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Cavern Windows and Dark Concrete Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape

Cavern Windows and Dark Concrete Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape

Ulysse Géroux

The interplay of cavern windows and dark concrete allows Grýla’s House to seamlessly blend into the volcanic landscape, creating an intimate visitor center that engages with Icelandic myths and showcases the region's natural beauty.

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Cultural Space in Stone and Light Inspired by Folklore

Cultural Space in Stone and Light Inspired by Folklore

Hollywood (christina) Conrad

Stone representations of Grýla and Leppalúði frame a central courtyard filled with natural light, creating an engaging cultural space dedicated to Icelandic folklore and community interaction.

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Sustainable Living with Recycled Denim and Affordable Housing Solutions

Ryan Owens

Incorporating recycled denim metal decking and galvanized steel, the design reappropriates a former parking structure to create affordable housing alongside an Autonomous Vehicle Transportation Hub in downtown San Diego.

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Storytelling Silhouettes Within a Perforated Facade Above Cave Entrances

Storytelling Silhouettes Within a Perforated Facade Above Cave Entrances

Atim Kilama-oceng, Katie Cunningham, Charlie Pye

Silhouettes of Icelandic trolls cast through a perforated facade enhance the visitor experience at two cave entrances, creating a unique intersection of culture and geology in a community gathering space.

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Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape

Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape

Shannon Mclain, Petra Stanev

Designed with translucent fiberglass cairns that reflect Icelandic folklore, the project enhances navigation while providing essential visitor amenities in a dynamic landscape.

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Cave-Inspired Spaces in Concrete and MDF for Cinematic Storytelling

Cave-Inspired Spaces in Concrete and MDF for Cinematic Storytelling

Scott Aker, Yang Du

The use of concrete and flexible MDF to create cave-like spaces embodies local mythology while serving as a cinematic hub for filmmakers and storytellers in Iceland's striking landscape.

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Magma-Inspired Visitor Center Integrating Troll Folklore and Geological Context

Magma-Inspired Visitor Center Integrating Troll Folklore and Geological Context

Seyed reza Hoseini, Mehrnoosh Forghani ozroudi, Zahra Hadizadeh, Bahareh Mirhaghee

Inspired by magma formation, the visitor center integrates elements of Icelandic troll folklore within its design, creating a space that fosters connection to the surrounding geological landscape while serving as a focal point for tourists.

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Corten Tower Overlooking Shadows of Icelandic Chasm

Corten Tower Overlooking Shadows of Icelandic Chasm

Stefan Soptelea, Mihaela Simion

Set within a dramatic chasm in Iceland, the tower crafted from corten steel and featuring cantilevered balconies serves as both an observation point and an exhibition space, drawing visitors into the region's rich folklore.

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Floating Timber Arches over Geothermal Fissures

Floating Timber Arches over Geothermal Fissures

Sean Lawler

Floating above geothermal fissures, the combination of glue lam timber arches and lava rod supports creates a unique space that encourages both community interaction and personal reflection.

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Tectonic Reflection in Glulam and Larch Above the Grjótagjá Fissure

Tectonic Reflection in Glulam and Larch Above the Grjótagjá Fissure

Dinu Hoinarescu, Maciej Adaszewski, Paul Nica

Rising above the tectonic fissure, a tower of Glulam and Siberian larch invites visitors to engage with the geological landscape while providing a unique viewpoint and multifunctional gathering space.

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Mythical Narratives in a Geothermal Setting

Mythical Narratives in a Geothermal Setting

Helena Homsi, Daniel Sorial, Lea Halabi

Emerging from the geothermal landscape, the pavilion captures Icelandic mythology through interactive chapters that draw inspiration from the unique Grjótagjá caves, serving as a cultural platform for cinema and storytelling.

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Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

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Patryk Włodarczyk

Incorporating traditional azulejos and sustainable photovoltaic panels, the facility fosters community interaction among elderly residents through thoughtfully designed spaces that blend functionality with regional cultural elements.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Kristina Klimova

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.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev Raikhan Seilova

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.

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

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.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.

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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Valeria Baeza, Mario Arancibia, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Zelada

The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Daniel Bramah

Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.

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A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Serge Atallah

Lava rocks and corten steel create a dialogue with the volcanic landscape in a circular lodge designed for visitor engagement and immersion in nature.

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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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Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

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The Architect's Chair

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Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

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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: “Troll”

11 projects found:

Cavern Windows and Dark Concrete Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape

Cultural Space in Stone and Light Inspired by Folklore

Sustainable Living with Recycled Denim and Affordable Housing Solutions

Storytelling Silhouettes Within a Perforated Facade Above Cave Entrances

Translucent Fiberglass Cairns Enhancing Cultural Navigation in Iceland's Landscape

Cave-Inspired Spaces in Concrete and MDF for Cinematic Storytelling

Magma-Inspired Visitor Center Integrating Troll Folklore and Geological Context

Corten Tower Overlooking Shadows of Icelandic Chasm

Floating Timber Arches over Geothermal Fissures

Tectonic Reflection in Glulam and Larch Above the Grjótagjá Fissure

Mythical Narratives in a Geothermal Setting

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

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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Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

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