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Brežovica Woodland Hospice for Therapeutic Retreat

Blaž Boras, Alojzije Ćaleta

Located in Brestovac, Croatia, the wellness retreat is designed to promote well being through deep integration with the surrounding landscape. The architecture prioritizes functionality while fostering a strong connection between occupants and nature. Emphasizing healing as a dynamic interaction with the environment, the project thoughtfully incorporates sustainable practices throughout its design.

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Hydroponic Co-Working Hub with Urban Farming

Hydroponic Co-Working Hub with Urban Farming

Amily woan tyng Tan, Juliane Wahl, Friederike Wahl-koro, Jennifer Pölemann

The project reimagines the modern workplace by integrating urban farming into a co-working environment. Located at Strandbad Wannsee, the project combines sustainable design with flexible workspaces, creating a setting where productivity and nature are seamlessly intertwined.

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Crane Framework: Adaptive Office for Knowledge Industries

Crane Framework: Adaptive Office for Knowledge Industries

Hae chan Heo SUK HOON JUNG JUNG HYUN KIM

Designed with adaptability in mind, the space accommodates a wide range of office functions and supports the growth of knowledge-intensive industries. At its core, the project emphasizes flexibility and interaction—two essential qualities in today’s evolving work environments.

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Spiritual Retreat with Tapered Thatch Roof Design

Spiritual Retreat with Tapered Thatch Roof Design

Daniel Bramah

The “Pilgrimage” Yoga House is a thoughtful spiritual retreat nestled between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River. Conceived as a multifunctional space for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering, the project blends sustainable design with a deep sensitivity to nature and user experience.

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Elevated Wellness Space in the Canopy

Valeria Baeza, Mario Arancibia, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Zelada

The project is a thoughtful wellness retreat that integrates yoga, meditation, and communal living within a minimal-impact architectural framework. Designed with ecologically responsible materials and passive environmental strategies, it exemplifies a balanced relationship between built form and nature.

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From Sketch to Landmark – Designing for the €50,000 Mujassam Watan Prize

Senior Residence Designed for Comfort and Connection

Senior Residence Designed for Comfort and Connection

Nadav Gefen- furestain, Neta Gefen-Grinbaum

This project delivers a thoughtfully designed Elderly Home in Portugal, focused on enhancing residents' quality of life through comfort, accessibility, and community engagement. The design integrates contemporary elder care principles with a spatial layout that balances social interaction and personal privacy.

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A Minimalist Retreat for Wellness and Reflection

A Minimalist Retreat for Wellness and Reflection

Sofya Smirnova, Marianna-janika Gontšar, Oksana Karula, Endri Soomere

The Kolka Cabin is a contemporary yoga retreat designed with sustainability, community, and mindfulness at its core. Located in a forested setting near Cape Kolka, the structure serves as both a yoga studio and a communal gathering space.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Biophilic Design in a Flexible Community Space

Charred Wooden Shingles and Biophilic Design in a Flexible Community Space

Martyna Talarska, Aleksandra Górna, Jowita Jachnik

Charred wooden shingles and expanses of glass define a biophilic community space designed for flexibility, fostering interaction and connection in a multifunctional environment.