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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
Tensile Structure of Oak and Steel Supporting Community Connection in Latvia's Biosphere
Tensile Structure of Oak and Steel Supporting Community Connection in Latvia's Biosphere
Ian Bentley
Crafted from locally sourced oak and steel, the observation tower's tensile design mirrors the graceful movement of galloping horses, inviting visitors to engage with the rich biodiversity of Latvia's North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve while serving as a hub for community education and connection to nature.
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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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Tensile Structure of Natural Volcanic Rock Embracing Tectonic Landscapes for a Multifunctional Visitor Experience
Tensile Structure of Natural Volcanic Rock Embracing Tectonic Landscapes for a Multifunctional Visitor Experience
Kaoru Matsui, Soudai Arisaka, Seiji Nakajima, Kota Okada
Harnessing the natural beauty of volcanic rock, this architectural endeavor seamlessly integrates a tensile structure that symbolizes tectonic movement, creating an engaging space for education and exploration.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles Define a Sustainable Urban Living Complex
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles Define a Sustainable Urban Living Complex
Matteo Serafini, Carlo Serafini
With its integration of cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, this urban living complex showcases a harmonious blend of sustainable design and community-oriented spaces, creating an environment that promotes social interaction and eco-friendly living.
residential sustainable community timber courtyard urban greenery photovoltaic spain multifamily
Tensile Structure Featuring Wood-Cladding and Green Roofs for Sustainable Urban Living
Tensile Structure Featuring Wood-Cladding and Green Roofs for Sustainable Urban Living
Yi-ju Tseng, Ines Benavente molina
The innovative use of a tensile structure combined with wood-cladding and green roofs redefines urban living by creating adaptable, sustainable residences that foster community interaction in the heart of Sydney.
sydney housing residential sustainability community affordable urban modular environmental interactivity
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Design a concrete pavilion
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Design affordable housing for Denver
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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