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Fractured Forms with Birch Wood and Natural Bedrock Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Fractured Forms with Birch Wood and Natural Bedrock Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Abigail Benouaich

A fractured cubic form integrates birch wood cladding and natural bedrock, responding to the geological landscape of Iceland's Mid-Atlantic Ridge while serving as a visitor center and exhibition space.

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Charred Timber Facade and Viroc Cladding in a Cave-Like Cinema Experience

Charred Timber Facade and Viroc Cladding in a Cave-Like Cinema Experience

Celia Divry, Carla Divry

With a facade of charred timber and Viroc cladding that echoes the surrounding landscape, the design creates a cave-like cinema experience, inviting visitors to engage with the unique interplay of light and space.

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Polygonal Structure with Perforated Metal Panels Offering Elevated Views in Volcanic Landscape

Dimitrios Kogkalidis, Petros Topouzelis

Crafted from perforated metal panels and inspired by the polygonal forms of volcanic rock, this lookout structure provides an unobstructed vantage point for visitors to engage with the dramatic Icelandic landscape.

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Granite Walls Fractured by Hopeful Sphere in Memorial Design

Granite Walls Fractured by Hopeful Sphere in Memorial Design

Roderick Cloud

A black granite wall detailing the history of genocides gives way to a fragmented sphere, symbolizing hope and healing in a memorial designed for reflection and education.

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Corten Steel and Mirrored Surfaces Create Elevated Perspectives in Icelandic Landscape Observation Facility

Corten Steel and Mirrored Surfaces Create Elevated Perspectives in Icelandic Landscape Observation Facility

Chang yuan max Hsu, Joseph Welker

Mirrored surfaces and Corten steel form an elevated observation facility that immerses visitors in the unique geological features of Iceland's landscape, enhancing their understanding of the natural environment.

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Lava Stone Observation Tower with Glazed Views and Sustainable Design

Lava Stone Observation Tower with Glazed Views and Sustainable Design

Roberto Simeone, Alessandro Ciocci, Camilla Pagano mariano

Rising from the Icelandic landscape, a tower clad in local lava stone and equipped with a glazed observatory provides panoramic views while serving as a bridge connecting fractured earth plates.

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Polished Concrete Tower Embracing Grjótagjá's Unique Fissures

Polished Concrete Tower Embracing Grjótagjá's Unique Fissures

Thomas Lodge, Bastiaan Van der sanden

A polished concrete tower rises from the fissures of Grjótagjá, creating a relationship between the natural landscape and internal spaces that invite exploration and reflection for visitors.

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Rammed Earth Tunnels and Viewing Platforms Above Tectonic Fractures in Iceland

Rammed Earth Tunnels and Viewing Platforms Above Tectonic Fractures in Iceland

Oscar Boutwell draper, Marek Struski

Elevated 15 meters above a tectonic fracture, a tower constructed with rammed earth incorporates tunnels leading to caves, offering visitors an immersive experience of Iceland's unique geological landscape.

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Rugged Dhome Structure Embracing Urban Interactivity in Nebraska

Zouad Mehdi, Vancoillie Manon

A rugged Dhome in Nebraska showcases an urban interactivity that emphasizes community engagement and a transformative approach to shared living space.

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Lava Rock and Turf Harmony in a Community Retreat

Lava Rock and Turf Harmony in a Community Retreat

Petra Stanev, Shannon Mclain, Taylor Parchinski

Combining turf and lava rock, the design integrates traditional Icelandic building methods with modern spatial arrangements to create a communal retreat that enhances the natural landscape while serving as a guest house.

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Fractured Form Merging with Heavy Materials to Reflect Memory and Dialogue

Fractured Form Merging with Heavy Materials to Reflect Memory and Dialogue

Csaba Babud

A fractured form composed of heavy materials embodies the themes of memory and reconciliation, designed to facilitate public reflection and dialogue within a contemplative civic space.

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Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Silvia Montesdeoca cabrera, José carlos Ramírez ceballos, Andrea Díaz lacalle, Javier Herrera rodríguez

The architectural form utilizes a diagonal fracture and small topographical mounds to engage with the surrounding landscape, fostering ecological harmony while serving as a public facility.

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Corten Structures Framing Historical Reflection in a Memorial Setting

Corten Structures Framing Historical Reflection in a Memorial Setting

John Iacobacci, Devon Rowley, Ben Gravel

Corten steel monoliths arranged in a sunken path create a reflective space that honors historical atrocities, inviting community engagement and remembrance within the memorial.

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Tetrahedral Viewpoint with Sintered Stone and Structural Glazing over Tectonic Plates

Tetrahedral Viewpoint with Sintered Stone and Structural Glazing over Tectonic Plates

Norbert Sipos

A tetrahedral structure clad in sintered stone and large-scale glazing presides over the intersection of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, offering visitors a unique viewpoint on the geological landscape.

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Harnessing Local Stones and Cross-Laminated Timber at a Tectonic Landscape Experience

Harnessing Local Stones and Cross-Laminated Timber at a Tectonic Landscape Experience

Alex Renard

Set against a tectonic landscape, the combination of local stones and Cross-Laminated Timber creates a distinctive structure that serves as both a bathing facility and an educational exhibition space, fostering a deep connection between visitors and the site's geological history.

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Exploring Geological Boundaries Through Columnar Structures

Exploring Geological Boundaries Through Columnar Structures

Shu Shimizu, Miku Yashiki, Yuri Asano

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Hverfjall Crater, the design utilizes columnar jointing to create a distinctive structure that enhances visitor engagement with its geological surroundings while serving as an observation point for exploration.

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Fractured Form Amidst Geothermal Pools

Shuting Zhang, Xinzhu You

Set within a tectonic fracture and characterized by a central black box, the observation tower provides a unique vantage point over the geothermal pool at Grjótagjá, enhancing the visitor experience through an immersive connection to the surrounding landscape.

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Suspended Café Above a Geological Scar Made with Charred Timber

Suspended Café Above a Geological Scar Made with Charred Timber

Adrianna Karnaszewska, Jacek Baczkowski, Michał Kasperski

Perched above a geological scar, the structure utilizes charred timber to create a café space that provides visitors with panoramic views while immersing them in the unique Icelandic landscape.

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Volcanic Stone and Lean Concrete Enclaves That Embrace Geothermal Energy

Volcanic Stone and Lean Concrete Enclaves That Embrace Geothermal Energy

Vincenzo Russo, Antonio Buonaurio, Francesco Cuomo, Pier Luigi Valente

Constructed with volcanic stone and lean concrete, the design harnesses geothermal energy while creating a dynamic series of spaces for community engagement and exhibitions near Lake Myvatn.

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Fractured Planes of Lava Rock and Concrete in an Icelandic Visitor Center

Fractured Planes of Lava Rock and Concrete in an Icelandic Visitor Center

Petra Stanev, Taylor Parchinski, Shannon Mclain

Constructed with fractured planes of lava rock and concrete, the visitor center at Dimmuborgir draws inspiration from Icelandic geology and mythology, providing a thoughtful space for tourists to engage with the unique landscape.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate and Timber

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Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.

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Search results for: “Fracture”

23 projects found:

Fractured Forms with Birch Wood and Natural Bedrock Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Charred Timber Facade and Viroc Cladding in a Cave-Like Cinema Experience

Polygonal Structure with Perforated Metal Panels Offering Elevated Views in Volcanic Landscape

Granite Walls Fractured by Hopeful Sphere in Memorial Design

Corten Steel and Mirrored Surfaces Create Elevated Perspectives in Icelandic Landscape Observation Facility

Lava Stone Observation Tower with Glazed Views and Sustainable Design

Polished Concrete Tower Embracing Grjótagjá's Unique Fissures

Rammed Earth Tunnels and Viewing Platforms Above Tectonic Fractures in Iceland

Rugged Dhome Structure Embracing Urban Interactivity in Nebraska

Lava Rock and Turf Harmony in a Community Retreat

Fractured Form Merging with Heavy Materials to Reflect Memory and Dialogue

Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Corten Structures Framing Historical Reflection in a Memorial Setting

Tetrahedral Viewpoint with Sintered Stone and Structural Glazing over Tectonic Plates

Harnessing Local Stones and Cross-Laminated Timber at a Tectonic Landscape Experience

Exploring Geological Boundaries Through Columnar Structures

Fractured Form Amidst Geothermal Pools

Suspended Café Above a Geological Scar Made with Charred Timber

Volcanic Stone and Lean Concrete Enclaves That Embrace Geothermal Energy

Fractured Planes of Lava Rock and Concrete in an Icelandic Visitor Center

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate and Timber

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