Textured brick facades and integrated courtyards create a dynamic communal living environment that encourages social interactions while honoring the historical context of Redfern.
Utilizing curvilinear forms, recycled concrete, and modular steel construction, the design creates adaptable urban housing that prioritizes community engagement and sustainability.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and locally sourced clay, the design establishes a harmonious connection with the surrounding landscape while providing a therapeutic retreat focused on wellness and community engagement.
Incorporating clay as a central element, the design fosters communal creativity and storytelling, providing a space where individual narratives converge within an interactive environment.
The use of cross-laminated timber creates a tactile environment that supports sensory engagement and independence, resulting in an accessible residence tailored for individuals with disabilities.
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.
Constructed with locally sourced gabions and integrating community art, the development serves as a vibrant public space that fosters economic activity and social interaction in the heart of Colombia.
Surrounded by a tranquil landscape, movable timber huts sit on claystone platforms, designed to foster creativity and community engagement in a setting that encourages activities like writing and reflection.
Constructed around a central pond and equipped with boreholes for water access, this community home integrates sustainable living elements to promote social interaction and shared experiences among residents.
A thatched roof and bamboo structure harness the interplay of light and shadow to create a tranquil living environment designed for pottery and communal activities in a tropical setting.
This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.
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.
Shiyen Wu
Jun-han Huang
Pei-shan Chen
Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
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.
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.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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