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Visitor Center Designed with Transparent Facades and Weather-Resistant Seating in a Tectonic Landscape

Visitor Center Designed with Transparent Facades and Weather-Resistant Seating in a Tectonic Landscape

Bryan Dunkelberger

Nestled within a breathtaking tectonic landscape, this visitor center features transparent facades and weather-resistant seating crafted from local materials, inviting guests to engage with Iceland's unique geological heritage while enjoying panoramic views.

iceland observation tower visitor center nature engagement tectonic landscape educational facility sustainable materials community space scenic views glacial environment

Self-Sustaining Cabin Constructed with ETFE and Thermal Performance Optimized for Polar Environments

Self-Sustaining Cabin Constructed with ETFE and Thermal Performance Optimized for Polar Environments

Joongho Lee

Crafted from lightweight ETFE and designed to interact with the glacial landscape, this portable cabin provides a self-sustaining sanctuary for trekkers seeking refuge in Iceland's challenging elements.

iceland cabin portable shelter sustainability etfe trekking modular winter insulation

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The Architect’s
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The Architect’s Stair

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The Architect’s
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Hospice -
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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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Design a concrete pavilion

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Museum of
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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

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Design affordable housing for Denver

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The Architect's Chair

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

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Howard
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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

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The Last
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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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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025

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