An intricate interplay of insulated concrete and roughly carved stone defines a modern residence that enhances community interaction while prioritizing sustainable living through adaptable spaces and abundant natural light.
Constructed from locally sourced Oamaru limestone, this residence harmonizes with its agricultural landscape, embodying sustainable design principles while supporting a lifestyle centered around kumara farming.
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and natural stone, the design integrates seamlessly with the landscape to create a contemporary dwelling that promotes tranquility and connection to nature.
Constructed with structural insulated panels and supported by screw-piles, the design offers a flexible space for silent meditation, seamlessly integrating the indoor environment with the surrounding Latvian forest.
Constructed with straw walls and complemented by pine interiors, the cabin serves as a tranquil retreat for meditation amidst a serene forest landscape.
With sloping walls that create intimate spaces and frame dynamic views, the design emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding landscape while serving as a comfortable guest retreat.
Utilizing coconut palm cladding and timber construction, the design creates a series of individual huts that foster mindfulness and community engagement in a hot and humid climate.
Cristian Ferrera,Jose maria Arriola,Kevin Varszegi
Emphasizing sustainability through the use of charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this community-oriented cultural space integrates phased development to enhance engagement while preserving historical context.
Constructed with an elliptical shape and clad in zinc, the facility utilizes geothermal systems to seamlessly integrate into its volcanic landscape while serving as a versatile community hub for cultural engagement and gatherings.
Elevated above the ground, the Modular Hyperbolic Pod integrates an anaerobic digester for sustainable waste management within a series of distinct modules designed for sleeping and bathing, all while enhancing connections to the surrounding landscape.
A rotating solar panel system combines with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber to create an energy-efficient residential design that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.
Utilizing protective fabrics and cement bonded particle boards, the design integrates vertical gardens to foster urban resilience while providing multifunctional community spaces.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings, the meditation retreat emphasizes sustainable design while providing a tranquil space for reflection and community engagement.
Set within a forested landscape, the proposal investigates how a compact dwelling can provide space for retreat, reflection, and varied daily activities. The study considers adaptability, environmental performance, and material expression as central themes, emphasizing a balanced relationship between architecture and its natural surroundings.
Incorporating height variation and a wooden structure, the design offers a thoughtful response to the natural setting near Myvatn Lake, providing a functional retreat that enhances community interaction.
Constructed with xisto stone and designed with flexible walls that open to nature, the retreat facilitates a deep connection with the environment while offering spaces for meditation and wellness.
The ellipsoid void at the center of two leaning parallel walls facilitates a dynamic acoustic experience in a visitor center purposefully designed for exploration and engagement with the surrounding landscape.
Constructed with a steel framework and equipped with triple-glazed windows, this modular development integrates sustainable features such as solar energy collectors and rainwater systems to create adaptable community housing.
The proposal explores a series of small retreat cabins positioned within a pine forest in Latvia. It investigates how compact structures can provide spaces for meditation, reflection, and community while maintaining a close relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber, this pavilion offers a 360-degree immersive cinematic experience while harmonizing with the unique landscape of Iceland's Grjótagjá.
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.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
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.
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.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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