Utilizing a green roof system with intensive planting and a platonised spruce façade, the guesthouse enhances local biodiversity while providing a sustainable retreat in the heart of Umbria.
With a design inspired by the curving leaves of grass, the observation tower's weathering steel structure harmonizes with the natural landscape, creating an elevated cabin that offers sweeping views of the North Vidzeme Biosphere.
Charred spruce cladding and a traditional thatch roof define a compact retreat designed for meditation, seamlessly integrating into the surrounding forest while promoting mindfulness through its acoustic separation and natural light.
A meditation cabin with a concrete plinth and spruced interiors merges seamlessly with the landscape, inviting individuals to engage deeply with their surroundings in a tranquil retreat.
The cabin’s spiral form and inclined roof amplify views of the surrounding forest while integrating natural spruce materials, creating a tranquil retreat for meditation and reflection.
Crafted from Norway spruce and designed with a circular form, this coffee kiosk integrates a rainwater harvesting system while fostering community engagement in an urban setting.
With a facade of patinated copper and a focus on sustainable wood heating, the design integrates earth bricks and ceramic tiles to create a series of cabins that foster a close relationship with the surrounding forest environment.
Constructed with a framework of local spruce wood and insulated with natural wool, the cabin serves as a tranquil retreat for meditation, harmonizing modern minimalism with the surrounding Latvian woods.
The integration of a semi-transparent spruce facade with a modular timber structure creates a flexible community kiosk designed for social interaction and coffee culture.
The modular design of interchangeable spruce wood panels facilitates a flexible coffee kiosk that promotes urban engagement while providing a comfortable space for patrons to enjoy high-quality coffee.
Incorporating recycled wood surfaces and a DUOLAM wall structure, the design offers an efficient solution for compact urban living with a strong focus on sustainability.
The curved timber framework, crafted from locally sourced Tyrolean spruce, optimizes natural light and ventilation to create a sustainable tasting room that enhances the visitor experience in a vineyard setting.
Constructed with clay plaster and spruce cladding, the cabins offer a serene environment for meditation, blending seamlessly into the forest while embodying principles of sacred geometry.
A conical form crafted from larch and spruce captures natural light and expansive views, creating a serene retreat that facilitates meditation and self-reflection.
Constructed using spruce and aluminum, the Tower of Jumis stands as an observation point in Kemeri bog, intricately designed to foster a connection with the natural landscape while reflecting local cultural heritage.
Daniella Zlotogoura,Jose maria Vizcaya martinez,Adriana Consuegra navarro
Crafted with sustainable spruce and an octagonal design, this compact retreat integrates a skylight for natural illumination and ventilation, offering a tranquil space for meditation and reflection in a forested setting.
The visitor center incorporates raised pavilions constructed from locally sourced spruce and pine, designed to blend with the surrounding bog landscape while providing essential services for park visitors.
A vertical structure of local spruce timber rises above the Kemeri Bog, creating a prominent landmark that educates visitors about the ecological significance of the landscape while providing essential facilities for exploration and engagement.
Norway spruce cladding and bi-fold doors create a seamless connection between indoor living and nature, establishing a tranquil retreat for couples in the heart of the northern landscape.
Located in Dubai, ONE explores modular residential design as a strategy for flexible, community-oriented urban living. The project integrates public and private spaces with sustainable systems and material choices, responding to both environmental conditions and social needs.
Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.
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.
An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.
Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.
Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.
Manuel Villalain Gonzalez,Pedro Xavier Martins Silva,Hazem Elshafei,Hazem Mosad Mohamed
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and compressed earth blocks, the design fosters a central courtyard that enhances environmental comfort while providing a flexible living space suited for modern families.
The design responds to the need for enhanced interaction between visitors and the surrounding natural environment by providing elevated observation points within a wetland setting. It integrates with the existing trail system to support wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.
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.