Woven wooden columns create a tranquil environment where echoes of nature enhance a retreat dedicated to yoga and meditation in a peaceful forest setting.
With a design that incorporates traditional thatching and a modular configuration of timber cabins, the project fosters an immersive eco-tourism experience while prioritizing mobility and environmental integration.
With its brick facade and thoughtfully designed courtyard, the facility serves as a serene haven for terminally ill individuals and pilgrims seeking solace along the historic Via Francigena.
Charred timber enclosures harmoniously integrate with Cambodia's landscape, creating serene spaces that foster mindfulness and meditation for visitors seeking solitude and reflection.
Constructed with rammed earth walls and a modular layout, the meditation cabins enhance the natural terrain of the Vale de Moses retreat while providing a focused environment for personal reflection and wellness.
With thatch-sloped roofs allowing natural light to filter through, the Poet Huts create an immersive retreat for writers seeking solitude and inspiration amidst the landscape of Pavilosta, Latvia.
Carlos Montes gonzález,Francisco javier Fernandez garcía
Constructed from galvanized steel and natural pine wood, the design emphasizes modular living and community interaction while maintaining an intimate connection to the surrounding landscape through its multifunctional spaces for meditation and social gatherings.
The design incorporates stone and patterned windows to create a reflective living space that fosters community engagement and connection with nature for temporary residents seeking wellness.
With a solar-panelled roof and black wood ribs, the transformation of a historic barn into a meditation sanctuary exemplifies a blend of sustainability and regional heritage while creating a serene environment for introspection.
Crafted with floating islands and expansive glass facades, this woodland retreat merges seamlessly with its natural surroundings, providing a serene environment for meditation and wellness.
Colored terraces designed to integrate with the landscape utilize photovoltaic panels and preserve existing olive trees, creating a sustainable community residence for artists in La Puebla de Fantova.
With a circular layout that embodies the cyclical nature of life, the facility incorporates interdependent ponds and planting walls to create a tranquil environment dedicated to palliative care.
Charred wood siding and laminated pine structure define a tranquil retreat seamlessly integrated into Portugal’s landscape, providing dedicated spaces for yoga and meditation.
A circular meditation garden anchored by a tall pine tree and framed by charred wood and warm, oiled pine creates a serene environment for yoga and mindfulness practice.
With reading rooms enveloped in double-glazed glass, the design creates flexible spaces for contemplation that embody the essence of a tree, promoting knowledge and community engagement.
Constructed from logs that naturally regulate moisture and contain phytoncide for mental well-being, the retreat offers a harmonious living space designed for relaxation and connection with nature.
A conical form crafted from larch and spruce captures natural light and expansive views, creating a serene retreat that facilitates meditation and self-reflection.
Constructed with enduring stone walls and elements of locally sourced wood, the design prioritizes silent meditation and reflection in a setting that fosters a deep connection with nature.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a stone foundation, the design integrates sacred geometry to create a tranquil meditation retreat that fosters mindfulness and enhances the user experience within nature.
A glass-covered patio connects a historical stone barn with a food garden, creating a communal space for meditation while promoting sustainability through thoughtful integration with the natural landscape.
Ana-maria Lenghen,Razvan ioan Muntean,Silviu ioan Popa
House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.
Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
Hadi Koohihabibi,Pariya Shahbazi,Parsa Kavosi,Kimia Salimzadeh
Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior,Valerio Ziantoni,Gabriela Vitória Carvalho,João Pedro Pina
The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.