Crafted with a laser-cut façade and natural limestone, this residence integrates cultural motifs with sustainable practices to create a functional living space that prioritizes privacy and community interaction.
Utilizing local sand masonry and pressed mangrove wood, the residence harmoniously combines sustainable materials with passive cooling techniques to create a comfortable family home in a desert environment.
Rammed earth walls integrate with traditional mashrabiya screens to create a sustainable residence that emphasizes thermal comfort and cultural continuity.
Ali Zolfaghari,Sina Sadeghi,Sina Gozashteh,Mahyar Jalali
The design is set within a canyon to provide an elevated perspective of the surrounding landscape. It emphasizes functional engagement with the natural environment through an observation platform and connecting footbridge.
Clusters of monolithic columns topped with blued steel canopies create a contemplative path through the dynamic seasons of a forest cemetery, inviting reflection and connection to nature.
With a façade of laser-cut geometric patterns and integrated vertical gardens, the residence emphasizes sustainable timber construction while providing a modern space for family living and social gatherings.
With its curvilinear concrete walls and intricate Arabic mosaic patterns, the design creates a contemporary family residence that harmonizes modern living with cultural heritage in an urban environment.
Layered geometric forms and natural stone create an inviting space that fosters community engagement and reflection in response to Casablanca's historical context of conflict.
Four half-dome screens constructed with transparent polycarbonate surround a circular platform, creating a reflective space that harmonizes with nature while offering an environment for introspection and community interaction.
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.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
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.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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