Constructed with locally sourced bamboo and topped with natural thatch, the design seamlessly integrates with the rainforest environment, providing a sustainable micro-house for ecological research and habitation.
Integrated insect habitats formed within a reclaimed wood pavilion create a sustainable environment that fosters biodiversity, offering a space for reflection and education on the importance of pollinators.
Constructed with expanded cork bricks and local wood, the cabin integrates animal habitats and sustainable systems, offering a retreat focused on ecological mindfulness and human connection with nature.
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive rooftop gardens, the design offers sustainable cabins that facilitate engagement with Latvia's natural landscape while providing year-round accommodation.
Modular green walls constructed from lightweight growth mediums and perforated aluminum panels create a habitat that fosters urban biodiversity while providing essential living space for community interaction.
Constructed with a honeycomb structure and glulam timber, the development incorporates rainwater harvesting and integrated green spaces, creating a sustainable solution for affordable housing in urban settings.
Incorporating a tilapia pond and chicken coop within a greenhouse garden, the design promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency while serving as a community hub for local food production.
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.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
Valeria Baeza
Mario Arancibia
Felipe Gonzalez
Tomas Zelada
The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
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.
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