Built with a Corten steel facade and a framework of aluminium tubes, the Kurgi Observation Tower offers expansive views of the surrounding North Vidzeme Biosphere, facilitating engagement with nature for visitors and promoting ecological awareness.
Structured with saddles as a defining façade, the observation tower invites visitors to engage with the Latvian Ardennes horses through a thoughtfully designed experience that merges observation with interaction.
Built with CNC-milled wood, the haystack tower creatively reinterprets traditional forms to offer visitors panoramic views of the surrounding landscape while providing an interactive observation experience.
A compressed thatch roof coupled with a Scott pine structure highlights the design’s focus on local materials and equine heritage, creating a space that fosters community engagement and eco-tourism experiences centered around the Latvian Ardennes horse breed.
Emerging from the hillside, the twisted skin of the observation tower creates a dialogue with the surrounding landscape while serving as a vantage point for visitors to engage with the North Latvia Biosphere Reserve.
A steel and stone observation tower seamlessly integrates into the landscape of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, offering visitors educational exhibition spaces and panoramic views while connecting them to the agricultural heritage of Kurgi Farm.
Constructed with wood logs and designed to mimic the vision and movement of horses, the tower serves as a unique observation point for visitors to engage with the landscape and experience the essence of equine life.
The design prioritizes open voids and unique spatial arrangements to create an interactive cultural hub that highlights Latvia's equestrian heritage while serving as an educational resource.
Combining charred wooden shingles with expansive glass walls, the design creates a seamless integration between the interior and the surrounding landscape, ultimately serving as a dynamic cultural hub centered around equestrian heritage.
A welded tubular steel frame enveloped in treated red timber creates a resilient observation tower that seamlessly integrates with the Latvian landscape, offering panoramic views and a space for community engagement.
Combining steel mesh elements with a context-sensitive design, the observation tower offers elevated views of the northern Latvian landscape while serving as a distinctive hub for nature-based tourism.
Constructed with locally-sourced rammed earth and complemented by natural brown tones, the observation tower serves as an educational hub, fostering community engagement and promoting ecological awareness within the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.
The horseshoe-shaped structure, crafted from steel and local wood, serves as an educational space that reflects the cultural heritage of the nearly extinct Latvian Ardennes breed.
Clad in metallic ochre and designed with a focus on sensory experience, the retreat connects visitors with the natural landscape and native horses, providing a space for relaxation and reflection.
Constructed with triangular composite panels, the tower rises as a cultural landmark that engages visitors with its agricultural heritage while providing a unique observation space overlooking the Latvian landscape.
Two parallel towers connected by a central passage, crafted from local wood and metal, create a functional observation point that fosters interaction between visitors and the surrounding farm landscape.
Elevated within the North Vidzeme Biosphere, the Weave Observational Tower utilizes a spiral form and semi-translucent membrane to create a dynamic interface between visitors and the diverse ecological layers, culminating in a cabin that facilitates intimate engagement with the forest environment.
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and natural timber, the design merges cultural heritage with ecological sustainability to create a community hub focused on equine wellness and interaction.
With glass floors that extend outward and a structure clad in wood, the design provides a 360-degree view of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, serving as a public observation tower for visitors to engage with the rare Latvian Ardennes horses.
Equipped with advanced holographic technology, the museum offers a unique immersive experience that connects visitors with the cultural significance of horses while integrating seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
Incorporating clay as a central element, the design fosters communal creativity and storytelling, providing a space where individual narratives converge within an interactive environment.
Incorporating advanced robotic parking technology and sustainable green roofs, this urban housing solution maximizes space efficiency while addressing the growing demand for adaptable living environments.
Constructed with hempcrete and rammed earth, the residence combines traditional Middle Eastern design strategies with contemporary sustainable technologies to create an efficient family dwelling in Dubai's desert environment.
Utilizing a frame-wall structure and a steel plate system, the design integrates natural elements to facilitate interactive learning within the diverse ecosystems of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
Constructed with plywood panels and strategically designed lightwells, these cabins utilize stone foundations to create versatile spaces for wellness and meditation.
An enclosed observation area with all-round visibility allows visitors to engage deeply with the surrounding landscape while a series of designed balconies promotes social interaction and solitude, functioning as an urban lookout point.
The proposal explores retreat spaces designed for quiet reflection and meditation. The study focuses on creating a calm environment that fosters a connection to nature while supporting both individual and group activities.
Located within a forested area near Gozjā “Little Lake” in Latvia, the proposal examines how small-scale architecture can support retreat and observation in a natural setting. The study considers the relationship between built forms, landscape, and light, focusing on spaces for rest, reflection, and communal gathering.
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