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Residential Community Center Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles for Sustainable Design
Residential Community Center Featuring Cross-Laminated Timber and Charred Wooden Shingles for Sustainable Design
Lucia Giudice, Giulia Casolla, Chiara Lippi
This residential community center elegantly combines cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, creating a harmonious space that prioritizes sustainability while reflecting the local architectural heritage.
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Office building featuring biophilic design with terraced greenery and concrete-glass façades
Office building featuring biophilic design with terraced greenery and concrete-glass façades
Lucas Meneghetti, Tomás Meneghetti, Montserrat Cadena velasco
This office building seamlessly integrates biophilic design through its lush terraced greenery and a harmonious blend of concrete and glass, creating a vibrant workspace that enhances both productivity and connection to nature.
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Observation platform featuring volcanic rock and cross-laminated timber integration
Observation platform featuring volcanic rock and cross-laminated timber integration
Rohan Shenoy, Yevgeniya Semanivska, Jorge Juárez mendoza
Perched near the Nemrut Volcano, this observation platform seamlessly integrates locally sourced volcanic rock and cross-laminated timber, offering visitors a unique vantage point to connect with the breathtaking landscape and cultural history of the region.
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Observation Platform Crafted with Thatch Roof and Grey Weathered Timber for Enhanced Wildlife Interaction
Observation Platform Crafted with Thatch Roof and Grey Weathered Timber for Enhanced Wildlife Interaction
Clark Thenhaus
This carefully designed observation platform elevates visitors into the heart of Pape Nature Park, featuring a thatch roof and Cape Cod grey wood that blend seamlessly with the environment while providing dynamic spaces for wildlife observation.
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Canopy Roof Constructed with Durable Timber and Metal Mesh for an Interactive Community Hub
Canopy Roof Constructed with Durable Timber and Metal Mesh for an Interactive Community Hub
Moluguri Sai tharun
With a canopy roof constructed from durable timber and an engaging layout centered around natural lighting, the design creates an inviting and interactive environment for a communal food court at the Sansusi festival in Riga.
riga food court cultural hub community timber biophilic sustainable festival interactive public space
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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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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Rammed Earth and Fiber Concrete Pavilion Embracing Circular Form in Iceland's Cultural Landscape
Rammed Earth and Fiber Concrete Pavilion Embracing Circular Form in Iceland's Cultural Landscape
Aziz Bahou
Utilizing a circular form crafted from rammed earth and fiber concrete, this cultural pavilion seamlessly integrates into Iceland's rugged landscape, serving as a versatile venue for film and performance arts.
iceland cultural pavilion performance film community sustainability venue circular flexibility
Curvilinear Cinema Pavilion Crafted with Local Wood and Acoustic Panels in Tectonic Landscape
Curvilinear Cinema Pavilion Crafted with Local Wood and Acoustic Panels in Tectonic Landscape
Pu Vallin
Set against the tectonic landscape of Northern Iceland, a curvilinear pavilion made from local wood and enhanced with acoustic panels serves as a community-focused cinema, seamlessly blending modern design with the natural environment.
iceland cinema pavilion community gathering local sustainability nature cultural landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Create a Serene Residency by the Lake
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Create a Serene Residency by the Lake
Martina Roscio, Carlotta Schembri, Gaia Sicilia
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and expansive glass panels, the residence seamlessly integrates with its lakeside surroundings while providing an inspiring space for artistic collaboration amongst families.
latvia residency families lake living communal nature wood workshop artists
Observation Tower Featuring Translucent Fabric and Steel Framework in a Biosphere Reserve Setting
Observation Tower Featuring Translucent Fabric and Steel Framework in a Biosphere Reserve Setting
Yufei Guo, Mian Qin
This observation tower seamlessly integrates a steel framework with translucent fabric, creating an experience that invites visitors to engage with the dynamic elements of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve while offering panoramic views and a unique interaction with nature.
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Educational facility showcasing the integration of local basalt stone and sustainable materials within a volcanic landscape
Educational facility showcasing the integration of local basalt stone and sustainable materials within a volcanic landscape
Zhe Chen, Chun Zhang, Liping Chen
Nestled among the volcanic terrain of northern Iceland, this educational facility seamlessly blends local basalt stone and eco-friendly materials to create an immersive experience that explores the region's geological heritage.
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Sustainable lodging featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles in a breathtaking Icelandic landscape
Sustainable lodging featuring cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles in a breathtaking Icelandic landscape
Mac10studio Architects, Aixa Caldera, Williams Mendez, Marco Celis
Nestled in the heart of Iceland, this sustainable lodging seamlessly integrates cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, offering a flexible living experience that harmonizes with the breathtaking northern landscape while prioritizing environmental sensitivity.
iceland sustainable residential community accommodation greenhouse movable rooms nature hospitality environmental integration
Meditative Cabanas Featuring Plant Integration and Transparent Glass in Urban Ecology
Meditative Cabanas Featuring Plant Integration and Transparent Glass in Urban Ecology
Ethan Seaver
Nestled within an urban landscape, the transparent glass structures and integrated plant life create a harmonious sanctuary for meditation and self-reflection, bridging the gap between nature and the city.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Walls Define A Coastal Sanctuary
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Walls Define A Coastal Sanctuary
Mei Li
With charred wooden shingles that harmonize with expansive glass walls, this coastal residence creates a seamless connection to its natural surroundings while offering a serene retreat for its inhabitants.
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Rammed Earth's Curved Pavilion Offering Community Spaces Amidst Sahara Dunes
Rammed Earth's Curved Pavilion Offering Community Spaces Amidst Sahara Dunes
Luis fernando Islas villarreal
Nestled within the Sahara's vast landscape, the hyperbolic pavilion constructed from rammed earth and local timber serves as a communal oasis, offering refuge and connection for visitors in a striking interplay between architecture and nature.
morocco pavilion desert cultural community rammed earth sustainability nomadic venues
Translucent Fabric Canopy Over Natural Brown Timber Retreat in Urban Tokyo
Translucent Fabric Canopy Over Natural Brown Timber Retreat in Urban Tokyo
Stephen Wong
A serene retreat emerges through a translucent fabric canopy interwoven with natural brown timber, offering Tokyo residents a unique space for meditation and reflection amidst the urban landscape.
tokyo meditation cabin urban reflection translucent wood community sustainability interior
Geometric Forms of Reinforced Concrete and Natural Larch Connecting Community and Landscape
Geometric Forms of Reinforced Concrete and Natural Larch Connecting Community and Landscape
Wisarut Boonumchoo, Phunakorn Kongwatananonda, Pichet Panapitakkul, Nattapat Lerstsongkram
Crafted from reinforced concrete and warm larch wood, the architectural design seamlessly merges geometric forms with the breathtaking Icelandic landscape, creating inviting spaces for community engagement and artistic expression.
iceland cubes pyramids caf gallery theater sustainability landscape community nature
Rammed Earth and Sustainable Materials Create a Dynamic Community Space Among Volcanic Landscapes
Rammed Earth and Sustainable Materials Create a Dynamic Community Space Among Volcanic Landscapes
Justyna Matyska
Constructed using rammed earth and innovative materials, this design harmonizes with its volcanic surroundings while providing a multifunctional community space for cinema and exhibitions.
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Moss-Covered Stone Structure with Subterranean Reflection Spaces Embedded in the Landscape
Moss-Covered Stone Structure with Subterranean Reflection Spaces Embedded in the Landscape
Nirapohn Srisuk
Set amidst Pendle Hill’s natural landscape, the design thoughtfully integrates moss-clad stone and wooden arches with subterranean reflection spaces, creating a contemplative memorial dedicated to the victims of historical witch trials.
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