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Elevated Observation Decks Crafted from Heavy Timber and Designed for Ecological Engagement

Elevated Observation Decks Crafted from Heavy Timber and Designed for Ecological Engagement

Landon Stephens Brown

Crafted with heavy timber and designed with elevated observation decks, the structure facilitates engagement with the surrounding wetlands while serving as a visitor center that celebrates local ecology and culture.

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Geothermal Facility Utilizing Stacked Stone and Heavy Timber in Iceland’s Unique Landscape

Geothermal Facility Utilizing Stacked Stone and Heavy Timber in Iceland’s Unique Landscape

Michael Perry, Zac Rott, Jon Joy

Stacked stone and heavy timber create a seamless connection with the geothermal landscape in Iceland, offering visitors an immersive educational experience focused on the region's unique geological features.

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A-Frame Retreat with Heavy Timber and Thatching Integration

A-Frame Retreat with Heavy Timber and Thatching Integration

Liam Hall, Stephen Jones, Abhishek Wagle

The A-frame structure, constructed with heavy timber and topped with traditional thatching, offers a serene environment for meditation within the tranquil setting of the Ozolini forest.

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Inward Sloping Timber Structure Connecting Visitors to Hverfjall

Inward Sloping Timber Structure Connecting Visitors to Hverfjall

Austin Autrey

The inward sloping timber structure offers a unique vantage point for observing Hverfjall and the Northern Lights, while providing an educational visitor center that connects people with the natural landscape.

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Timber Framing Anchored by Heavy Stone with Lakefront Breezeway

Timber Framing Anchored by Heavy Stone with Lakefront Breezeway

Stella Shin, Timothy Lee, Phillip Becher, Jonathan Chamblee

Heavy stone anchors a central breezeway that connects timber-framed living spaces to expansive views of the lake, creating a unique environment for multi-family living.

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Perforated Steel and Thatched Shelter Overlooking the Biosphere

Perforated Steel and Thatched Shelter Overlooking the Biosphere

Erik Capra, Vince DeFazio, Cara Cassandro, Nick Miller

Utilizing perforated steel and thatched cladding, the tower offers a unique vantage point for visitors to engage with the expansive views of the North Vidzeme Biosphere, serving as a platform for observation and connection with nature.

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Heavy Timber Boardwalk Exploring Visitor Experience in Natural Landscape

Heavy Timber Boardwalk Exploring Visitor Experience in Natural Landscape

Corey Sosebee

Integrating a heavy timber boardwalk with engaging visitor pathways, the design emphasizes a strong connection to the natural landscape and enhances educational experiences in the area.

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Reclaimed Bricks and Timber Structures Enveloping Nature in a Vineyard Guesthouse

Reclaimed Bricks and Timber Structures Enveloping Nature in a Vineyard Guesthouse

Ryo Murata, Aiko Kawani, Katherine Almero, Kazuki Yuri

Reused bricks and timber structures create a dynamic interplay of indoor and outdoor spaces, forming a guesthouse that invites visitors to experience the surrounding vineyard and nature.

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Basalt Panels and Wooden Façade as Cultural Hub in the Icelandic Landscape

Basalt Panels and Wooden Façade as Cultural Hub in the Icelandic Landscape

Alicja Bicz

Constructed with basalt panels and a wooden façade, the cultural hub provides a space for film screenings and community engagement while harmonizing with the dramatic Icelandic landscape.

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Basalt Facade and Glass Dome Creating Cinematic Experiences in Iceland

Basalt Facade and Glass Dome Creating Cinematic Experiences in Iceland

Paulina Pasek

With its basalt-clad mass and a striking glass dome that maximizes light and views of the northern lights, the pavilion serves as a multifunctional space for cinema and community gatherings in Iceland.

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Sustainable Observation Tower Crafted from Heavy Timber and Glulam with Panoramic Views

Sustainable Observation Tower Crafted from Heavy Timber and Glulam with Panoramic Views

Edward Faron

Crafted from locally sourced heavy timber and glulam, the tower offers a unique structural design that integrates sustainable practices while providing expansive panoramic views, serving as a pivotal observation point for visitors.

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Cork-Overlaid Retreat with Heavy Timber Structure in the Latvian Forest

Cork-Overlaid Retreat with Heavy Timber Structure in the Latvian Forest

Chloe Hiley, Kenneth Hiley

A tall vertical window captures gentle light within a cork-overlaid cabin supported by heavy timber, providing a serene environment for meditation amid the Latvian forest.

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Concretized Contemplation in a Weighty Memorial Space

Concretized Contemplation in a Weighty Memorial Space

Georgia Sa

The heavy concrete structure of this memorial disrupts conventional movement patterns with intersecting passageways, inviting visitors to engage in deep reflection on the weight of historical atrocities.

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Heavy Materials and Wood Accents in a Community-Centered Residence

Heavy Materials and Wood Accents in a Community-Centered Residence

Fernando Quesada cano, Gonzalo Lopez montenegro guajardo-fajardo

Constructed with heavy materials and warm wood accents, the residence harmonizes with its lakeside setting to provide a flexible space for painters and their families.

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Terrazzo Tasting Room with Portuguese Stucco and Expansive Vineyard Views

Terrazzo Tasting Room with Portuguese Stucco and Expansive Vineyard Views

Veronica Yambrovich

Constructed with Portuguese stucco and an innovative Nanawall glazing system, the tasting room offers a seamless connection to expansive vineyard views while providing a functional space for wine exploration and social engagement.

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Walnut Gathering Table and Reclaimed Siding in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Walnut Gathering Table and Reclaimed Siding in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Tara Sypriano, Peter Sivi

A large walnut table anchors a tasting room, surrounded by an undulating facade and reclaimed siding that reflect the local vineyard landscape while fostering social interaction and a shared appreciation for wine.

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Lava Stone Walls and Panoramic Views in a Cave-Like Gathering Space

Lava Stone Walls and Panoramic Views in a Cave-Like Gathering Space

Ryo Murata, Josefine Mathea rying, Tomohiro Koizumi, Fransisca Maya damayanti

Constructed with local lava stone and designed around a '9-square grid', the gathering space offers cave-like corridors that transition into expansive views, enhancing the movie theater experience amidst the dramatic Icelandic landscape.

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Terracotta Tasting Room with Exposed Beams and Courtyard Retreat

Terracotta Tasting Room with Exposed Beams and Courtyard Retreat

Ryan Landis, Peyton Simmons, Alexandra Wagner, Michael Miles

With a glass and aluminum roof that invites natural light and a courtyard enriched by water features, the design integrates terracotta and exposed beams to create a unique tasting room and guest houses within a vineyard setting.

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Basaltic Columns and Textured Concrete Enclosure in Icelandic Landscape

Basaltic Columns and Textured Concrete Enclosure in Icelandic Landscape

Serggi Laura

Inspired by the Icelandic landscape, the pavilion's inverted pyramid form and basaltic columns create a meditative space that invites contemplation and personal reflection on the relationship between Earth and sky.

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Arced Steel Columns and Pink Pathway Enhancing Natural Observation

Arced Steel Columns and Pink Pathway Enhancing Natural Observation

Baris Ozdol, Emine Aydin ozdol

A 6% sloped pathway, defined by arced steel columns and vibrant pink surfaces, creates an accessible observation area that encourages interaction with the surrounding landscape.

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A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

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Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.

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