A grove of solid Swedish pine with heated trunks creates an inviting space for commuters to pause and engage within the urban transit environment of Stockholm.
Constructed with cedar siding and copper roofing, the retreat integrates sustainable features like cross-ventilation and rainwater collection to create a tranquil space for meditation and mindfulness.
anna stempniewicz,zara adler sánchez,Agnieszka Roś
A thatched straw roof and solid pine construction shape a conical pavilion that serves as a contemplation space within the forest, seamlessly integrating traditional materials with the natural landscape.
Constructed from rammed earth, this retreat seamlessly integrates with its cliffside environment, featuring a unique engawa pathway that leads visitors through a native garden, creating a serene space for yoga and meditation.
Crafted from glue laminated pine, the triangular pavilion integrates seamlessly into the wetlands of Kemeri Park while serving as a nature awareness center that educates visitors about the local ecosystems.
Utilizing a combination of fiber-cement and a box-steel frame, the architectural design harmonizes with its forest setting to create a sustainable retreat focused on yoga and meditation.
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.
Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.
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.
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.
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.
Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.
Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.
Paolo Dolceamore,Omar Cicci,Federico Andrea Iannarone,Matteo Dossetto
Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.
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.