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Circular Retreat Framed in Polycarbonate with Views of the Northern Lights

Circular Retreat Framed in Polycarbonate with Views of the Northern Lights

Kevin Veenhuizen

Framed by polycarbonate panels that illuminate the night, a circular retreat provides clear views of the northern lights while offering sustainable accommodations for guests seeking connection with Iceland's unique landscape.

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Circular Shelters with Skylights and Geothermal Heating in the Icelandic Landscape

Circular Shelters with Skylights and Geothermal Heating in the Icelandic Landscape

Huanlin Luo, Niaoniao Li

Circular guest shelters with skylights and geothermal heating immerse visitors in the Northern Lights while seamlessly integrating into the Icelandic landscape.

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Local Stone and Brick Retreat Emphasizing Wine Culture in the Umbrian Valley

Local Stone and Brick Retreat Emphasizing Wine Culture in the Umbrian Valley

Zan Haidar-pasler, Wael Bousmael, Jerome Kallab

Constructed with local stone and brick, the design harmoniously blends with its Umbrian landscape while providing an intimate setting for wine enthusiasts to experience the culture and craft of winemaking.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frames Enhance Sustainable Guesthouse Design in Iceland

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frames Enhance Sustainable Guesthouse Design in Iceland

Bassel Omara

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this guesthouse integrates sustainably with Iceland's landscape to provide an immersive retreat experience.

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Visual Amplifier with ETFE and Steel Frames for Northern Lights Observation

Visual Amplifier with ETFE and Steel Frames for Northern Lights Observation

Jaebong Jeon, Keunyoung Lim

A skylight and ETFE façade create a visual amplifier for observing the Northern Lights in this structure designed for flexible guest accommodation, harmonizing with the unique Icelandic landscape.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Units For Community Living Surrounded by Northern Landscapes

Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Units For Community Living Surrounded by Northern Landscapes

Allison Righi

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and modular units, this community living initiative emphasizes sustainability and connection to the Northern landscape while providing adaptable residential spaces for shared experiences.

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Geodesic Structure Featuring High-Performance Thermoplastic and Expansive Glass Integration for Community Living

Geodesic Structure Featuring High-Performance Thermoplastic and Expansive Glass Integration for Community Living

Merritt Heilman

As a geodesic structure constructed with high-performance thermoplastic and extensive glass facades, this design prioritizes energy efficiency and natural light while serving as a versatile community gathering space.

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Skylit Guest Units with Dark Wood and Solar Panels Overlooking the Northern Lights

Skylit Guest Units with Dark Wood and Solar Panels Overlooking the Northern Lights

Anna Caldana, Emanuele Crainich, Valentina Schiano

Featuring large skylights and dark wood cladding, the guest units provide stunning views of the Northern Lights while incorporating solar panels for energy efficiency and ensuring a unique lodging experience in Iceland’s picturesque landscape.

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Circular Layout With Geothermal Systems And Wood-Centric Design For Wellness Residences

Christian Legrand Tidwell, Amin Shafaeian, Jeffrey Alan Lane, Mustafa Sufian Hamed

With a circular layout and the integration of geothermal systems, the design prioritizes natural light and communal spaces to create a supportive environment for individuals facing terminal illnesses and their families.

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Turf Roof Structures Integrated with Natural Light for Community Living

Turf Roof Structures Integrated with Natural Light for Community Living

Katherine Graham

Employing turf roofs and extensive glass facades, this environmentally sensitive community hub merges with the Icelandic landscape to provide both communal and individual living spaces.

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Rotating Guest Units Crafted from Translucent Materials for Enhanced Aurora Viewing

Rotating Guest Units Crafted from Translucent Materials for Enhanced Aurora Viewing

Jing Geng, Youlin Cao, Yajie Zou, Wenlei Lv

Rotating, translucent guest units constructed from sustainable materials provide panoramic views of the Northern Lights, delivering a highly immersive and interactive lodging experience.

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Charred Shingles and Timber Forms Integrating Community Within a Vineyard Retreat

Charred Shingles and Timber Forms Integrating Community Within a Vineyard Retreat

José alberto Hernández natividad, Martín Roa campos, Sinhué alejandro Reséndiz viazcán, Héctor javier Hipólito molina

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design emulates the natural landscape while providing a serene environment for guests to immerse themselves in the vineyard experience.

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Nature Immersion Through Cross Laminated Timber and Community Spaces

Nature Immersion Through Cross Laminated Timber and Community Spaces

Ana carolina Zuin freitas, Marina Salles luz

Cross Laminated Timber forms a modular guesthouse connected to an adaptive barn, creating community spaces that enhance wellness through nature immersion and mindful practices.

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Dark Zinc Cladding and Adjustable Foundations Define Guest Accommodation Designed for Aurora Viewing

Dark Zinc Cladding and Adjustable Foundations Define Guest Accommodation Designed for Aurora Viewing

Anna Lundh, Shadi Jalali heravi, Alisher Jalaldinov

Offering a seamless connection to the natural landscape, the design incorporates dark zinc cladding and adjustable foundations to create a guest accommodation that enhances the experience of observing the aurora borealis.

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Elevated Spaces Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles and Glazed Facades in a Sustainable Community Setting

Elevated Spaces Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles and Glazed Facades in a Sustainable Community Setting

Claire Gruber

Crafted from charred wooden shingles and expansive glass elements, this facility integrates modular design with sustainable practices, serving as a vibrant community hub in the unique Icelandic landscape.

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Movable Guesthouses Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embracing The Arctic Landscape

Movable Guesthouses Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embracing The Arctic Landscape

Tanya Ally, Antonio Martin-macho sanchez de rojas

Movable guesthouses composed of cross-laminated timber panels enhance the experience of viewing the Aurora Borealis, seamlessly integrating with the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall while prioritizing sustainability and user interaction.

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Floating Units With ETFE Membranes and Sustainable Eco Foam in Natural Setting

Floating Units With ETFE Membranes and Sustainable Eco Foam in Natural Setting

Francesco Gatti, Elsa Sanfilippo, Francesco Lipari, Giuseppe Conti

The use of lightweight ETFE membranes and spray Eco Foam creates floating units that harmonize with the natural landscape, offering a unique spa experience in Latvia.

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A Recreational Design Emphasizing Ecological Sensitivity

Lisa-marie Mélodie Deransy

The design responds to the challenges of an arid environment by integrating built elements with the natural landscape to support recreational and community activities. Emphasizing sustainability and environmental stewardship, the project seeks to enhance user experience through thoughtful spatial organization and material selection.

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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 Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

Pietro Cipolletta Marco Caporaletti

Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.

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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 Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes

A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes

Silviu Virgil Aldea

Located in a temperate climate zone, the residence explores a modern approach to family living through a series of interlocking volumes. The design emphasizes a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting adaptable living patterns while responding to environmental considerations.

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A Sustainable Microhome for Resource-Limited Communities

A Sustainable Microhome for Resource-Limited Communities

Kristýna Rosecká, Sandro Nanić

The design responds to pressing housing needs in regions affected by climate change and urban displacement, focusing on sustainable, self-sufficient living solutions.

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A Ski Cabin Integrating Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Ski Cabin Integrating Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Ryan Kirkness

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design harmonizes with the Mývatn landscape, providing a functional ski cabin that balances modern amenities with local materiality.

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Search results for: “Guest units”

17 projects found:

Circular Retreat Framed in Polycarbonate with Views of the Northern Lights

Circular Shelters with Skylights and Geothermal Heating in the Icelandic Landscape

Local Stone and Brick Retreat Emphasizing Wine Culture in the Umbrian Valley

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frames Enhance Sustainable Guesthouse Design in Iceland

Visual Amplifier with ETFE and Steel Frames for Northern Lights Observation

Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Units For Community Living Surrounded by Northern Landscapes

Geodesic Structure Featuring High-Performance Thermoplastic and Expansive Glass Integration for Community Living

Skylit Guest Units with Dark Wood and Solar Panels Overlooking the Northern Lights

Circular Layout With Geothermal Systems And Wood-Centric Design For Wellness Residences

Turf Roof Structures Integrated with Natural Light for Community Living

Rotating Guest Units Crafted from Translucent Materials for Enhanced Aurora Viewing

Charred Shingles and Timber Forms Integrating Community Within a Vineyard Retreat

Nature Immersion Through Cross Laminated Timber and Community Spaces

Dark Zinc Cladding and Adjustable Foundations Define Guest Accommodation Designed for Aurora Viewing

Elevated Spaces Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles and Glazed Facades in a Sustainable Community Setting

Movable Guesthouses Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embracing The Arctic Landscape

Floating Units With ETFE Membranes and Sustainable Eco Foam in Natural Setting

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A Recreational Design Emphasizing Ecological Sensitivity

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

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A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates

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

A Residence Composed of Interlocking Timber Volumes

A Sustainable Microhome for Resource-Limited Communities

A Ski Cabin Integrating Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

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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