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Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Modularity in Remote Icelandic Cabins

Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Modularity in Remote Icelandic Cabins

Dorothy Johns, Krystyna Ng

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a modular design, these cabins seamlessly integrate into Iceland's rugged landscape, providing essential shelter for outdoor trekkers.

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Carbon Fiber and Kevlar Enveloped Shelter Reflecting Viking Heritage in Icelandic Landscape

Carbon Fiber and Kevlar Enveloped Shelter Reflecting Viking Heritage in Icelandic Landscape

Stephen Sainsbury, Ben Attrill

Constructed using carbon fiber and Kevlar, this shelter embodies Viking maritime principles while providing a modular solution for hikers seeking refuge in the rugged Icelandic landscape.

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Nature-Inspired Retreat Featuring OSB and Modular Poet Huts

Nature-Inspired Retreat Featuring OSB and Modular Poet Huts

Enis Aldallal

Constructed using OSB and modular elements, the design integrates poet huts around a central landscape, offering a retreat that balances individual solitude with communal interaction.

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Rammed Earth Overlooks Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Cross-Laminated Timber Pathways

Rammed Earth Overlooks Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Cross-Laminated Timber Pathways

Garrett Jones

Constructed with cross-laminated timber and rammed earth, the visitor center enhances the experience of the surrounding volcano landscape through elevated pathways and strategically placed overlooks while serving as a hub for exploration and education about the unique geology of the area.

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Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Anibal alfonso Torrealba nunez

A plywood observation tower, highlighted by local stone construction, provides sweeping views of the tectonic landscape while serving as a central hub for visitors exploring the Grjotagja caves and surrounding hiking trails.

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Compact Living with Integrated Storage in an Active Forest Setting

Sarah Langille

Custom built-in furniture enhances the compact living experience in a tiny home that blends with its forest surroundings, promoting an active lifestyle for young couples.

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Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Visitor Center at Hverfjall Volcano

Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Visitor Center at Hverfjall Volcano

Sandra Estrada, Hidde Engwerda

Constructed using rammed earth and cross-laminated timber, the visitor center at Hverfjall Volcano merges architectural form with the natural landscape, providing essential services for hikers while enhancing their experience of the breathtaking environment.

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V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

Alexander Sárközi, Endre Jovan, Pál Blaubacher, Dávid Lipták

The V-shaped arrival zone, constructed with a stone façade and energized by geothermal systems, serves as a functional coffee shop that enhances the hiking experience at Hverfjall, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

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Light-Driven Exposition Space Crafted from Concrete and Terracotta

Light-Driven Exposition Space Crafted from Concrete and Terracotta

Francesco Vitale, Nicola Vitale

A prominent light feature guides visitors to an underground structure crafted from concrete and terracotta, providing educational resources and refuge within a volcanic landscape.

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Circular Space with Skylight and Natural Materials for Educational Experience

Circular Space with Skylight and Natural Materials for Educational Experience

Dominika Kędziorek

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.

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Elevated Pyramidal Shelter Crafted from Larch Wood and Enhanced by Natural Ventilation

Elevated Pyramidal Shelter Crafted from Larch Wood and Enhanced by Natural Ventilation

Elisabeth van Overbeeke, Joseph Kan

An elevated pyramidal structure, built from larch wood and designed for optimal airflow, provides a communal resting space for hikers along Iceland's Laugavegur Trek.

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Tensile Fabric Structures and Charred Shingles Define Elemental Cabins for Outdoor Engagement

Tensile Fabric Structures and Charred Shingles Define Elemental Cabins for Outdoor Engagement

Carlos Bravo, Oscar Herrera, Alexia Virue

Elevated on floating platforms, the Water Cabin integrates charred shingles and extensive screening to harmonize with its natural surroundings, providing trekkers a space for rest and reflection along scenic hiking routes.

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Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Shan Shao

Constructed with local black lava stone, the visitor center's design integrates seamlessly into the rugged Dimmuborgir landscape, serving as an educational hub for visitors exploring the area's geological history.

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Cantilever Observation Platform Embracing Volcanic Landscapes with Natural Wood and Concrete

Cantilever Observation Platform Embracing Volcanic Landscapes with Natural Wood and Concrete

Jan Wojtas, Tobias Fiege

The cantilever observation platform, constructed with concrete and wood, harmonizes with Iceland's volcanic landscape while providing essential visitor access to the surrounding caves and hiking routes.

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Experience of Northern Lights Through Glass Facades and Geothermal Energy

Olivia He

Large glass facades allow unobstructed views of the northern lights while geothermal energy and water collection systems ensure sustainable accommodation in the heart of Iceland’s Reyjadalur Valley.

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Basalt Gabions and Concrete Seating Overlooking Volcanic Landscapes

Stuart Caunt

Constructed with basalt gabions and pre-cast concrete, the platform provides an elevated vantage point for visitors to engage with the dramatic volcanic landscape while reflecting on environmental issues.

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Geological Integration Using Timber Composites and Glass Walls at a Hverfjall Rest Stop

Geological Integration Using Timber Composites and Glass Walls at a Hverfjall Rest Stop

Dian Luo, Xiang Liu, Zhenhua Gao, Bo Li

Utilizing timber composites and a glass curtain wall, the design effectively integrates the building with the geological features of Hverfjall, offering a functional rest stop for hikers in the Myvatn area.

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Lava Stone and Reinforced Concrete Structure Embracing the Volcanic Landscape as a Visitor Center

Lava Stone and Reinforced Concrete Structure Embracing the Volcanic Landscape as a Visitor Center

Adriana Udrea, Oana Brinzei, Octavian Boca

Forged from locally sourced lava stone and reinforced concrete, the visitor center seamlessly integrates with the volcanic landscape, offering educational exhibits and community spaces that enhance the outdoor climbing experience.

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Raised Pavilions in Spruce and Pine Emphasize Nature Connection in Visitor Center

Raised Pavilions in Spruce and Pine Emphasize Nature Connection in Visitor Center

William Marion

The visitor center incorporates raised pavilions constructed from locally sourced spruce and pine, designed to blend with the surrounding bog landscape while providing essential services for park visitors.

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Elevated Viewing Platform Crafted from Corrugated Metal and Local Timber Near Hverfjall Volcano

Elevated Viewing Platform Crafted from Corrugated Metal and Local Timber Near Hverfjall Volcano

Simaza Najji, Rim Khanafer, Rachael Boudreau

Constructed with corrugated metal and local timber, the structure offers panoramic views of Hverfjall Volcano while serving as a visitor center that enhances engagement with the surrounding landscape.

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Alexandru Zingaliuc, Sandu Ursu, Mihai Cebotari

Located within a forested area near Gozjā “Little Lake” in Latvia, the proposal examines how small-scale architecture can support retreat and observation in a natural setting. The study considers the relationship between built forms, landscape, and light, focusing on spaces for rest, reflection, and communal gathering.

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A Hospitality Retreat Inspired by Icelandic Folklore

A Hospitality Retreat Inspired by Icelandic Folklore

Bogdan Bondarenko, Maryna Biletska, Kostiantyn Bondarenko, Sofiia Novokreshchenova, Maryna Biletska, Kostiantyn Bondarenko, Sofiia Novokreshchenova

Incorporating a facade of burned wood that echoes Icelandic folklore, the retreat offers guests immersive views of Lake Mývatn and serves as a cultural haven for visitors seeking connection to local mythology and nature.

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Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Jean Paul El Hachem

The facility integrates natural light and sustainable materials to create a flexible community space that supports interaction and engagement.

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Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

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Henrique Giovani Canan, Maria Fernanda Del Giovannino De Oliveira, Lia Balassiano Strosberg, Gabriela Tiely Barros Giotoku

The design uses terraced landscapes to connect with the surrounding olive groves, creating a peaceful guest retreat that balances sustainability, community interaction, and everyday comfort.

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A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

Edda Meinertz, Jakob Albrecht

The integration of nine modular wooden boxes forms a serene inner dome that offers a versatile reading space, balancing private retreat with community interaction.

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Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

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Patryk Włodarczyk

Incorporating traditional azulejos and sustainable photovoltaic panels, the facility fosters community interaction among elderly residents through thoughtfully designed spaces that blend functionality with regional cultural elements.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Kristina Klimova

This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

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Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.