Rammed earth columns embody the essence of natural weathering while creating a reflective pavilion that serves as an engaging exhibition space in Melbourne's Royal Park.
Constructed from rammed earth and integrated with intensive green roofs, these villas harmonize with the Assisi landscape while providing unique guest accommodations amid the region's vineyards.
Emphasizing Wabi-Sabi principles, the design integrates expansive glass elements and solar panels to create a tranquil guesthouse that harmonizes with its natural surroundings while celebrating the stages of winemaking.
A multifunctional inner courtyard serves as the centerpiece for an immersive winery experience, connecting guests to the wine production process while preserving local agricultural heritage.
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.
A vertical structure wrapped in perforated aluminum panels provides a distinctive vantage point over Mývatn, serving as a multifunctional coffee shop and community hub for hikers and visitors.
Incorporating lava rock cladding and a wood lattice structure, the center leverages geothermal energy to blend seamlessly with the volcanic landscape while providing educational resources for visitors.
Timber cabins with wooden truss structures foster a sense of community while seamlessly blending into the natural landscape, providing a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking a connection to rural life.
With turf roofs and stone walls inspired by Icelandic heritage, the farmhouse serves as a sustainable community hub that integrates agricultural practices and local cuisine.
A sunken backyard enhances privacy while offering expansive views in a guest home designed to harmonize with the natural landscape of the Umbrian Valley.
With roofs designed for rainwater collection and brick walls that connect to local heritage, the guest pavilions seamlessly integrate sustainable practices into the experience of winemaking in Italy’s countryside.
Andre Negri,Juan Pablo Cisternas Navarro,Jan Keymis
A linear feature wall echoes the vineyard's geometry while a green roof harnesses solar energy, creating a sustainable winery that enhances community interaction and offers guest accommodations.
Constructed from volcanic ash concrete, the cinema integrates seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape, offering visitors an immersive film experience that connects them to both nature and narrative.
Constructed with rammed earth and reclaimed brick, the guest houses integrate harmoniously into the Umbrian landscape while framing breathtaking views of Mount Subasio.
Soft timber curves flow around outdoor decks, offering expansive views of Hverfjall while serving as a vital rest stop for visitors in northern Iceland.
An undulating stainless steel roof reflects the surrounding volcanic landscape, while dark wood panels add warmth, creating a café that invites visitors to immerse themselves in nature.
The circular exhibition room with a central skylight captures natural light to enhance the educational experience about Hverfjall volcano, while the café serves as a resting point for tourists exploring the area's geological significance.
Brian cheuk yan Ho,Anna Long,Tara Hodges,Sanaa Bijlani
Harnessing geothermal energy and clad in zinc, the structure offers a unique greenhouse dining experience that seamlessly connects patrons with seasonal ingredients while showcasing the beauty of the Myvatn landscape.
The combination of an ETFE skin and a geothermal system creates an energy-efficient greenhouse that provides fresh ingredients while seamlessly integrating with the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall, serving as a unique culinary destination.
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.
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.
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.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.