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Vertical Ascent with Controlled Light in a Tibetan Meditation Residence

Junlin Li, Zeqi Zheng

Controlled light and carefully positioned windows create a dynamic spatial experience that guides the inhabitants from vibrant life below to the serenity of the Chuanzhu Temple, serving as a residence tailored for a lama couple in Tibet.

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Rammed Earth Dome Embracing Natural Elements Through Water Integration

Craig Nener, Shaun Reddish

A rammed earth dome with a central oculus draws in natural light while integrating water features, creating a serene space for reflection and connection to the surrounding landscape.

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Ocean-Dependent Spaces Amid Salt Farms and Tides

Chen-yu Yang, Sin-yu Lin

Isolated by rising tides and anchored in salt farms, the community center provides vital spaces for intergenerational gatherings and rituals while emphasizing a deep connection to the ocean environment.

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Mountain Ash Sanctuary Enhancing Well-being Through Mindful Design

Mountain Ash Sanctuary Enhancing Well-being Through Mindful Design

Maciej Misiak, Bogumiła Mączkowska, Dawid Mazanek

Constructed with Mountain Ash, this sanctuary focuses on wellness and mindfulness through dedicated spaces for yoga and flower essence processing, integrating sustainable systems for optimal energy efficiency.

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Ceremonial Space of Sound Crafted from Stone and Wood in Andean Highlands

Josefa Lizama, Josefina Prado, Tomás Rubilar

Crafted from local stone and wood, the ceremonial space integrates sound and ritual within the Andean highlands, serving as a gathering point for the Aymara community to celebrate their cultural heritage through music and spirituality.

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Engravings in Domestic Stone Elevate Spiritual Retreat Experience

Engravings in Domestic Stone Elevate Spiritual Retreat Experience

Isabelle Joannides

Carved from domestic stone and adorned with engravings of yoga postures, the huts in the Cambodian forest provide a tranquil setting for personal reflection and spiritual practice.

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Reflective Structures Embracing Aymara Traditions and Celestial Orientations

Carlos Regolf

The reflective tower and chapel, oriented to celestial events, integrate Aymara cultural rituals into a communal space designed for spiritual engagement and seasonal celebrations.

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Biodiversity Through Black Plywood and Open Oculus in a Forest Retreat

Biodiversity Through Black Plywood and Open Oculus in a Forest Retreat

Lisa Collomb

The open oculus at the roof captures natural light and rain, while the black plywood structure rises from an earthen plinth, serving as a retreat for meditation and reflection in a wooded setting.

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Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways

Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways

Jayson Mata

Employing locally sourced bamboo and integrating green roofs, the design creates a sustainable retreat that harmonizes with the Cambodian landscape, offering guests a unique hideaway experience.

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Natural Stone Urn Shelf In A Tranquil Space For Reflection

Natural Stone Urn Shelf In A Tranquil Space For Reflection

Lukas Kerner

A natural stone urn shelf anchors a tranquil space that invites both reflection and community gathering, seamlessly blending with its surrounding landscape of trees and native plants.

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Rammed Earth Walls Framing a Sensory Experience in Green Landscapes

Deyan Viktorov

Rammed earth walls and integrated water features create a sensory experience that engages with the lush Oaxaca landscape, serving as a dedicated space for appreciating the region's diverse orchids.

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Charred Shingles and Reinforced Concrete in a Flexible Urban Housing Solution

Paulo Sembrano

Utilizing charred shingles and reinforced concrete, the design offers flexible living units that integrate communal spaces in a strategic urban setting to address affordable housing needs.

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Introspective Spaces Enhanced by Natural Light and Dancefloor Dynamics

Luca Sammartino, Eugenia Cecchetti, Gianluca Franchi, Giorgia Fanelli

Emphasizing introspection and connection, the design incorporates features such as a versatile dancefloor and ample natural light, creating a flexible space dedicated to communal and individual rituals.

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Illuminated Altar in a Thoughtfully Oriented Space

Illuminated Altar in a Thoughtfully Oriented Space

Gianluca Iraci sareri

Maximized sunlight illuminates the altar through a carefully oriented structure that fosters communal reflection and meditation, enhancing user experience within a dynamic play of light and shadow.

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Cladded Marble Retreats Embracing Community and Spirituality

Cladded Marble Retreats Embracing Community and Spirituality

Aditya Jagdale, Yu qing Ma

Cladded marble envelops intimate sanctuaries that merge personal reflection with communal engagement, creating spaces for yoga and meditation in a serene Cambodian setting.

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Charred Timber Enclosures Fostering Mindfulness in Cambodian Retreat

Charred Timber Enclosures Fostering Mindfulness in Cambodian Retreat

Darran Brennan

Charred timber enclosures harmoniously integrate with Cambodia's landscape, creating serene spaces that foster mindfulness and meditation for visitors seeking solitude and reflection.

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Skylit Temple with Cross-Laminated Timber and Contemplative Funnel

Skylit Temple with Cross-Laminated Timber and Contemplative Funnel

Cristóbal Amuchástegui monetti, Alejandro Fleitas valido, Marina Mendonza sarmiento, Ruyman Borges Abreu

A skylight illuminates a temple enveloped in cross-laminated timber while a funnel guides visitors through a focused journey of contemplation and mindfulness.

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Heritage Inspired Space With Natural Stone and Glass Facade Serving as a Cultural Hub

Heritage Inspired Space With Natural Stone and Glass Facade Serving as a Cultural Hub

Oleksandr Kaluhin, Andrii Pylypeichenko

Natural stone and expansive glass come together to create a historically resonant space in Kharkiv that serves as a community-focused museum and cultural hub celebrating Ukrainian heritage.

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Air Purification System Enhanced by Transparent Solar Integration in Urban Landscape

Air Purification System Enhanced by Transparent Solar Integration in Urban Landscape

Edwinson Chan, Nicholas Orie, Kaoru Toyokawa

An advanced air filtration system, complemented by transparent solar panels, enhances the urban environment while providing vital community space in a densely populated area.

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Movable Platform and Bronze Accents in a Raised Mindfulness Retreat

Movable Platform and Bronze Accents in a Raised Mindfulness Retreat

Kamila Szatanowska, Paulina Rogalska

A round movable platform and bronze accents define a raised retreat designed for mindfulness practices, offering a tranquil connection to the surrounding environment.

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The project proposes a multifunctional hub designed to reflect the dynamic intersection of fashion and architecture. It prioritizes spatial versatility, offering a layout that supports both focused work and collaborative creativity.

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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Nicholas Harald Hartman

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.

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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

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Fatima Jalali Barbod Alimohamadi Razieh Zirrahi

Ali Jafari

The article presents a contemporary architectural design situated in a distinct environmental and cultural context. Emphasizing spatial efficiency, material consciousness, and environmental integration, the project explores how architecture can respond to both functional requirements and local conditions.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

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The residence uses local earth cladding and a ventilated mesh screen to improve thermal efficiency and create a family-friendly living space.

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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

Beomsoo Kim

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.

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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

Kristina Klimova

A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

Brandon Bergem

Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.

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Search results for: “Temple”

56 projects found:

Vertical Ascent with Controlled Light in a Tibetan Meditation Residence

Rammed Earth Dome Embracing Natural Elements Through Water Integration

Ocean-Dependent Spaces Amid Salt Farms and Tides

Mountain Ash Sanctuary Enhancing Well-being Through Mindful Design

Ceremonial Space of Sound Crafted from Stone and Wood in Andean Highlands

Engravings in Domestic Stone Elevate Spiritual Retreat Experience

Reflective Structures Embracing Aymara Traditions and Celestial Orientations

Biodiversity Through Black Plywood and Open Oculus in a Forest Retreat

Bamboo Louvers and Green Roofs Enhancing Cambodian Hideaways

Natural Stone Urn Shelf In A Tranquil Space For Reflection

Rammed Earth Walls Framing a Sensory Experience in Green Landscapes

Charred Shingles and Reinforced Concrete in a Flexible Urban Housing Solution

Introspective Spaces Enhanced by Natural Light and Dancefloor Dynamics

Illuminated Altar in a Thoughtfully Oriented Space

Cladded Marble Retreats Embracing Community and Spirituality

Charred Timber Enclosures Fostering Mindfulness in Cambodian Retreat

Skylit Temple with Cross-Laminated Timber and Contemplative Funnel

Heritage Inspired Space With Natural Stone and Glass Facade Serving as a Cultural Hub

Air Purification System Enhanced by Transparent Solar Integration in Urban Landscape

Movable Platform and Bronze Accents in a Raised Mindfulness Retreat

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

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