Circular forms and extensive glazing enhance a contemporary residential design that prioritizes natural light and fluid spatial connections for family living.
Employing rattan weaving and a green roof, this microhome provides a modular living and workspace solution that seamlessly integrates sustainable materials with efficient design for urban dwellers.
Rattan cladding and a perforated facade characterize this compact urban residence, expertly designed to foster natural light and ventilation while facilitating a flexible living environment.
Utilizing movable rattan barriers and a wooden form, the tower offers an elevated platform for wildlife observation while maintaining a respectful connection to the surrounding ecosystem.
Elevated on a raised platform, the Zen Hut combines compressed earth bricks and bamboo to create a tranquil space that promotes meditation and reflection in harmony with nature.
Overhanging roofs allow for natural rainwater harvesting while intertwining communal gardens and rattan furnishings create a serene environment for senior living, combining sustainability with cultural significance in Jakarta.
With rattan canopies and acoustic sound booths immersed in a forest landscape, the design fosters intimate connections between nature and community during festival gatherings.
The integration of a bamboo structure and hempcrete foundation creates a sustainable observatory that enhances ecological awareness while serving as an educational space for engaging with the Al Wathba Wetland ecosystem.
Constructed with agricultural waste and enhanced by transparent ETFE pillows, this housing solution prioritizes energy efficiency and sustainable living while offering adaptable, modular spaces for community engagement.
Incorporating a rainwater collector alongside a flower processing altar, the cabin emphasizes elemental connections while providing a serene space for meditation.
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.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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