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Charred Wood Shingles and Basalt Walls Enhancing Community Storytelling Spaces

Charred Wood Shingles and Basalt Walls Enhancing Community Storytelling Spaces

Wing chun Ng

The use of shou sugi ban charred wood shingles and light-colored basalt walls creates a distinctive aesthetic in a longhouse designed to serve as both a communal gathering space and a platform for Icelandic storytelling.

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Turf Brick Refuge Amidst Volcanic Landscape with Community Fire Center

Turf Brick Refuge Amidst Volcanic Landscape with Community Fire Center

Facundo Garcia berro, Paula Lesch

Built from turf bricks, this coffee shop offers a communal fire center that integrates with the volcanic landscape, providing a warm gathering space for visitors seeking a connection to nature.

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Reimagining Community Through Longhouse Heritage and Urban Connectivity

Calvin Irvine

Drawing on the heritage of the Longhouse, this community-focused design fosters spatial connectivity and equitable living, addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in the urban landscape of Vancouver.

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Volcanic Ash Concrete and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sunken Community Space

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sunken Community Space

Ana Belčič, Klara Prošek

Constructed with volcanic ash concrete and cross-laminated timber, the sunken structure provides an immersive communal living space that integrates seamlessly with Iceland's striking landscape.

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Curved Earth-Rammed Walls and Corrugated Metal Roof Define Community Living in Iceland

Curved Earth-Rammed Walls and Corrugated Metal Roof Define Community Living in Iceland

Timothee Mercier

Curved earth-rammed walls and a corrugated metal roof create a modern longhouse in Iceland that fosters community living while respecting traditional architectural forms.

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Subterranean Retreat with Basalt and Timber Integration

Subterranean Retreat with Basalt and Timber Integration

Jesse Mowbray, Shaun Weisbrodt, Christina Sun

With a unique subterranean layout that incorporates locally sourced basalt and timber, the design fosters an intimate connection with the surrounding landscape while serving as a private guest residence.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Harmony in Guest Accommodations

Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Harmony in Guest Accommodations

William song Yuan, Emerson Walker

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design harmonizes with its geothermal surroundings to create a guest accommodation that offers both privacy and a connection to Iceland's natural beauty.

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Bioreceptive Roofing with Volcanic Stone and Hemp-Shiv Construction in Sustainable Nordic Dwelling

Bioreceptive Roofing with Volcanic Stone and Hemp-Shiv Construction in Sustainable Nordic Dwelling

Giulia Venanti, Tiziano Cattaneo, Xiongfei Xie, Clizia Caroli

Employing a bioreceptive roof and local volcanic stone, the design integrates sustainable materials like hemp-shiv to create a communal space that reflects Iceland's ecological landscape and cultural heritage.

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Geothermal Heated Cabin with Glulam Structure and Panoramic Views

Geothermal Heated Cabin with Glulam Structure and Panoramic Views

Dziyana Matsiashuk

With a glulam structure and integrated geothermal heating, the cabin offers expansive views of the Icelandic landscape while providing essential amenities for winter recreation.

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Elevated Plinth Embracing Natural Light for Dual Family Living

Elevated Plinth Embracing Natural Light for Dual Family Living

Nicole Wen

Elevated on a plinth and enclosed in a glazed box, the design captures expansive views of Lake Cernostes while accommodating dual family living alongside a dedicated art studio and gallery.

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Carbonized Timber and Trapezoidal Roofs in a Volcanic Landscape

Carbonized Timber and Trapezoidal Roofs in a Volcanic Landscape

Tobias Moritz

Set in a volcanic landscape, the café combines carbonized timber and a trapezoidal roof to create a functional space that enriches the hiking experience for visitors.

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Crystallized Facade Using Corrugated Metal in a Community Center

Crystallized Facade Using Corrugated Metal in a Community Center

Iqan Elmasri, Noah Ryzewicz

A crystallized facade of perforated and corrugated metal creates a visually dynamic community center that skillfully integrates traditional longhouse influences with sustainable design principles.

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Peat-Clad Tower Embracing Tectonic Landscapes and Community Living

Peat-Clad Tower Embracing Tectonic Landscapes and Community Living

Aleksander Pelczynski

Constructed with peat and reflecting Iceland's tectonic features, the tower offers a multifamily living space that integrates sustainability with community engagement.

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Driftwood Structures and Lava Stone Accents in a Contemporary Turf Longhouse

Driftwood Structures and Lava Stone Accents in a Contemporary Turf Longhouse

Julie Nyland nilsen

Constructed from driftwood and enhanced with lava stone accents, the contemporary turf longhouse serves as a communal space that embodies both Icelandic heritage and modern sustainability practices.

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Basalt Walls and Mirrored Facades in a Sustainable Longhouse Retreat

Basalt Walls and Mirrored Facades in a Sustainable Longhouse Retreat

Christina Malterer

With a structure of basalt walls and reflective facades, the design integrates communal spaces within a subterranean layout, providing an immersive retreat that emphasizes sustainability and connection to the natural surroundings in a guesthouse format.

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Charred Wood Forming A Linear Community Space With Framed Views

Charred Wood Forming A Linear Community Space With Framed Views

Andrew Kotleski, Josh Mcdonald, Omar Aboulezz

A longhouse built with charred wood features a transformable glass wall and an elevated entrance, creating a communal space that connects visitors with the breathtaking landscape of Dimmuborgir.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Timber Creating a Contemporary Longhouse for Communal Living

Christina Charalampaki

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and locally sourced timber, the design embodies a contemporary longhouse model that fosters communal living while integrating sustainable practices within a natural woodland setting.

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Curved Roof Design Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Timber Panels For Community Engagement

Curved Roof Design Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Timber Panels For Community Engagement

Mojin Zhang, Dianhui Huang, Kunchira Kankunsuntorn

Combining a curved roof with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the structure serves as a communal hub for social interaction, designed to enhance the experience of observing the Northern Lights in Iceland's unique landscape.

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Textured Concrete Walls Framing Community Spaces at Lake Myvatn

Textured Concrete Walls Framing Community Spaces at Lake Myvatn

Sze yik Lam, Yanni Gong, Shun lim william Mak, Kun york Ho

Textured concrete walls define a series of communal spaces at Lake Myvatn, enhancing visitor engagement while fostering connections through environmentally conscious design.

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Charred Wood and Exposed Concrete Forming Community-Building in Natural Surroundings

Charred Wood and Exposed Concrete Forming Community-Building in Natural Surroundings

Christophe Lafleur-chartier

With a footprint that honors the original longhouse, the integration of charred wood siding and exposed concrete creates a functional community space that fosters interaction while supporting local wildlife.

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

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Mason Miles

An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.

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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 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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A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

Manuel Villalain Gonzalez, Pedro Xavier Martins Silva, Hazem Elshafei, Hazem Mosad Mohamed

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and compressed earth blocks, the design fosters a central courtyard that enhances environmental comfort while providing a flexible living space suited for modern families.

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The Spiraling Observation Tower

Karolina Domanska

The design responds to the need for enhanced interaction between visitors and the surrounding natural environment by providing elevated observation points within a wetland setting. It integrates with the existing trail system to support wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

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Search results for: “Longhouse”

48 projects found:

Charred Wood Shingles and Basalt Walls Enhancing Community Storytelling Spaces

Turf Brick Refuge Amidst Volcanic Landscape with Community Fire Center

Reimagining Community Through Longhouse Heritage and Urban Connectivity

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Sunken Community Space

Curved Earth-Rammed Walls and Corrugated Metal Roof Define Community Living in Iceland

Subterranean Retreat with Basalt and Timber Integration

Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Harmony in Guest Accommodations

Bioreceptive Roofing with Volcanic Stone and Hemp-Shiv Construction in Sustainable Nordic Dwelling

Geothermal Heated Cabin with Glulam Structure and Panoramic Views

Elevated Plinth Embracing Natural Light for Dual Family Living

Carbonized Timber and Trapezoidal Roofs in a Volcanic Landscape

Crystallized Facade Using Corrugated Metal in a Community Center

Peat-Clad Tower Embracing Tectonic Landscapes and Community Living

Driftwood Structures and Lava Stone Accents in a Contemporary Turf Longhouse

Basalt Walls and Mirrored Facades in a Sustainable Longhouse Retreat

Charred Wood Forming A Linear Community Space With Framed Views

Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Timber Creating a Contemporary Longhouse for Communal Living

Curved Roof Design Featuring Charred Wooden Shingles and Prefabricated Timber Panels For Community Engagement

Textured Concrete Walls Framing Community Spaces at Lake Myvatn

Charred Wood and Exposed Concrete Forming Community-Building in Natural Surroundings

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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

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

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

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