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Reflective Sanctuary Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber and Bamboo Elements
Reflective Sanctuary Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber and Bamboo Elements
Lucija Kokol, Maša Skočir
Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber and bamboo, this reflective sanctuary transforms overlooked urban spaces into calming retreats for meditation.
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Reflective Glass and Charred Wood Create a Cinematic Pavilion in Iceland's Landscape
Reflective Glass and Charred Wood Create a Cinematic Pavilion in Iceland's Landscape
Heba Al-fayez, Emily Guan
A pavilion crafted from reflective glass and charred wood seamlessly integrates into Iceland's dramatic landscape, offering a unique cinematic space that fosters community engagement while embracing the natural environment.
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Reflective Panels and Brushed Concrete Create a Cinematic Pavilion in Iceland
Reflective Panels and Brushed Concrete Create a Cinematic Pavilion in Iceland
Rafał Chmielewski, Marta Utko
Emphasizing sustainable design through reflective panels and brushed concrete, the pavilion seamlessly integrates with Iceland's dramatic landscape while serving as a cultural hub for cinematic experiences.
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Reflective Surfaces And Water Features Enhance Community Engagement In A Concrete And Glass Memorial
Reflective Surfaces And Water Features Enhance Community Engagement In A Concrete And Glass Memorial
Andre Halim
Designed with reflective glass panels and serene water features, the memorial serves as a contemplative space that invites community engagement while honoring the narratives of social injustices in Indonesia.
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Reflective Steel Poles and Tranquil Water Elements in Community Memorial Space
Reflective Steel Poles and Tranquil Water Elements in Community Memorial Space
Michal lukasz Dabek, Jan Kuka
Reflective steel poles rise amidst serene water elements, creating a contemplative memorial space dedicated to honoring the narratives of marginalized communities.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Frame a Reflective Lookout Merging Timber and Terrain
Charred Wooden Shingles Frame a Reflective Lookout Merging Timber and Terrain
Kimberly Hirano, Sarah Cichon, Anya Ponomarenko, Charbel Gangnon
Nestled within the volcanic landscape, charred wooden shingles and expansive glazing seamlessly blend to create a reflective lookout that invites visitors to engage with the natural beauty of Hverfjall while enjoying the warmth of a community café.
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Vertical Columbarium Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Glass in a Forest Setting
Vertical Columbarium Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Glass in a Forest Setting
Weihao He, Shi qi Tang, Jing yi Wang, Yue Hou
Crafted from cross-laminated timber panels and integrated with glass elements, the vertical columbarium offers a serene space for reflection and remembrance, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest landscape.
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Serene Reflection Space Crafted in Natural Stone and Light-Permeable Glass
Serene Reflection Space Crafted in Natural Stone and Light-Permeable Glass
Anton Orlovic
Crafted from natural stone and expansive glass, the design creates a harmonious space that invites reflection and remembrance, serving as a serene Columbarium for honoring loved ones.
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Translucent Marble and Limestone Structure Embracing Nature in a Reflective Memorial Space
Translucent Marble and Limestone Structure Embracing Nature in a Reflective Memorial Space
Amalie holm Pedersen, Alberte hyttel Reddersen
A seamless integration of translucent marble and rugged limestone creates a reflective memorial space within Riga's Forest Cemetery, inviting visitors to connect with nature while honoring their loved ones.
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Reflective Steel Panels and Community Engagement Shape a Memorial for Collective Remembrance
Reflective Steel Panels and Community Engagement Shape a Memorial for Collective Remembrance
Julio Quaresma
With a harmonious blend of weathering steel and reflective surfaces, the memorial invites visitors to confront collective responsibility while honoring the memories of genocide victims through a deeply immersive experience.
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Translucent Nylon Shelter Embraced by Natural Stone for Urban Reflection
Translucent Nylon Shelter Embraced by Natural Stone for Urban Reflection
Kateryna Pylypenko, Dominik Khoroshavin, Oleksandra Antal, Oleksander Kolesnykov
Crafted with translucent nylon and natural stone, this installation offers a serene urban sanctuary designed for meditation and reflection amidst the city's relentless pace.
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Layered Structures with Reflective Glass and Steel Framing in a Public Engagement Setting
Layered Structures with Reflective Glass and Steel Framing in a Public Engagement Setting
Wanze Cheng
Reflective glass panels and layered steel framing create an immersive experience that invites urban dwellers to engage with the moral complexities of the Seven Deadly Sins in a public monument setting.
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Natural Brown and Charcoal Black Create a Reflective Space with Cellular Concrete and Moss Integration
Natural Brown and Charcoal Black Create a Reflective Space with Cellular Concrete and Moss Integration
Veronika Petrúšková, Eliška Crhová
Blending cellular concrete with natural brown and charcoal black finishes, the design harmonizes with its surroundings while offering a serene space for reflection and memory in a thoughtfully integrated columbarium.
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Translucent Glass Panels and Sustainable Bronze Framework Creating Quiet Urban Passageways
Translucent Glass Panels and Sustainable Bronze Framework Creating Quiet Urban Passageways
Matteo Fraticelli, Motomi Morii, Martin Lee
Translucent glass panels and a solid bronze framework define a serene urban corridor, offering a reflective space that invites pedestrians to pause and engage with the vibrant city around them.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Embrace Nature in Northern Café Design
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Embrace Nature in Northern Café Design
Graysen Babbitt, Elizabeth Daddazio
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this café harmonizes with Iceland's volcanic landscape, inviting visitors to enjoy local flavors in a thoughtfully sustainable environment.
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Rustic Corten Steel Structure Enhancing Community Reflection Through Thoughtful Design
Rustic Corten Steel Structure Enhancing Community Reflection Through Thoughtful Design
Arina Hiriwiriyakun, Nawapol Pisuttiwong, Supattharachai Chuetamasorn, Watcharaporn Eiabsakul
The weathered contours of Corten steel form a contemplative space that invites communal reflection and remembrance, serving as a powerful memorial dedicated to humanity's shared experiences of tragedy.
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Reflective Water Mirror Integrated with Natural Stone and Concrete in a Circular Columbarium
Reflective Water Mirror Integrated with Natural Stone and Concrete in a Circular Columbarium
Helena Ziegler, Freja Palerius, Anders Nilsson, Peter Devery
Featuring a reflective water mirror at its core and constructed from natural stone and concrete, this circular columbarium emerges as a serene space for contemplation and remembrance within the tranquil surroundings of the Riga Forest Cemetery.
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Memorial space featuring regional limestone and a suspended red metal ring for reflection and connection to nature
Memorial space featuring regional limestone and a suspended red metal ring for reflection and connection to nature
Tim Griffin, Nate Hulse, Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Landis
This thoughtfully designed memorial space combines the warmth of regional limestone with a suspended red metal ring, inviting visitors to engage in quiet reflection amid a serene landscape anchored by a central linden tree.
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Reflective Cabin With Mirrored Glass and Tapered Form Nestled in Urban Landscape
Reflective Cabin With Mirrored Glass and Tapered Form Nestled in Urban Landscape
Giulio Violanti, Tommaso Pistolesi, Simone Palmieri
Nestled in the urban landscape, a mirrored glass cabin with a tapered form invites contemplation and reflection, serving as a serene retreat for city dwellers.
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Corten Clad Tower Integrating Vertical Form and Community Spaces in Rugged Terrain
Corten Clad Tower Integrating Vertical Form and Community Spaces in Rugged Terrain
Harun Sabljaković, Sabina Filipović
Nestled within rugged terrain, the corten-clad structure ascends vertically, offering panoramic views while fostering community with adaptable spaces designed for both interaction and personal reflection.
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