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Pathway of Volcanic Tuff and Geopolymers Embracing the Landscape
Pathway of Volcanic Tuff and Geopolymers Embracing the Landscape
Adam Koniewicz, Wojciech Stróż
Constructed with volcanic tuff and geopolymers, the building seamlessly integrates with its landscape, offering a pathway that enhances visitor interaction and understanding of the natural environment while serving as a functional museum.
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Glass Bridge Over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood
Glass Bridge Over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood
Boris Ikeda
A glass bridge spans the continental fissure, connecting two timber volumes clad in burnt Yakisugi wood, creating a visitor center that enhances engagement with the unique geological landscape of Iceland.
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Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape
Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape
Anibal alfonso Torrealba nunez
A plywood observation tower, highlighted by local stone construction, provides sweeping views of the tectonic landscape while serving as a central hub for visitors exploring the Grjotagja caves and surrounding hiking trails.
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Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields
Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields
Milena Karanesheva, Mischa Witzmann, Matthieu Darcourt
Employing aluminum cladding and sheep wool insulation, the center integrates with the unique landscape of Iceland's black lava fields while serving as a multifunctional space for visitors.
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Spiral Observation Tower with Steel Columns and Natural Buffers
Spiral Observation Tower with Steel Columns and Natural Buffers
Liqi Yang, Rui Guo
Integrating spiral observation trails with steel columns and natural buffers, the design enhances visitor interaction with the diverse ecosystems of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
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Nature-Inspired Retreat Featuring OSB and Modular Poet Huts
Nature-Inspired Retreat Featuring OSB and Modular Poet Huts
Enis Aldallal
Constructed using OSB and modular elements, the design integrates poet huts around a central landscape, offering a retreat that balances individual solitude with communal interaction.
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Meditation Cabin with Local Timber and Natural Thatch in a Serene Forest Setting
Meditation Cabin with Local Timber and Natural Thatch in a Serene Forest Setting
Madsen Canitz, Nick Glover, Alexander Crosby
Constructed using local timber and thatch, the cabin harmonizes with its forest surroundings while providing a dedicated space for meditation and reflection.
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Geometric Trails and Modular Cabins in a Timber Retreat
Geometric Trails and Modular Cabins in a Timber Retreat
Carlos vicente Rey, Johanna Cortes
Modular cabins elevated on steel piers complement a network of geometric trails made from wood mulch, creating a sustainable meditation retreat that integrates harmoniously with the Latvian forest.
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Elevated Observation Platforms Crafted from Steel and Copper Amidst Volcanic Terrain
Elevated Observation Platforms Crafted from Steel and Copper Amidst Volcanic Terrain
Monika Jokiel
Crafted observation platforms of steel and copper rise above the volcanic landscape, designed to enhance visitor engagement through breathtaking views and carefully integrated sightseeing trails.
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Tephra Stone and Geometric Shelters Enhancing Visitor Experience Near a Volcanic Landscape
Tephra Stone and Geometric Shelters Enhancing Visitor Experience Near a Volcanic Landscape
Ivan Badiarov
Crafted from local tephra stone, the café and information center integrates geometric forms that reflect the surrounding volcanic landscape while serving as a hub for visitor engagement and education.
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Balconies That Embrace Mountain Views with Slope-Integrated Shelters
Balconies That Embrace Mountain Views with Slope-Integrated Shelters
Erika Frank
Elevated balcony spaces integrated into slope-adjacent shelters provide panoramic mountain views while offering essential resting areas for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel
Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel
Ville-pekka Ikola
A glass viewing platform extends over a dramatic fissure, complemented by sustainably sourced wood and corten steel, creating a visitor center that enhances interactions with the unique geological landscape.
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Rammed Earth And Bamboo Canopy Enhancing Wetland Interaction
Rammed Earth And Bamboo Canopy Enhancing Wetland Interaction
Joseph Anaya, Ryan Rufer
Rammed earth walls and a bamboo canopy create a harmonious blend with the natural wetland, offering visitors an engaging space for education and birdwatching.
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Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape
Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape
Shan Shao
Constructed with local black lava stone, the visitor center's design integrates seamlessly into the rugged Dimmuborgir landscape, serving as an educational hub for visitors exploring the area's geological history.
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Curved Concrete Wall Enveloping Panoramic Views in a Volcanic Landscape
Curved Concrete Wall Enveloping Panoramic Views in a Volcanic Landscape
Austin Pollard
The curved concrete wall of the visitor center integrates with the geological landscape of Dimmuborgir, offering panoramic views of surrounding lava fields while serving as an educational hub for exploring the region's volcanic history.
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Panoramic Glazing and Sloping Walls in a Serene Icelandic Retreat
Panoramic Glazing and Sloping Walls in a Serene Icelandic Retreat
Valentin Grukhin
With its panoramic glazing and sloping walls that enhance light exposure and connection to the landscape, the guest house offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Iceland’s natural beauty.
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Pine Structure with Rainwater Collection for Cyclists' Comfort
Pine Structure with Rainwater Collection for Cyclists' Comfort
Tomasz Rochna, Bartosz Matuszewski
A ribbon-like pine structure equipped with rainwater collection and solar cells provides essential shelter and amenities for cyclists, enhancing their travel experience along the route.
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Elevated Periscopes Amidst Nature's Landscape with Wooden Framework
Elevated Periscopes Amidst Nature's Landscape with Wooden Framework
Ricardo Leon
Four periscopes rise from a wooden framework, offering elevated views of the natural landscape and transforming the experience of observation into an interactive journey through a public viewing platform.
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Elevated Viewing Platform Crafted from Corrugated Metal and Local Timber Near Hverfjall Volcano
Elevated Viewing Platform Crafted from Corrugated Metal and Local Timber Near Hverfjall Volcano
Simaza Najji, Rim Khanafer, Rachael Boudreau
Constructed with corrugated metal and local timber, the structure offers panoramic views of Hverfjall Volcano while serving as a visitor center that enhances engagement with the surrounding landscape.
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Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers
Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers
Ahmet aydın Ortaçay
Constructed from reinforced concrete and inspired by volcanic forms, the design offers a distinctive resting space for trekkers while integrating seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
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