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Wooden Nooks and Sheltered Seating in a Community Reading Space
Wooden Nooks and Sheltered Seating in a Community Reading Space
Timmy Huang, Leo Mathys, Louis Strologo
Incorporating wooden niches and expansive sheltered seating, the reading room serves as a versatile community space designed for both quiet reflection and social interaction.
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Vertical Garden Within A Compact Timber Envelope
Vertical Garden Within A Compact Timber Envelope
Giulia Orlando
With a focus on a central courtyard that fosters connection, this microhome utilizes a timber framework and an innovative vertical garden to create a sustainable living environment for urban dwellers.
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Corten Panels and Twisting Corridors Enhancing Geological Exploration
Corten Panels and Twisting Corridors Enhancing Geological Exploration
Eedo Zygelbaum
Corten panels form twisting corridors that draw visitors through an immersive experience of geological exploration while offering distinct vantage points of the surrounding gorge.
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Parametric Housing Units With FiberC Facades and Rooftop Landscapes
Parametric Housing Units With FiberC Facades and Rooftop Landscapes
Natasa Ribic, Björn Danneby
Crafted with fiberC panels and characterized by a modular 6x6 meter design, this housing solution includes rooftop landscapes that enhance community living in a compact urban environment.
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Translucent Roof and Staggered Stairs Define a Rural Retreat
Translucent Roof and Staggered Stairs Define a Rural Retreat
Paul Loupe
A translucent roof and staggered stairs create an engaging experience for visitors in a rural cabin that fosters connection with the surrounding landscape.
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Charred Wood Cladding and Modular Design for Compact Eco-Friendly Living
Charred Wood Cladding and Modular Design for Compact Eco-Friendly Living
Deanna Ament
Constructed with charred wood cladding and a modular layout, the dwelling offers adaptable eco-friendly living that harmonizes with the surrounding Icelandic landscape.
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Diagonal Layout Featuring Kingspan Panels and Aluminum Cladding in a Compact Living Space
Diagonal Layout Featuring Kingspan Panels and Aluminum Cladding in a Compact Living Space
João Francisco Cordeiro De Morais Vieira
Utilizing a diagonal layout and constructed with Kingspan panels and aluminum cladding, this compact micro-house exemplifies efficient living tailored for a young professional couple.
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Grape-Inspired Design with Aluminum Cladding and Plasterboard in a Wine Region Retreat
Grape-Inspired Design with Aluminum Cladding and Plasterboard in a Wine Region Retreat
Claudia Perego, Betelhem nakachew Bashu
Inspired by grape clusters, the design incorporates aluminum cladding and plasterboard to create a sustainable retreat for wine tasting in the heart of Umbria's scenic landscape.
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Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure
Glacial Forms Shaping User Engagement Through Integrated Substructure
Desmond Zeiber
Inspired by glacial forms, the design employs a robust substructure to enhance user engagement through designated high and low commitment zones, ultimately serving as an observatory and interactive gathering space.
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Bamboo Screen and Glulam Structure in a Flexible Urban Micro Unit
Bamboo Screen and Glulam Structure in a Flexible Urban Micro Unit
Victoria Goldstein, Courtney Ward, Francisco Anaya, Gada Alhakeem
The innovative use of a bamboo screen and glulam structure in this urban micro unit creates a flexible living space that operates independently from conventional energy sources.
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Kinetic Brick Facade With Polycarbonate Roof Anchors Wine Experience In Scenic Landscape
Kinetic Brick Facade With Polycarbonate Roof Anchors Wine Experience In Scenic Landscape
Jacob Blennerhassett
The kinetic brick facade and polycarbonate roof create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the sensory experience of wine tasting within a carefully integrated landscape setting.
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Sedum Roofed Modular Units Enhancing Urban Living in London
Sedum Roofed Modular Units Enhancing Urban Living in London
Alexander Herrera rojas, Katarzyna Ziolkowska
Constructed with prefabricated modules and topped with a sedum roof, these residential units integrate green design with urban living in London to create accessible and sustainable housing solutions.
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Floating Homes with Prefabricated Panels for Aquatic Resilience
Floating Homes with Prefabricated Panels for Aquatic Resilience
Larissa Silva De Oliveira
Utilizing prefabricated panels and a buoyant foundation, the design addresses the challenges of flooding in Eldorado do Sul by creating adaptable housing that promotes community resilience.
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Spiral Walkway Embracing Trees With Steel Structure and Sustainable Timber for Outdoor Reading Spaces
Spiral Walkway Embracing Trees With Steel Structure and Sustainable Timber for Outdoor Reading Spaces
Pauline Meyer, Andela Cvisic
A spiral walkway constructed with sustainable timber and a steel substructure seamlessly envelops a tree, creating an inviting space for outdoor reading and interaction within public parks.
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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION
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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING
A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING
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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
Franco Ghilardi
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.
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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives
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Levi Gauge Pfeil
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.
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