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Cylindrical Form with Flowing Ramps for Volcanic Exploration

Cylindrical Form with Flowing Ramps for Volcanic Exploration

Maria florencia Simcic

The design features a black cylindrical form with dual flowing ramps that mimic lava movement, creating an engaging environment for educational exploration of volcanic activity.

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Siberian Larch Lookout Overlooking Tephra Cone Landscape

Myranda Talbot, Hanna Yang, Jamie McCulloch, Avalon Olesen

Positioned at the edge of a volcanic crater, a lookout structure made of Siberian Larch provides visitors with expansive views of the surrounding tephra landscape, blending functionality with a deep respect for the natural environment.

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Rammed Earth Walls and Timber Platform Enhance Volcanic Lookout Experience

Marli Swanepoel, Katrin Tenim

Constructed with rammed earth walls and a folded timber platform, the lookout point harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential research and visitor facilities.

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Tephra Stone and Geometric Shelters Enhancing Visitor Experience Near a Volcanic Landscape

Tephra Stone and Geometric Shelters Enhancing Visitor Experience Near a Volcanic Landscape

Ivan Badiarov

Crafted from local tephra stone, the café and information center integrates geometric forms that reflect the surrounding volcanic landscape while serving as a hub for visitor engagement and education.

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Tephra Walls and Panoramic Views in a Geological Education Space

Tephra Walls and Panoramic Views in a Geological Education Space

Elisabeth Boscher, Adélie Collard, Claire Roy

Constructed with double concrete walls of volcanic tephra and designed to frame panoramic views of the aurora borealis, the museum serves as an educational hub focused on the geological heritage of Iceland.

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Exposing Volcanic Layers with Tephra and Concrete in a Geological Observatory

Bart Bliek

Constructed from locally sourced tephra and concrete, the observatory exposes volcanic layers while providing an educational platform for visitors to engage with the geological history of Hverfjall.

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Round Form Constructed with Local Lava Aggregates and Timber Integration in Volcanic Landscape

Round Form Constructed with Local Lava Aggregates and Timber Integration in Volcanic Landscape

Johanne Brøgger

Constructed with local lava aggregates and framed in timber, the design merges into the volcanic landscape, creating a community space that enhances visitor engagement while reflecting its natural surroundings.

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A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

Jordan Felber

The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.

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A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

Jiansong Yuan, Xiaotong Ni

Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.

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An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

Maria Turcu Mihai Mitrică Alina Măldărescu Alina Lixeanu

Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.

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An Iridescent Observation Tower for Wetland Wildlife Viewing

An Iridescent Observation Tower for Wetland Wildlife Viewing

Laura Garofalo, Omar Khan, Jason Green, Jelani Lowe

The conical structure clad in iridescent terracotta tiles offers a seamless blend of ecological sensitivity and cultural resonance, providing an elevated platform for observing the diverse wildlife of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, UAE.

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Ringed Sanctuary for Wellness and Rest

Ana-maria Lenghen, Razvan Ioan Muntean, Silviu Ioan Popa

House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.

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A Residential Ensemble with Courtyards and Mayadeen

A Residential Ensemble with Courtyards and Mayadeen

Balint Iszak, Csenge Gyorgyi

Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.

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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

Austin Autrey

Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.

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An Affordable Housing Design with Colorful Facades and Community Interaction

An Affordable Housing Design with Colorful Facades and Community Interaction

Ekaterina Lavrinenko, Olga Garanina, Olesya Opara

Colorful facades inspired by color psychology create a welcoming urban environment in a rental housing development designed to foster community interaction and adaptability.

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Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Valli Wine Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 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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Search results for: “Tephra”

7 projects found:

Cylindrical Form with Flowing Ramps for Volcanic Exploration

Siberian Larch Lookout Overlooking Tephra Cone Landscape

Rammed Earth Walls and Timber Platform Enhance Volcanic Lookout Experience

Tephra Stone and Geometric Shelters Enhancing Visitor Experience Near a Volcanic Landscape

Tephra Walls and Panoramic Views in a Geological Education Space

Exposing Volcanic Layers with Tephra and Concrete in a Geological Observatory

Round Form Constructed with Local Lava Aggregates and Timber Integration in Volcanic Landscape

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An Iridescent Observation Tower for Wetland Wildlife Viewing

Ringed Sanctuary for Wellness and Rest

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A Residential Ensemble with Courtyards and Mayadeen

A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

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Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

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Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

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The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

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