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Exploring Interactive Pathways Within Seasonal Art Spaces
Exploring Interactive Pathways Within Seasonal Art Spaces
Liliana Vecchina
The integration of a winter painting element and user-focused pathways creates a dynamic space that facilitates community interaction and cultural engagement.
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Connecting Cuisine and Nature Through Glazed Interiors and Agricultural Experiences
Connecting Cuisine and Nature Through Glazed Interiors and Agricultural Experiences
Stephy To, Raffaele Palmieri
Emphasizing a sustainable agriculture experience, a fully glazed facade connects diners to the surrounding landscape while showcasing the food cultivation processes within the restaurant.
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Creating Natural Connections Through Pressure-Treated Wood and Stainless Steel
Creating Natural Connections Through Pressure-Treated Wood and Stainless Steel
Franco Chan, Anne Mezgec, Heather Money, Olivia Kuznyetsova
Utilizing pressure-treated wood and stainless steel, the design enhances accessibility and invites exploration of the restored wetland, creating a functional space that fosters biodiversity and community engagement.
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Pyramid Ceiling Structure Emphasizing Steel and Natural Views
Pyramid Ceiling Structure Emphasizing Steel and Natural Views
Nazmi Taha, Abdel kareem Baghdadi
A 360-degree viewing platform emerges from a central steel core and features an innovative pyramid-shaped ceiling, creating an immersive space that connects visitors with the natural landscape while serving as a serene observation point.
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Negative Space Formed by Rift and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape
Negative Space Formed by Rift and Reinforced Concrete in Icelandic Landscape
Maciej Szczepanski, Weronika Piotrowska, Kinga Szymczyk, Agnieszka Laska
Rooted in the Icelandic landscape, the negative space formed by a rift and constructed with reinforced concrete creates a complex interplay of light and shadow, providing a unique setting for communal and exhibition activities.
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Layered Structure of Clinker and Vineyard Views Offering Relaxation and Hospitality
Layered Structure of Clinker and Vineyard Views Offering Relaxation and Hospitality
Sebastian Feldmann, Thomas Filke
Constructed from repurposed clinker, the layered structure offers panoramic vineyard views while providing a unique blend of relaxation and hospitality through its thoughtfully designed tasting and living spaces.
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Community Hub with Green Roof and Thermal Efficiency
Community Hub with Green Roof and Thermal Efficiency
Yehiel Tsubery
A greenhouse atop a sloped green roof integrates seamlessly with the landscape while enhancing thermal efficiency, serving as a community hub for local engagement and research in Mývatn.
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Wave-Shaped Roof with Natural Stone and Private Terraces in a Vineyard Retreat
Wave-Shaped Roof with Natural Stone and Private Terraces in a Vineyard Retreat
Emily Pendi
The wave-shaped roof and private terraces crafted from natural stone create a seamless connection to the vineyard landscape, offering a tranquil retreat that enhances the experience of wine culture.
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Basalt and Iridescent Glass Views in a Sensory Visitor Center
Basalt and Iridescent Glass Views in a Sensory Visitor Center
Alyssa Bullock
Utilizing basalt and iridescent glass, the design emphasizes sensory engagement while integrating into the tectonic landscape, serving as a visitors’ center with expansive views of natural landmarks.
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Wooden Structure Surrounded by Natural Greenery for Educational Observation
Wooden Structure Surrounded by Natural Greenery for Educational Observation
Vyankatesh Chinchalkar
Elevated wooden platforms provide expansive views of the surrounding landscape, offering a unique educational experience focused on local biodiversity and the heritage of Ardennes horses.
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Geometric Spaces with Green Terraces Enhancing Urban Community Interaction
Geometric Spaces with Green Terraces Enhancing Urban Community Interaction
Jorge Vega, Gerardo López, Edison Chacón
The integration of double-height open spaces and green terraces creates a dynamic environment that fosters community interaction within a commercial setting in Bogotá.
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Rammed Earth Design with Scenic Views and Sunken Courtyard Experience
Rammed Earth Design with Scenic Views and Sunken Courtyard Experience
Su yen Liew, Eduardo junn lee Pereira, Jackson soon theng Ooi, Tiffany man wah Wong
The thoughtful use of rammed earth and natural materials creates a harmonious connection to the vineyard landscape, while the sunken courtyard and panoramic views enhance the guest experience at this wine hotel.
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Kinetic Aluminium Facade and Steel Framework Enhancing Views in the Biosphere Reserve
Kinetic Aluminium Facade and Steel Framework Enhancing Views in the Biosphere Reserve
Clarissa Moore
A kinetic aluminium facade, designed to mirror natural light patterns, complements a robust steel framework, offering an engaging observation experience within the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.
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Glass-Floored Observation Tower with Wood Cladding and 360-Degree Views
Glass-Floored Observation Tower with Wood Cladding and 360-Degree Views
Victoria Payne, Janelle Brookes, Ross Manubay
With glass floors that extend outward and a structure clad in wood, the design provides a 360-degree view of the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, serving as a public observation tower for visitors to engage with the rare Latvian Ardennes horses.
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Vertical Living With Porcelain Accents and Community Engagement
Vertical Living With Porcelain Accents and Community Engagement
Alejandro Orbe
With its vertically integrated design that incorporates two circulation cores and features a community garden, the building offers flexible housing solutions aimed at fostering social interaction among low-income families in downtown Las Vegas.
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Panoramic Greenhouse with Clear Glass and Polycarbonate Structure
Panoramic Greenhouse with Clear Glass and Polycarbonate Structure
Chie ping Boo
A clear glass and polycarbonate greenhouse elevated for panoramic views of the Mývatn landscape enhances the dining experience, integrating nature into a restaurant setting designed for operational efficiency.
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Circular Promenade Offering Panoramic Views in a Tranquil Hospice Setting
Circular Promenade Offering Panoramic Views in a Tranquil Hospice Setting
Hazin Koo, Seung youn Park, Intack Oh, Min hyun Kim
A circular promenade overlooks the serene river landscape, providing a tranquil space for reflection, while the hospice offers essential support for terminally ill patients and their families.
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Elevated Concrete Structure with Natural Wood and Expansive Yoga Spaces
Elevated Concrete Structure with Natural Wood and Expansive Yoga Spaces
Arnoud Stavenuiter
Constructed with locally sourced concrete and wood, the elevated structure integrates expansive glass windows to enhance natural light and views, creating a multifunctional space for yoga and community engagement within a serene forest setting.
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Tree Bark Clad Pods Elevated Among Maritime Pines With Straw Insulation for Sustainable Living
Tree Bark Clad Pods Elevated Among Maritime Pines With Straw Insulation for Sustainable Living
Andreas Lenac, Magda Lipšinić
Elevated sleeping pods clad in locally sourced tree bark and insulated with straw integrate seamlessly into the Maritime Pine forest, providing a unique retreat for self-care and wellness.
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Concrete Reservoir with Steel Columns Supporting Varied Landscape Views
Concrete Reservoir with Steel Columns Supporting Varied Landscape Views
Elias Bourbia
A concrete reservoir integrates with steel columns to provide a 360° view of the surrounding landscape, serving as both a lookout tower and a practical water source for agricultural use.
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