Utilizing locally sourced basalt and a circular layout, the design harmonizes with Iceland's volcanic landscape while creating designated spaces for community gathering and reflection.
With a focus on geothermal technology and transparent glass, the design maximizes natural light while integrating natural stone to create a multifaceted community hub that supports diverse public activities.
The integration of a bell tower made of natural stone and expansive glazed walls creates a unique dialogue between the indoor tasting room and the surrounding vineyard, offering an immersive experience focused on wine appreciation.
Set on a cliff, the structure integrates mass timber construction with a sedum roof to enhance energy efficiency, providing a serene environment for yoga practice and reflection.
With a Vertical Platform Lift enhancing accessibility and Aerated Concrete providing durability, the design prioritizes sustainable living through integrated solar cladding and self-sufficient gardening spaces for a couple adapting to their new home.
With expansive roof terraces and integrated loggias, the design maximizes interaction with its natural surroundings while offering versatile accommodations for families and business travelers.
Set against the backdrop of Hverfjall Volcano, the structure's ETFE roof and in-situ reinforced concrete walls create a greenhouse restaurant that emphasizes sustainability and accessibility while fostering a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
Inspired by the shape of a volcano, the design incorporates a wooden façade and an educational exhibition hall, creating a functional space dedicated to coffee production and visitor engagement.
The inward sloping timber structure offers a unique vantage point for observing Hverfjall and the Northern Lights, while providing an educational visitor center that connects people with the natural landscape.
Constructed from rammed earth, the winery integrates a glass volume and courtyard space that frames panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards, serving as a destination for wine tasting and hospitality.
Incorporating a home sewage treatment system and PEX pipes, the design enhances ecological sensitivity while providing a multifunctional space for community engagement and plant cultivation.
Incorporating a central parachute-like support structure and a green roof, the visitor centre offers panoramic views of Dimmuborgir's lava fields while providing educational insights into the region's geological history.
A panoramic green roof integrates with internal gardens to enhance communal living, supporting a co-housing model that fosters social interaction while addressing modern urban housing needs.
Joseph Crites,Lawrence Mathis,Matt Winget,Jane Wilson-crites
Crafted from a copper cube and designed to collect rainwater, the harmonious meditation cabins and grotto create an immersive retreat focused on wellness and connection to nature.
A curved glass structure integrates local stone and spans a geological fissure, providing stunning views while serving as a visitor center and hot spring bathing facility.
With wooden shear walls that enhance structural integrity and a roof terrace that frames scenic lake views, the design creates a sustainable retreat focused on comfort and private relaxation.
An expansive structure of reinforced concrete incorporates indoor farming and a panoramic terrace, facilitating community engagement and education in a sustainable setting.
Constructed from 3D printed concrete and framed with red glazing, the visitor centre and café at Hverfjall offers a unique educational space while providing stunning views of the surrounding volcanic landscape.
Plastered façades and recessed entrances evoke wine bottle forms in a series of guest houses that seamlessly blend intimate privacy with communal hospitality in Italy's vineyards.
An amphitheater shaded by native orange trees complements a wine tasting room characterized by expansive glass walls and a green roof, enhancing visitors' connection to the surrounding vineyard.
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.
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.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
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.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
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