Crafted with softwood and highlighted by perforated metal panels, this compact structure serves as a communal coffee space that fosters social interaction while harmonizing with its urban environment.
An elevated viewing platform constructed with sustainable timber integrates a rainwater collection system while serving as a visitor center within Kémeri Park, enhancing the connection between architecture and nature.
Constructed with a natural stone facade and large classroom windows, the visitor center offers panoramic views of the Great Kemeri bog while serving as an educational hub for visitors exploring the unique ecology of the area.
The striking woodscreen facade reflects traditional Latvian textile design while providing protection and natural light, culminating in a visitor center that enhances engagement with the Great Kemeri Bog.
Utilizing polycarbonate domes and local wood, the visitor center integrates with the diverse moorland landscape, providing a functional space for education and community interaction.
Gracia marie a. Lingad,Grazielle a. Lingad,Maria czarlene r. Pajel
Constructed with durable porcelain enamel panels and a matte blackboard surface, the compact kiosk enhances social interaction while efficiently serving coffee and gelato in a challenging northern climate.
Timber louvers blend with the surrounding forest, drawing on sustainable practices to create a visitor center that enhances engagement with Latvia’s unique bog ecosystem.
Constructed with local wood and metal elements, the Visitor Center offers a unique terrace view of the Great Kemeri Bogs while serving as an educational hub for visitors to explore local biodiversity.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
A 6% sloped pathway, defined by arced steel columns and vibrant pink surfaces, creates an accessible observation area that encourages interaction with the surrounding landscape.
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.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
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.
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.
The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.
This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
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