yang
Crafted from local loess and featuring elegantly curved walls, the pavilion harmonizes with its arid landscape while serving as a community gathering space focused on sustainability and cultural exchange.
china loess cultural sustainable community educational gathering natural innovative earth
Rammed Earth and Corten Steel Retreat With Elevated Terraces Overlooking Natural Landscapes
Rammed Earth and Corten Steel Retreat With Elevated Terraces Overlooking Natural Landscapes
Phoebe wai fung Chu
Elevated terraces crafted from rammed earth and Corten steel provide unimpeded views of the surrounding landscape, while offering guests a sustainable retreat designed to foster connection with nature and each other.
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Earthen Community Spaces Enhanced by Bamboo and Passive Cooling Techniques in Rural Rajasthan
Earthen Community Spaces Enhanced by Bamboo and Passive Cooling Techniques in Rural Rajasthan
Nk3 architects Nk3 architects
Utilizing locally sourced adobe and bamboo, this design intricately weaves passive cooling elements into a spacious communal environment that fosters community while addressing the housing needs of rural Rajasthan.
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Embracing Natural Stone and Glass Facades Within a Spiraled Sanctuary for Spiritual Reflection
Embracing Natural Stone and Glass Facades Within a Spiraled Sanctuary for Spiritual Reflection
Junlin Li, Zeqi Zheng
Elevating spiritual practice, the residence incorporates natural stone and expansive glass facades within a thoughtfully spiraled layout, creating a harmonious environment for meditation and reflection near the Chharu Temple.
temple spirituality residence meditation community nature light sustainability mountains living
Cascading Water Features And Vertical Gardens Enhance Urban Living In A High-Performance Glass Skyscraper
Cascading Water Features And Vertical Gardens Enhance Urban Living In A High-Performance Glass Skyscraper
Juntai Huang
Cascading water features and lush vertical gardens define a sustainable high-rise in Singapore that seamlessly integrates nature into urban living, serving as a vibrant mixed-use space for residents and businesses alike.
singapore skyscraper mixed-use sustainability water feature residential commercial urban greenery community
Turf-Covered Green Roof Above Hydroponic Kitchen Integrating Volcanic Landscape Elements
Turf-Covered Green Roof Above Hydroponic Kitchen Integrating Volcanic Landscape Elements
Bruno marco Gismondi, Frida isabel Pett, Lorena Gismondi pett
A turf-covered green roof and hydroponic kitchen seamlessly blend with Iceland's volcanic landscape, creating a sustainable coffee shop that enhances environmental connectivity while inviting community engagement.
iceland coffee shop sustainability community natural landscape wood green local
Lightweight Polycarbonate Canopies Over Timber Stalls Create A Flexible Culinary Hub
Lightweight Polycarbonate Canopies Over Timber Stalls Create A Flexible Culinary Hub
Zero Lim, Alson Lum, Nicholas Lim
Timber stalls beneath translucent polycarbonate canopies create a dynamic atmosphere in a flexible culinary hub designed to foster community engagement and appreciation for local cuisine.
food court sanusi festival community flexibility sustainability timber polycarbonate market outdoor
Charred Wooden Shingles And Stacked Plywood Create Engaging Community Spaces In Latvia's Forest
Charred Wooden Shingles And Stacked Plywood Create Engaging Community Spaces In Latvia's Forest
Bennet Harvey, Madison Leonard
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and layered plywood, the design invites festival-goers to engage within its flexible spaces, seamlessly connecting cultural celebration to the surrounding Latvian forest.
latvia cultural festival community sustainability wood courtyard interactive nature flexibility
Basalt and Timber Pavilion Embracing Natural Phenomena Through Curvilinear Form
Basalt and Timber Pavilion Embracing Natural Phenomena Through Curvilinear Form
Weronika Trzasko
Crafted from local basalt and timber, the Pavilion's curvilinear form harmoniously integrates with Iceland's dramatic landscape, providing visitors a unique space to experience cinema while observing the enchanting Northern Lights.
iceland cinema gathering community basalt timber observation northern lights caf sustainability
Modular Living Emphasizing Guadua Bamboo And Rainwater Harvesting In The Andes
Modular Living Emphasizing Guadua Bamboo And Rainwater Harvesting In The Andes
Edwin alexander Bautista pinzon, Yeimy Hernandez mendoza, Myriam Hernandez mendoza, Hernan Moreno benitez
Emphasizing the sustainable use of Guadua bamboo and incorporating innovative rainwater harvesting systems, this modular home in the Andes Mountains provides an adaptable living solution for young professionals engaged in agricultural and research activities.
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Polycarbonate Facade and WPC Structure Create a Tranquil Retreat in Urban Tokyo
Polycarbonate Facade and WPC Structure Create a Tranquil Retreat in Urban Tokyo
Jun seo Lee, Eunchae An, Hwang Ji eun, Jiyeon Kang
A polycarbonate facade and a modular WPC structure transform a tranquil oasis into the heart of Tokyo, offering a unique retreat for meditation and connection with nature amidst the city's urban landscape.
tokyo modular retreat nature meditation sustainability urban installation wellness polycarbonate
Floating Form With Volcanic Stone And Sustainable Materials For Cinematic Connection
Floating Form With Volcanic Stone And Sustainable Materials For Cinematic Connection
Laurens Van zuidam
Floating above the rugged Icelandic landscape, the pavilion's cantilevered design, crafted from volcanic stone and sustainable materials, creates an immersive cinematic experience that connects visitors with the natural surroundings.
iceland pavilion cinema cultural landscape sustainability community natural concrete film
Translucent Glass Formations Embraced by Natural Stone in a Community-Centric Space
Translucent Glass Formations Embraced by Natural Stone in a Community-Centric Space
Ali Baghizadeh, Aramdokht Jabbari
Set amidst a stunning landscape, translucent glass formations rise from natural stone bases, creating an engaging community space that invites interaction and reflection.
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MICROHOME

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 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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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 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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