Crafted from sustainable yall wall panels and characterized by its triangular geometry, this retreat provides a serene environment for meditation while fostering a deep connection to the surrounding forest.
A charred timber monolith emerges from the native bush, providing a serene space for meditation and reflection, thoughtfully designed to enhance the connection between occupants and their natural surroundings.
With its L-shaped form and the effective use of exposed concrete and metal mesh, the dwelling maximizes space while providing multifunctional living areas suited for urban life.
The integration of a trellis with climbing plants and sustainable bamboo materials creates a distinctive reading room that fosters community interaction and promotes an inviting atmosphere for literary exchange.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a staggered layout, this retreat harmonizes with the Latvian landscape, providing a serene environment for relaxation and connection with nature.
The use of charred wooden shingles and modular geometric forms creates a distinctive lakeside environment designed to inspire creativity and collaboration among artists.
Utilizing natural granite and warm wood, the design creates cave-like shelters seamlessly integrated into the landscape, providing writers with a private retreat for creativity and reflection.
Wrapped in a living facade of ivy, this residence harmonizes with its deciduous forest surroundings while maximizing the interplay of light and shadow throughout its interior spaces.
A sunken circular form constructed from fibre concrete and stabilized rammed earth integrates with the Icelandic landscape to serve as a flexible community pavilion for diverse cultural activities.
High concrete walls enclose a tranquil space that offers an artificial microclimate and an observation deck, designed to enhance visitor interaction with the natural reserve.
Defined by its floating bar structure and stone walls, this retreat offers a private sanctuary that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, providing an ideal space for relaxation and contemplation.
Anton Schneider,Andri Luescher,Ryan Nguyen,Miaojie Zhang
Elevated on stilts and built from timber, the structures traverse a tectonic crevice in Grjótagjá’s volcanic landscape, offering a unique environment for visitors to engage with both geology and local culture.
Elevated above the landscape, the bamboo retreat utilizes bio-sourced materials to create a harmonious connection with nature, serving as a versatile space for living and meditation.
Characterized by its octagonal layout and intricate geometric patterns, this residence employs stone cladding and wooden elements to prioritize privacy while seamlessly integrating communal and private spaces.
Employing charred wooden shingles and prefabricated timber construction, the eco-lodge integrates seamlessly into the desert landscape while providing a sustainable retreat designed for communal living.
Incorporating solar panels and dry toilets, the retreat offers a sustainable and intimate setting for solitude and self-reflection within a thoughtfully designed landscape.
With a clever use of moonlight reflection and a thoughtful L-shaped courtyard, the design creates a tranquil refuge that enhances a couple's writing experience while forging a deep connection to the surrounding nature.
With its large skylight, contrasting dark cladding, and light wood interiors, the design offers a serene retreat in the heart of Tokyo, providing a quiet space for reflection amid urban chaos.
Ana-maria Lenghen,Razvan ioan Muntean,Silviu ioan Popa
House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.
Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
Hadi Koohihabibi,Pariya Shahbazi,Parsa Kavosi,Kimia Salimzadeh
Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.