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Charred Wood Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Community-Centric Housing Solution
Charred Wood Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Community-Centric Housing Solution
Gyubin Lee
Emphasizing a harmonious blend of charred wood shingles and expansive glass, the design creates vibrant communal spaces that foster connection while providing affordable housing solutions.
vancouver canada housing modular community sustainability affordability residential shared innovation
Sustainable Community Hub Built With Bamboo and Reed Emphasizing Natural Ventilation
Sustainable Community Hub Built With Bamboo and Reed Emphasizing Natural Ventilation
Andrew Glicksberg
Crafted from locally sourced bamboo and reed, this community center employs a diagrid structure that harmonizes with its natural surroundings, providing a versatile space for cultural gatherings and communal activities.
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Tensile Fabric Canopy Embracing Glulam Structure Over Cliffside Gathering Space
Tensile Fabric Canopy Embracing Glulam Structure Over Cliffside Gathering Space
Fraser Streatfield
Harnessing the flexibility of a tensile fabric canopy with a supportive Glulam structure, this cliffside gathering space offers a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape while providing essential amenities for visitors.
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Tensile Fabric Canopies and Laminated Timber Crafting a Flexible Wellness Studio
Tensile Fabric Canopies and Laminated Timber Crafting a Flexible Wellness Studio
Qiu Tian
Crafted with tensile fabric canopies and warm laminated timber, this versatile yoga studio seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings, offering a tranquil environment for wellness practices and community gatherings.
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Palm Leaf Bundles Forming Thermally Efficient Visitor Hub Within Native Ecosystem
Palm Leaf Bundles Forming Thermally Efficient Visitor Hub Within Native Ecosystem
Syed Arshad
Constructed with palm leaf bundles, the visitor centre seamlessly blends thermally efficient design with local ecology, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the diverse landscapes of Abu Dhabi.
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Rammed Earth Walls and Tensile Fabric Roof Enhance the Visitor Experience in a Unique Wetland Facility
Rammed Earth Walls and Tensile Fabric Roof Enhance the Visitor Experience in a Unique Wetland Facility
Mitchell Mead, Natalie Fox, Karissa Mazarra
With walls constructed from locally sourced rammed earth and a roof of tensile fabric that echoes the surrounding landscape, the facility serves as an educational gateway to the unique biodiversity of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
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Tensile Fabric Roof and Transparent Polycarbonate Panels Enhance Serene Community Space in Latvia
Tensile Fabric Roof and Transparent Polycarbonate Panels Enhance Serene Community Space in Latvia
Rourke Brakeville, Sean Li
Emphasizing a tiered form crafted from engineered wood and enveloped in transparent polycarbonate, this serene community space in Latvia fosters interaction with the surrounding landscape while serving as a multifunctional gathering hub.
latvia recreation landscape sustainability community outdoors functionality nature innovation residential
Tensile Fabric Structures Enhanced by Natural Foliage in Urban Reading Spaces
Tensile Fabric Structures Enhanced by Natural Foliage in Urban Reading Spaces
Luis enrique Hernandez dominguez
Utilizing tensile fabric structures that harmonize with lush natural elements, this design creates inviting urban spaces dedicated to reading and community interaction.
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Carbon Fiber Cabins Elevated Above the Coastline with Flexible Timber Frames
Carbon Fiber Cabins Elevated Above the Coastline with Flexible Timber Frames
Shuxin Wu
Elevated carbon fiber cabins, designed with flexible timber frames and weather-resistant tensile fabrics, create a harmonious escape along Latvia's coastline, offering communal spaces for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
latvia cabins community sustainability coastline nature flexibility trekking timber innovation
Tensile Fabric Facade Complements Sustainable Glass and Concrete Art Hub
Tensile Fabric Facade Complements Sustainable Glass and Concrete Art Hub
uoouoff OZOLS, team meber 2dd last name tema mamber 2
With a tensile fabric facade that harmonizes with sustainable glass and concrete, the design creates an inviting space for artistic expression and community engagement centered around tattoo culture.
tattoo community multi-use cultural exhibition studio glass sustainable contemporary urban
Tensile Fabric Roof and Modular Steel Components Elevate Community Engagement in Nature-Integrated Structure
Tensile Fabric Roof and Modular Steel Components Elevate Community Engagement in Nature-Integrated Structure
Yang Song
Elevating community interaction with its unique tensile fabric roof and modular steel components, this nature-integrated structure serves as a versatile hub for social engagement and exploration.
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Tensile Fabric Roof and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Serenity in a Meditation Space
Tensile Fabric Roof and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Serenity in a Meditation Space
Prayag Kadivar, Adarsh K
Crafted with cross-laminated timber and a tensile fabric roof, this meditation space harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings to promote reflection and tranquility.
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Tensile Fabric Roof and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Seamless Integration With Glacial Landscapes
Tensile Fabric Roof and Cross-Laminated Timber Create Seamless Integration With Glacial Landscapes
Desmond Zeiber
Utilizing a tensile fabric roof and cross-laminated timber panels, the design melds seamlessly with the glacial landscape, creating an immersive space that invites exploration and connection to nature through dynamic visitor experiences.
mountains observatory caf tensile glacier natural eco-friendly visitor exploration outlook
Exploring 360-Degree Views Within GFRC Domes Integrated Into The Desert Landscape
Exploring 360-Degree Views Within GFRC Domes Integrated Into The Desert Landscape
Aya Alkhatib
Crafted from GFRC and designed to blend seamlessly with the desert environment, the lodges offer an immersive stargazing experience while fostering a sustainable approach to eco-tourism.
uae lodges eco-tourism sustainability desert stargazing vacation communal luxury nature
Tensile Fabric Structures and Curvilinear Forms in Eco-Friendly Desert Lodging
Tensile Fabric Structures and Curvilinear Forms in Eco-Friendly Desert Lodging
Polina Kulikova, Milad Rohani
Curvilinear forms crafted from tensile fabric gracefully rise above the Arabian desert landscape, creating a unique eco-friendly retreat that seamlessly connects guests to nature while providing comfort and tranquility.
oman desert lodge sustainability communal tents hospitality nature eco-friendly retreat
Tensile Structures Woven in PTFE Fabric Providing Sustainable Hospitality Amidst the Desert Landscape
Tensile Structures Woven in PTFE Fabric Providing Sustainable Hospitality Amidst the Desert Landscape
David (dragi) Stefanovic
Utilizing lightweight PTFE tensile fabric and hexagonal forms, the design seamlessly integrates into its desert surroundings to offer a sustainable hospitality experience that prioritizes ecological harmony and guest comfort.
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Light-Filled Reading Room Crafted With Integral LED Cubes and Sustainable Timber Framework
Light-Filled Reading Room Crafted With Integral LED Cubes and Sustainable Timber Framework
Christianna Bennett, Tricia Huang, Jonah Fields
Crafted with integral LED light cubes and a sustainable timber framework, this luminous reading room seamlessly blends natural light with user-centered design, creating an inviting space for community engagement and literary exploration.
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Meditation Retreat Featuring Tensile Fabric Canopy and Natural Wood Finishes within a Forest Setting
Meditation Retreat Featuring Tensile Fabric Canopy and Natural Wood Finishes within a Forest Setting
Nick Safley, Cait Cashner
Nestled within a serene forest, this meditation retreat combines a tensile fabric canopy and custom printed surfaces with natural wood finishes to create a harmonious space that fosters mindfulness and deep connection with nature.
meditation cabin forest nature retreat sustainable organic wellness mindfulness interactive
Floating Cabins Crafted From Sustainable Timber With Angled Roofs Embracing Nature’s Elements
Floating Cabins Crafted From Sustainable Timber With Angled Roofs Embracing Nature’s Elements
Carlos Bravo, Oscar Herrera, Alexia Virue
Crafted from floating timber structures and featuring sloped roofs that harmonize with the surrounding landscape, these cabins offer immersive retreats focused on connecting with nature's elements.
finland cabins retreat nature elements sustainability outdoor experiences timber water
Tensile Fabric Shelter With Aluminum Framework Nestled in Icelandic Wilderness
Tensile Fabric Shelter With Aluminum Framework Nestled in Icelandic Wilderness
Friedrich StFlorian, FAIA, Matthew Aiello, B.S. Architecture, Yu Cao, B.S. Landscape Architecture, David Odeh, Odeh Engineers Inc.
Harnessing the durability of aluminum and the flexibility of tensile fabric, this innovative shelter seamlessly unfolds to provide a sustainable refuge for trekkers amidst the dramatic landscapes of Iceland.
iceland cabin shelter portable tensile sustainable trekking wilderness energy modular
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