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Guiding Wall Cabin with OSB Wood and Double Glazing for Intimate Living

Guiding Wall Cabin with OSB Wood and Double Glazing for Intimate Living

Anggreny Ratnasari, Heinrich Benedick, Sander Ekaputra

A guiding wall made of OSB wood creates a clear spatial flow, while the use of double glazing enhances natural light and connects occupants to the surrounding landscape in this compact cabin designed for intimate living.

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Cork and Stone Retreat Nestled in the Valleys for Meditation

Cork and Stone Retreat Nestled in the Valleys for Meditation

Dejaune Jennings, Maria Malan, Flavio Coetzee, Andrea van der Walt

Constructed from local stone and sustainable cork, the meditation cabin offers a serene retreat that intimately connects users with the surrounding valleys, fostering mindfulness and reflection.

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Molded Concrete Structure Captures Dynamic Light in Visitor Experience

Molded Concrete Structure Captures Dynamic Light in Visitor Experience

Beñat Arejula, Ion Vianez, Unai Arejula

Molded concrete forms create an engaging interplay of light while providing essential spaces for visitors exploring the nearby caves and grottos.

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Lantern-Like Beacon Crafted from Wood and Polycarbonate Overlooking Tectonic Landscape

Lantern-Like Beacon Crafted from Wood and Polycarbonate Overlooking Tectonic Landscape

Silvio Landi, Tommaso Puccinelli, Valerio Pierini

Crafted from wood and translucent polycarbonate, the lighthouse stands as a lantern-like structure that enhances visibility while blending with the geological landscape, guiding visitors toward the coastal caves.

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Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape

Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape

Shannon Mclain, Petra Stanev

Designed with translucent fiberglass cairns that reflect Icelandic folklore, the project enhances navigation while providing essential visitor amenities in a dynamic landscape.

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Birch Plywood Sheltered Spaces Promoting Tranquility and Connection

Birch Plywood Sheltered Spaces Promoting Tranquility and Connection

Pedram Karimi, Shahrzad Nasiri

Constructed with treated birch plywood and designed to create individual meditation spaces, this environment fosters tranquility and connectedness among users while providing a functional retreat for reflection.

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Guiding Light from Corrugated Steel and Gabled Roof in Iceland’s Landscape

Maxwell Starcevich

A glowing lantern atop a gabled roof crafted from corrugated steel enhances the iconic silhouette of this lighthouse, providing essential guidance for travelers in Iceland’s rugged landscape.

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Exploring Volcanic Ashcrete and Translucent Roof in a Guiding Lookout Point

Chloe Read

Constructed from volcanic ashcrete and topped with a translucent roof, the lookout point offers panoramic views while drawing on Nordic symbolism to guide visitors through the dramatic landscape of Hverfjall.

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Skylit Residence Embraces Light Sensitivity with Glass Walls

梦溪陈, 千寻屠, 葆涵蔡, 雨禾潘

With carefully designed glass walls and strategically placed skylights, the residence offers a unique environment that prioritizes light sensitivity and natural engagement for its albino photographer occupants.

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Ceramic Tissue Pathways Within a Reflective Forest Cemetery

Ceramic Tissue Pathways Within a Reflective Forest Cemetery

David Sauer, Hendrik Koch

Ceramic tissue pathways weave through a thoughtfully excavated landscape in Riga, where distinct contemplation rooms offer visitors a serene environment to engage with themes of memory and loss within a forest cemetery.

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A Rainwater Pavilion Integrating Community and Nature

A Rainwater Pavilion Integrating Community and Nature

Bertrand Van dorp, Cohann Rémy

A long gutter system channels collected rainwater into a base reservoir, while red plywood cabins elevated above the ground create a refuge for communal and individual activities in a sustainable setting.

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Eelgrass Insulated Floating Home with Wattle and Daub Walls

Konstantina Moutselou, Christina Chatsiou, Eirini Pappa

Built using wattle and daub walls and insulated with eelgrass, this floating home adapts to rising water levels while providing a compact and comfortable living space for a couple.

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Exploring Caves Through Crafted Pathways and Elevated Viewing Points

Exploring Caves Through Crafted Pathways and Elevated Viewing Points

Hamid Khalili

A carefully crafted pathway leads visitors through an engaging experience that culminates in elevated viewpoints, connecting them to the geological wonder of the Karlagja and Kvennagja caves while providing essential visitor amenities.

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Tectonic-Inspired Tower with Concrete Massing and Polycarbonate Facades

Tectonic-Inspired Tower with Concrete Massing and Polycarbonate Facades

Kamil Dąbek, Katarzyna Pieczko

Constructed as a massive tower inspired by tectonic divisions, the design integrates concrete massing with polycarbonate facades to create an engaging visitor experience that emphasizes interaction with the surrounding landscape.

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Reflecting Terrain with Scoria and Corten Steel in a Visitor Center Design

Reflecting Terrain with Scoria and Corten Steel in a Visitor Center Design

Dominik Budzisz

Utilizing the rugged textures of Scoria and the industrial appeal of Corten steel, the design creates a functional visitor center that harmonizes with the unique geological features of the Icelandic landscape.

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Rainwater Collector Cabin with Glass Panels and Flower Altar

Rainwater Collector Cabin with Glass Panels and Flower Altar

Maja Petrovic

Incorporating a rainwater collector alongside a flower processing altar, the cabin emphasizes elemental connections while providing a serene space for meditation.

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Circular Greenhouse Integration with Local Wood in Icelandic Landscape

Circular Greenhouse Integration with Local Wood in Icelandic Landscape

Michele Piccolo, DOMENICO FALCI, ANTONIO CARMISANO, TOMMASO D'ANGELO

Constructed with local wood and designed around a central greenhouse, the restaurant integrates circular forms with sustainable practices to create a dining experience that immerses visitors in the Icelandic landscape.

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Light Pillars and Natural Fabrics in a Tranquil Residential Space

Young jin Yang, Jin hyun Kyoung

With its light pillars that strategically illuminate private spaces and the use of turquoise linen and sky blue paper to enhance internal ambiance, the residence serves as a calming environment for both living and clinical functions.

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Climate-Responsive Cabin Featuring Nanotechnology and Antibacterial Materials for Urban Meditation

Francesca Di giacomo

Constructed with antibacterial aluminum oxide and a unique climate-responsive lining, the meditation cabin offers urban dwellers a dedicated space for mindfulness practice amid the bustling environment of Tokyo.

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Virtual Hub Featuring Interactive Spaces and Community Engagement

Virtual Hub Featuring Interactive Spaces and Community Engagement

Yurii Brytov

Integrating a virtual butler within a dynamic digital landscape, the design facilitates community engagement while offering multifunctional spaces for commerce and cultural activities.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

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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.

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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

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.

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

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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.

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A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

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Lava rocks and corten steel create a dialogue with the volcanic landscape in a circular lodge designed for visitor engagement and immersion in nature.