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Harmonious Living Among Wooden Panels and Natural Terraces

Harmonious Living Among Wooden Panels and Natural Terraces

Kateryna Vasylevska, Kateryna Denysenko, Marian Beresh, Nikolay K

Rubble stone foundations support a minimalist structure that cascades toward the lakeshore, creating a sustainable residence for two families while fostering a deep connection with the surrounding landscape.

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Reclaiming Civic Space Through Cohousing in Historical Piazzas

Reclaiming Civic Space Through Cohousing in Historical Piazzas

Daniel Keller

A network of interconnected public green spaces reclaims neglected piazzas in Rome, integrating diverse co-housing units with shared amenities to enhance community engagement and urban livability.

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Sound Immersion in Impregnated Wood Cabins for Meditation

Sound Immersion in Impregnated Wood Cabins for Meditation

Evelina Leisyte, Inga Lapinskiene, Simona Pielikyte

Inspired by the auditory experience of an old gramophone, the design utilizes impregnated wood siding in small cabins that offer a private setting for meditation while immersing occupants in the surrounding natural landscape.

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Cross-Laminated Timber House with Solar Greenhouse Overlooking the Lake

Cross-Laminated Timber House with Solar Greenhouse Overlooking the Lake

Federica Accornero, Martina Battisti, Gianluca Arduino, Leonardo Dimaria

A solar greenhouse integrates with a cross-laminated timber house, providing flexible living spaces and an art workshop that seamlessly connects to the serene lakeside environment.

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Serpentine Structure with Mechanized Screens Overlooking Wetlands

Serpentine Structure with Mechanized Screens Overlooking Wetlands

Aditi Vyas

The serpentine form, wrapped around a cuboidal structure and enhanced by mechanized screens, creates a unique visitor center that invites reflection and interaction within the wetlands of Al-Wathba.

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Elevated Cabin With Natural Wood and Tranquil Views Overlooking Zvannieku Lake

Elevated Cabin With Natural Wood and Tranquil Views Overlooking Zvannieku Lake

Thanh hieu Nguyen, Cong lam Van

Overlooking Zvannieku Lake, the elevated cabin integrates locally sourced Pine, Fir, Oak, and Ash to create a tranquil retreat that encourages meditation and reflection within its natural surroundings.

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Community Squares Integrating Nature with Local Materials

Community Squares Integrating Nature with Local Materials

Myriam De mesa amores, Pol Fernández fernández

Interconnected squares crafted from local materials create a flexible community space that enhances connections with nature while supporting diverse activities throughout the year.

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Planter Walls of Rammed Earth in a Community Pavilion

Alana Tam

Constructed from locally sourced rammed earth and designed with integrated planter walls, the pavilion fosters community engagement through agricultural activities while harmonizing with the surrounding landscape.

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Brass Mirror Reflection in Ephemeral Resting Spaces

Jair neftalí Guzmán ibarra, Zurisadai Mercado barrera, Valeria Palacios trabamala, Emilio eduardo Padilla villanueva

A brass mirror serves as a focal point, capturing reflections in transitional resting spaces designed for individuals navigating journeys of migration and identity.

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Chakra Lakes Framed by Natural Wood and Community Square

Chakra Lakes Framed by Natural Wood and Community Square

Elisa Pérez sanz

Seven lakes representing chakras guide visitors through a community square, where natural wood and local rock create a space for meditation and social interaction.

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Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers

Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers

Ahmet aydın Ortaçay

Constructed from reinforced concrete and inspired by volcanic forms, the design offers a distinctive resting space for trekkers while integrating seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

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Community Interaction and Aurelian Integration in Modular Urban Spaces

Community Interaction and Aurelian Integration in Modular Urban Spaces

Tomáš Martiš

Incorporating modular living units and integrating with the historical Aurelian walls, the development offers a functional urban space designed for community interaction and accessibility.

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Thatch-Covered Nature Center Elevated Above a Unique Bog Ecosystem

Thatch-Covered Nature Center Elevated Above a Unique Bog Ecosystem

Zachery Howser, Meriel Vogliotti

Elevated on slender timber columns and encased in thatch, the visitor center integrates seamlessly with the bog landscape, providing an immersive space for education and community engagement.

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Bamboo Panels and Shou Sugi Ban in a Nature-Integrated Yoga Retreat

Bamboo Panels and Shou Sugi Ban in a Nature-Integrated Yoga Retreat

Luiz felipe Silveira

Operable bamboo panels and Shou Sugi Ban define a retreat that harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings, providing a tranquil space for yoga and meditation.

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Modular Habitat Units in Repurposed Warehouses

Modular Habitat Units in Repurposed Warehouses

László Belkovits, Attila Batári, Bernadett Krizsó, Gergő Bauer

Repurposed warehouses serve as the foundation for modular habitat units that prioritize flexibility and community interaction, addressing the urgent need for affordable living spaces in San Francisco.

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Communal Living Beneath Flyovers With Steel Frames And Public Gardens

Communal Living Beneath Flyovers With Steel Frames And Public Gardens

Alice Foreman, Nicole Langridge

Utilizing the overlooked spaces beneath flyovers, the design incorporates steel frames and public gardens to create a community-focused living environment that accommodates diverse family structures in Hong Kong.

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Mortise and Tenon Community Spaces Crafted from Wood

Mortise and Tenon Community Spaces Crafted from Wood

Xian Zhang

Crafted through the traditional mortise and tenon technique, the design integrates modular wooden units that allow for flexible and participatory community gathering spaces.

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Curved Fabric Retreats in Natural Wood Sanctuary

Santiago manuel Perez asis, Delfina Flores Gabellieri, Darío Emilio Hernando Arevalo

Curved forms of white fabric and natural wood create a tranquil space for meditation, allowing users to reflect while engaging with the urban environment of Tokyo.

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Polycarbonate Shelters for Compact Rural Living

Yang Li, Yujiang Li, Yinglin Chen, Christina Chu

Reviving abandoned RVs through the use of polycarbonate panels and modular components, this initiative creates adaptable living spaces that promote sustainable rural housing solutions.

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Translucent Glass and Water Features in a Memory-Focused Guest House

Translucent Glass and Water Features in a Memory-Focused Guest House

Areum Kim, yeowon Yoon

With its focus on memory storage and the integration of translucent glass alongside natural water features, the guest house creates an immersive environment that deepens the connection between visitors and their wine experiences.

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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

Located in Dubai, ONE explores modular residential design as a strategy for flexible, community-oriented urban living. The project integrates public and private spaces with sustainable systems and material choices, responding to both environmental conditions and social needs.

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Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

Passive Cooling Residences with Modular Design for Arid Climates

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

Utilizing hollow brick construction and modular design, this sustainable residential initiative captures wind and solar energy to create adaptable living spaces for families in Dubai's arid climate.

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Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Earth-Clad Residential Design with Thermal Efficiency and Ventilated Mesh Screens

Anique Azhar Shore Ahad Ayaz

The residence uses local earth cladding and a ventilated mesh screen to improve thermal efficiency and create a family-friendly living space.

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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 Monument to Human Memory and Nature

Beomsoo Kim

Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.

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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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A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

Manuel Villalain Gonzalez, Pedro Xavier Martins Silva, Hazem Elshafei, Hazem Mosad Mohamed

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and compressed earth blocks, the design fosters a central courtyard that enhances environmental comfort while providing a flexible living space suited for modern families.

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The Spiraling Observation Tower

Karolina Domanska

The design responds to the need for enhanced interaction between visitors and the surrounding natural environment by providing elevated observation points within a wetland setting. It integrates with the existing trail system to support wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

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Search results for: “Turning”

184 projects found:

Harmonious Living Among Wooden Panels and Natural Terraces

Reclaiming Civic Space Through Cohousing in Historical Piazzas

Sound Immersion in Impregnated Wood Cabins for Meditation

Cross-Laminated Timber House with Solar Greenhouse Overlooking the Lake

Serpentine Structure with Mechanized Screens Overlooking Wetlands

Elevated Cabin With Natural Wood and Tranquil Views Overlooking Zvannieku Lake

Community Squares Integrating Nature with Local Materials

Planter Walls of Rammed Earth in a Community Pavilion

Brass Mirror Reflection in Ephemeral Resting Spaces

Chakra Lakes Framed by Natural Wood and Community Square

Volcanic Inspiration and Reinforced Concrete Create a New Resting Space for Trekkers

Community Interaction and Aurelian Integration in Modular Urban Spaces

Thatch-Covered Nature Center Elevated Above a Unique Bog Ecosystem

Bamboo Panels and Shou Sugi Ban in a Nature-Integrated Yoga Retreat

Modular Habitat Units in Repurposed Warehouses

Communal Living Beneath Flyovers With Steel Frames And Public Gardens

Mortise and Tenon Community Spaces Crafted from Wood

Curved Fabric Retreats in Natural Wood Sanctuary

Polycarbonate Shelters for Compact Rural Living

Translucent Glass and Water Features in a Memory-Focused Guest House

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Marshland Hub on an Elevated Timber Structure

A Monument to Human Memory and Nature

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

A Community Space Built with Translucent Polycarbonate And Timber

A Courtyard-Centric Residence with Vernacular Design Approach

The Spiraling Observation Tower

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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