Architecture projects - intimate setting // Buildner

Search results for: “Intimate setting”

224 projects found:

Candlelit Retreats Wrapped in Etfe with Cross-Laminated Timber

Candlelit Retreats Wrapped in Etfe with Cross-Laminated Timber

Levent Arıdağ, Fitnat Cimşit koş, Okan Aktaş, Tugay Yılmaz

The use of cross-laminated timber and an ETFE skin creates a series of adaptable cabins that encourage meditation and reflection, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding forest landscape.

cabins meditation forest nature sustainability community private public vegetation timber

Rammed Earth Walls and Wooden Sun Breakers Enhancing Wine Tasting Experience

Rammed Earth Walls and Wooden Sun Breakers Enhancing Wine Tasting Experience

Aymen Madouri, Khadija Agha, Yasmine Harzallah

Rammed earth walls and wooden sun breakers create an intimate setting that enhances the sensory experience of wine tasting, seamlessly blending comfort with environmental awareness.

wine tasting rammed earth sustainability nature ventilation interior outdoor community environment comfort

Circular Structure with Expansive Views and Cobblestone Details

Circular Structure with Expansive Views and Cobblestone Details

Roddy Handa, Brendan Lawlor, Scott Oglesby, Milan Patel

A circular structure that includes expansive views of the vineyard and incorporates traditional cobblestone flooring enhances the wine tasting experience while promoting a strong connection between visitors and the landscape.

portugal tasting vineyard cobblestone hospitality experience community storage views sustainability

Raw Clay Walls with Valley Views in a Mindfulness Retreat

Raw Clay Walls with Valley Views in a Mindfulness Retreat

Fabien Le goff, Sarah Bargue

Constructed with raw clay walls that create a unique sensory experience, the cabin offers expansive valley views and serves as a dedicated space for mindfulness and yoga practice.

yoga cabin wellness nature elevation tranquility mindfulness northern light earth wood

Rammed Earth Serenity and Cork Integration in a Mountain Yoga Retreat

Rammed Earth Serenity and Cork Integration in a Mountain Yoga Retreat

Callum Von domarus, Dan inge Teigen

Constructed with rammed earth and cork, the retreat embraces the Serra de Estrela mountains, creating a serene yoga space that fosters a deep connection to nature while promoting community engagement.

portugal yoga wellness nature retreat community sustainability gardens serra de estrela timber

Charred Wood Shingles and Glass Facades Punctuate Harmonious Vineyard Retreat

Charred Wood Shingles and Glass Facades Punctuate Harmonious Vineyard Retreat

Jędrzej Jedwabny, Aleksandra Kowańska

Combining charred wood shingles with expansive glass facades, the design integrates sustainably sourced materials within a sloping vineyard landscape to create a contemporary retreat that enhances the guest experience.

portugal hotel hospitality vineyard wellness restaurant guestrooms landscape sustainable local materials

Circular Columbarium with White Concrete in a Forest Setting

Circular Columbarium with White Concrete in a Forest Setting

Zinan Xiong, Lanhao Liao, Jingyi Wang, Meijun Lin

Set within a serene forest, the circular columbarium built with white concrete offers an intimate space for reflection and remembrance, seamlessly integrating nature and honoring the memory of the deceased.

memorial columbarium nature contemplation reflection community underground niches forest privacy

Light-Infused Columbarium with Dynamic Wells for Reflection

Light-Infused Columbarium with Dynamic Wells for Reflection

Chunxin Yu

Dynamic wells filter natural light into an underground columbarium, enhancing the reflective experience for visitors while offering a serene space for remembrance.

memorial contemplation columbarium light privacy reflection entrance niches underground serenity

Kinetic Glass Chasm with Grass Roof in Northern Icelandic Landscape

Kinetic Glass Chasm with Grass Roof in Northern Icelandic Landscape

Pu Vallin

A kinetic glass chasm, embedded within a grass-roofed structure reflecting the rift between tectonic plates, serves as a dynamic venue for celebrating Icelandic cinema while harmonizing with the surrounding landscape.

iceland cinema pavilion geothermal caves landscape kinetic tectonic public cultural

Reinforced Concrete Mounds Creating Light-Infused Columbarium Spaces

Reinforced Concrete Mounds Creating Light-Infused Columbarium Spaces

Massimo Dei, nicola termini, chiara santi, anna salvatori

Five reinforced concrete mounds rise to allow natural light to filter through, creating a contemplative columbarium designed for reflection and remembrance.

columbarium memorial landscape contemplation mounds innovation community nature light mexico

A Historic Stone Barn with Cylindrical Windows and Quarry Stone

A Historic Stone Barn with Cylindrical Windows and Quarry Stone

Julian Lengert, Alica Clemens

The cylindrical windows and historic quarry stone create a smooth connection to nature, offering a communal space for tea workshops and reflection.

tea house ozonini community workshops restoration sustainability stone wood natural gathering

Circular Lodges with Central Skylight Inspired by Traditional Bedouin Tents

Circular Lodges with Central Skylight Inspired by Traditional Bedouin Tents

José maría Hernández martínez, Julian Barone ramírez

Inspired by Bedouin tents, the circular lodge design incorporates a central skylight, fostering a unique connection to the desert landscape while serving as an inviting accommodation for guests.

desert lodges circular patio wood sustainability accommodation community private stargazing

Central Plaza Enriching Community Living Through Ground Activation

Timothy Wong

With a central plaza that activates community space and integrated mixed housing typologies, the development enhances social interaction while addressing the challenges of urban living.

united kingdom social housing community plaza townhouse medium-rise public space accessibility corridors livability

Geothermal Heated Copper Roof Integrating Visitor Experience in Icelandic Caves

Geothermal Heated Copper Roof Integrating Visitor Experience in Icelandic Caves

Finn Crawford

The geothermal heated copper roof serves as both a structural element and a viewpoint, enhancing the visitor experience in the unique geological landscape of the Grjótagjá caves, providing spaces for exploration and engagement with the natural environment.

iceland visitor centre caves tourism public space observation bathing landscape natural seclusion

Reflective Surfaces and Wind Energy in a Tranquil Nature Retreat

Reflective Surfaces and Wind Energy in a Tranquil Nature Retreat

Yiyang Liu

Utilizing reflective surfaces and a wind turbine, the design creates a serene retreat that encourages self-reflection and connection to nature within an intimate cabin setting.

romantic cabin retreat nature sustainability new zealand introspection self-reflection private wind turbine

Geodesic Glass Dome Overlooking Hydroponic Greenhouse Dining Environment

Geodesic Glass Dome Overlooking Hydroponic Greenhouse Dining Environment

Disha Bhatia, Prabhjot Rajpal, Shreya Sethi, Vinayak Verma

A geodesic glass dome crowns a hydroponic greenhouse, providing an innovative dining space that integrates local geothermal energy and natural landscapes for sustainable culinary experiences.

iceland restaurant greenhouse sustainability geothermal hydroponic natural landscape dining mvatn

Enclosed Greenery in a Light-Filled Space for Community Dining

Enclosed Greenery in a Light-Filled Space for Community Dining

Adam April

A vibrant greenhouse filled with greenery sits atop a dimly lit bar, creating a dynamic transition from intimacy to openness while offering a community-focused dining experience.

iceland greenhouse restaurant sustainability community water food light darkness locality

Cave-Inspired Pavilion Featuring Steel Structure and Glazing Facade

Cave-Inspired Pavilion Featuring Steel Structure and Glazing Facade

Ege Ediger, Berke Karadeniz

Built as a cave-like structure with a timber roof and extensive glazing, the pavilion blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor cinema, allowing visitors to engage with both film and the breathtaking Icelandic landscape.

iceland cinema pavilion courtyard water monolithic geothermal hverfjall steel timber

Timber Structure with Framed Views and Sustainable Light Plaster in a Vineyard Setting

Timber Structure with Framed Views and Sustainable Light Plaster in a Vineyard Setting

Scott Dicesare, Casey Dicesare, Isik Goren

With a timber structure that incorporates framed views and a light plaster facade reflecting the vineyard landscape, the design emphasizes sustainability and adaptability for tasting experiences.

vineyard tasting room sustainability natural ventilation local materials intimate setting public space energy efficiency biodynamic landscaping cultural context

Reflective Water and Subterranean Niches in a Contemplative Memorial Space

Reflective Water and Subterranean Niches in a Contemplative Memorial Space

Thomas Gomez ospina, Patryk Banel, Florencio IV Tameta, Kristen Sarmiento

A series of sculptural towers create an abstract forest while a subterranean cave with reflective water invites contemplation, serving as a memorial space that embodies Latvian beliefs about life and death.

riga cemetery memorial latvian nature sculpture reflection towers underworld water

End of search results for “Intimate setting”.

Didn’t find what you were looking for?Search again!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Featured projects

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

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.

residential communal recreational senior urban sustainability garden timber fitness inclusive

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Mark Van Wasbeek, Jules Stefelmanns

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.

netherlands water community sustainability tower farming urban habitat resilience ecosystem

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.

forest wellness communal sustainable mindfulness modular local elevated natural irrigation

Enter the next competition edition

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

ideas COMPETITION

Find out more Download brief

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

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

Daniel Bramah

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.

nature retreat community insulation timber sustainable mindfulness solitude canopy brazil

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Serge Atallah

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

iceland lava lodge visitor center volcano natural landscape sustainability circular plan community space ecological integration dimmuborgir

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

Download brief

Pavilion Atlas 2026 registration open until SEP 16, prize fund 20,000 €

Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Jason Li, Dennis Byun, Chris Choi, John Woo

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.

auckland mixed-use underpass office public space pedestrian connectivity green areas etfe urban planning

A Nature-Integrated Visitor Center with Panoramic Forest Views

A Nature-Integrated Visitor Center with Panoramic Forest Views

Nana Zaalishvili

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.

latvia visitor center national park sustainability nature community education forestry pine trees interaction

A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

Kenan Vatrenjak

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.