Combining split-level design with locally sourced schist and oak, the retirement home fosters community interaction while seamlessly integrating with the natural landscape.
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.
Utilizing terracotta cladding and native landscaping, the design fosters intergenerational connections among residents while providing a sustainable co-living environment that enhances community engagement and well-being.
Constructed using buoyant Structural Reinforced Concrete panels and Expanded Polystyrene, the floating microhomes in Achziv offer a sustainable living solution that integrates seamlessly with the coastal environment while promoting community engagement.
The integration of a double-deck structure utilizing reinforced concrete and sustainable timber creates a landscaped pedestrian promenade that enhances community engagement while connecting urban life to the Seine River.
The visitor center’s elevated terraces, constructed from wood and steel, provide panoramic views of the Great Kemeri Bog, facilitating an immersive experience for visitors to explore the natural landscape.
Constructed with a bamboo framework and enhanced by solar panels, the center serves as an educational hub focused on wildlife conservation and community engagement.
Elevated above the bustling streets, this modular structure integrates community-centric public spaces with a grid system that maximizes living units, offering an efficient solution to urban housing needs.
Incorporating filter plants within the revitalized Navigli canals, the design enhances Milan's urban ecology while fostering community interaction through multifunctional public spaces.
Utilizing green walls and reinforced concrete, this senior living center integrates biophilic design with communal gardens to create an accessible and supportive environment for aging residents.
Built using locally sourced materials and incorporating modular units, the design fosters intergenerational living through shared communal spaces, catering specifically to the needs of an aging population.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and recycled steel, the design reimagines community living through adaptable spaces that prioritize environmental sustainability.
Utilizing insulated panels and photovoltaic technology, this housing initiative integrates communal spaces within a sustainable framework to address the challenge of affordable living in Los Angeles.
Employing charred wooden shingles and a green roof system, the architecture creates a sustainable coastal community center that fosters engagement and connection among residents.
Combining cross-laminated timber with a steel framework, this compact urban housing solution prioritizes community engagement and sustainability through flexible living spaces in an accessible design.
The combination of reinforced concrete chimneys and extensively glazed façades enhances natural ventilation and lighting while creating a seamless connection to the ecological surroundings of the lagoon, serving as a visitor center dedicated to education and interaction with local wildlife.
A green roof and solar panels create an energy-efficient living environment on the riverfront, blending sustainability with comfort in residential housing.
Employing curvilinear forms and a natural plaster facade to harmonize with the vineyard landscape, the hospitality complex maximizes panoramic views while offering engaging outdoor promenades for guests.
The triangular observation tower crafted from pine invites visitors to engage with the surrounding landscape through its accessible ramps and well-placed viewing platforms, serving as a focal point for nature observation in Kemeri Park.
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
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.
Valeria Baeza
Mario Arancibia
Felipe Gonzalez
Tomas Zelada
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.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
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.
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