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Community Cultural Center with a Red Fabric Roof and Recycled Banners Integrating Natural Timber and Steel Frames
Community Cultural Center with a Red Fabric Roof and Recycled Banners Integrating Natural Timber and Steel Frames
Ji Hye Choi
This community cultural center features an octagonal structure topped with a vivid red fabric roof, thoughtfully constructed using natural timber and recycled banners to create an inviting space that enhances social interaction while promoting environmental sustainability.
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Elevated Pods and Smart Glass Facades in Eco-Friendly Modular Living
Elevated Pods and Smart Glass Facades in Eco-Friendly Modular Living
Raffaella sofia Stanisz, Marcelina daria Pilarczyk
Elevated sleeping pods crafted from solid wood are seamlessly integrated with smart glass facades, creating a harmonious retreat that prioritizes sustainability and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.
sustainability retreat valle nature modular eco-friendly residential integration landscape innovation
Compact residential dwelling utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and a fabric membrane roof for adaptable living solutions
Compact residential dwelling utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and a fabric membrane roof for adaptable living solutions
Jason Demarest
This compact residential dwelling combines the efficient use of cross-laminated timber panels with a versatile fabric membrane roof, creating an adaptable and sustainable solution for modern living needs.
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Cork Walls and Soapstone Appliances in An Octagonal Forest Retreat
Cork Walls and Soapstone Appliances in An Octagonal Forest Retreat
Koen Van uden
With its unique octagonal plan and eco-friendly materials like cork and soapstone, the cabin offers a tranquil retreat that harmoniously blends modern design with the natural forest environment.
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Geothermal Retreat Featuring Octagonal Structure and Sustainable Wood Elements
Geothermal Retreat Featuring Octagonal Structure and Sustainable Wood Elements
Camille Towey
An octagonal structure built from sustainable wood and designed to harness geothermal energy, this retreat offers a unique blend of educational experiences and locally sourced nourishment for visitors in the heart of Iceland's volcanic landscape.
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Sacred Geometry in Natural Wood Retreat Incorporating Glass Elements and Local Materials
Sacred Geometry in Natural Wood Retreat Incorporating Glass Elements and Local Materials
Farah Abu alia
Blending sacred geometry with locally sourced timber and expansive glass, this meditation hall creates a serene environment for mindfulness and flower essence production.
meditation cabin flower essences octagonal timber garden local sustainability tranquility
Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed, Octagonal Retreat in the Serra da Estrela
Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed, Octagonal Retreat in the Serra da Estrela
Gnos Marcel, Arnold David
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and an octagonal footprint, the design offers a harmonious retreat that integrates with its mountain surroundings while providing a serene space for meditation and wellness.
portugal lodge wellness retreat nature sustainability wood yoga serra mountains
Octagonal Structure Integrating Glass and Aluminium Within a Green Urban Landscape
Octagonal Structure Integrating Glass and Aluminium Within a Green Urban Landscape
Nick Andrezejewsky, Jasmin Händschel
Emphasizing a unique octagonal form and a blend of reinforced concrete and glass, this residence adapts to urban living by fostering community interactions within its thoughtfully designed spaces.
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