Utilizing cross-laminated timber and charred wood to seamlessly blend with its Icelandic landscape, this multipurpose community hub emphasizes sustainability while offering diverse recreational opportunities.
Constructed with glass bricks and white paint, the memorial serves as a contemplative space where light and reflection guide visitors through their emotional journeys of remembrance.
The juxtaposition of weathering steel and a towering standing stone creates a contemplative space that embodies collective grief while serving as a memorial for genocide.
Comprising cast concrete stones and yellow glass elements, the design redefines the landscape of Riga by creating a contemplative memorial space that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.
Curvilinear tombs are complemented by a flowing watercourse and diverse plant life, creating a tranquil space for reflection and remembrance within a thoughtfully designed cemetery.
Chamber of Thoughts, an intimate underground space constructed with RC shear walls and frosted glass, invites quiet reflection amidst the memorial's solemn narrative.
Mirrored elements and narrow passageways create an immersive experience that reflects the emotional weight of witch hunting history while providing a space for contemplation and community engagement.
A Corten steel tower stands tall alongside a black ceramic Columbarium, both thoughtfully integrated into the landscape to create a space dedicated to reflection and remembrance.
Incorporating a facade of burned wood that echoes Icelandic folklore, the retreat offers guests immersive views of Lake Mývatn and serves as a cultural haven for visitors seeking connection to local mythology and nature.
Henrique Giovani Canan
Maria Fernanda Del Giovannino De Oliveira
Lia Balassiano Strosberg
Gabriela Tiely Barros Giotoku
The design uses terraced landscapes to connect with the surrounding olive groves, creating a peaceful guest retreat that balances sustainability, community interaction, and everyday comfort.
The integration of nine modular wooden boxes forms a serene inner dome that offers a versatile reading space, balancing private retreat with community interaction.
Light-colored sand and pinkish hues define an educational facility that merges porous walls with the natural landscape of a wetland, promoting biodiversity while enhancing visitor engagement.
This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.
Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.
Shiyen Wu,Jun-han Huang,Pei-shan Chen,Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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