Facades designed to maximize natural light define a multifunctional urban hub that integrates collaborative workspaces with dedicated areas for exhibitions and technical functions.
The butterfly roof captures rainwater and solar energy, while the cedar-clad structure enhances its natural environment, creating a sustainable retreat designed for yoga and wellness.
Alexander Herrera-rojas,Kasia Ziolkowska,Jorge luis Socha
Constructed with hempcrete and bamboo, the studio integrates into the mountainous landscape of Oleiros, offering expansive views and outdoor terraces for restorative yoga practice and wellness activities.
Rooted in the geological landscape of Mount Kailash, the Pavilion integrates cultural reverence and environmental responsiveness to create a space for reflection and community engagement.
Constructed with a combination of timber frame and green roofs, the retreat utilizes recycled ropes for structural expression while providing a tranquil environment for writing and reflection.
Andrea carolina Albarracin caballero,Luis esteban Guerra alvarez
A zigzag walkway leads to a timber observation tower constructed from locally sourced pine, designed to provide visitors with vantage points for engaging with the diverse coastal ecosystem.
The design incorporates retractable glass walls and a sunken structure to enhance the connection between visitors and the surrounding vineyards while creating a dedicated space for wine tasting.
Inspired by basalt formations, the structure utilizes a glass roof to enhance natural light and views, serving as a multifunctional restaurant and greenhouse.
Constructed with locally sourced stone and finished with durable Holm Oak floors, the yoga studio offers a serene environment that seamlessly integrates into the hillside landscape, providing a tranquil space for mindfulness and practice.
Constructed with local schist stone and incorporating expansive glass windows, the retreat harmonizes with its natural landscape while providing a dedicated space for yoga and meditation.
Constructed with a double-skin façade of polycarbonate and timber, the huts provide a sustainable living environment that seamlessly integrates with the forest, offering diverse accommodations for relaxation and communal gatherings.
Constructed from treated wood and cross-laminated timber panels, the elevated observation tower offers panoramic views of the diverse ecosystem in Pape Nature Park, providing a unique vantage point for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior,Valerio Ziantoni,Gabriela Vitória Carvalho,João Pedro Pina
The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.
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.
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.