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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Weathering Steel Lookout Overlooking Hverfjall's Caldera

Nathan Louey

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Hverfjall, the lookout structure's weathering steel form rises to provide visitors with panoramic views into the volcano's caldera and beyond, enhancing their experience of the unique Icelandic landscape.

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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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With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.

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A Compact Hideout Dwelling for Retreat Living

A Compact Hideout Dwelling for Retreat Living

Abel Laki, Julia Gunther, Eszter Reti

Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.

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A Meditation Cabin with CLT Panels and Translucent Surfaces

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Neel Patel

Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.

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A Sustainable Retreat with a Central Tree and Gabled Roof Structure

A Sustainable Retreat with a Central Tree and Gabled Roof Structure

Javier Anzueto Busto, María Arriola Flesch

A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.

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A Visitor Facility with a Vertical Observation Tower

A Visitor Facility with a Vertical Observation Tower

Max Fabris

The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.

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A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

Jordan Felber

The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.

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A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

Jiansong Yuan, Xiaotong Ni

Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.

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An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

Maria Turcu, Mihai Mitrică, Alina Măldărescu, Alina Lixeanu

Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.

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16 projects found:

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

Copper Clad Lookouts Embracing Natural Terrain Through Forged Cement Pathways

Crimson Pathways and Local Stone Lookouts in a Volcanic Landscape

Smoked Glass Structure Overlooks Wetland Habitat with Interactive Educational Features

Solar-Powered Lookouts with Green Roofs Emphasizing Volcanic Context

Cascading Lookouts with Etfe Canopies and Natural Bath Spaces

Elevated Stainless Steel Viewpoint over Icelandic Volcano

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

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

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

Elevated Retreat with Tatami Mats and Efficient Rainwater Collection

Black-Burned Wood and Basalt Integration in Icelandic Farm Design

Cantilevered Lookouts and Carbon-Sequestering Concrete in Icelandic Landscape

Elevated Lookouts with FRP Grating and Natural Warmth in Visitor Center

Weathering Steel Lookout Overlooking Hverfjall's Caldera

Framed Views with Corten Steel on a Hillside Tasting Room

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A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

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Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Recurring architecture competitions

Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

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Museum of Emotions

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