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Natural Pool Garden With Local Brick and Sustainable Concrete in a Vineyard Retreat
Natural Pool Garden With Local Brick and Sustainable Concrete in a Vineyard Retreat
Meruert Zharekesheva
Nestled within a vineyard, the design incorporates a natural pool garden, extensive use of local brick, and passive solar strategies, creating a serene retreat that seamlessly blends luxury with sustainability.
portugal hotel vineyard hospitality sustainability landscape recreation community nature local materials
Fluttering Forms Embracing Natural Light With 3D Printed Concrete Panels and Sustainable Landscaping
Fluttering Forms Embracing Natural Light With 3D Printed Concrete Panels and Sustainable Landscaping
Qi Wang, Semisi Fetokai Potauaine, Lance Faasee Liaina
Inspired by the graceful flutter of a traditional Ghatra, the residence utilizes 3D printed concrete panels and strategically arranged outdoor spaces to create a seamless interaction between natural light and family living.
dubai residential sustainable contemporary community cultural private outdoor landscape living
Red Brick and Timber Screens Envelop a Central O-live Tree in a Communal Residential Space
Red Brick and Timber Screens Envelop a Central O-live Tree in a Communal Residential Space
Chuck ty Yeoh, Mario Luz, Richard Dalman, Matthew Wang
A central O-live tree is seamlessly integrated into a sunken courtyard, surrounded by red brick walls and timber screens that foster communal living in a thoughtfully designed residential space.
portugal residential communal courtyard sustainability privacy community nature modern timber
Curvilinear Concrete Forms With Sunken Courtyards Enhancing Community Engagement
Curvilinear Concrete Forms With Sunken Courtyards Enhancing Community Engagement
John Henry, Michael Rostami
Curvilinear concrete forms envelop sunken courtyards, creating inviting spaces that foster community interactions within a multifunctional cultural venue in the heart of Rome.
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Sunken Courtyard Integrating Natural Stone and Terra Cotta in a Community Space
Sunken Courtyard Integrating Natural Stone and Terra Cotta in a Community Space
Vlad Olaru, Andra Dragan, Alexandru Călin, Bogdan Mihăilă
A sunken courtyard crafted from natural stone and terra cotta creates a serene oasis that invites communal gatherings and celebrates local agricultural traditions within a thoughtfully designed community space.
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Sunken Courtyard and Lime Plaster Elevate Communal Spaces in Portuguese Hospitality Design
Sunken Courtyard and Lime Plaster Elevate Communal Spaces in Portuguese Hospitality Design
Gabriel Foulquier-gazagnes, Hadrien Gauthier
A sunken courtyard framed by lime plaster walls and adorned with traditional ceramic tiles defines a unique hospitality experience, fostering community interactions amidst the serene landscapes of Portugal.
portugal guesthouse hospitality leiria shelter community nature local materials intimacy sustainability
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Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
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