Integrating vertical gardens and expansive glass façades, the design offers a biophilic environment that fosters community engagement while providing secure and comfortable living for senior residents.
Utilizing OSB panels and an elevated modular design, this sustainable housing solution integrates renewable energy systems to create a flexible living environment that adapts to diverse occupant needs.
A sculptural roof composed of weathered steel and extensive glass facades enhances thermal efficiency while creating a central atrium that serves as a vibrant community hub for cultural events and performances.
The restoration of the original theatre alongside the use of X-LAM construction revives the historic Omuli Building, transforming it into a dynamic community hub focused on cultural engagement and education.
Cascading waterfalls and a sculpture pool define an engaging waterfront space that revitalizes the Darsena, offering a vibrant community hub for recreation and social interaction.
With a focus on cross-laminated timber and architectural collars to enhance its northern orientation, the structure offers a seamless transition between interior spaces and an inner garden, serving as a small cinema and community gathering area.
Recycled OSB panels form a pavilion with visual telescopes that connect indoor spaces to the stunning Icelandic landscape, serving as a multifunctional gathering hub for the community.
Constructed from locally sourced larch wood and concrete, the pavilion’s geometric forms are designed to engage with Iceland’s dramatic landscape while serving as a cultural hub for film screening and community activity.
Emerging from the geothermal landscape, the pavilion captures Icelandic mythology through interactive chapters that draw inspiration from the unique Grjótagjá caves, serving as a cultural platform for cinema and storytelling.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the residence integrates accessible living with communal spaces designed specifically for elderly residents seeking independence and social interaction.
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels redefine the aesthetic and functional dynamics of a community-focused theatre and café, enhancing visitor engagement through versatile design and sustainable materials.
The use of flint-patterned masonry and strategically placed lookout points enhances the visitor experience while seamlessly integrating the museum into the volcanic landscape of Myvatn, serving as a center for education and exploration.
The dark brick structure, shaped like a crater, utilizes geothermy and abundant vegetation to create an engaging community space centered around agricultural sustainability.
A series of curvilinear forms create an immersive experience of natural light and connectivity within a multi-functional pavilion designed to foster community engagement through various activities.
Inspired by volcanic forms and clad in local basalt, the cinema theatre integrates geothermal heating to harmonize with the Icelandic landscape while providing a unique cultural space for audiences.
Embedded within a sunken plaza, the warm wooden theatre integrates rift-like ridges and mirrored pools, creating an immersive experience for film viewers in the dramatic Icelandic landscape.
A transparent corridor constructed with corrugated glass and aluminum amplifies the connection between visitors and the stunning Icelandic landscape while providing engaging spaces for viewing cinema and stargazing.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.
Maria Turcu,Mihai Mitrică,Alina Măldărescu,Alina Lixeanu
Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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