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Corten Panels and Twisting Corridors Enhancing Geological Exploration
Corten Panels and Twisting Corridors Enhancing Geological Exploration
Eedo Zygelbaum
Corten panels form twisting corridors that draw visitors through an immersive experience of geological exploration while offering distinct vantage points of the surrounding gorge.
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Lava Walls and Concrete Platforms Enhancing Visitor Experience in a Natural Landscape
Lava Walls and Concrete Platforms Enhancing Visitor Experience in a Natural Landscape
Roberto Rosales salazar
Lava walls and concrete viewing platforms define a new facility in Mývatnssveit, designed to enhance visitor interaction with the region's unique geological features while providing essential services.
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Stained Glass Retreat With Wood Chip Facades and Private Meditation Cabins
Stained Glass Retreat With Wood Chip Facades and Private Meditation Cabins
Alexey Kashapov, Svetlana Kashapova
A retreat defined by its stained glass windows and wood chip facades offers a series of private meditation cabins designed to enhance connection with nature and promote tranquility.
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Cedar Wood Warmth with Corrugated Steel in Micro Home Design
Cedar Wood Warmth with Corrugated Steel in Micro Home Design
Layan Dalloul, Reem Al-zahrani, Yasmeen Obaid, ruzan alkhulaqi
A cantilevered volume of corrugated steel enhances the compact design of this micro home, seamlessly integrating cedar wood elements to create a sustainable living space in Tannourine that prioritizes natural light and energy efficiency.
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Interlocked Shell Structures Reflecting Tectonic Forces in Icelandic Landscape
Interlocked Shell Structures Reflecting Tectonic Forces in Icelandic Landscape
Silvia Vangelova
Interlocked forms representing the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates rise from the Icelandic landscape, offering visitors a unique experience that integrates geological processes with public access to geothermal features.
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Embracing Nature with Organic Wood and Grey-Water Sustainability
Embracing Nature with Organic Wood and Grey-Water Sustainability
Yangxing Zhang, Yishu Li, Man ki Lo, Taifu Zheng
Constructed with organic wood panels and incorporating a grey-water system, the retreat seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings while providing a tranquil space for wellness and reflection.
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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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A Performance Shelter Tuned by the Wind
A Performance Shelter Tuned by the Wind
Patrick Holzer, Christian Andreas Cotting
Located in a forest clearing in inland Latvia, the venue is designed to accommodate performance art within a natural setting. Its layout emphasizes interaction between audience and performers while fostering a strong sensory connection to the surrounding landscape.
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