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Residential development featuring bamboo construction and modular living spaces in an urban setting
Residential development featuring bamboo construction and modular living spaces in an urban setting
Misak Terzibasiyan, Chunfei Bai
This residential development seamlessly integrates bamboo and modular design, creating a vibrant, community-focused habitat that enhances urban living while fostering a strong connection to nature.
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Virtual Space Enhanced By Green Roofs And Steel Framework In A Dynamic Urban Setting
Virtual Space Enhanced By Green Roofs And Steel Framework In A Dynamic Urban Setting
Xiaowei Bai
Blending green roofs and advanced digital environments, the design creates a versatile urban habitat that fosters community engagement while integrating nature into its steel and glass structure.
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Geothermal Community Hub Featuring Modular Construction With Recycled Steel and Natural Wood Elements
Geothermal Community Hub Featuring Modular Construction With Recycled Steel and Natural Wood Elements
Yang Youngryeol, Nara Han, somang kang, younghee kim
Combining prefabricated modular elements with geothermal energy solutions and recycled materials, this community-focused center in Poland addresses the urgent needs of displaced individuals by fostering resilience and connection among its residents.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Create a Serene Residency by the Lake
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Create a Serene Residency by the Lake
Martina Roscio, Carlotta Schembri, Gaia Sicilia
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and expansive glass panels, the residence seamlessly integrates with its lakeside surroundings while providing an inspiring space for artistic collaboration amongst families.
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Automated Expansion With Steel Frameworks and Glass Facades for Affordable Urban Housing
Automated Expansion With Steel Frameworks and Glass Facades for Affordable Urban Housing
Tarek Radwan, Maroun Semaan
Utilizing prefabricated modular units and a robust steel framework, this innovative housing solution redefines urban living by offering flexible, affordable spaces that adapt to the diverse needs of contemporary residents.
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Circular Community Housing Emphasizing Natural Stone and Warm Timber Integration
Circular Community Housing Emphasizing Natural Stone and Warm Timber Integration
Vincent Aucoin
Emphasizing the harmonious blend of local stone and warm timber, this circular community housing design fosters social connectivity while providing adaptable living spaces for residents.
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Suspended Living Pods Crafted From Recycled Nets and Steel Hooks Transform Urban Homelessness Solutions
Suspended Living Pods Crafted From Recycled Nets and Steel Hooks Transform Urban Homelessness Solutions
Catherine Deller
Suspended teardrop-shaped pods made from recycled nets and steel rings redefine urban living by offering a sustainable and community-focused solution to homelessness beneath the city’s bridges.
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Hexagonal Modules Crafted From Softwood With Wood Fiber Insulation In Sustainable Urban Housing
Hexagonal Modules Crafted From Softwood With Wood Fiber Insulation In Sustainable Urban Housing
Natalia Maslennikova, Alecsandra Trofin
Crafted with hexagonal modules and enhanced by wood fiber insulation, this sustainable housing solution offers urban dwellers adaptive living spaces that prioritize community and ecological balance.
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Exploring Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in Modular Urban Living
Exploring Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in Modular Urban Living
Yeon jeong Kim
With its distinctive charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, this modular urban living environment redefines community connectivity while addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in Vancouver.
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Sustainable Housing with Fly Ash Brick and Expansive Glass Facades
Sustainable Housing with Fly Ash Brick and Expansive Glass Facades
Uladzislau Kastsiukevich
Utilizing fly ash brick for durability and sustainability, the design maximizes natural light through expansive glass façades, creating a welcoming multifamily residential space that promotes community engagement.
vancouver housing modular sustainability community residential urban affordable construction canada
Elevated Pyramid Structures Featuring Natural Thatch and Glulam in Coastal Accommodation
Elevated Pyramid Structures Featuring Natural Thatch and Glulam in Coastal Accommodation
Agnieszka Glama
Elevated above the coastal landscape, the pyramid-shaped structures utilize Glulam and natural thatch to create harmonious accommodations that blend folklore-inspired design with sustainable living.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Forming Adaptable Living Spaces Within a High-Density Urban Context
Charred Wooden Shingles Forming Adaptable Living Spaces Within a High-Density Urban Context
Ruiya He, Rang rang Pei, Xiang Jiang, Yi qian Ma
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and detachable modules, this design fosters a flexible living environment that seamlessly integrates individual residences with communal spaces in a bustling Beijing neighborhood.
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Green Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Community Living in a Sustainable Urban Design
Green Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Elevate Community Living in a Sustainable Urban Design
Antoni Bielicki, Lachlan Mitchell
Reinforced concrete forms a robust foundation while expansive glass panels invite natural light into the communal spaces, all atop lush green roofs designed to enrich urban living in a cooperative residential environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Thermal Mass Define Sustainable Living Units in Urban Landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Thermal Mass Define Sustainable Living Units in Urban Landscape
Carlos enrique Rodríguez medrano, Emmanuel Rodríguez ortiz
Emphasizing self-shading geometry and thermal mass through the use of charred wooden shingles and concrete, this architectural solution redefines urban living by creating sustainable, modular housing that seamlessly integrates into its landscape.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Units Designed for Earthquake Resilience in Urban Areas
Cross-Laminated Timber Units Designed for Earthquake Resilience in Urban Areas
Emiliano Renovales, Andrea Martinez
Harnessing the strength of cross-laminated timber and designed for seismic resilience, this microhousing initiative redefines urban living by creating adaptable, community-oriented spaces that effectively address the critical housing needs of Mexico City.
mexico city microhousing sustainability resilience community modular seismic flexibility living urban
Curvilinear Structures of Plaster and Brick Harmonize With Natural Landscapes in Community Living
Curvilinear Structures of Plaster and Brick Harmonize With Natural Landscapes in Community Living
Harri Ahonen
Curvilinear forms crafted from local brick and smooth plaster create a harmonious dialogue with the surrounding landscape, fostering community interactions in a thoughtfully designed living space.
community residential courtyard multi-unit landscape sustainability natural plaster brick views
Transportable Quarantine Cells Incorporated Within Concrete and Glass Facades for Flexible Urban Living
Transportable Quarantine Cells Incorporated Within Concrete and Glass Facades for Flexible Urban Living
Lingqing Xu, Junxin Song, Wei Zhou
Incorporating movable quarantine cells within a robust concrete and glass structure, this design redefines urban living by creating adaptable, multifunctional spaces for communities facing health challenges.
shanghai quarantine housing communal sustainability flexibility urban living green multi-functional
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Sustainable Co-Living Through Adaptive Design
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Sustainable Co-Living Through Adaptive Design
Gerald Low
Crafted with cross-laminated timber panels and designed for community integration, this adaptive living environment redefines suburban co-housing by prioritizing sustainable practices and flexible spaces for diverse residents.
melbourne suburban community flexible housing sustainability modular residential collective shared
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Flexible Housing Over Urban Waterway
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Flexible Housing Over Urban Waterway
Ying Gao, Sandee Deogaygay, Apinya Sangrugee
Elevated above an urban waterway, the flexible housing design employs cross-laminated timber panels and innovative 3D-printed elements to create adaptable living spaces that address the critical need for affordable shelter.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Multi-Functional Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Multi-Functional Community Hub
Hyosik Kim, Youngjun Lee, Hyeju Cho
Showcasing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design embodies a blend of modern sustainability and community spirit, providing essential housing solutions in a vibrant urban landscape.
vancouver housing sustainability community affordability residential public space modular urban farming timber
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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