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Circular Viewing Platform Enhanced by Tensioned Steel and Natural Reeds
Circular Viewing Platform Enhanced by Tensioned Steel and Natural Reeds
Sara Pousti
Elevated 3 meters above the ground, a circular platform supported by tensioned steel cables and natural reeds offers unobstructed 360-degree views of flamingos in their native habitat.
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Exploring Natural Patterns Through Local Soils and Tectonic Forms
Exploring Natural Patterns Through Local Soils and Tectonic Forms
Jacob Gonzales, Antonio Martinez, Eric Merlo
Crafted from local soils and shaped by tectonic movements, the pavilion integrates light and community space, offering a distinctive setting for reflection and gathering in the Texan landscape.
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Rammed Earth Pavilion Offering Sanctuary Along Pilgrim's Path
Rammed Earth Pavilion Offering Sanctuary Along Pilgrim's Path
Tiziano Meniconi, Roberto Bologna, Giulio Hasanaj, Andrea Sichi
A 7-meter rammed earth cube strategically located along St. Francesco's Way provides a tranquil space for pilgrims to rest and reflect.
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Volcanic Rock and Timber Form a Community Hub Surrounded by Nature
Volcanic Rock and Timber Form a Community Hub Surrounded by Nature
Marcus Taylor, Lisa Shell, Martin Waters
Constructed with volcanic rock and timber, the community hub integrates conical forms and glazed oculi to connect occupants with the surrounding Icelandic landscape while serving as a coffee shop and exhibition space.
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Inverted Oculus Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Concrete and Metal
Inverted Oculus Framing Volcanic Landscapes with Concrete and Metal
Max Jolly
An inverted oculus emerges from the concrete and metal structure, connecting interior spaces to the Hverfjall landscape, while creating pathways for exploration and reflection.
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Green Ribbon Roof With Impluvium for Reflective Columbarium
Green Ribbon Roof With Impluvium for Reflective Columbarium
Radimir Tyulkin, Roman Zaharov
A raised green ribbon roof shelters a circular columbarium designed for reflection and remembrance, integrating an impluvium for rainwater collection and fostering a tranquil connection with nature.
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Pollution-Eating Concrete and Geothermal Systems in a Communal Gathering Space
Pollution-Eating Concrete and Geothermal Systems in a Communal Gathering Space
Naomi Taniguchi
Constructed with pollution-eating concrete and equipped with geothermal systems, the building serves as a central gathering space designed to foster community interaction and environmental awareness.
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Corbelled Lattice Pavilion Embracing Nature for Mindful Reflection
Corbelled Lattice Pavilion Embracing Nature for Mindful Reflection
Victor Schelechow, Christopher Moore
Constructed with a self-supporting corbelled lattice, the pavilion captures filtered light through strategic apertures while providing a serene environment for meditation and reflection within a natural glade.
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Rainwater Collecting Oculus in a Polygonal Wooden Cabin
Rainwater Collecting Oculus in a Polygonal Wooden Cabin
Marie Le roy, Caroline Jousset
The polygonal wooden cabin, characterized by its central rainwater-collecting oculus and minimalist interior, provides a tranquil environment for meditation and reflection.
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Curvilinear Structure Crafted from Natural Wood and Enhanced with Solar Energy Solutions
Curvilinear Structure Crafted from Natural Wood and Enhanced with Solar Energy Solutions
Giovanni Bautista
Crafted from locally sourced wood and designed with a curvilinear form, the structure utilizes natural light and solar energy to create a serene environment for yoga and meditation within a forest garden setting.
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Thatch Roofed Cabins Anchored in Timber and Enhanced by Celestial Oculus
Thatch Roofed Cabins Anchored in Timber and Enhanced by Celestial Oculus
Yen-Yen Teh, Michael Deeley, Maria Orbegozo, Rosie Murphy
Crowning a conical timber structure, oculus openings invite natural light while thatch roofing harmonizes with the surrounding landscape, creating a serene retreat for introspection and connectivity to nature.
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Perforated Screen and Oculus Create Calm in Cylindrical Meditation Space
Perforated Screen and Oculus Create Calm in Cylindrical Meditation Space
Sam Eckerson
The cylindrical meditation space, defined by its perforated screen and central oculus, offers a focused environment for introspection in the heart of Tokyo's urban landscape.
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Rammed Earth Dome Embracing Natural Elements Through Water Integration
Rammed Earth Dome Embracing Natural Elements Through Water Integration
Craig Nener, Shaun Reddish
A rammed earth dome with a central oculus draws in natural light while integrating water features, creating a serene space for reflection and connection to the surrounding landscape.
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Embracing Natural Light Through Wood Columns in a Forest Pavilion
Embracing Natural Light Through Wood Columns in a Forest Pavilion
Basilio Tager, Oscar emilio Pontón
Natural light filters through a central oculus, illuminating a series of vertical wood columns that guide visitors along a ceremonial pathway in a pavilion focused on ecological remembrance and human-nature interaction.
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Volcanic Ash and Glass Facade With Uninterrupted Views of Mývatn Nature Baths
Volcanic Ash and Glass Facade With Uninterrupted Views of Mývatn Nature Baths
Maciej Misiak, Dawid Mazanek, Bogumiła Mączkowska
Incorporating volcanic ash and expansive glass panels, the design offers unobstructed views of the Mývatn Nature Baths while providing an immersive dining experience within a thoughtfully arranged interior landscape.
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Curved Walls and Raw Brick Mark a Landscape of Memory
Curved Walls and Raw Brick Mark a Landscape of Memory
Jorge Aguila, Mary Ann Smith, Javier Quinteros
Raw brick and curved walls create a contemplative space for reflection on historical suffering, where light filters through an oculus and a water tank symbolizes renewal.
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Rammed Earth Walls and Oculus Emphasize Contemplation in Natural Landscape
Rammed Earth Walls and Oculus Emphasize Contemplation in Natural Landscape
Paul Thrush, Francesca Camilleri, Tessa Mccall
The oculus at the center and rammed earth walls create a unique meditation space that fosters introspection while harmonizing with the surrounding landscape.
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Rammed Earth Structure Featuring Circular Oculus and Community Firepit
Rammed Earth Structure Featuring Circular Oculus and Community Firepit
Trey Kirk, Drew Cowdrey
Constructed with rammed earth and defined by a circular oculus, the design provides a contemplative space for meditation and community gatherings, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Stone Shape a Serpentine Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Stone Shape a Serpentine Community Space
Andrew Glicksberg
Employing charred wooden shingles and local stone, this community center creates a contemplative environment enhanced by a serpentine layout, serving as a versatile space for collective gatherings and reflection.
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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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