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Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Concrete Create Integrated Garden Housing for Retirees
Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Concrete Create Integrated Garden Housing for Retirees
Muhan Li
Using charred wooden shingles and sustainable concrete, the design integrates vertical gardens and communal spaces to create a supportive housing environment tailored for retirees.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Community-Centric Urban Residence
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Community-Centric Urban Residence
Cameron rhys Jones, Hannah Elizabeth Payne, Phoebe Benbow, Elias Khlif
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates a vibrant community hub that integrates residential and retail spaces, promoting social interaction among older residents in an urban context.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Communal Gardens Uniting Seniors in Thoughtful Living Environment
Charred Wood Shingles and Communal Gardens Uniting Seniors in Thoughtful Living Environment
Tarique Katuntu
Incorporating charred wood shingles and expansive communal gardens, this residential complex promotes social engagement among seniors while providing individual living spaces designed for comfort and accessibility.
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Water-Inspired Community Hub Featuring Parametric Façades and Sustainable Timber Construction
Water-Inspired Community Hub Featuring Parametric Façades and Sustainable Timber Construction
Parminder Bal, Lady moira l Barcenilla
The parametric façades crafted from sustainable timber and inspired by water movement create a unique visual identity for a community hub designed to foster social interaction and enhance the living experience for residents.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Concrete Define a Community-Centric Residence for the Elderly
Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Concrete Define a Community-Centric Residence for the Elderly
Simão Jorge
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and recycled concrete, the design fosters a sustainable living environment that encourages community interaction for elderly residents.
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Sustainable Living Enhanced By Schist Walls And Split-Level Design In A Community-Focused Environment
Sustainable Living Enhanced By Schist Walls And Split-Level Design In A Community-Focused Environment
Lorenzo Mahfoud, Stephane Thybulle
Combining split-level design with locally sourced schist and oak, the retirement home fosters community interaction while seamlessly integrating with the natural landscape.
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Large Glass Panels and Aluminum Cladding in a Community-Focused Residential Building
Large Glass Panels and Aluminum Cladding in a Community-Focused Residential Building
Adam Majer, Marshall Evens
Constructed with large glass panels and aluminum cladding, the design promotes natural light and outdoor connectivity, while fostering a sense of community in a dedicated residential space for retirees.
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Natural Ventilation and Green Walls Enhance Community Living in Pigmented Concrete Structure
Natural Ventilation and Green Walls Enhance Community Living in Pigmented Concrete Structure
Radomír Paulus, Ben Daniels
Built with pigmented concrete and enhanced by green walls, the design integrates natural ventilation and modular living spaces to support community engagement in a senior residential environment.
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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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Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Foster Harmony in Senior Living Design
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Foster Harmony in Senior Living Design
Sarolta Barna
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates a seamless connection to nature while providing a supportive environment for active senior living.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Cohesion in a Timber-Structured Residence
Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Cohesion in a Timber-Structured Residence
Karolina Anna Kaczor
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design transforms an existing mining shaft tower into a cohesive living space that fosters community engagement for retired miners.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Biophilic Design Create a Community Hub for Active Living
Charred Wood Shingles and Biophilic Design Create a Community Hub for Active Living
Nandita Warrier, Megan Hannah Miller, Zaria Lene Sumling
Incorporating charred wood shingles and extensive biophilic elements, the design fosters an environment that encourages social engagement and well-being for retirees in an urban community setting.
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Bio-Algae Facade and Glulam Structure Defining a Sustainable Retirement Community
Bio-Algae Facade and Glulam Structure Defining a Sustainable Retirement Community
Roniel Vincent Armas
Incorporating a bio-algae facade alongside glulam structural elements, the design fosters sustainability while creating an engaging retirement community that emphasizes intergenerational connections and shared horticultural practices.
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Vertical Gardens and Perforated Metal Enclosures Enhancing Senior Living Spaces
Vertical Gardens and Perforated Metal Enclosures Enhancing Senior Living Spaces
Thi Phuong Nhung Pham, Shiva Bolboli, Lea Jasmin Zurbuchen
Incorporating vertical gardens and a semi-transparent façade of perforated metal, this senior living development prioritizes community interaction while seamlessly integrating nature and sustainable practices within its urban setting.
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Charred Wood Cladding and Glass Facades in a Residential Community for Seniors
Charred Wood Cladding and Glass Facades in a Residential Community for Seniors
María belén Pérez montelongo, Camila Giaconi santos
Constructed with charred wood cladding and expansive glass facades, the residential community integrates seamlessly with its environment to provide an accessible and interactive living space for seniors.
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Layered Stone Facades and Natural Light in an Accessible Retirement Community
Layered Stone Facades and Natural Light in an Accessible Retirement Community
Ted Porter, Jamaisi Albert, Gong Chen, Noelia Linares
Employing layered stone facades and extensive glass panels to enhance natural light, the design fosters accessibility and community interaction within a retirement living environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Elements Define A Sustainable Hillside Community for Seniors
Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Elements Define A Sustainable Hillside Community for Seniors
Kemel Tavares
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by solar energy systems, the facility offers an accessible and sustainable living environment designed for elderly residents.
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Catenary Arches Integrating Community Spaces Into Natural Topography
Catenary Arches Integrating Community Spaces Into Natural Topography
Gerard thomas Joson, Kiel Aranda, Amado magne ii Lopez, Karlson spencer Ty
Utilizing compressive catenary arches to harmonize with the surrounding topography, the complex creates spaces that foster collaboration and artistic interaction among community members and visiting artists.
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Spiral Ramp and Colorful Glass Panels Enrich Community Living in Sustainable Timber Housing
Spiral Ramp and Colorful Glass Panels Enrich Community Living in Sustainable Timber Housing
Andy J Au, Suxuan Zhang
Colorful glass panels and a spiral ramp create dynamic communal spaces within a sustainable timber framework, facilitating intergenerational living for an engaged community of seniors.
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