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Curved Walls and Carved Openings in Rammed Earth Pavilion

John william Henry, Mukhtar Rezaei, Elise Jordan

With thick, curved walls and strategically carved openings, the rammed earth pavilion creates a unique spatial experience that blurs the lines between interior and exterior, serving as an inviting space for reflection and gathering.

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Staggered Roof Forms and Privacy Windows in a Community-Focused Guest House

Staggered Roof Forms and Privacy Windows in a Community-Focused Guest House

Ricardo Reta

The staggered roof design and strategically placed windows provide privacy while enhancing the visual dialogue with surrounding structures in this guest house focused on community interaction.

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Rainwater Harvesting Roof with Glulam Structure in Volcanic Landscape Café

Rainwater Harvesting Roof with Glulam Structure in Volcanic Landscape Café

Krzysztof Plonski, Roman Dywojna, Mikolaj Plonczynski, Kamil Bronowicki

The sloped roof designed for rainwater harvesting, constructed from glulam, reflects the volcanic landscape while providing a functional café for travelers to enjoy local views and refreshments.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roof Systems Enhancing Community Engagement in Iceland

Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roof Systems Enhancing Community Engagement in Iceland

Greger Stetz

Charred wooden shingles and a green roof seamlessly integrate with the Icelandic landscape, creating a multifunctional space that fosters community interaction and education on sustainability.

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Central Courtyard Surrounded by Asymmetrical Guest Houses with Concrete and Wood Materials

Central Courtyard Surrounded by Asymmetrical Guest Houses with Concrete and Wood Materials

Francisco Cunha, Manuel Zucchi, Angel Montero

Asymmetrical guest houses orbit a central courtyard, constructed with concrete and wood materials, providing modern accommodations that harmonize with the surrounding landscape.

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Grape-Shaped Structures with Green Terraces Promoting Community Living

Grape-Shaped Structures with Green Terraces Promoting Community Living

Arvjen Lushaj, Ilva Xhullima, Alesia Dishi, Glen Maranaku

With grape-shaped structures adorned with green terraces, the design fosters community engagement while serving as a guest house and winery integrated into the surrounding landscape.

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Timber Integration Within Resilient Community-Focused Design

Alexis Rivero

Constructed with an emphasis on geometric clarity and local timber, the police station serves as a resilient community hub, fostering connections while honoring the history of Marysville.

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Corten Steel Observation Tower Embracing Geothermal Energy and Natural Landscapes

Corten Steel Observation Tower Embracing Geothermal Energy and Natural Landscapes

Teresa Cabrera arzoz, Olga Sánchez moreno, Ignacio Ruiz del portal pauner

Standing 11 meters tall and constructed with corten steel, the observation tower draws upon geothermal principles and rainwater catchment systems to harmonize with the rugged Icelandic landscape while serving as a vital community gathering space.

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Cabins of Clay and Stone Nestled in Mountain Tranquility

Cabins of Clay and Stone Nestled in Mountain Tranquility

Adelbrecht Stephan, Adam Nils

Constructed using locally sourced clay and stone, the retreat harmonizes with its mountainous surroundings, offering a series of cabins designed for meditation and wellness.

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Rammed Earth Walls Creating Connection With Landscape In a Vineyard Tasting Room

Rammed Earth Walls Creating Connection With Landscape In a Vineyard Tasting Room

Candice Ogando, Devki Desai, Julie Gordonson

Utilizing locally sourced rammed earth, the design seamlessly integrates with its vineyard surroundings, providing an immersive space for wine tasting that highlights the connection between environment and experience.

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Curved Wooden Beams Shaping Community Interaction in a Sinuous Space

Curved Wooden Beams Shaping Community Interaction in a Sinuous Space

Lorenzo Buccoliero, Paolo Pizzichini, Andrea Larocca

Curved wooden beams form a sinuous structure that enhances community interaction while integrating natural light, creating a functional gathering space for diverse activities.

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Celestial Orientation with Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

Celestial Orientation with Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

Melanie Baron

Integrating celestial orientation with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design offers flexible accommodation that enhances the connection between occupants and the surrounding landscape.

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U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery

U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery

Camila Armijos, Pablo Chacón, Sebastián Arias

With its U-shaped configuration and extensive use of brick, this community hub enhances interaction through integrated green spaces, serving as a multi-use facility for local engagement and collaboration.

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Huts Buried in Earth Forming a Community Retreat in the Latvian Landscape

Huts Buried in Earth Forming a Community Retreat in the Latvian Landscape

Agnese Prodniece, Philip Barsan, Mari Owrenn, Roman Novak

Buried under mounds of earth, the design integrates communal spaces with individual huts, drawing on traditional Latvian agricultural forms to create a tranquil retreat that fosters solitude and reflection.

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Rusted Plate Facades with Glass Blocks and Organic Wine Guest Homes

Rusted Plate Facades with Glass Blocks and Organic Wine Guest Homes

Tamar Mosiashvili, Ketevan Managadze, Natalia Manjgaladze

Rusted plate facades and glass blocks define the distinct aesthetic of guest homes that invite visitors to experience organic wines against the backdrop of Spello's picturesque sunsets.

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Elevated Cedar Retreat with Meditative Spaces

Lingas Tran

Elevated two meters above the street, the cedar-clad retreat offers a serene space for meditation, skillfully utilizing an urban gap to transform overlooked areas into places of contemplation.

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Timber Retreat Embracing Local Flora for Mindful Connection

Timber Retreat Embracing Local Flora for Mindful Connection

Xintong Chen, Oudom Sou, Kanesha Ramesh, Devid Chheng

Timber structures harmonize with local flora, creating a retreat that prioritizes mindfulness and community connection in a thoughtful response to its Cambodian landscape.

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Fieldstone Walls and Grapewood Screens Enhancing Social Spaces in a Vineyard Setting

Fieldstone Walls and Grapewood Screens Enhancing Social Spaces in a Vineyard Setting

Niall Cain

Local fieldstone combined with sliding grapewood screens creates an adaptable space for wine production and social gatherings amidst the vineyard landscape.

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Flamingo Arch Supported by Mud Bricks and Thatch Palm in a Wetland Visitor Center

Flamingo Arch Supported by Mud Bricks and Thatch Palm in a Wetland Visitor Center

Jacqueline martina Kissler

Utilizing a flamingo arch form with mud brick construction and thatch palm roofing, the visitor center integrates into the wetland landscape while providing essential exhibition and training spaces for ecological education.

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Plywood Panels and Urban Gardening within a Community-Focused Living Space

Plywood Panels and Urban Gardening within a Community-Focused Living Space

Melika Hrnjicic

Crafted from plywood panels and designed around urban gardening, this living space emphasizes community interaction and adaptability within the context of affordable housing in San Francisco.

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Isgandar Hajiyev, Aziza Hashimova

The project proposes a multifunctional hub designed to reflect the dynamic intersection of fashion and architecture. It prioritizes spatial versatility, offering a layout that supports both focused work and collaborative creativity.

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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Nicholas Harald Hartman

Located in Dubai, ONE explores modular residential design as a strategy for flexible, community-oriented urban living. The project integrates public and private spaces with sustainable systems and material choices, responding to both environmental conditions and social needs.

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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

Fatima Jalali Barbod Alimohamadi Razieh Zirrahi

Ali Jafari

The article presents a contemporary architectural design situated in a distinct environmental and cultural context. Emphasizing spatial efficiency, material consciousness, and environmental integration, the project explores how architecture can respond to both functional requirements and local conditions.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Shih-Hui Teng, Min Li, Shen Tzu Chen, Nien Chen Lu

Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.

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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Anique Azhar Shore, Ahad Ayaz

The residence uses local earth cladding and a ventilated mesh screen to improve thermal efficiency and create a family-friendly living space.

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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

Beomsoo Kim

Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.

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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

Kristina Klimova

A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

Brandon Bergem

Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.

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Search results for: “Local context”

412 projects found:

Curved Walls and Carved Openings in Rammed Earth Pavilion

Staggered Roof Forms and Privacy Windows in a Community-Focused Guest House

Rainwater Harvesting Roof with Glulam Structure in Volcanic Landscape Café

Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roof Systems Enhancing Community Engagement in Iceland

Central Courtyard Surrounded by Asymmetrical Guest Houses with Concrete and Wood Materials

Grape-Shaped Structures with Green Terraces Promoting Community Living

Timber Integration Within Resilient Community-Focused Design

Corten Steel Observation Tower Embracing Geothermal Energy and Natural Landscapes

Cabins of Clay and Stone Nestled in Mountain Tranquility

Rammed Earth Walls Creating Connection With Landscape In a Vineyard Tasting Room

Curved Wooden Beams Shaping Community Interaction in a Sinuous Space

Celestial Orientation with Charred Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery

Huts Buried in Earth Forming a Community Retreat in the Latvian Landscape

Rusted Plate Facades with Glass Blocks and Organic Wine Guest Homes

Elevated Cedar Retreat with Meditative Spaces

Timber Retreat Embracing Local Flora for Mindful Connection

Fieldstone Walls and Grapewood Screens Enhancing Social Spaces in a Vineyard Setting

Flamingo Arch Supported by Mud Bricks and Thatch Palm in a Wetland Visitor Center

Plywood Panels and Urban Gardening within a Community-Focused Living Space

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Flexible Creative Spaces for Fashion

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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