Eduardo antônio De paula souza e guimarães,Vânia maria Felchar,João batista Valle leme,Mateus Figueira barreto vilas boas
White plastered masonry and extensive glass elements create a seamless transition between interior spaces and the surrounding landscape, offering a sustainable lodge that celebrates the region's olive oil heritage.
Utilizing a charred spruce facade and geothermal foundations, the design transforms winter recreation with a sustainable lodge that harmonizes with Iceland's unique landscape.
Combining a three-layer insulation system with recycled metal and locally sourced timber, the lodge seamlessly integrates into the Icelandic landscape while offering a sustainable and community-oriented retreat for guests.
Harnessing the thermal properties of adobe and the warmth of reclaimed wood, the design seamlessly integrates into the desert landscape while providing sustainable lodging for visitors.
Utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, the design merges seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape while providing multifunctional lodges for visitors to experience the Northern Lights.
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels form the foundation of a collection of communal spaces that harmonize with the stunning landscape of Lake Mývatn, offering visitors a modern interpretation of traditional Icelandic living.
The use of charred wood and Norway spruce in a folded A-frame structure harmonizes with the surrounding forest, creating a serene retreat that fosters self-reflection and connection with nature.
Composed of a protective shell and a transparent mass, the eco lodges are designed to create an immersive experience in the Arabian desert while enhancing comfort and sustainability for guests.
Lifting above the desert floor, helium-supported tents made from recycled plastic provide guests with an immersive experience, connecting them to the surrounding landscape while ensuring ecological efficiency in their stay.
Equilateral triangular forms integrate with the landscape, offering raised terraces and skylights that enhance the connection to the desert environment while providing comfortable lodging for guests.
Designed with charred wooden shingles that integrate seamlessly into the Icelandic landscape, the lodge offers a functional retreat for skiing enthusiasts while prioritizing sustainability and a connection to nature.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a sustainable retreat that harmonizes with the Norwegian wilderness and enhances guest experiences in both winter and summer.
Constructed with dark trapezoidal cladding and powered by a geothermal heating system, the lodge provides a sustainably designed retreat that enhances the natural landscape while accommodating outdoor enthusiasts.
Crafted from a unique pentagonal design, these sustainable lodges utilize wood and steel to provide functional and communal spaces for trekkers in the Himalayan region.
Charred wooden exteriors and expansive glass panels create a seamless integration with Iceland’s landscape, offering visitors an immersive experience focused on viewing the Northern Lights in sustainable lodging.
Equilateral triangles constructed with effective insulation and solar panels create a sustainable lodge that harmonizes with the Mývatn landscape, offering guests a unique experience under the Northern Lights.
Crafted from local stone and concrete, the Eco Lodges align with the Perseus Constellation while offering a sustainable retreat that connects guests with the natural beauty of the Arabian desert.
Curvilinear forms and rock shading define a desert retreat that offers unobtrusive observation of Oryxes, providing a tranquil escape in Abu Dhabi's landscape.
With skylights designed for celestial views and structures enhanced by palm leaves and photovoltaic glass, the lodges offer a unique blend of cultural heritage and sustainable hospitality within the Abu Dhabi desert.
Stephanie Chaltiel,Irem Metin,Beste sevgi Köroğlu,Ülker zeynep Çolak
Constructed primarily from local clay, the terraced eco-lodges harmonize with the vineyard landscape while providing a communal space for guests to enjoy wine tasting and relaxation.
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
Valeria Baeza
Mario Arancibia
Felipe Gonzalez
Tomas Zelada
The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
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