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Floating Shelters Built from Reeds and Steel for Fishing Communities

Floating Shelters Built from Reeds and Steel for Fishing Communities

Ahmed Waheed Ahmed Saleh, Omar Elbardawily, Muhamed Aziz

Elevated on stilts and constructed with local reeds and steel, the design addresses the unique housing needs of fishing communities, providing sustainable shelter adapted to the surrounding aquatic environment.

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Water Harvesting Systems with Filament Winding Fabrication in Sustainable Housing

Water Harvesting Systems with Filament Winding Fabrication in Sustainable Housing

Laura Garofalo, Omar Khan

Utilizing filament winding fabrication for lightweight components, the design incorporates comprehensive water harvesting systems to create sustainable housing in urban contexts.

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Hollow Towers and Geothermal Energy in a Sustainable Food Sanctuary

Hollow Towers and Geothermal Energy in a Sustainable Food Sanctuary

Oswaldo Escobar, Ruben Guzman, Andres Tavera

Utilizing hollow plastic towers for efficient crop production and powered by geothermal energy, the structure integrates sustainable practices with a restaurant experience focused on educating diners about food origins.

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Floating Microhome with Water Harvesting and Integrated Vegetation

Eleana Georgousi, Christina Mytilinaiou

Floating on a modular cube pontoon system, the microhome captures rainwater and seawater while integrating vegetation for cultivation, providing a self-sufficient living space in vulnerable coastal environments.

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Timber Clad Community Space with Green Roof and Moss Garden

Timber Clad Community Space with Green Roof and Moss Garden

Michal Illo

Built with timber cladding and a green roof, the community space integrates a moss garden to enhance environmental awareness while offering essential facilities for social interaction and engagement.

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Panoramic Spaces with Stone Flooring and Cultural Reflection

Panoramic Spaces with Stone Flooring and Cultural Reflection

Károly lehel Kovács, Csaba Schvarckopf, Kristóf István Szökő, Kerenc Kunhegyesi

With unique stone flooring and panoramic views, the design creates a cultural nexus that fosters artistic collaboration and community engagement.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Structure Embracing Seasonal Views and Natural Integration

Cross-Laminated Timber Structure Embracing Seasonal Views and Natural Integration

Roger Landivar

The structure's cross-laminated timber design allows for expansive seasonal views while integrating a green roof for rainwater collection, effectively serving as a sustainable restaurant in Iceland's unique landscape.

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Transversal Pathways and Sustainable Drainage in Milan's Canal System

Transversal Pathways and Sustainable Drainage in Milan's Canal System

Laura Gonzalez rabilero, Sergio Pírez porras, Pedro Secades alonso, Paula Cuesta perez

Linked by adaptive landscapes and a network of sustainable drainage systems, the design revitalizes Milan’s Navigli canals to enhance accessibility and community engagement in public spaces.

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Flexible Studios with Reused Materials and Natural Integration

Flexible Studios with Reused Materials and Natural Integration

Lukas Wenzel, Aurelia Schmidt

With flexible studios incorporating reused materials and a design that emphasizes natural integration, a harmonious living environment is created for artists and families in the serene landscape of Latgale.

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Community Workshop with Green Roof and Oak Features

Community Workshop with Green Roof and Oak Features

Simone Giuliani, Pavel Evdokimov, Yagmur Sadic, Aleksandra Davidovic

A workshop designed with extensive glass facades and a green roof, harmonizes natural oak features with sustainable practices to create a communal space for family interaction in Latvia's diverse landscape.

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Patina-Covered Lookout Featuring Steel and Glass Stations in Mountainous Terrain

Patina-Covered Lookout Featuring Steel and Glass Stations in Mountainous Terrain

Claire Gaspin, David Emmons, Mingda Zhang, Kaylee Tucker

The seamless integration of patina-covered copper and expansive glass facades creates an elevated lookout that invites contemplative engagement with the surrounding mountain and lake vistas.

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Reflective Glass Facade and Natural Wood Embrace in Sustainable Dining Experience

Reflective Glass Facade and Natural Wood Embrace in Sustainable Dining Experience

Mariam Mazmanyan, Sofia Prokhorova, Anna Kobyzeva, Anastasia Vanyashina

With a reflective glass facade that captures the essence of the Mivatn lakes and a warm interior framed by natural wood beams, the restaurant offers a sustainable dining experience deeply connected to its Icelandic landscape.

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Curvilinear Forms of Wood and Steel Overlooking Wetland Meadows

Curvilinear Forms of Wood and Steel Overlooking Wetland Meadows

Xiaolin Gao

Curvilinear shapes crafted from wood and steel define a restaurant that integrates seamlessly with Iceland's wetland meadows, inviting visitors to experience the harmony of nature and dining.

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Spherical Pearl with Transformable Spaces for Versatile Living

Sergey Epishin

Equipped with legs for mobility, this spherical structure offers adaptable living spaces, including a transformable bed, designed for diverse environments such as mountains or lakes.

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Water Wall and Local Materials Define a Multi-Functional Space for Community Engagement

Water Wall and Local Materials Define a Multi-Functional Space for Community Engagement

Elisa Pérez sanz

A water wall constructed from rainwater creates a serene focal point within a multifunctional space that incorporates local materials to foster community engagement through artistic workshops and social gatherings.

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Reclaimed Concrete Gabions Framing Viewpoints in a Timber Visitor Center

Reclaimed Concrete Gabions Framing Viewpoints in a Timber Visitor Center

Michael Lane, Michael Lane

Carved from dark rocks and framed by concrete gabions, a warm timber interior opens up to expansive lake views in a multifunctional visitor center designed for education and reflection.

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Vegetable Gardens Integrated Within Transparent Modules Overlooking Natural Springs

Vegetable Gardens Integrated Within Transparent Modules Overlooking Natural Springs

Giuseppe Vultaggio

Transparent modules with integrated vegetable gardens create a direct connection between diners and their food, all while offering unobstructed views of the Hverfjall volcano in a unique dining environment.

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Courtyard Retreat Framed by Round Roof and Timber Harmony

Courtyard Retreat Framed by Round Roof and Timber Harmony

Janneke Revenboer

Defined by its round roof and thoughtful use of timber, the design creates a harmonious connection between interior spaces and the surrounding Latvian landscape, serving as both a residence and a dedicated painter's workshop.

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Floating Home with Glazed Walls and Cultural Floral Patterns

Weronika Chromow

With its fully glazed wall and modular construction, this floating residence integrates local cultural motifs through floral patterns while providing a unique living experience on the lakeside.

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Wave-Shaped Metal Facade Overlooking Thermal Lakes

Wave-Shaped Metal Facade Overlooking Thermal Lakes

Anastasiya Prokhorets, Peteris Lauchka-lovchko, Kirill Lauchka-lovchko, Galina Khailova

The glossy metal wave-shaped facade reflects the surrounding thermal lakes, creating a unique visual interplay with the landscape, while the building functions as a multi-purpose restaurant with a yoga hall and mini cinema.

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The proposal examines a series of modular cabins designed to support cyclists along a major European route. The study focuses on how compact structures equipped with essential facilities can provide comfort and rest while maintaining a low impact on the natural environment.

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

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Jiansong Yuan, Xiaotong Ni

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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Maria Turcu, Mihai Mitrică, Alina Măldărescu, Alina Lixeanu

Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.

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