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Mycelium Insulation and Living Roofs Enhance Mindfulness Cabin Experience

Mycelium Insulation and Living Roofs Enhance Mindfulness Cabin Experience

Liza Karimova, Sean Leahy

Utilizing mycelium for insulation and incorporating a living roof, this cabin provides a unique retreat for meditation and mindfulness while fostering a deep connection to its forest surroundings.

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Sustainable Limestone Facade Integrated With Photovoltaic Systems in a Family-Centric Residential Sanctuary

Sustainable Limestone Facade Integrated With Photovoltaic Systems in a Family-Centric Residential Sanctuary

Farha Aref Abdelgawad Mohamed Ahmed Said, Heba Mohamed Moustafa Ibrahim Hassan, Hagar Yousry Mohamed Saleh Mohamed, Omar Ibrahim Mohamed Abdrabou Mohamed, Nourhane El haridi

Incorporating a limestone facade with integrated photovoltaic systems, this residential design prioritizes energy efficiency while fostering family interaction through well-defined communal and private spaces.

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Organic Shapes and Local Materials Shaping Community Spaces in Natural Settings

Organic Shapes and Local Materials Shaping Community Spaces in Natural Settings

Patrycja Lis

Playful structures resembling natural forms and integrated water features create a community-focused environment that promotes well-being and interaction among residents.

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Corten Steel Gate Defining Pathways for Women's Rights Memorial

Małgorzata Petelenz

A corten steel gate marks the entry to a pathway that guides visitors through a constricting tunnel, symbolizing the struggle for women's rights, while serving as a public memorial in Błonia, Kraków.

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Exploring Tensegrity in a Polycarbonate Observation Tower Overlooking a Geological Fissure

Exploring Tensegrity in a Polycarbonate Observation Tower Overlooking a Geological Fissure

Matthias Pabst

Rising above a geological fissure, the polycarbonate observation tower and grounded guest house showcase a unique interplay of tensegrity and local stone elements, providing visitors with an immersive experience of Iceland's natural landscape.

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Natural Light and Functional Layout in a Grounded Coastal Residence

Mei Li

With a focus on maximizing natural light and integrating a functional layout, the residence establishes a deep connection to its coastal environment while providing a comfortable living space for its inhabitants.

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Bird-Friendly High-Rise Featuring Movable Curtains and Ecological Corridors

Ruitao Wang, Zhi Liu, Mingxiu Wang, Ruiyang Chen

Designed with movable curtains to enhance avian safety, the high-rise integrates ecological corridors within an octagonal footprint, fulfilling the dual purpose of providing office space and supporting local biodiversity.

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Rammed Earth Walls and Urban Agriculture in a Community Pavilion

Emil Andersson

Rammed earth walls define a pavilion that integrates urban agriculture with community engagement, creating a space that fosters awareness of human scale and ecological responsibility.

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Native Plants and Timber Finishes Shaping a Grounded Cultural Space

Native Plants and Timber Finishes Shaping a Grounded Cultural Space

Scott Thorp, Logan Burns, Wulf Borrmeister, Sarah Hooran Park Hooran Park

Uplifted sections of local terrain and integrated native plants form a sustainable landscape that enhances the user experience in a multifunctional café and cinema.

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Preserving Heritage With Aging Bricks and Wooden Cladding in a Rural Retreat

Preserving Heritage With Aging Bricks and Wooden Cladding in a Rural Retreat

Stefan de Bever, Luca Cecca, Ana Olivia Poenariu, Narindath Maraj

With its timeless aging bricks and warm wooden cladding, the design integrates historical elements from the local landscape to create an inviting retreat for wine enthusiasts seeking tranquility in a rural setting.

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Elevated Observation Space Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Charred Cedar Wood

Elevated Observation Space Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Charred Cedar Wood

YUTIAN WANG, Xiaoyu Wang, SHIXIN CHEN

Crafted from charred cedar wood and translucent polycarbonate, this elevated memorial offers a reflective space for visitors to engage with the surrounding landscape while honoring the history of the site through its unique design and materials.

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Glass Panels and Wooden Brises Embrace Nature at Icelandic Greenhouse-Spa

Glass Panels and Wooden Brises Embrace Nature at Icelandic Greenhouse-Spa

Giulia Suhett, Matheus Pereira cardoso, Larissa Dantas

With its glass panels and wooden brises designed to harmonize with the Icelandic landscape, the restaurant-greenhouse serves as a tranquil retreat that enhances the visitor experience at the Mývatn Nature Baths.

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Curvilinear Form Crafted with Natural Stone and Charred Wood in Harmonized Landscape Integration

Curvilinear Form Crafted with Natural Stone and Charred Wood in Harmonized Landscape Integration

Matt Steacy

Crafted with charred wood shingles and natural stone, the design creates fluid transitions between interior and exterior spaces, facilitating a harmonious experience in a multifunctional community hub.

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Connecting Community Through Thoughtful Spatial Organization

Elizaveta Manina, Ilya Kaygorodov, Uliana Gotovskaya, Egor Udalov

Utilizing a modern spatial organization, the design enhances user engagement and communication within a versatile office environment in response to restricted digital connectivity.

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Bamboo Walkway Connecting Rammed Earth Spaces in a Tranquil Zen Environment

Bamboo Walkway Connecting Rammed Earth Spaces in a Tranquil Zen Environment

Jessica Thomson, Lauren Copping, Grace Losasso

A bamboo walkway guides users through spaces defined by rammed earth and permeable greenery, culminating in a tranquil zen garden designed for yoga practice and communal reflection.

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Exploring Natural Patterns Through Local Soils and Tectonic Forms

Jacob Gonzales, Antonio Martinez, Eric Merlo

Crafted from local soils and shaped by tectonic movements, the pavilion integrates light and community space, offering a distinctive setting for reflection and gathering in the Texan landscape.

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Stacked Wood Structures Integrated Within Aknīste’s Forest Landscape

Stacked Wood Structures Integrated Within Aknīste’s Forest Landscape

Bennet Harvey, Madison Leonard

Stacked wood constructions harmoniously blend with the forest landscape of Aknīste, providing a community-focused venue that promotes interaction and engagement during a contemporary music festival.

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Prismatic Light Reflections in a Natural Stone Retreat

Aristeidis Georgiades

Utilizing a distinctive glass prism design to scatter light into vibrant colors, the cabin integrates natural stones to foster a deeply grounded environment for meditation and reflection.

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Water Mirror and Perforated Corten Steel in a Vineyard Retreat

Water Mirror and Perforated Corten Steel in a Vineyard Retreat

Leonardo Lepore, Roberto Bologna, Giulio Hasanaj, Valentina Spagnoli

A water mirror reflects the surrounding vineyards while engaging visitors with the tactile warmth of historical bricks and the visual interest of perforated corten steel, creating a functional retreat for wine tasting and community connection.

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Rooftop Track and Open Living Spaces in Natural Material Housing Complex

Jiří Gerö

A rooftop track enhances the elevated living experience of a housing complex built with natural materials, prioritizing communal gardens and flexible, open spaces for its residents.

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

Marco Tosone

Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh

Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina

The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

Paolo Dolceamore, Omar Cicci, Federico Andrea Iannarone, Matteo Dossetto

Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.

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The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates

The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates

Hubert Pierre Olivier Charlaix, Mathieu Henri Pierre Nouhen

Situated in a remote and climatically challenging environment, the design responds to the need for shelter and communal space within a rugged natural landscape. The approach reflects regional building traditions while addressing functional requirements for comfort and protection.

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A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities

A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities

Abdollah Enferadi, Fateme Kameli, Alireza Rezaei, Arash Shariati

The design responds to the urgent need for adaptable shelter solutions in areas affected by conflict and displacement. It focuses on creating resilient living environments that support both physical safety and social well-being.

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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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Search results for: “Grounded”

195 projects found:

Mycelium Insulation and Living Roofs Enhance Mindfulness Cabin Experience

Sustainable Limestone Facade Integrated With Photovoltaic Systems in a Family-Centric Residential Sanctuary

Organic Shapes and Local Materials Shaping Community Spaces in Natural Settings

Corten Steel Gate Defining Pathways for Women's Rights Memorial

Exploring Tensegrity in a Polycarbonate Observation Tower Overlooking a Geological Fissure

Natural Light and Functional Layout in a Grounded Coastal Residence

Bird-Friendly High-Rise Featuring Movable Curtains and Ecological Corridors

Rammed Earth Walls and Urban Agriculture in a Community Pavilion

Native Plants and Timber Finishes Shaping a Grounded Cultural Space

Preserving Heritage With Aging Bricks and Wooden Cladding in a Rural Retreat

Elevated Observation Space Crafted with Translucent Polycarbonate and Charred Cedar Wood

Glass Panels and Wooden Brises Embrace Nature at Icelandic Greenhouse-Spa

Curvilinear Form Crafted with Natural Stone and Charred Wood in Harmonized Landscape Integration

Connecting Community Through Thoughtful Spatial Organization

Bamboo Walkway Connecting Rammed Earth Spaces in a Tranquil Zen Environment

Exploring Natural Patterns Through Local Soils and Tectonic Forms

Stacked Wood Structures Integrated Within Aknīste’s Forest Landscape

Prismatic Light Reflections in a Natural Stone Retreat

Water Mirror and Perforated Corten Steel in a Vineyard Retreat

Rooftop Track and Open Living Spaces in Natural Material Housing Complex

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

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

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates

A Resilient Design for Displaced Communities

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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