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Needle Structure Weaving Cultural Runes into the Icelandic Landscape

Needle Structure Weaving Cultural Runes into the Icelandic Landscape

Pablo Zamudio, Alexis Doroteo, Adrián García, Sandra Sánchez

The vertical needle structure, inspired by Icelandic runes and set against the backdrop of dynamic tectonic plates, guides visitors through an interactive experience of the geothermal landscape.

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Fire-Safe Stone Panels Enhancing Visitor Engagement at Hverfjall Volcano

Fire-Safe Stone Panels Enhancing Visitor Engagement at Hverfjall Volcano

Mustafa furkan Çığlıoğlu, Hacı ibrahim Bilir, Melike Seçgin, Hakan Özçelik

Utilizing fire-safe stone panels and recycled steel, the facility offers an educational and recreational space that immerses visitors in the geological history of Hverfjall volcano.

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Pathway of Volcanic Tuff and Geopolymers Embracing the Landscape

Pathway of Volcanic Tuff and Geopolymers Embracing the Landscape

Adam Koniewicz, Wojciech Stróż

Constructed with volcanic tuff and geopolymers, the building seamlessly integrates with its landscape, offering a pathway that enhances visitor interaction and understanding of the natural environment while serving as a functional museum.

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Volcanic Ash Walls Framing Crater Views in Iceland's Landscape

Zsuzsanna Gyetvai, Csilla Kosztya, Krisztián Kiss

Walls made from volcanic ash rise to frame panoramic views of the Hverfjall crater, creating a public space that enhances the visitor experience in Iceland's dramatic landscape.

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Balconies That Embrace Mountain Views with Slope-Integrated Shelters

Balconies That Embrace Mountain Views with Slope-Integrated Shelters

Erika Frank

Elevated balcony spaces integrated into slope-adjacent shelters provide panoramic mountain views while offering essential resting areas for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Glass Bridge Over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood

Glass Bridge Over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood

Boris Ikeda

A glass bridge spans the continental fissure, connecting two timber volumes clad in burnt Yakisugi wood, creating a visitor center that enhances engagement with the unique geological landscape of Iceland.

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Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Anibal alfonso Torrealba nunez

A plywood observation tower, highlighted by local stone construction, provides sweeping views of the tectonic landscape while serving as a central hub for visitors exploring the Grjotagja caves and surrounding hiking trails.

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Reinforced Concrete Lookout Tower Enhancing Visitor Experience in Geological Landscape

Reinforced Concrete Lookout Tower Enhancing Visitor Experience in Geological Landscape

Witold Opaliński

The reinforced concrete lookout tower offers a unique vantage point over the geothermal landscape while integrating visitor amenities and sustainable practices for educational engagement within the caves.

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Rammed Earth And Bamboo Canopy Enhancing Wetland Interaction

Rammed Earth And Bamboo Canopy Enhancing Wetland Interaction

Joseph Anaya, Ryan Rufer

Rammed earth walls and a bamboo canopy create a harmonious blend with the natural wetland, offering visitors an engaging space for education and birdwatching.

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Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields

Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields

Milena Karanesheva, Mischa Witzmann, Matthieu Darcourt

Employing aluminum cladding and sheep wool insulation, the center integrates with the unique landscape of Iceland's black lava fields while serving as a multifunctional space for visitors.

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Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center

Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center

Andrew Fett

Framed by rammed earth walls, the visitor center offers panoramic views of Hverfjall while creating a seamless transition between the lush landscape and stark terrain.

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V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

Alexander Sárközi, Endre Jovan, Pál Blaubacher, Dávid Lipták

The V-shaped arrival zone, constructed with a stone façade and energized by geothermal systems, serves as a functional coffee shop that enhances the hiking experience at Hverfjall, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

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Sunken Café with Zinc Panels Overlooking Hverfjall Volcano

Sunken Café with Zinc Panels Overlooking Hverfjall Volcano

Hosung Won, Jinho Hong, Jiwon Min, Sungmin Lee

A sunken café constructed with zinc panels offers uninterrupted views of Hverfjall volcano, creating a distinctive gathering space that connects visitors with the surrounding landscape.

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Elevated Lookout Melding Geometry with Natural Landscape

Mark Goncalves

An elevated volume confronts the landscape with oblique geometries, creating strategic sightlines and inviting natural light in a visitor center that enhances the experience of Hverfjall's volcanic terrain.

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Burnt Cedar Panels Framing Views Within A Sustainable Visitor Pathway

Solachi Ramanathan, Vijayaraj Ramalingam

Burnt cedar panels and sand-cast aluminum elements create a reflective pathway that guides visitors through the geological landscape of Hverfjall, emphasizing sustainability while offering educational engagement with the surrounding environment.

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Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel

Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel

Ville-pekka Ikola

A glass viewing platform extends over a dramatic fissure, complemented by sustainably sourced wood and corten steel, creating a visitor center that enhances interactions with the unique geological landscape.

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Stone Extrusions and Triangular Forms Elevating Visitor Experience

Stone Extrusions and Triangular Forms Elevating Visitor Experience

Taylor Carswell

Defined by its stone extrusions and triangular entrance, the design enhances visitor engagement while seamlessly connecting a café and information center with the surrounding landscape.

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Sand-Cast Concrete Observatory with Spiral Staircase Overlooking Diverse Landscapes

Sand-Cast Concrete Observatory with Spiral Staircase Overlooking Diverse Landscapes

Fred Leung, Kan Tong

The sand-cast concrete observatory, defined by a spiral staircase and elevated views of North Vidzeme's varied landscapes, serves as a hub for exploration and community gathering.

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Black Lava Stone Retaining Wall Enhances Visitor Experience in Icelandic Landscape

Black Lava Stone Retaining Wall Enhances Visitor Experience in Icelandic Landscape

Otto Reichelt

A retaining wall made of black lava stone defines the visitor centre, enhancing its integration with the Icelandic landscape while providing essential facilities for education and exploration.

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Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Shan Shao

Constructed with local black lava stone, the visitor center's design integrates seamlessly into the rugged Dimmuborgir landscape, serving as an educational hub for visitors exploring the area's geological history.

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Sustainable Senior Housing with Shared Agriculture

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Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Modular Residential Development with Perforated Screens and Passive Cooling in Dubai

Nicholas Harald Hartman

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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

Fatima Jalali, Barbod Alimohamadi, Razieh Zirrahi, Ali Jafari

The article presents a contemporary architectural design situated in a distinct environmental and cultural context. Emphasizing spatial efficiency, material consciousness, and environmental integration, the project explores how architecture can respond to both functional requirements and local conditions.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

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Shih-Hui Teng, Min Li, Shen Tzu Chen, Nien Chen Lu

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

Mason Miles

An elevated timber structure in the marshlands of South Dakota functions as a community center, incorporating natural illumination and a glazed corridor to facilitate education and public interaction.

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A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

Kristina Klimova

A sustainable community center integrates conventional clay brick construction with modular solar shading elements, promoting social engagement and contemporary environmental practices.

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A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

Brandon Bergem

Translucent polycarbonate and timber are employed to construct communal areas that encourage interaction and contemplation within the prairie environment.

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Search results for: “Trail”

235 projects found:

Needle Structure Weaving Cultural Runes into the Icelandic Landscape

Fire-Safe Stone Panels Enhancing Visitor Engagement at Hverfjall Volcano

Pathway of Volcanic Tuff and Geopolymers Embracing the Landscape

Volcanic Ash Walls Framing Crater Views in Iceland's Landscape

Balconies That Embrace Mountain Views with Slope-Integrated Shelters

Glass Bridge Over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood

Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Reinforced Concrete Lookout Tower Enhancing Visitor Experience in Geological Landscape

Rammed Earth And Bamboo Canopy Enhancing Wetland Interaction

Aluminum Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation in a Visitor Center Amidst Black Lava Fields

Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center

V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

Sunken Café with Zinc Panels Overlooking Hverfjall Volcano

Elevated Lookout Melding Geometry with Natural Landscape

Burnt Cedar Panels Framing Views Within A Sustainable Visitor Pathway

Viewing Platform Elevated Above A Stunning Fissure With Sustainable Wood And Corten Steel

Stone Extrusions and Triangular Forms Elevating Visitor Experience

Sand-Cast Concrete Observatory with Spiral Staircase Overlooking Diverse Landscapes

Black Lava Stone Retaining Wall Enhances Visitor Experience in Icelandic Landscape

Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE WITH INTEGRATED NATURAL LIGHT

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

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

Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

A Clay-Brick Community Hub with Modular Solar Shading

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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