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Circular Lookouts and Tan Tones in a Northern Icelandic Eco-Center

Circular Lookouts and Tan Tones in a Northern Icelandic Eco-Center

Barbara Cadena hermosillo, Elizabeth Compeán michel

The design incorporates circular lookouts and a subtle palette of tan tones, creating a harmonious connection to the Mývatn landscape while serving as an ecological education center and cultural space.

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Crimson Pathways and Local Stone Lookouts in a Volcanic Landscape

Crimson Pathways and Local Stone Lookouts in a Volcanic Landscape

Ernesto Acosta, Jorge Ruvalcaba

Utilizing local stone and a distinct red path, the design integrates seamlessly into a volcanic landscape, inviting exploration and contemplation within its lookout stations and defined routes.

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Framed Views with Corten Steel on a Hillside Tasting Room

Framed Views with Corten Steel on a Hillside Tasting Room

Marco Erdenberger, Sebastian Lopez

Perched on a hillside, the tasting room utilizes corten steel fins to frame panoramic vineyard views, creating an intimate space for communal wine experiences.

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Elevated Lookouts with FRP Grating and Natural Warmth in Visitor Center

Elevated Lookouts with FRP Grating and Natural Warmth in Visitor Center

Benjamin Tan, Robert Hillman

With elevated lookout platforms constructed from FRP grating that seamlessly integrate into the tectonic landscape, the visitor center offers a unique experience of the natural surroundings while providing essential amenities for exploration.

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Timber Enclosure with Vertical Lookouts Embracing Natural Landscapes

Timber Enclosure with Vertical Lookouts Embracing Natural Landscapes

Bernardo Aguilar leon

Rising 35 meters, the observatory incorporates a metallic structure and local wood to create an elevated wooden pathway that guides visitors through 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape, ultimately enhancing their interaction with nature.

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Black-Burned Wood and Basalt Integration in Icelandic Farm Design

Black-Burned Wood and Basalt Integration in Icelandic Farm Design

Serge Atallah

Constructed with black-burned wood and influenced by Icelandic cultural elements, the design merges seamlessly with its landscape while serving as a community-focused gathering space.

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Elevated Retreat with Tatami Mats and Efficient Rainwater Collection

Elevated Retreat with Tatami Mats and Efficient Rainwater Collection

Doris Rittler

Raising the main cabin room on four pillars allows for minimal ground impact while incorporating tatami mats and a rainwater collection system, creating a sustainable retreat for meditation within the forest.

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Framed Lookouts in the Caldera Embracing Deciduous Ecology

Framed Lookouts in the Caldera Embracing Deciduous Ecology

João Ribeiro, Daniel Nunes, Elisabete Pinho, António Brancas

Nestled among the deciduous trees of the Nemrut Caldera, the carefully positioned lookout points offer visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the landscape while reflecting on its geological history.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Interlocking Design Create a Multifunctional Community Space in Natural Surroundings

Charred Wooden Shingles and Interlocking Design Create a Multifunctional Community Space in Natural Surroundings

Jacob Jay Meidinger, Caleb Marty Springfield, Amin Ahmed Abdi, Carson Fox Wilkin

With its interlocking structure and charred wooden shingles, the design creates a multifunctional community space that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment, promoting engagement with both nature and local residents.

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Cantilevered Lookouts and Carbon-Sequestering Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Cantilevered Lookouts and Carbon-Sequestering Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Denise Santini

Cantilevered lookouts offer expansive views into a tectonic fissure, while carbon-sequestering concrete integrates sustainability into the design, all serving to enhance visitor engagement with the unique Icelandic landscape.

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Dynamic Cantilevered Lookouts Crafted From Welded Steel and Glass in a Volcanic Landscape

Dynamic Cantilevered Lookouts Crafted From Welded Steel and Glass in a Volcanic Landscape

Olga Kubareva, Alexey Nevzorov

Cantilevered observation decks made from welded steel and transparent glazing extend over the volcanic landscape, creating a unique vantage point for community engagement and interaction with nature.

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Elevated Stainless Steel Viewpoint Over Icelandic Volcano

Tongyu Zhang

Rising 13 meters above a volcanic landscape, a stainless steel seesaw creates an interactive viewpoint that allows visitors to engage with the geological features and the scenic Mývatn Lake in a safe and immersive manner.

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Cascading Lookouts With ETFE Canopies and Natural Bath Spaces

Cascading Lookouts With ETFE Canopies and Natural Bath Spaces

Mirtilla Alliata di montereale, James Jiang

Designed with cascading lookouts and ETFE canopies, the building connects visitors to the natural landscape while facilitating access to adjacent natural baths.

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Solar-Powered Lookouts with Green Roofs Emphasizing Volcanic Context

Solar-Powered Lookouts with Green Roofs Emphasizing Volcanic Context

Noemi Bernabei, Miriam Gentili

With its solar-powered lookouts and accessible green roofs, the design draws inspiration from the volcanic landscape of Myvatn to create an educational museum focused on geological phenomena.

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Smoked Glass Structure Overlooks Wetland Habitat With Interactive Educational Features

Smoked Glass Structure Overlooks Wetland Habitat With Interactive Educational Features

Marc Kunz, Marcelo Lourenço, Nuno Luis, Joao Soares

A smoked glass observation tower offers panoramic views over the wetland habitat while housing an interactive educational museum aimed at fostering awareness of local biodiversity.

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Corten Steel Lookouts Gradually Ascending Into Volcanic Landscape

Corten Steel Lookouts Gradually Ascending Into Volcanic Landscape

Xinyuan Feng

Rising from the edge of a volcanic landscape, the design incorporates corten steel lookouts that guide visitors through a sequence of elevated perspectives, enhancing the connection between nature and the experience of exploration.

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Copper Clad Lookouts Embracing Natural Terrain Through Forged Cement Pathways

Copper Clad Lookouts Embracing Natural Terrain Through Forged Cement Pathways

Constantinos Nicolaides, Eleni Ziova, Theodora Koukou

Emerging from the volcanic landscape, copper-clad lookout points seamlessly integrate with forged cement pathways, creating an immersive experience that invites visitors to engage with the stunning views of the Nemrut Caldera and Lake Van.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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Search results for: “Lookouts”

18 projects found:

Circular Lookouts and Tan Tones in a Northern Icelandic Eco-Center

Crimson Pathways and Local Stone Lookouts in a Volcanic Landscape

Framed Views with Corten Steel on a Hillside Tasting Room

Elevated Lookouts with FRP Grating and Natural Warmth in Visitor Center

Timber Enclosure with Vertical Lookouts Embracing Natural Landscapes

Black-Burned Wood and Basalt Integration in Icelandic Farm Design

Elevated Retreat with Tatami Mats and Efficient Rainwater Collection

Framed Lookouts in the Caldera Embracing Deciduous Ecology

Charred Wooden Shingles and Interlocking Design Create a Multifunctional Community Space in Natural Surroundings

Cantilevered Lookouts and Carbon-Sequestering Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Dynamic Cantilevered Lookouts Crafted From Welded Steel and Glass in a Volcanic Landscape

Elevated Stainless Steel Viewpoint Over Icelandic Volcano

Cascading Lookouts With ETFE Canopies and Natural Bath Spaces

Solar-Powered Lookouts with Green Roofs Emphasizing Volcanic Context

Smoked Glass Structure Overlooks Wetland Habitat With Interactive Educational Features

Corten Steel Lookouts Gradually Ascending Into Volcanic Landscape

Copper Clad Lookouts Embracing Natural Terrain Through Forged Cement Pathways

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

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A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

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

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

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