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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living
A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living
Pietro Cipolletta, Marco Caporaletti
Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.
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X-Shaped Concrete Retreat with Natural Wood Elements by the Lake
X-Shaped Concrete Retreat with Natural Wood Elements by the Lake
Junfu Cui, Baiyang Kong, Jingyi Xu, Zhaoxuan Yang
An X-shaped concrete structure, harmoniously integrated with natural wood elements, defines a lakeside residence that accommodates two families while promoting both communal engagement and private retreats.
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Natural Stone Facades and Laminated Timber Beams Enhancing Community Interaction in Volcanic Landscape
Natural Stone Facades and Laminated Timber Beams Enhancing Community Interaction in Volcanic Landscape
Rainer Glenk, Jesse Dilworth, Ecem Erol, Ivana Vasevska
Incorporating volcanic stone facades and laminated timber beams, the design fosters community engagement within a strikingly interactive visitor center set against Iceland's dramatic landscape.
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Elevated Cabin with Vapor Barrier and Mineral Wool Insulation in a Forest Retreat
Elevated Cabin with Vapor Barrier and Mineral Wool Insulation in a Forest Retreat
Shajee Haider, Noor Abdul rehman, Aimen Abbas, Zainab Sohail
Elevated on adjustable supports and enveloped in a vapor barrier, this retreat integrates mineral wool insulation to provide a meditative space within the tranquil Latvian forest.
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Natural Light and Fiber Concrete in an Artistic Home Experience
Natural Light and Fiber Concrete in an Artistic Home Experience
Xin Zhao, Zhe Chen, QINGYU LIU, Zemao Liu
The interplay of fiber concrete and natural light creates a dynamic living space in Shenzhen that serves as a creative sanctuary for a photographer and a horticulturist.
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Elevated Community Spaces With Family-Oriented Layouts
Elevated Community Spaces With Family-Oriented Layouts
Yunjeong Lee
Elevated semi-public spaces create a unique community environment in a family-oriented residential layout, enhancing social interaction while maintaining privacy for diverse living arrangements.
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Repurposed Timber and Baltic Pink-Dolomite Form Unique Artist Studio and Duplexes
Repurposed Timber and Baltic Pink-Dolomite Form Unique Artist Studio and Duplexes
Thomas Kent, Angus Grant
Repurposed timber from a dismantled barn and Baltic Pink-Dolomite create a cohesive living environment that blends duplexes with an artists' studio, offering both communal and private spaces near a serene lake.
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Translucent Glass Envelopes A Nature-Inspired Community Space For Seniors
Translucent Glass Envelopes A Nature-Inspired Community Space For Seniors
Martin Borquez, Alexis Alvarado, Felipe Quispe
Translucent glass façades envelop a multifunctional community space, creating an immersive environment that connects seniors with nature while promoting social interaction and well-being.
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Cremation Spaces Aligned With Ganges Water and Meditation Gardens
Cremation Spaces Aligned With Ganges Water and Meditation Gardens
Xiao Zhang
Cremation spaces designed to harmonize with the Ganges River and meditation gardens create a reflective environment for individuals approaching the end of life.
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Reflective Surfaces and Rotating Spaces in Compact Urban Living
Reflective Surfaces and Rotating Spaces in Compact Urban Living
Riccardo Nadotti
A rotating central box with a mirror facade creates flexible living spaces in a compact urban environment, accommodating diverse functions while maximizing natural light and privacy.
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A Healing Retreat Built From Compressed Earth and Blue Clay
A Healing Retreat Built From Compressed Earth and Blue Clay
Bhumipat Mekmullika
Constructed using compressed earth and blue clay, this wellness retreat immerses visitors in a sensory-driven experience that merges architecture with the surrounding Latvian landscape.
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Timber Panels and Rainwater Systems in a Grape-Inspired Tasting Retreat
Timber Panels and Rainwater Systems in a Grape-Inspired Tasting Retreat
Ana Terra
Inspired by the form of a bunch of grapes, the design integrates timber panels and rainwater systems to create a functional retreat for wine tasting and guest accommodations.
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Curved Geometry and Flexible Spaces in an Urban Workspace
Curved Geometry and Flexible Spaces in an Urban Workspace
Hardy Wong, JIAOHUA LU, RUI LIU, MENGQING WU
With a focus on curved geometry and the integration of flexible spaces, the design redefines the urban workspace by facilitating seamless transitions between individual and collaborative tasks.
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Hempcrete and Rammed Earth Residence Integrating Vernacular Principles
Hempcrete and Rammed Earth Residence Integrating Vernacular Principles
Bujar Hasani, Eldin Babic
Constructed with hempcrete and rammed earth, the residence combines traditional Middle Eastern design strategies with contemporary sustainable technologies to create an efficient family dwelling in Dubai's desert environment.
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Meditative Spaces Featuring Cultural Palette in Urban Context
Meditative Spaces Featuring Cultural Palette in Urban Context
Anh tuấn Nghiêm anh
Natural tones and a cultural palette create a unique backdrop for meditation and reflection in a bustling urban environment, seamlessly integrating community engagement with personal sanctuary.
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Linear Connections Within Community Spaces Formed by a Grid Shell Structure
Linear Connections Within Community Spaces Formed by a Grid Shell Structure
Seoyoon Kim, Gaeun Kim, Myungjoon Jang
A grid shell structure creates a linear common space that fosters community interaction while effectively integrating private living areas in a residential environment.
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Biodiversity-Focused Living with Natural Wood and Seasonal Façade
Biodiversity-Focused Living with Natural Wood and Seasonal Façade
Ali Lavasani, Fateme Azizzadeh, Mahdi Fard
Constructed with an adaptable façade that responds to seasonal changes and designed to incorporate local wildlife habitats, the community living space emphasizes both socialization and personal retreat.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs in a Multi-Functional Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs in a Multi-Functional Community Hub
Chun kit Cheng
With a façade of charred wooden shingles and integrated green roofs, the design fosters ecological synergy while serving as a multi-functional community hub.
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Basalt Clad Community Hub Featuring Earth Plaster And Green Roof Integration
Basalt Clad Community Hub Featuring Earth Plaster And Green Roof Integration
Léa Thérouanne
Utilizing basalt cladding and earth plaster, the community hub seamlessly integrates a green roof with its natural surroundings, serving as a multifunctional space for cultural exchange and local engagement.
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Concrete Cantilevers Supporting a Green Roof Community Hub
Concrete Cantilevers Supporting a Green Roof Community Hub
Irene Suescum
Cantilevered concrete beams sustain a green roof, creating an expansive community hub that seamlessly connects diverse functional spaces for interaction and collaboration.
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