The design responds to the evolving needs of aging populations by promoting independence, social engagement, and environmental responsibility within a supportive living environment. Positioned along a hillside, the development prioritizes a harmonious relationship between built form, nature, and community.
Built into the hillside using locally sourced stone, this residence employs a partial subterranean design to optimize thermal performance and natural light, serving as a private family home in the Ihlara Valley.
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the residence seamlessly integrates with its hillside location while providing functional and open living spaces for its occupants.
Perforated terracotta façades and heavy timber structures create a serene environment for holistic healing practices in a retreat designed for meditation and wellness.
The use of rust-orange weathering steel creates a distinct visual identity for a hillside tasting room that seamlessly connects visitors to the surrounding vineyard landscape.
Set against a hillside, the winery's belvedere offers expansive views of the vineyard, while its integration of concrete and stone emphasizes a connection to the land in spaces designed for tasting and social interaction.
Hovering above the hillside, a yoga studio constructed with hempcrete and cork cladding offers unobstructed views of the surrounding forest, providing a tranquil space for practice and reflection.
Elevated sleeping pods constructed from locally sourced timber provide unobstructed framed views of the surrounding landscape, offering a serene retreat for yoga practitioners.
Constructed with gabion walls and locally sourced wood, the design serves as a series of sustainable sleeping pods, thoughtfully integrated into a hillside landscape at risk of landslides.
An amphitheater shaded by native orange trees complements a wine tasting room characterized by expansive glass walls and a green roof, enhancing visitors' connection to the surrounding vineyard.
Sustainable bamboo structures integrate seamlessly with terraced landscapes, promoting natural ventilation and community interaction within a multifunctional residential environment.
Curvilinear forms crafted from seamless concrete and red brick define a residence that seamlessly blends with its hillside setting, providing an immersive living experience focused on natural light and outdoor connectivity.
Utilizing regional stone and expansive glass facades, the residence enhances its hillside setting while prioritizing wellness through strategically placed spa amenities and integrated outdoor spaces.
With climbing vines adorning wooden portals and a stone facade that blends into the hillside, the tasting room provides a unique environment for savoring local wines while fostering a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
Built with wood and plaster to harmonize with its hillside context, the facility emphasizes natural light and spatial flow, creating an inviting environment for wine tasting and community engagement.
Aligned with the winter solstice sunset, the Oculus serves as a central core that enhances natural ventilation and integrates greywater management, creating a sustainable retreat for wellness and reflection.
Gia hana Lotzer,Ann-christin Timke,Chloe Hönisch gravel
An elevated structure clad in engineered wood and complemented by a vertical garden redefines compact living, creating a self-sufficient pod that integrates seamlessly into its hillside environment.
Constructed using modular timber and suspended elements, the pavilion offers a dynamic experience in nature while serving as an educational space for visitors to engage with local flora and the history of timber.
Perched on a hillside, the tasting room utilizes corten steel fins to frame panoramic vineyard views, creating an intimate space for communal wine experiences.
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.
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.
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.
Shiyen Wu,Jun-han Huang,Pei-shan Chen,Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
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.
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.
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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