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Windows That Mimic Glaciers Enhancing Visitor Experience in Iceland

Windows That Mimic Glaciers Enhancing Visitor Experience in Iceland

Celeste Serqueira, Victoria Rybner, Gustavo ezequiel Faverio

Windows designed to mimic glacier cracks invite visitors to engage with Iceland's natural beauty while exploring diverse exhibition spaces dedicated to the region's unique landscapes and phenomena.

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Grounding Tree and Conversation Pit in a Virtual Beachfront Living Space

Grounding Tree and Conversation Pit in a Virtual Beachfront Living Space

Randi Bradley, Nora Cao, Nicole Erickson, Constanza Ferreiro

The integration of a grounding tree and a conversation pit creates a unique virtual beachfront living space that encourages community engagement while maintaining individual comfort.

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Volcanic Stone and Fritted Glass Forming Community Spaces in Iceland

Volcanic Stone and Fritted Glass Forming Community Spaces in Iceland

Winyou Wanichsiriroj, Wiriya Kitkrailard, Nongnuch Ngamsirichaikun, Jinvara Vanichsiriroje

Utilizing volcanic stone and fritted glass, the design creates a community space that fosters interaction while harmonizing with Iceland's dramatic landscape of glaciers and volcanoes.

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Vertical Spaces Illuminated by Glass Amidst a Glacier's Embrace

Vertical Spaces Illuminated by Glass Amidst a Glacier's Embrace

Johny Vincent

Rising from the glacier's edge, the vertical structure melds concrete and glass to create an interconnected ecosystem designed for collaborative exploration and coexistence.

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Embracing Columnar Forms Amid Glacial Landscapes for a Nature-Focused Museum

Embracing Columnar Forms Amid Glacial Landscapes for a Nature-Focused Museum

Hanlan Piao, Mingzhu Tang, Jinsong Wang, WOOKYOUNG CHO

Set against the backdrop of Iceland's glacial landscapes, the museum weaves together columnar forms with natural light to create an immersive space dedicated to the region’s unique geological features and environmental education.

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Faceted Cabins Crafted from Titanium and Aerogel Nestled in Iceland's Rugged Landscape

Faceted Cabins Crafted from Titanium and Aerogel Nestled in Iceland's Rugged Landscape

TOMAS PINA, ADELA VARMUZOVA, JIRI HAVLIK, ANDREA SROLOVA

Crafted with a lightweight titanium structure and layered with aerogel insulation, these faceted cabins offer trekkers a sustainable refuge against Iceland's extreme weather conditions.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Modularity in Remote Icelandic Cabins

Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Modularity in Remote Icelandic Cabins

Dorothy Johns, Krystyna Ng

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a modular design, these cabins seamlessly integrate into Iceland's rugged landscape, providing essential shelter for outdoor trekkers.

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Curved Glass Facades and Recycled Wood Create a Community Space Embracing Glacial Inspiration

Curved Glass Facades and Recycled Wood Create a Community Space Embracing Glacial Inspiration

Curved glass facades complement the use of recycled wood, creating a community space that draws inspiration from glacial forms while fostering interaction and connection among visitors.

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Curvilinear Shelter Crafted from GRC and Native Timber in the Icelandic Highlands

Curvilinear Shelter Crafted from GRC and Native Timber in the Icelandic Highlands

Michael James O'reilly, Yaseen Sharif Bhatti, Murathan Alp özok, Jizhe Han

Crafted with glass-reinforced concrete and local timber, this curvilinear structure harmonizes with the Icelandic Highlands while serving as a multifunctional visitor center and ski facility.

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Iceberg Inspired Community Space Emphasizing Circular Economy and Sustainable Practices

Iceberg Inspired Community Space Emphasizing Circular Economy and Sustainable Practices

Hyun Lee, Hyemin Na, Yejin Chu, Gesu Park

Inspired by the forms of icebergs, the design integrates a circular economy approach while facilitating a community space that emphasizes sustainability through its interconnected residential, agricultural, and recycling areas.

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Glowing Polycarbonate Shells and Volcanic Stone Create A Unique Cinematic Experience

Glowing Polycarbonate Shells and Volcanic Stone Create A Unique Cinematic Experience

Arne Knoll, Kevin Hügle

The luminous polycarbonate facade and textured volcanic stone form a striking relationship, embodying Iceland's natural elements while serving as a contemporary cinema space.

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Reflective Surfaces and Skylights Framing Nature in a Glacial Landscape Café

Reflective Surfaces and Skylights Framing Nature in a Glacial Landscape Café

Qianrong Shi, Xinyan Chen

With its reflective glass walls and strategically placed skylights, the design captures the essence of Iceland's glacial landscape while providing a functional space for café and exhibition experiences.

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Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure

Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure

Desmond Zeiber

Inspired by glacial forms, the design employs a robust substructure to enhance user engagement through designated high and low commitment zones, ultimately serving as an observatory and interactive gathering space.

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Translucent Concrete Serving Light and Nature in an Informative Center

Translucent Concrete Serving Light and Nature in an Informative Center

Ester Susanawati

Translucent concrete captures and diffuses light throughout the space of a tourist information center, creating an engaging connection between visitors and the dramatic Icelandic landscape.

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Geothermal Heating and Corrugated Metal Form a Sustainable Retreat in Icelandic Landscape

Geothermal Heating and Corrugated Metal Form a Sustainable Retreat in Icelandic Landscape

Hsin-lun Lu, Yuhe Chi

Utilizing geothermal heating and durable corrugated metal, the design creates a sustainable retreat that integrates seamlessly into the Icelandic landscape while offering functional guest accommodations.

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Modular Retreat Featuring Corrugated Steel and Turf Insulation in the Icelandic Landscape

Modular Retreat Featuring Corrugated Steel and Turf Insulation in the Icelandic Landscape

Priya Tadinada, Kushal Durai

Constructed with corrugated steel and turf insulation, this modular cabin offers a functional retreat for trekkers, seamlessly integrating into the rugged Icelandic landscape.

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Sustainable Stone Refuge Featuring Hemp Insulation and Corrugated Metal Roof in The Himalayas

Sustainable Stone Refuge Featuring Hemp Insulation and Corrugated Metal Roof in The Himalayas

Morgand Léa, Coudry Sarah

Incorporating locally sourced stone and innovative hemp insulation, the shelter provides a durable refuge for trekkers while seamlessly blending into the high-altitude Himalayan landscape.

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Charred Wood Cladding and Extensive Glazing Creating Seamless Integration with the Icelandic Landscape

Charred Wood Cladding and Extensive Glazing Creating Seamless Integration with the Icelandic Landscape

Volodymyr Domaretskyi

Incorporating charred wood cladding and expansive glass elements, the design offers a contemporary response to the Icelandic landscape, serving as a multifunctional hub for winter recreation and visitor engagement.

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Glass Cathedral Framing Panoramic Views in Icelandic Landscape

Glass Cathedral Framing Panoramic Views in Icelandic Landscape

Kaito Mizuta, Ruki Nagashima, zewen dai, Mai Iida

A glass cathedral rises amid Iceland's dramatic landscape, offering unobstructed views and an underground gathering space, creating an immersive venue for cinematic experiences and community engagement.

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Lava Rocks and Geothermal Heat Captured in a Multifunctional Space

Lava Rocks and Geothermal Heat Captured in a Multifunctional Space

Bingjun Chen

Built with locally sourced lava rocks and designed to leverage geothermal heat, the facility offers a multifunctional space for visitors to engage with the landscape while reflecting on the interplay between fire and ice.

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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

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Fatima Jalali, Barbod Alimohamadi, Razieh Zirrahi, Ali Jafari

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Mason Miles

An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.

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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

Kristina Klimova

A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

Brandon Bergem

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: “Glacier”

56 projects found:

Windows That Mimic Glaciers Enhancing Visitor Experience in Iceland

Grounding Tree and Conversation Pit in a Virtual Beachfront Living Space

Volcanic Stone and Fritted Glass Forming Community Spaces in Iceland

Vertical Spaces Illuminated by Glass Amidst a Glacier's Embrace

Embracing Columnar Forms Amid Glacial Landscapes for a Nature-Focused Museum

Faceted Cabins Crafted from Titanium and Aerogel Nestled in Iceland's Rugged Landscape

Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Modularity in Remote Icelandic Cabins

Curved Glass Facades and Recycled Wood Create a Community Space Embracing Glacial Inspiration

Curvilinear Shelter Crafted from GRC and Native Timber in the Icelandic Highlands

Iceberg Inspired Community Space Emphasizing Circular Economy and Sustainable Practices

Glowing Polycarbonate Shells and Volcanic Stone Create A Unique Cinematic Experience

Reflective Surfaces and Skylights Framing Nature in a Glacial Landscape Café

Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure

Translucent Concrete Serving Light and Nature in an Informative Center

Geothermal Heating and Corrugated Metal Form a Sustainable Retreat in Icelandic Landscape

Modular Retreat Featuring Corrugated Steel and Turf Insulation in the Icelandic Landscape

Sustainable Stone Refuge Featuring Hemp Insulation and Corrugated Metal Roof in The Himalayas

Charred Wood Cladding and Extensive Glazing Creating Seamless Integration with the Icelandic Landscape

Glass Cathedral Framing Panoramic Views in Icelandic Landscape

Lava Rocks and Geothermal Heat Captured in a Multifunctional Space

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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