Sustainably crafted with larch cladding and a green roof, the spa integrates seamlessly into the Icelandic landscape, offering a unique wellness experience tailored to promote relaxation and connection to nature.
With a core design inspired by the Fibonacci growth model, the structure emphasizes seasonal adaptability and natural light to create a communal heart for social interaction and engagement.
Shaped by the golden spiral, the design integrates a laminated timber roof with community spaces to support social interaction, reflecting environmental sensitivity and local context.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and local stone, the design integrates seamlessly with its vineyard surroundings to create a mixed-use facility that encompasses hotel accommodations, wellness spaces, and hospitality venues.
With its 40 cm thick concrete walls and traditional rough stone masonry, the community space fosters a connection to its cultural context while providing a comfortable environment for social interaction and activities.
With expansive terraces overlooking lush vineyards, the design integrates wellness and relaxation in a dedicated spa area alongside diverse accommodations, creating a harmonious retreat for guests seeking both comfort and tranquility.
Timber battens and curvilinear forms create a harmonious connection with the surrounding vineyards in a hospitality complex designed to enhance visitor engagement and exploration of its many amenities.
A blend of white concrete and natural wood thoughtfully integrates with the surrounding vineyard, creating a hotel that enhances guest engagement with its landscape while offering a range of leisure and wellness amenities.
An exploited roof enhances the functionality of a hotel complex designed with glazed facades and communal spaces that connect with the lush vineyard, offering guests a unique blend of hospitality and nature.
Wood louvre brise soleil and green roofs blend with the volcanic landscape of Mývatn, creating a museum that highlights Iceland's unique geology while serving as a hub for education and research.
Counterclockwise rotation in design and the use of rammed earth showcase a deep engagement with cultural heritage, creating a communal space that promotes wellness and social interaction.
With weathering steel planters and light concrete walls, the design integrates seamlessly into the vineyard landscape to create a hospitality experience that emphasizes connection to the surroundings.
Employing curvilinear forms and a natural plaster facade to harmonize with the vineyard landscape, the hospitality complex maximizes panoramic views while offering engaging outdoor promenades for guests.
The wave-shaped roof and private terraces crafted from natural stone create a seamless connection to the vineyard landscape, offering a tranquil retreat that enhances the experience of wine culture.
Crafted from rammed earth and designed with an embedded greenhouse, the structure fosters community engagement while seamlessly integrating with the volcanic landscape of Mývatn to serve as a multifunctional gathering space.
Constructed with pixelated edges and large glass elements that maximize natural light, the greenhouse restaurant provides a functional space for dining while facilitating an immersive connection to the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Set against the backdrop of the tectonic divide, a crevice formed by natural geological shifts connects a Movie Theater and an Event Space, enriched by volcanic rock and frosted glass to create a community hub that resonates with its unique landscape.
Rammed earth walls and wooden pillars create a harmonious dialogue with expansive vineyard views in a medium-large hotel that fosters both relaxation and social interaction.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.
Maria Turcu,Mihai Mitrică,Alina Măldărescu,Alina Lixeanu
Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.
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