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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Inviting Community Spaces Amidst Natural Landscapes
Myriam De mesa amores, Pol Fernández fernández
With its charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a seamless integration into the natural landscape, fostering a vibrant community hub that invites both residents and visitors to gather and engage.
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Rammed Earth Structure Emphasizing Natural Textures and Community Engagement
Alan Morrissey
Utilizing the enduring qualities of rammed earth, the design fosters a deep connection to the surrounding landscape while creating an inviting community hub for engagement and interaction.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Materials Enriching Community Resilience
Rihards Dzelme
Employing charred wooden shingles and a thoughtful blend of recycled materials, the design fosters community resilience while serving as a multifunctional gathering space.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shaping A Sustainable Community Center
Era shae Brown
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design harmonizes with its volcanic surroundings to create a versatile community center that fosters local engagement and environmental awareness.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Versatile Community Space
Sanne Mulder
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this community space seamlessly integrates sustainable materials and flexible design to foster engagement and interaction among its users.
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Translucent ETFE Canopy Blending With Local Timber in a Community-Focused Culinary Space
Yixuan Cai
A translucent ETFE canopy crowns a community-centric food court, seamlessly integrating local timber elements and celebrating Latvian cultural heritage while providing a dynamic space for culinary experiences amidst a vibrant festival atmosphere.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Huts Nestled Within a Natural Forest Landscape
Justinas Zuklys, Ieva Zuklyte, Salvatore Antonio Iasi
Crafted from cross-laminated timber and harmoniously integrated into a forest setting, these flexible huts provide a unique communal space designed for seasonal gatherings and a deep connection to nature.
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Food court featuring modular designs with treated pine decking and translucent PVC panels in a forest setting
Stuart Kelly
Nestled in the Hansui Forest, this food court seamlessly combines treated pine decking and translucent PVC panels within a modular, hexagonal structure that embraces the natural landscape while promoting sustainable dining experiences.
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Elevated Canopy of Local Hardwood Embraces Community Spaces in a Subtropical Wetland
Juan jose Lopez, Juan felipe Castiblanco cespedes, Maria Wiesner
An elevated structure of local hardwood artfully weaves community spaces into the subtropical landscape, embodying a sustainable response to flood resilience while fostering connections among its users.
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Translucent Cladding Over Recycled Timber Screening for a Community Gathering Space
Quoc Uong, Thanh Hieu Nguyen
Constructed with translucent cladding and recycled timber screening, this community gathering space seamlessly integrates with the forest, providing an inviting environment for festival attendees to connect and relax.
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Sunken Auditorium Crafted with Local Stone and Aluminum Amidst Iceland's Volcanic Landscape
Videlia Veriska, Dara Indira Okta, Alva Maula Rahman
Carved from local stone and framed with aluminum, the sunken auditorium emerges gracefully from Iceland's volcanic terrain, creating an immersive cultural venue for cinematic experiences that deeply connects visitors to its breathtaking landscape.
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Cork Cladding and Large Glass Facades Envelop A Sustainable Guesthouse in a Vineyard Setting
Azzam bre Mahaputra, Nasrul Hidayat, Muhammad imam Adly, Michael Yohanes
With its innovative use of cork cladding and expansive glass facades, the design harmoniously integrates sustainable materials into a serene guesthouse nestled within the picturesque vineyard landscape.
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Earth Block Home With Central Courtyard and Passive Design Features
Samia Shahzad
Constructed from earth blocks and enhanced by a central courtyard, this residence utilizes passive design principles to foster a seamless connection with nature while providing comfortable living spaces.
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Crystalline Structure Crafted From Laminated Timber Panels and Green Roofs for Community Engagement
Alexandru victor Chirita
Crafted from laminated timber and topped with a distinctive green roof, this community hub harmonizes with its Icelandic landscape while fostering connections through shared spaces and sustainable practices.
iceland community sustainability plaza housing gathering education local landscape greenery
Turf-Covered Green Roof Above Hydroponic Kitchen Integrating Volcanic Landscape Elements
Bruno marco Gismondi, Frida isabel Pett, Lorena Gismondi pett
A turf-covered green roof and hydroponic kitchen seamlessly blend with Iceland's volcanic landscape, creating a sustainable coffee shop that enhances environmental connectivity while inviting community engagement.
iceland coffee shop sustainability community natural landscape wood green local
Charred Shingles and Softwood Timber Create a Culinary Hub Nestled in the Forest
Viktor Gekker, Jack Lehane
Utilizing charred shingles and softwood timber, the design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding forest to create a vibrant culinary hub that fosters community engagement and outdoor cooking experiences.
culinary commons forest sustainable community gathering outdoor cooking local timber
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Versatile Community Hub
Charles Laroche, Sara Bercier, Anabel De Guise, Jean-Philippe Cormier
With a façade clad in charred wooden shingles and an interior crafted from cross-laminated timber, the design offers a harmonious blend of modern sustainability and community engagement as a vibrant gathering space.
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Translucent Polycarbonate Facade and Modular Wood Structure Enhancing Community Interaction
奕明 陈
With a translucent polycarbonate facade and a modular wooden structure crafted from local birch and pine, this community market fosters social interaction while seamlessly integrating with its forested surroundings.
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Thatch Roof Canopy with Natural Ventilation and Modular Layout for Community Gathering
Hanbing Wu, Helia Mahdavian, Fiona Lam
A thatched roof canopy crafted from local SPF lumber and enhanced with natural ventilation creates a welcoming atmosphere for communal gatherings in this thoughtfully designed space.
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Rammed Earth Pavilion With Vertical Pillars Enhancing Biodiversity in Greece
Aris Kafantaris
Rammed earth and vertical pillars form a symbiotic structure that nurtures local biodiversity while providing a bioregenerative hub for community engagement in Greece.
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