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Floating Pavilion with Cantilevered Balcony Supporting Community Care
Floating Pavilion with Cantilevered Balcony Supporting Community Care
Zachary Benedict, Dodd Kattman, Leslie Friedel, Meg Crites
The floating pavilion incorporates a cantilevered balcony that enhances the connection to nature while providing a serene space for community-oriented hospice care.
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Natural Wood and Lightweight Concrete Create Serenity in a Thoughtful Hospice Design
Natural Wood and Lightweight Concrete Create Serenity in a Thoughtful Hospice Design
Santiago Pinzon Mendez, Juan José Gomez Puentes, Sebastian Llano Vesga
Emphasizing a harmonious blend of natural wood and lightweight concrete, the design fosters a calming environment for end-of-life care, prioritizing both individual tranquility and communal connection amidst curated gardens.
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Salvaged Timber Structures and Operable Windows in a Tranquil Retreat
Salvaged Timber Structures and Operable Windows in a Tranquil Retreat
Norbert Juhász, Péter Nagy
Characterized by its use of reclaimed timber and expansive operable windows, the retreat offers a harmonious environment for meditation while seamlessly integrating into the surrounding forest landscape.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roof Implementation in a Mixed-Use Urban Facility
Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roof Implementation in a Mixed-Use Urban Facility
Pablo Aranda navarro, Pablo Lluch morales, Luis enrique Romero pascual
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and a green roof, the design achieves a sustainable synergy between urban density and community functionality within a multi-use facility.
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Exploring Reflection Through Foamed Aluminium and Cement in a Historical Memorial
Exploring Reflection Through Foamed Aluminium and Cement in a Historical Memorial
雅雯 姜
Utilizing foamed aluminium and cement, the design creates a reflective memorial space that engages visitors with the emotional weight of historical witch trials while promoting introspection and communal dialogue.
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Brass Mirror Reflection in Ephemeral Resting Spaces
Brass Mirror Reflection in Ephemeral Resting Spaces
Jair neftalí Guzmán ibarra, Zurisadai Mercado barrera, Valeria Palacios trabamala, Emilio eduardo Padilla villanueva
A brass mirror serves as a focal point, capturing reflections in transitional resting spaces designed for individuals navigating journeys of migration and identity.
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Reflective Glass and Water Features Enhance Public Space Experience
Reflective Glass and Water Features Enhance Public Space Experience
Matteo Legnani
A combination of reflective glass panels and an indoor water wall creates a serene atmosphere that enhances the public space's functionality and user engagement.
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Curvilinear Structure Embracing Volcanic Views With Steel and Natural Timber Features
Curvilinear Structure Embracing Volcanic Views With Steel and Natural Timber Features
Herman Du plessis
Nestled within a volcanic landscape, the curvilinear café seamlessly blends steel and natural timber, offering patrons panoramic views while providing a welcoming space for community and culture.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Combined With Glass Façade in a Flexible Workspace Design
Charred Wooden Shingles Combined With Glass Façade in a Flexible Workspace Design
Shen Tun, Zhang Yu‘nan, Tang Yu, Mao Jia‘yi
Integrating a glass façade with charred wooden shingles, the design reflects a commitment to sustainability and adaptability, creating a flexible workspace that seamlessly adapts to user needs.
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Spherical Volumes with Vacuum Glazing Enhancing Visitor Experience in a Harsh Climate
Spherical Volumes with Vacuum Glazing Enhancing Visitor Experience in a Harsh Climate
Takehiro Muramatsu
Spherical volumes constructed with vacuum glazing create a warm and inviting space that enhances the visitor experience while offering refuge from harsh Icelandic weather.
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Cork Facades and Green Spaces in an Urban Healing Environment
Cork Facades and Green Spaces in an Urban Healing Environment
Aliena Langer
With cork facades that enhance insulation and green spaces that foster biodiversity, the design creates a therapeutic oasis for patients within the bustling urban landscape of a hospice.
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Circular Space with Skylight and Natural Materials for Educational Experience
Circular Space with Skylight and Natural Materials for Educational Experience
Dominika Kędziorek
The circular exhibition room with a central skylight captures natural light to enhance the educational experience about Hverfjall volcano, while the café serves as a resting point for tourists exploring the area's geological significance.
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Cylindrical Structure with Geothermal Heating and a Walkable Roof Overlooking a Volcanic Landscape
Cylindrical Structure with Geothermal Heating and a Walkable Roof Overlooking a Volcanic Landscape
Victoria García, Matilde Alcina
A cylindrical structure with a walkable roof and geothermal heating rises beside the Hverfjall volcano, providing visitors a comfortable space to relax and engage with the dramatic natural landscape.
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Recycled Timber Pavilion Offering Nature-Centric Community Space
Recycled Timber Pavilion Offering Nature-Centric Community Space
Pooi wai Lam, Jia Yi Pang, Kam Chun Chee, Tan Weiying Audrey
Constructed from recycled timber, the pavilion creates a nature-centric community space designed to foster social interaction and engagement within an urban environment.
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Gravitational Waves and Recycled Wood Form an Urban Meditation Haven
Gravitational Waves and Recycled Wood Form an Urban Meditation Haven
Lucie Di capua, Mariateresa Giammetti, Angela Girardo
A purple-black monolith shaped like a menhir, the meditation cabin utilizes recycled wood and dynamic light waves to create an immersive retreat for reflection within the urban landscape.
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Meditation Lantern Crafted From Bamboo and Tyvek in Urban Retreat
Meditation Lantern Crafted From Bamboo and Tyvek in Urban Retreat
Meihan Liu, Jiayi Liu, Yiyang Zha
A meditation lantern formed from bamboo and Tyvek offers a calming retreat in Tokyo's urban landscape, inviting individuals to find tranquility away from the city’s hustle.
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Solar-Powered Retreat With Cubical Forms and Spacious Terrace
Solar-Powered Retreat With Cubical Forms and Spacious Terrace
Hsiang-ting Huang
With its self-generating solar panel roof and an overall design that incorporates cubical forms and ample natural light, this retreat offers a tranquil space for a couple seeking relief from urban life.
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Nature-Infused Sanctuary With Digital Glass and Biodegradable Polymers For Enhanced Well-Being
Nature-Infused Sanctuary With Digital Glass and Biodegradable Polymers For Enhanced Well-Being
Viviana Trovato
Drawing from the principles of neuro-architecture, the design incorporates digital glass and biodegradable polymers to create a nature-integrated environment that caters to wellness and therapeutic functions.
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Geothermal Coffee House Featuring Volcanic Stone and timber Integration in Icelandic Landscape
Geothermal Coffee House Featuring Volcanic Stone and timber Integration in Icelandic Landscape
Gabriel Andrade, Charles Janson
Utilizing volcanic stone and cross-laminated timber panels, the design seamlessly integrates with the Icelandic landscape to serve as a functional coffee house for hikers navigating the Hverfjall trails.
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Elevated Observation Point With Steel Foundation and Organic Form
Elevated Observation Point With Steel Foundation and Organic Form
Anastasiia Turapina, Elizaveta Demyanovich, Daria Arhipova, Victiria Parsenteva
An elevated lookout point constructed with a steel foundation and designed in an organic form provides visitors a unique perspective of the volcanic landscape and Lake Myvatn, enhancing the experience of observation in Iceland's rugged terrain.
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