The design intricately combines a twelve-sided dodecahedron structure with sustainable wood elements and Islamic geometric patterns, creating modular housing that promotes community living in an urban setting.
Incorporating charred wooden screens and locally sourced sandstone, this residence exemplifies a blend of cultural heritage and modern functionality while providing adaptable living spaces conducive to community interaction.
Ghulam Mustafa Qureshi Fateh Mohamed Abdul Gafoor,Sridevi Shankar Shankar Kumaraiya,Nirja Vipulkumar Soni,Aaron Paul Tayoni
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and intricate lattice screens, the residence achieves passive cooling and optimal privacy, while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding environment.
Crafted with Polyblock materials and inspired by coral formations, the design facilitates flexible living spaces that enhance both community engagement and environmental sustainability.
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and natural stone, this residence balances sustainable materials with climate-responsive design to create an adaptable living space aligned with modern environmental needs.
Incorporating a dynamic louvre system and limestone cladding, this residence enhances natural ventilation while providing a functional family space that respects cultural heritage and modern living requirements.
Chun-te Lee,Nel Alexander Dau,Anna Bertram,Melina Catharina Florentine Reul
Utilizing recycled wood and printed sand brick, the design emphasizes cultural heritage while providing adaptable living spaces tailored for community interaction.
Incorporating mud brick and perforated concrete, the design emphasizes passive cooling and thermal regulation while fostering communal engagement in a residential setting.
Combining limestone's thermal mass with timber's structural qualities, the design enhances natural ventilation to create a functional residential space tailored for the desert climate.
Utilizing green concrete and palm wood, the design integrates modularity and sustainability to create adaptable housing solutions that address contemporary living needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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