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Tranquil Living Within Nature's Embrace Through Open-Plan Shelter

Tranquil Living Within Nature's Embrace Through Open-Plan Shelter

Jeremie Grehan, Yoakim Saint-just, Loïc Baucher, Mathilde DOUSSON

With a focus on open-plan spaces that foster tranquility, this residence integrates natural light and embraces the surrounding forest to create a serene living environment.

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Basalt Structure Blending Into Volcanic Landscape With Reflective Glass Facade

Basalt Structure Blending Into Volcanic Landscape With Reflective Glass Facade

Dorottya Ligetvári, Enikő Kosztolányi, Máté Ruga, Csenge Ligetvári

The pavilion’s basalt structure seamlessly integrates with the volcanic landscape, incorporating a reflective glass facade that echoes the surrounding terrain while serving as a multifunctional space for film screenings and community events.

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Reclaimed Hardwood Retreat with Exposed Beams Overlooking the Latvian Landscape

Reclaimed Hardwood Retreat with Exposed Beams Overlooking the Latvian Landscape

Chirag Desai, Dhruv Gulabchande

Built with reclaimed hardwood and designed with exposed beams, the residence offers expansive views of the Latvian countryside while providing both private and communal spaces for family living and artistic pursuits.

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Vertical Blade Walls and Timeless Timber in a Green Oasis Setting

Vertical Blade Walls and Timeless Timber in a Green Oasis Setting

Patrick Sloan

Defined by bold vertical blade walls and a timber-framed greenhouse, the design integrates rainwater capture systems within a dining space that fosters connection to the surrounding Myvatn landscape.

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Glass Panels and Wooden Brises Embrace Nature at Icelandic Greenhouse-Spa

Glass Panels and Wooden Brises Embrace Nature at Icelandic Greenhouse-Spa

Giulia Suhett, Matheus Pereira cardoso, Larissa Dantas

With its glass panels and wooden brises designed to harmonize with the Icelandic landscape, the restaurant-greenhouse serves as a tranquil retreat that enhances the visitor experience at the Mývatn Nature Baths.

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Sustainable Columbarium Surrounded by Greenery and Wildflowers

Sustainable Columbarium Surrounded by Greenery and Wildflowers

W. jude Leblanc

Nestled among wildflowers and designed as a contemplative labyrinth, the columbarium showcases a seamless integration of local stone and concrete, offering a peaceful memorial space that encourages personal reflection and remembrance.

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Biophilic Integration of Precast Concrete and Large Glass Surfaces in Modular Residential Design

Biophilic Integration of Precast Concrete and Large Glass Surfaces in Modular Residential Design

Tommy kyung-tae Nam, Soohyuk Choi, Jongbang Park, Heejin Cho

Utilizing a modular approach with a 3.3 x 3.3-meter grid and large glass panels, this design emphasizes user participation and environmental sustainability, resulting in an adaptable residential space.

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Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways

Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways

Jayson Mata

Employing locally sourced bamboo and integrating green roofs, the design creates a sustainable retreat that harmonizes with the Cambodian landscape, offering guests a unique hideaway experience.

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Framing Views With Brick and Retractable Screens in a Scenic Wine Tasting Room

Framing Views With Brick and Retractable Screens in a Scenic Wine Tasting Room

Dan Nutini

With a design that incorporates retractable timber screens and a robust brick façade, the wine tasting room enhances the sensory experience by framing picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.

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Sculptural Arch Welcomes Community With Transparent Spaces

Sculptural Arch Welcomes Community With Transparent Spaces

Mitchell Eaton, Nancy Ji, Simon Dinh

The sculptural arch of the community hub creates a distinctive entry point, while extensive glazing enhances transparency and connectivity, fostering a vibrant environment for creative engagement.

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Sunken Backyard Experience with Expansive Views in a Community Guest Home

Sunken Backyard Experience with Expansive Views in a Community Guest Home

Kaspar Lätt

A sunken backyard enhances privacy while offering expansive views in a guest home designed to harmonize with the natural landscape of the Umbrian Valley.

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Rainwater Collection and Brick Walls in Sustainable Guest Pavilions

Rainwater Collection and Brick Walls in Sustainable Guest Pavilions

Juan Castañeda

With roofs designed for rainwater collection and brick walls that connect to local heritage, the guest pavilions seamlessly integrate sustainable practices into the experience of winemaking in Italy’s countryside.

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U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery

U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery

Camila Armijos, Pablo Chacón, Sebastián Arias

With its U-shaped configuration and extensive use of brick, this community hub enhances interaction through integrated green spaces, serving as a multi-use facility for local engagement and collaboration.

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Sensory Gardens and Smart Glass in an Accessible Residential Home

Arton Qorri

With its innovative use of smart glass and thoughtfully designed sensory gardens, the residence creates an accessible living space that enhances the outdoor experience for visually impaired residents.

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Connecting Cuisine and Nature Through Glazed Interiors and Agricultural Experiences

Connecting Cuisine and Nature Through Glazed Interiors and Agricultural Experiences

Stephy To, Raffaele Palmieri

Emphasizing a sustainable agriculture experience, a fully glazed facade connects diners to the surrounding landscape while showcasing the food cultivation processes within the restaurant.

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Water Wall System Enhances Energy Efficiency in a Modular Home

Water Wall System Enhances Energy Efficiency in a Modular Home

Mohamed Elsherbeny, Ahmed Tarek, Taher Elaskary, Nourhane El-haridi

The incorporation of a water wall system enhances thermal efficiency while using clear solar glass technology to generate energy, creating a modular home designed for sustainable living.

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Charred Timber Canopy Embracing a Circle of Trees in Native Bush Retreat

Charred Timber Canopy Embracing a Circle of Trees in Native Bush Retreat

Charlotte Airey, Benjamin Taylor

With a curved, draped roof of charred timber and a central circle of trees surrounded by native planting, the design creates a serene retreat space that seamlessly integrates with its natural environment for meditation and reflection.

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Cork Tiles and Gabion Walls in a Forest Retreat for Mindfulness

Cork Tiles and Gabion Walls in a Forest Retreat for Mindfulness

Inès Paumelle

Composed of cork tiles and gabion walls, the retreat harmonizes with its forest surroundings, providing a tranquil space dedicated to yoga and mindfulness practice.

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Skylit Octagonal Retreat Crafted from Sustainable Spruce and Recycled Materials

Skylit Octagonal Retreat Crafted from Sustainable Spruce and Recycled Materials

Daniella Zlotogoura, Jose maria Vizcaya martinez, Adriana Consuegra navarro

Crafted with sustainable spruce and an octagonal design, this compact retreat integrates a skylight for natural illumination and ventilation, offering a tranquil space for meditation and reflection in a forested setting.

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Barrel-Vaulted Space Crafted with Marine-Grade Plywood and Larch

Barrel-Vaulted Space Crafted with Marine-Grade Plywood and Larch

Scott Raper

Constructed with marine-grade plywood and larch, the cabin features a barrel-vaulted design that integrates expansive coastal views, providing a versatile shelter for up to four occupants.

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House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Shih-Hui Teng, Min Li, Shen Tzu Chen, Nien Chen Lu

Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.

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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Anique Azhar Shore Ahad Ayaz

The residence uses local earth cladding and a ventilated mesh screen to improve thermal efficiency and create a family-friendly living space.

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Mason Miles

An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.

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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

Beomsoo Kim

Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.

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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang

Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.

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Search results for: “Openness”

1433 projects found:

Tranquil Living Within Nature's Embrace Through Open-Plan Shelter

Basalt Structure Blending Into Volcanic Landscape With Reflective Glass Facade

Reclaimed Hardwood Retreat with Exposed Beams Overlooking the Latvian Landscape

Vertical Blade Walls and Timeless Timber in a Green Oasis Setting

Glass Panels and Wooden Brises Embrace Nature at Icelandic Greenhouse-Spa

Sustainable Columbarium Surrounded by Greenery and Wildflowers

Biophilic Integration of Precast Concrete and Large Glass Surfaces in Modular Residential Design

Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways

Framing Views With Brick and Retractable Screens in a Scenic Wine Tasting Room

Sculptural Arch Welcomes Community With Transparent Spaces

Sunken Backyard Experience with Expansive Views in a Community Guest Home

Rainwater Collection and Brick Walls in Sustainable Guest Pavilions

U-Shaped Community Hub Embracing Brick and Greenery

Sensory Gardens and Smart Glass in an Accessible Residential Home

Connecting Cuisine and Nature Through Glazed Interiors and Agricultural Experiences

Water Wall System Enhances Energy Efficiency in a Modular Home

Charred Timber Canopy Embracing a Circle of Trees in Native Bush Retreat

Cork Tiles and Gabion Walls in a Forest Retreat for Mindfulness

Skylit Octagonal Retreat Crafted from Sustainable Spruce and Recycled Materials

Barrel-Vaulted Space Crafted with Marine-Grade Plywood and Larch

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

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