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Woven Bamboo Retreat With Rainwater Management Designed for Mindful Living
Woven Bamboo Retreat With Rainwater Management Designed for Mindful Living
Emre Cetinel
Crafted from woven bamboo and designed with a unique rainwater management system, the retreat harmonizes with its natural surroundings to provide a peaceful space for meditation and yoga.
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Conical Meditation Cabin Wrapped in Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Stone Elements
Conical Meditation Cabin Wrapped in Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Stone Elements
Adolfo Cendejas guerrero, Alvaro Garcia cortes
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and natural stone, the conical structure of this meditation cabin harmonizes with its serene landscape, offering a tranquil space dedicated to reflection and mindfulness.
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Straw Bale Construction with Integrated Rainwater Systems for Sustainable Living
Straw Bale Construction with Integrated Rainwater Systems for Sustainable Living
Lukasz Sakowicz, Urszula Nowacka
Utilizing straw bale construction alongside an integrated rainwater harvesting system, this residence exemplifies sustainable living while providing adaptable spaces for modern lifestyles.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Wood Enhance A Sustainable Meditation Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Wood Enhance A Sustainable Meditation Retreat
Richard Sundberg
With its charred wooden shingles and structural integrity achieved through log rafters, the meditation cabin seamlessly blends into its forest setting, offering a tranquil retreat for solitude and reflection.
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Accommodation designed with cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles to harmonize with Iceland's landscape
Accommodation designed with cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles to harmonize with Iceland's landscape
Jaime Cubero zapata
Nestled in the captivating landscape of Iceland, this accommodation project masterfully combines cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles to create a harmonious retreat that offers guests an intimate connection to nature while providing optimal views of the Northern Lights.
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Reflective Aluminum Cabins Merging Timber Warmth with Coastal Serenity
Reflective Aluminum Cabins Merging Timber Warmth with Coastal Serenity
Roger Aeschbach
The cabins, with their reflective aluminum facades that harmonize with the Latvian shoreline, embody a minimalist design ethos using timber to create warm, inviting interiors and serve as a tranquil retreat for trekkers exploring the coastal landscape.
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Reflective cabin crafted from recycled timber and featuring a slanted roof for natural light optimization
Reflective cabin crafted from recycled timber and featuring a slanted roof for natural light optimization
Domas Karazija, Martynas Germanavičius, Elena Paleckytė
Nestled in a coastal landscape, this thoughtfully designed reflective cabin artfully combines recycled timber cladding and an angled roof to seamlessly integrate natural light and sustainability into a compact space dedicated to solitude and introspection.
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Commuter Pavilion Utilizing Sandwich Panels and Larch Wood for a Versatile Urban Experience
Commuter Pavilion Utilizing Sandwich Panels and Larch Wood for a Versatile Urban Experience
alessandro mazzucchini
This commuter pavilion seamlessly integrates sandwich panels and warm larch wood, offering a transportable yet inviting service hub that enhances the urban experience while reflecting a contemporary architectural approach.
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Curved Shelves and Skylights Create a Meditative Space With Timber and Natural Materials
Curved Shelves and Skylights Create a Meditative Space With Timber and Natural Materials
Catalina Plaino
With its gracefully curved shelves and strategically placed skylights, the design integrates sustainably sourced timber to create a serene environment ideal for meditation and flower essence processing.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Reclaimed Materials Shape a Tranquil Yoga Retreat Amidst Nature
Charred Wooden Shingles and Reclaimed Materials Shape a Tranquil Yoga Retreat Amidst Nature
Raymond Garcia
Crafted with reclaimed wood and adorned with charred shingles, this pavilion seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings, offering a serene retreat tailored for yoga and mindfulness practices.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Tranquil Meditation Retreat in Nature
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Tranquil Meditation Retreat in Nature
Olivier Jauniaux, Xavier Augilo aran
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this serene meditation cabin seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings to offer a refuge for introspection and tranquility.
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Porous Membrane Structure Nestled in Timber Woodland for Mindfulness Retreat
Porous Membrane Structure Nestled in Timber Woodland for Mindfulness Retreat
Sawyer Daly, Daniel Rodriguez
Constructed with a unique porous membrane and sustainable timber, the meditation retreat harmonizes with the surrounding forest to create a tranquil sanctuary for introspection.
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Reflective Spaces Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Nestled in the Baltic Landscape
Reflective Spaces Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Nestled in the Baltic Landscape
Nicholas Mostovac, Kyle Leroux
Nestled among the serene forests of Latvia, a cabin constructed from cross-laminated timber and adorned with a reflective wall invites visitors to document their trekking experiences, blending environmental sensitivity with communal engagement in a space dedicated to rest and reflection along the Amber Road Trail.
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Impregnated Wood Panels Elevate Compact Retreat Within Nature's Embrace
Impregnated Wood Panels Elevate Compact Retreat Within Nature's Embrace
Alvaro Rojas Vio
Constructed using impregnated wood panels and marine plywood, this compact retreat harmonizes with its natural surroundings, providing a multifunctional space that embodies minimalist living for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Charred Wood Facades and Steel Framework in a Vertical Micro-Community Design
Charred Wood Facades and Steel Framework in a Vertical Micro-Community Design
Tsz Wai Yvonne Yuen, Doi Yee Lau
With charred wooden facades enhancing its aesthetic appeal and a vertical stacking system maximizing space efficiency, this micro-community housing solution fosters social interaction while providing practical living arrangements in a dense urban environment.
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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