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Timber Curves and Scenic Decks at a Volcano Rest Stop

Timber Curves and Scenic Decks at a Volcano Rest Stop

Carla Tjandra

Soft timber curves flow around outdoor decks, offering expansive views of Hverfjall while serving as a vital rest stop for visitors in northern Iceland.

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Biophilic Design With Triangular Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for Versatile Community Spaces

Biophilic Design With Triangular Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for Versatile Community Spaces

Matthew Calvey

Constructed with triangular cross-laminated timber panels that optimize structural efficiency and environmental responsiveness, this versatile community space blends seamlessly into its landscape while providing flexible areas for engagement and interaction.

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Rockwool Panels and Ribbon Windows in a Tranquil Retreat

Rockwool Panels and Ribbon Windows in a Tranquil Retreat

Emanuele Cavaglion, giovanni cavaglion, xing li, xiaoxu liang

A low ribbon window encircles the cabin, inviting natural light and framing expansive views, while the integration of underground furniture and rockwool panels enhances comfort and sustainability in this tranquil retreat.

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Translucent Cotton Shell and Spiraling Ramp Elevate Community Gathering Space

Translucent Cotton Shell and Spiraling Ramp Elevate Community Gathering Space

Jan Storm

A translucent cotton shell envelops a spiraling ramp, allowing natural light to grace a community gathering space designed for flexible use and engagement with the surrounding landscape.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in Sustainable Residential Design

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in Sustainable Residential Design

Aaron Codden, Dr. bakr Aly ahmed

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design achieves a contemporary aesthetic while maximizing energy efficiency and functionality in a versatile residential setting.

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Timber Landmark Overlooking Tectonic Fissure with Green Roof

Timber Landmark Overlooking Tectonic Fissure with Green Roof

Elsa Florit puig, Guillermo Sardá moreno

Set atop a tectonic rift, a wooden landmark with a green roof invites visitors to explore the unique geological landscape while providing a multipurpose space for education and relaxation.

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Timber Structure Enhanced by Piled Foundations and Natural Light for Yoga Retreat

Timber Structure Enhanced by Piled Foundations and Natural Light for Yoga Retreat

Will Beesley, William Bellefontaine

With a focus on timber construction and a design that incorporates piled foundations and abundant natural light, the retreat provides an adaptable environment for yoga practice, seamlessly blending with its mountainous surroundings.

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Lattice Framework of Aged Ash Creating a Serene Sanctuary for Silent Reflection

Lattice Framework of Aged Ash Creating a Serene Sanctuary for Silent Reflection

Fernando Alonso tuero

Constructed with a lattice framework of aged ash, this silent meditation cabin integrates seamlessly into its natural surroundings, providing a serene environment for reflection and mindfulness.

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Helical Timber Structure Elevating Access in Ecological Wetland Design

Helical Timber Structure Elevating Access in Ecological Wetland Design

Zulda Arroyo

A helical timber structure crafted from sustainable materials seamlessly integrates with the wetland ecosystem, providing accessible vantage points for visitors to engage with the surrounding nature.

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Concave Roof Cabins with Perforated Metal Skin for Modular Hiking Shelters

Concave Roof Cabins with Perforated Metal Skin for Modular Hiking Shelters

Alviamo Dodaj, Gjergj Kodhima

With concave roofs and a perforated metal skin, these modular cabins provide sustainable shelter for hikers along the Amber Road, blending traditional Latvian aesthetics with modern functionality.

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Recycling Nature's Resources with Bird's Down and Timber in a Community Hub

Recycling Nature's Resources with Bird's Down and Timber in a Community Hub

Blanca Pedrosa, Desmond Hung

Utilizing locally sourced timber and bird's down, the community center serves as an educational hub that promotes sustainability and cultural exchange in the unique landscape of northeastern Iceland.

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Reflective Cube with Inscribed Stones in a Contemplative Landscape

Reflective Cube with Inscribed Stones in a Contemplative Landscape

Diem Nguyen, Sebastian Hicks, Tul Srisompun, Phan Do

The interplay of a reflective cube and inscribed stones creates a contemplative space, seamlessly guiding visitors through a pathway of remembrance toward the columbarium.

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Coconut Filtered Waste System in a Red Cedar Home with 360-Degree Views

Coconut Filtered Waste System in a Red Cedar Home with 360-Degree Views

Maoudi paulette Loko

With a design that incorporates a coconut-filtered waste system and a structure made primarily of red cedar, this home offers expansive 360-degree views in a setting thoughtfully integrated into the mountainous landscape.

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Hexagonal Retreat with Wooden Panels and Natural Light

Hexagonal Retreat with Wooden Panels and Natural Light

Beata Romowska, Hanna Prądzyńska, Natalia Grzywacz, Natalia Kaplita-toczyńska

The hexagonal structure maximizes natural light while offering wooden panels that enhance its connection to the surrounding landscape, creating a tranquil retreat for meditation.

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Turf Walls Embracing Natural Light in a Visitor Center

Turf Walls Embracing Natural Light in a Visitor Center

Tanit Cabau wolf, Craig Mitchell

Turf walls create a natural dialogue with the landscape while a central light well enhances the atmospheric experience in a visitor center designed for exploring the geological features of Grjótagjá.

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Stone Walls and Timber Planks in a Serene Valley Yoga House

Stone Walls and Timber Planks in a Serene Valley Yoga House

Siddharth Yadav

With its solid stone walls and warm timber planks, the yoga house is designed to facilitate a harmonious connection with the surrounding valley, creating an inviting space for practice and reflection.

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Rammed Earth Retreat Highlighting Cork Cladding and Timber Elements

Rammed Earth Retreat Highlighting Cork Cladding and Timber Elements

Omar Heikal

Constructed with rammed earth and enhanced with cork cladding, the retreat integrates seamlessly into the Portuguese landscape, providing an environment dedicated to yoga and mindfulness.

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Meditative Space with Cross-Laminated Timber and Blue Stained Glass

Meditative Space with Cross-Laminated Timber and Blue Stained Glass

Justin Allen, Saskia Kaufmann, Anne Warter, Neil Patel

Constructed from cross-laminated timber and featuring a blue stained glass window, the cabin offers a versatile meditation space designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings while promoting mindfulness and tranquility.

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Timber Pavilion with Latvian Cultural Symbol and Community Focus

Timber Pavilion with Latvian Cultural Symbol and Community Focus

Min Kyaw

Incorporating a Latvian cultural symbol, the timber pavilion is designed to foster community interaction while harmonizing with the natural landscape of Pape National Park.

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Timber Canopy Over Community Seating in a Forest Setting

Timber Canopy Over Community Seating in a Forest Setting

Rabie Alashi, Lavinia Tarif

A modular timber canopy provides shelter over adaptable seating zones, creating a forest food court that promotes community interaction while harmonizing with its natural surroundings.

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Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett, Sigrid Anna Joubert

Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

Marco Tosone

Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

Hadi Koohihabibi Pariya Shahbazi

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Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT

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Shuyang Fang, Tianjian Cheng

Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

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Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

Pietro Cipolletta, Marco Caporaletti

Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.

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A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

Paolo Dolceamore, Omar Cicci, Federico Andrea Iannarone, Matteo Dossetto

Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.

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Search results for: “Timber”

3629 projects found:

Timber Curves and Scenic Decks at a Volcano Rest Stop

Biophilic Design With Triangular Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for Versatile Community Spaces

Rockwool Panels and Ribbon Windows in a Tranquil Retreat

Translucent Cotton Shell and Spiraling Ramp Elevate Community Gathering Space

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber in Sustainable Residential Design

Timber Landmark Overlooking Tectonic Fissure with Green Roof

Timber Structure Enhanced by Piled Foundations and Natural Light for Yoga Retreat

Lattice Framework of Aged Ash Creating a Serene Sanctuary for Silent Reflection

Helical Timber Structure Elevating Access in Ecological Wetland Design

Concave Roof Cabins with Perforated Metal Skin for Modular Hiking Shelters

Recycling Nature's Resources with Bird's Down and Timber in a Community Hub

Reflective Cube with Inscribed Stones in a Contemplative Landscape

Coconut Filtered Waste System in a Red Cedar Home with 360-Degree Views

Hexagonal Retreat with Wooden Panels and Natural Light

Turf Walls Embracing Natural Light in a Visitor Center

Stone Walls and Timber Planks in a Serene Valley Yoga House

Rammed Earth Retreat Highlighting Cork Cladding and Timber Elements

Meditative Space with Cross-Laminated Timber and Blue Stained Glass

Timber Pavilion with Latvian Cultural Symbol and Community Focus

Timber Canopy Over Community Seating in a Forest Setting

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

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A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

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

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living

A Modular System for Off-Grid Communal Living

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