Blending local clay plaster with expansive glass openings, the design creates a serene environment focused on therapeutic art-making and community healing in the heart of Armenia.
Christopher Nicholls,Charles Delkeskamp,Shaun Howley
Emphasizing its connection to the surrounding volcanic landscape, the visitor center integrates basalt tiles and green roofs to provide an engaging space for travelers exploring the natural beauty of Hverfjall Volcano.
An elevated belvedere enhances the communal tasting room's connection to its scenic surroundings, using a V-shaped table arrangement that integrates social interaction with an uninterrupted view of the landscape.
The integration of curvilinear partitions and symbolic forms against the backdrop of the Nazca lines creates a unique cultural hub that fosters engagement and exploration through performance, education, and art.
Constructed from rammed concrete and corten steel, the design harmonizes with the Icelandic landscape while providing essential accommodation and visitor facilities for exploring the unique geological formations of the Mývatn plateau.
Integrating responsive water channels with fog elements, the design explores Iceland’s unique hydrology to create an immersive eco-tourism experience that fosters a deep connection with the surrounding landscape.
Erected with a blackened timber exoskeleton, the structure engages directly with its surrounding geological chasm while providing educational space for visitors to explore Iceland’s unique natural history.
Built around a central hub known as the Cradle, this habitat utilizes modular SKYWALKERS to support extended human living in diverse extraterrestrial environments.
Designed with modular units that optimize the rugged terrain and incorporate rainwater systems, the structure serves as a sustainable living space for the Qiang community amid the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Comprising cast concrete stones and yellow glass elements, the design redefines the landscape of Riga by creating a contemplative memorial space that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.
Located in the Reykjahlíð region of Iceland, the design engages with a landscape of geysers, volcanic formations, and mountains. It organizes visitor activities into distinct zones that balance functional use with respect for natural features.
Constructed with charred wood and designed to harmonize with the Black Lava Fields, the visitor center invites exploration of Iceland's rich mythology and geology while providing educational resources for visitors.
The incorporation of a vegetalized roof and cross-laminated timber creates a sustainable environment for yoga and meditation, harmonizing design with nature while enhancing user comfort through innovative ventilation and rainwater management systems.
Eduardo felipe Possamai,Gustavo Luis Görgen,Marina Capalonga,Maíra Nonnenmacher
A water mirror reflects the tranquil environment while local stone construction harmonizes with surrounding conifers, creating a dedicated space for yoga practice and mindfulness.
Set against a backdrop of a scenic valley, the retreat thoughtfully integrates brick pathways and Portuguese sandstone to enhance the soothing interaction between nature and its communal spaces for guests.
Elevated bridges weave through the forest canopy, while cross-laminated timber structures harmonize with the natural surroundings to create a tranquil environment for yoga practice and personal reflection.
Glued, heat-treated wood forms the foundation of cabins strategically placed on terraced plateaus, fostering a strong connection to nature while promoting relaxation and community living.
Vanessa Wang,Yuchuan Chen,Sophy yujung Shen,Leo kaichun Liu
Constructed with fire-burnt cladding and integrated natural rock formations, the coffee shop offers a unique vantage point to appreciate the surrounding volcanic landscape while providing a space for visitors to rest and reflect.
Scott Thorp,Logan Burns,Wulf Borrmeister,Sarah Hooran Park Hooran Park
Utilizing an uplifted terrain inspired by geological fault lines and the local tradition of turf houses, the pavilion incorporates a semi-intensive green roof and light wells to enhance both sustainability and visitor experience in a public café setting.
With a focus on timber construction and a design that incorporates piled foundations and abundant natural light, the retreat provides an adaptable environment for yoga practice, seamlessly blending with its mountainous surroundings.
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.
The conical structure clad in iridescent terracotta tiles offers a seamless blend of ecological sensitivity and cultural resonance, providing an elevated platform for observing the diverse wildlife of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, UAE.
Ana-maria Lenghen,Razvan Ioan Muntean,Silviu Ioan Popa
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.
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
Colorful facades inspired by color psychology create a welcoming urban environment in a rental housing development designed to foster community interaction and adaptability.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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