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Spiral Landscape Mound Crafted from Recycled Concrete and Native Stone for Community Engagement

Spiral Landscape Mound Crafted from Recycled Concrete and Native Stone for Community Engagement

David Sheppard

A tiered spiral mound of recycled concrete and local stone creates a unique landscape feature that fosters community interaction and educational engagement in De Smet, South Dakota.

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Natural Plaster and Earth Integration Define a Self-Sufficient Microhome Retreat

Natural Plaster and Earth Integration Define a Self-Sufficient Microhome Retreat

Jacobus Uys, Priyan Moodley, Mieke Van Der Westhuizen, Jessica Noel Rogers

Constructed with rammed earth and stabilized soil blocks, this compact microhome integrates a circular courtyard and passive design principles to create a self-sufficient living space in Prince Albert, South Africa.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Laminated Wood Form Community Hub in Krakow’s Park Setting

Charred Wooden Shingles and Laminated Wood Form Community Hub in Krakow’s Park Setting

AZALÍA ABIGAIL MAY CEBALLOS, MARIA ALEJANDRA VILLAJUANA SAAVEDRA, KAREN ALEJANDRA ROSETE CHAN, MARIA ALEJANDRA VILLAJUANA SAAVEDRA

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design integrates seamlessly with its park surroundings, creating a functional community hub that encourages social interaction and outdoor engagement.

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Turf-Covered Atrium Blending Timber and Landscape in a Visitor Experience

Turf-Covered Atrium Blending Timber and Landscape in a Visitor Experience

Ahmed Poshka, Bushra Alimi, Sait Sadiku

A turf-covered atrium with integrated timber elements offers an immersive visitor experience, encouraging exploration of the surrounding black lava fields and geological features of Iceland.

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A Pigmented Concrete Habitat Pavilion Enhancing Ecological Experience

A Pigmented Concrete Habitat Pavilion Enhancing Ecological Experience

Binh Mai

Designed as a series of pigmented concrete nest mounds, the Visitor Centre integrates with its wetland surroundings, fostering an educational space dedicated to the Greater Flamingo Colony and ecological conservation.

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River-Inspired Filtration and Regional Wood Harmonize in Tranquil Yoga Space

River-Inspired Filtration and Regional Wood Harmonize in Tranquil Yoga Space

Bruno Migliavacca santos, Bruno carlos Huerta lugo, María josé Benítez molina, Luis fernando López espino

Water filtration flows through the lobby's design, harmonizing with regional wood elements to create a serene space dedicated to yoga and wellness.

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Floating Pyramidal Roofs and Dolomite Niches in a Reflective Meadow Columbarium

Floating Pyramidal Roofs and Dolomite Niches in a Reflective Meadow Columbarium

Kevin Weiss

A shallow pyramidal roof supported by slender columns allows natural light to fill the interior, where dolomite niches invite personal remembrance in a serene meadow setting dedicated to contemplation and memorialization.

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Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Embracing Fractures and Mounds in Ecological Environments

Silvia Montesdeoca cabrera, José carlos Ramírez ceballos, Andrea Díaz lacalle, Javier Herrera rodríguez

The architectural form utilizes a diagonal fracture and small topographical mounds to engage with the surrounding landscape, fostering ecological harmony while serving as a public facility.

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Reinforced Concrete Mounds Creating Light-Infused Columbarium Spaces

Reinforced Concrete Mounds Creating Light-Infused Columbarium Spaces

Massimo Dei, nicola termini, chiara santi, anna salvatori

Five reinforced concrete mounds rise to allow natural light to filter through, creating a contemplative columbarium designed for reflection and remembrance.

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Light-Infused Living Space with 3d-Printed Elements and Natural Stone Accents

Aju Sukumar Sukumaran Thankappan Pillai, Anjali Gopakumar Gopakumar

A seamless integration of 3D-printed elements and natural stone features creates a light-filled retreat that emphasizes energy efficiency and a strong connection to its surroundings, serving as an inviting living space.

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Repurposed Rubble and Steel Beams Transforming Public Space into a Sustainable Community Hub

Repurposed Rubble and Steel Beams Transforming Public Space into a Sustainable Community Hub

Diego Andrés Alday Alba, Gonzalo Andrés Ugarte Smith, Magdalena Abril Bertholet Arias, Agustín Pimentel Beltran

Repurposed steel beams and recycled rubble form an engaging urban landscape that fosters community interaction and cultural events in the heart of Kharkiv.

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Curved Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Enhancing Ecological Connections

Curved Roofs and Reinforced Concrete Enhancing Ecological Connections

Ajaya Bharadwaj

With its curved roofs and reinforced concrete structure harmonizing with the bog's landscape, the center provides an educational space for visitors to connect with Latvia's unique ecological environment.

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Dark Concrete Form Embracing Natural Viewpoints in Icelandic Landscape

Dark Concrete Form Embracing Natural Viewpoints in Icelandic Landscape

Jo Segers

Dark concrete forms rise from the Icelandic landscape, creating open viewpoints that connect visitors to the dramatic scenery while serving as a center for tourism and education.

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Adobe Structures with Wind Towers Overlooking Green Roofs in a Wetland Reserve

Adobe Structures with Wind Towers Overlooking Green Roofs in a Wetland Reserve

Alberto Reiriz paz

Constructed with adobe and characterized by wind towers, the visitor center integrates green roofs to create a sustainable environment for education and recreation within the Al Wathba wetland reserve.

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Burned Wooden Facade with Cross-Laminated Timber Viewing Tower

Burned Wooden Facade with Cross-Laminated Timber Viewing Tower

Arnar Hansen, Jón Þór Sigurðsson

A cross-laminated timber viewing tower with a façade of burned wooden tiles rises above the geothermal landscape of Mývatn, offering visitors a unique platform to engage with the area's geological features while providing essential amenities like a café and information center.

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Terraced Columbarium Embracing Historical Landscapes

Terraced Columbarium Embracing Historical Landscapes

Cam Simko

A terraced columbarium aligned with Latvia's historical landscape provides a contemplative space for remembrance and reflection, enhancing the public's connection to its cultural heritage.

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Geometric Forms of Concrete and Larch Wood Shaping Cultural Space in Iceland

Geometric Forms of Concrete and Larch Wood Shaping Cultural Space in Iceland

Wisarut Boonumchoo, Phunakorn Kongwatananonda, Pichet Panapitakkul, Nattapat Lerstsongkram

Constructed from locally sourced larch wood and concrete, the pavilion’s geometric forms are designed to engage with Iceland’s dramatic landscape while serving as a cultural hub for film screening and community activity.

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A Rural Retreat Housing Embedded in Earth Mounds

A Rural Retreat Housing Embedded in Earth Mounds

Agnese Prodniece, Philip Barsan, Mari Owrenn, Roman Novak

The article examines a conceptual retreat in rural Latvia designed to support both personal reflection and communal interaction. It explores strategies for integrating buildings with the natural landscape, drawing on local cultural references and traditional construction methods.

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