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Wooden Harmony in a Desert Landscape Emphasizing Ecology and Visitor Connection
Wooden Harmony in a Desert Landscape Emphasizing Ecology and Visitor Connection
Federico Spatzner
Inspired by the natural contours of the desert landscape, the visitor center utilizes wood to create a harmonious space that fosters ecological understanding and encourages engagement with the diverse habitats of the Al Wathba reserve.
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Curvilinear Viewpoint Crafted from Wood and Steel Overlooking Biodiverse Reserve
Curvilinear Viewpoint Crafted from Wood and Steel Overlooking Biodiverse Reserve
Sara Vasic, Nadezda Vukovic
A spiral ramp viewpoint, elevated at 11.80 meters, offers panoramic views of a biodiverse reserve, supported by a structure of wood and steel that echoes the natural meanders of the landscape while guiding visitors through its pathways.
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Traditional Wooden Structures Embracing Nature and Community Connections
Traditional Wooden Structures Embracing Nature and Community Connections
Ewa Serafińska, Hanna Pacyno
Incorporating traditional wooden structures and a reed treatment plant, the design fosters community engagement while providing a space for cultural exhibitions and interactions with the natural environment.
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Corten Steel Wind Tower Enhancing Natural Ventilation in a Visitor Center
Corten Steel Wind Tower Enhancing Natural Ventilation in a Visitor Center
Katinka Gábris
The central wind tower utilizes Corten steel to enhance natural ventilation while offering panoramic views, serving as a visitor center that fosters engagement with the surrounding landscape.
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Flamingo Egg-Inspired Dome Elevated Above Nature
Flamingo Egg-Inspired Dome Elevated Above Nature
Rui Guimaraes
Elevated above the landscape, the design incorporates dome shapes inspired by flamingo eggs while providing a comprehensive visitor center dedicated to education and engagement with the surrounding nature reserve.
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Layered Observation Tower With Engineered Wood and Natural Airflow
Layered Observation Tower With Engineered Wood and Natural Airflow
Luca Marulli, Daet Wasurushtakon
Incorporating a layered structure and engineered wood, the tower provides unobstructed views of the Al Wathba natural reserve while promoting natural airflow, serving as a unique observation point in the desert landscape.
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Serpentine Pathway Crafted From Sustainable Pine Wood That Integrates Cultural Narratives in a Natural Reserve
Serpentine Pathway Crafted From Sustainable Pine Wood That Integrates Cultural Narratives in a Natural Reserve
Luīze Eglīte, Undīne Ģemze
Employing a serpentine design that mirrors the local grass snake, this pathway utilizes sustainable pine wood to create elevated observation points that enhance visitor engagement with the diverse avian life within Latvia's Kemeri National Park.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Platforms Nested Within a Bird-Friendly Habitat
Cross-Laminated Timber Platforms Nested Within a Bird-Friendly Habitat
Helena Rivera, Rebecca Muirhead, Kalliopi Bouzounieraki
Nestled among the diverse habitats of Pape Nature Park, the observation tower utilizes cross-laminated timber and charred wood to create a bird-friendly environment that enhances wildlife observation and connects visitors to the ecosystem.
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Elevated Living Units Crafted From Carbon Fiber and Aerostatic Materials
Elevated Living Units Crafted From Carbon Fiber and Aerostatic Materials
Aleksei Kononenko
Utilizing a combination of hydrogen-filled aerostatic structures and 3D printed carbon fiber, these elevated living units offer a sustainable and compact housing solution, redefining contemporary residential design in urban contexts.
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Cubic Monoliths in Rammed Earth Enhancing Wetland Perspectives
Cubic Monoliths in Rammed Earth Enhancing Wetland Perspectives
Lancelot Gonindard, Chloé Terroux
Rammed earth forms four rotated monoliths that provide expansive views of wetlands, creating an immersive educational center focused on the local ecosystem and its flamingo population.
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High Concrete Walls Framing Secluded Relaxation Amidst an Artificial Microclimate
High Concrete Walls Framing Secluded Relaxation Amidst an Artificial Microclimate
Alexander Rekhlitskiy
High concrete walls enclose a tranquil space that offers an artificial microclimate and an observation deck, designed to enhance visitor interaction with the natural reserve.
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Sculptural Roof Design Featuring Passive Cooling Through Natural Ventilation and Charred Wood Elements in an Environmental Education Hub
Sculptural Roof Design Featuring Passive Cooling Through Natural Ventilation and Charred Wood Elements in an Environmental Education Hub
Edoardo Tadini
Charred wood shingles and a sculptural roof design harness natural ventilation to create an immersive educational experience at a visitor center within the Al Wathba Natural Reserve.
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Diagonal Beam Tower with Native Flora Integration
Diagonal Beam Tower with Native Flora Integration
Marcos Herrera, Pedro Busso
With its unique diagonal beam structure and integrated modular flowerpots of native plants, the design enhances the observation experience of the surrounding landscape while serving as a multifunctional viewing tower.
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Feather-Inspired Cantilevered Structure Embracing Natural Light and Green Spaces
Feather-Inspired Cantilevered Structure Embracing Natural Light and Green Spaces
Sara Abalkhail
The cantilevered spine, inspired by feather structures, enhances natural light and creates dynamic shadow patterns while providing a functional space for eco-conscious visitors to engage with the surrounding natural reserve.
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Weathered Steel and Cross-Laminated Timber Elevate Wildlife Observation in a Natural Reserve
Weathered Steel and Cross-Laminated Timber Elevate Wildlife Observation in a Natural Reserve
Georgi Todorov, Petya Petrova
A combination of weathered steel and cross-laminated timber supports an observation tower designed to enhance wildlife viewing at the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
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Spiral Observation Tower Constructed from Treated Pine and Concrete in an Ecological Wetland Environment
Spiral Observation Tower Constructed from Treated Pine and Concrete in an Ecological Wetland Environment
Nuno Costa, Luís Guedes de Carvalho, Francisco Guedes de Carvalho, Maura Silva
Constructed from treated pine and anchored with concrete, the spiral observation tower rises above Pape’s Lake, offering 70 distinct viewpoints that facilitate ecological engagement and promote awareness of local biodiversity.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Unite in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Unite in a Sustainable Visitor Center
Yuzhe Yang
Utilizing charred wooden shingles alongside cross-laminated timber, the design creates a seamless integration with the landscape, serving as an educational visitor center focused on sustainability and ecological awareness.
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Arched Facade of Laminated Wood Enhances Community Space at Baltic Shoreline
Arched Facade of Laminated Wood Enhances Community Space at Baltic Shoreline
Nikola Radanović, Aleksandra Mitrović, Branka Stanojević, Milica Gavrilović, Aleksandra Mitrović, Branka Stanojević, Milica Gavrilović
The arched roof constructed from laminated wood blends seamlessly with the coastal landscape, creating an inviting multifunctional space that encourages community engagement and connection with nature.
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