A biophilic facade constructed from steel mesh and equipped with clear solar panels creates a harmonious connection between the retreat and its natural surroundings, supporting wellness and community engagement through its multifunctional spaces.
With its preserved stone walls and strategically placed skylights, the residence integrates sustainable design elements to create an efficient environment for tea drying and communal living.
Inspired by maritime forms, the design features a wooden structure with dedicated spaces for tea making and guest accommodations, fostering community interaction in a rural setting.
Alejandro sebastian Vasavilbaso covarrubias,Mariana Martínez gamboa,Jimena Galindo huchim,Karen Vargas Vela
Incorporating trapezoidal courtyards and a functional pulley system, the repurposed barn serves as both a tea-making workshop and a guesthouse, blending productivity with community engagement.
Utilizing Hinoki cypress wood for its shower rooms and incorporating communal spaces designed to foster interaction, the guest house blends natural elements with functional living, creating an inviting retreat for visitors.
Constructed with charred timber cladding and integrating natural wooden terraces, the guesthouse merges modern comfort with sustainable design while revitalizing an existing stone barn to serve as a multifunctional community space.
Reused wooden elements and preserved stone remnants create a unique tea-making retreat that harmonizes with the surrounding forest while promoting sustainability.
Incorporating an herb lab alongside repurposed wooden walls, the design emphasizes sustainability and community engagement within a guest house setting that invites close interactions with nature.
With angular wood forms that reflect the contours of the Camellia sinensis plant, the design creates a functional retreat for tea culture within a sustainable framework in Latvia.
Constructed with a retained stone structure and designed with east-facing windows, the retreat enhances the tea-making experience while providing guests a tranquil setting connected to nature.
Drawing inspiration from the shape of mint leaves and the Latvian Tree of Life, this guest house combines timber construction with dedicated spaces for tea-making workshops, fostering community engagement in a naturally harmonious environment.
Reused materials and timber cladding form the foundation of a functional living space dedicated to sustainable tea production, offering a harmonious blend of community-oriented design and ecological sensitivity.
Maria delia Bermeo silva,Andrea Narvaez cardenas,Nadya Jaramillo leon
A timber and stone barn, reimagined with a glass greenhouse, serves as a multifunctional space for tea-making and community gatherings, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape.
The elevated terrace provides sweeping views of the surrounding forest while private spaces on the upper levels ensure a tranquil retreat for guests, emphasizing a strong connection to nature and the local tea-making tradition.
The integration of apple trees within a pagoda-shaped roof defines a guesthouse that invites guests to engage deeply with the local tradition of tea-making while promoting sustainability and connection to nature.
Constructed with stone walls and illuminated by polycarbonate panels, the retreat harmonizes privacy and communal spaces, offering a tranquil environment for those seeking respite in nature.
Incorporating traditional Daejangmaru and the ondol heating method, the design offers a unique blend of natural ventilation and communal living spaces in a modern guest house framework.
The integration of a historic stone barn with newly designed wooden cabins and dedicated tea production areas creates a unique guesthouse experience on the shores of Lake Bezdibenė.
Constructed with cedar and incorporating a tea-making workshop, the retreat offers a serene environment by Lake Bezdibene, promoting wellness and connection to nature.
With a timber frame structure and strategically placed north-facing windows, the design seamlessly integrates a greenhouse for tea processing, creating a sustainable residence that connects daily living with the rhythms of nature.
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
Valeria Baeza
Mario Arancibia
Felipe Gonzalez
Tomas Zelada
The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.
Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
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