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Gabion Baskets and Volcanic Stone Create a Multi-Functional Space at the Base of a Volcano
Gabion Baskets and Volcanic Stone Create a Multi-Functional Space at the Base of a Volcano
Baran Göktepe, Atilla Kadıoğlu
Utilizing gabion baskets filled with local rock and volcanic stone, the design integrates closely with its unique landscape to provide a versatile space for community engagement and exhibition at the foot of a volcano.
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Photovoltaic Glass Platforms Offering 360-Degree Volcanic Views
Photovoltaic Glass Platforms Offering 360-Degree Volcanic Views
Ruxandra Eftenie, Felix Waldner
Constructed from modular steel and enveloped in photovoltaic glass, the observation platforms provide unique 360-degree views of the volcanic landscape while prioritizing user interaction and sustainability.
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Colored Footprints and Cross-Laminated Timber Wedges for Scenic Observation
Colored Footprints and Cross-Laminated Timber Wedges for Scenic Observation
Amanda Sangster, Courtney Eastep, Danica Miller
Colored footprints guide visitors through a series of cross-laminated timber wedges, each offering unique views of the Icelandic fissure while providing an immersive observation experience.
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Cavelike Corridor Framed by Polished Copper and Wooden Panels
Cavelike Corridor Framed by Polished Copper and Wooden Panels
Kyle Emmert
The observation tower, defined by its polished copper façade and interconnected hexagonal walkways, creates an immersive experience that emphasizes geological features while serving as a destination for visitors to engage with the surrounding landscape.
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Elevated Circular Walkway Enhances Geological Exploration Experience
Elevated Circular Walkway Enhances Geological Exploration Experience
Giovanni luca Ferreri, Angelo Pellegrino, Daniele Colombelli, Gabriele Mundula
The elevated circular walkway, designed to align with key geological features, invites visitors to engage directly with the surrounding landscape while providing essential facilities for exploration and observation.
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Concrete Towers Overlooking Natural Fissures and Caves
Concrete Towers Overlooking Natural Fissures and Caves
Bo Zhang, Rongsheng Chen, Ruiqi Zhang
Constructed with concrete towers that rise above a natural fissure, the design invites visitors to engage intimately with the unique geological landscape while providing essential spaces for exploration and reflection.
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Observation Platforms Featuring Straw Insulation at Tectonic Junction
Observation Platforms Featuring Straw Insulation at Tectonic Junction
Erfan Behroyan
Situated at the intersection of two tectonic plates, the design employs observation platforms constructed with straw insulation, providing an immersive educational experience about Iceland's geology and landscape.
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Spiral Structure Crafted with ETFE and Steel for Geological Observation
Spiral Structure Crafted with ETFE and Steel for Geological Observation
Don Paine
Crafted from ETFE and steel, the spiral structure rises from the Icelandic landscape, providing a unique geological observation point that seamlessly integrates cultural symbolism with sustainable design practices.
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Buoyant Complex of Steel and Plastic Engaging Emergent Ocean Environments
Buoyant Complex of Steel and Plastic Engaging Emergent Ocean Environments
Márcio Valença
Constructed from buoyant steel and plastic, the floating complex offers an adaptive environment that explores the complexities of humanity while providing essential services within oceanic settings.
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Cantilevered Viewing Platform with Sheet Metal and Polycarbonate Elements Over Geological Fissure
Cantilevered Viewing Platform with Sheet Metal and Polycarbonate Elements Over Geological Fissure
Dani Reimers, Camrin Plaatjes, Phillippe Fouché, Jacques Steyn
The cantilevered structure, crafted from sheet metal and polycarbonate, hovers above a geological fissure, providing a unique viewing platform for visitors to explore the Grjótagjá Caves.
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Charred Wood Pavilion Embracing Volcanic Views
Charred Wood Pavilion Embracing Volcanic Views
Meds Studio
Built from charred wood, the pavilion offers a series of thoughtfully designed viewports that frame panoramic vistas of the surrounding volcanic landscape, serving as a space for observation and reflection.
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Hovering Structure With Low-E Glass and Engaging Fault Line Experience
Hovering Structure With Low-E Glass and Engaging Fault Line Experience
Alex Kodama, Brianna Leonard, Caitlin Eberle, Tavis Erickson
Rising 10.5 meters above the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the design utilizes low-E glass to create an immersive visitor center that fosters engagement with the geological features of the fault line.
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Connecting Tectonic Plates with Circular Pathways and Geothermal Springs
Connecting Tectonic Plates with Circular Pathways and Geothermal Springs
Guisong Zhang
Positioned atop the tectonic divide between North America and Europe, the design incorporates a circular platform that allows visitors to engage with geothermal springs while promoting exploration and understanding of the unique geological features of the site.
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Tectonic Reflection in Glulam and Larch Above the Grjótagjá Fissure
Tectonic Reflection in Glulam and Larch Above the Grjótagjá Fissure
Dinu Hoinarescu, Maciej Adaszewski, Paul Nica
Rising above the tectonic fissure, a tower of Glulam and Siberian larch invites visitors to engage with the geological landscape while providing a unique viewpoint and multifunctional gathering space.
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Perforated Steel Drape Enhances Geothermal Viewpoint Experience
Perforated Steel Drape Enhances Geothermal Viewpoint Experience
Marcus Badman
The unique perforated steel drape of the observation tower creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow while providing visitors with expansive views of the North American tectonic plate.
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Wooden Observation Tower Blending with Icelandic Landscape
Wooden Observation Tower Blending with Icelandic Landscape
Nicolas Bellia
Set within the Icelandic landscape, a wooden observation tower provides expansive views while blending seamlessly into its natural surroundings, facilitating a unique visitor experience enhanced by a path leading to nearby caves.
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Weathering Steel Bridge Over Tectonic Fault with Glass Observation Decks and Geothermal Technology
Weathering Steel Bridge Over Tectonic Fault with Glass Observation Decks and Geothermal Technology
James Pitropov
Built with weathering steel and laminated glass, the bridge spans a tectonic fault line, providing educational views and interactive experiences focused on geological processes and geothermal energy.
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Geothermal Pavilion With Recycled Rubber Base and Tectonic Glass Forming a Community Hub
Geothermal Pavilion With Recycled Rubber Base and Tectonic Glass Forming a Community Hub
Rand Harder
Constructed with a diamond-shaped form and diacritical glass, this geothermal pavilion utilizes recycled rubber for its base, creating a sustainable and engaging community hub that offers panoramic views of Iceland's unique landscape.
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Burnt Wood and Translucent Spaces Overlooking the Fault Line
Burnt Wood and Translucent Spaces Overlooking the Fault Line
Steve Rouiller, Adrien Scarpitta
A large wooden blade of burnt wood binds the two sides of a fault line, incorporating translucent spaces and observation platforms that enhance visitors' understanding of the geological landscape while serving as a visitor center.
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Geothermal Observation Platforms with Basaltic Concrete and Corten Steel Elements
Geothermal Observation Platforms with Basaltic Concrete and Corten Steel Elements
Andrea Sibaja matamoros, Douglas Castro alfaro, Maria josé Zúñiga blanco, Maria fernanda Matamoros araya
The integration of geothermal systems, basaltic concrete, and corten steel defines a facility designed for observation and interaction with the striking geological features of Iceland's Grjótagjá caves.
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