The use of charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber creates a visually distinct EV hub designed to enhance the user experience while providing essential charging and community spaces along the highway.
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.
The dynamic interplay of light through perforated steel structures creates a vibrant spectrum experience in Grjotagja, enhancing the perception of time and space within a contemplative environment.
Anchored to the tectonic plates, the concrete Tower functions as a communal gathering space for fires, embodying a contemporary approach to reforestation and ecological restoration in Iceland’s volcanic landscape.
Equipped with solar body panels and zero-mass water technology, the Micro Rover provides a compact and sustainable solution for mobile living in remote environments.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Hverfjall, the lookout structure's weathering steel form rises to provide visitors with panoramic views into the volcano's caldera and beyond, enhancing their experience of the unique Icelandic landscape.
Repurposing former petrol stations into modular housing units, the design emphasizes sustainability and adaptability, addressing Berlin's pressing housing needs while integrating electric vehicle infrastructure.
Reconnecting Milan's historic Navigli canals as vibrant ecological corridors, the design enhances urban biodiversity and creates public spaces for recreation and community engagement.
Cork cladding envelops a retreat that integrates existing ruins and a biodiversity pond, creating a sustainable guest house experience in the heart of Umbria's vineyards.
Movable rammed earth panels enhance flexibility and adaptability, allowing for dynamic community engagement within a sustainable rural structure designed for educational purposes.
The unique zigzag convergence of trusses and embedded masts creates a striking visual element while providing a critical connection for pedestrian and vehicular traffic across the scenic landscape of Gaujas lela.
Incorporating piezoelectric technology and building-integrated photovoltaics, the Carscraper is designed as a vertical micro-city that redefines urban living by merging multifunctional spaces with enhanced mobility solutions.
With its solar panels and expandable terraces, the design supports off-grid living while providing a compact and adaptable home for modern users seeking mobility and efficiency.
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.
A green roof seamlessly integrates with an elevated sky-bridge, providing expansive views of the vineyard while connecting diverse zones for wellness and recreation.
A mechanical parking system integrated with a substantial rainwater reservoir addresses urban congestion and resource scarcity in Amman, while enhancing pedestrian safety near vital community spaces.
Urban agriculture integrates with vertical housing solutions to create affordable residential units in Berlin, utilizing durable structures and flexible layouts to address housing shortages.
Constructed with intersecting metal frames and highlighted by red accents, the community center in Iceland offers a dynamic space for social interaction and sustainability through hands-on activities like recycling.
Rising from a water body, the concrete hexagonal pyramid captures the essence of a volcano, harmonizing with the natural landscape and serving as a visitor center to explore the geological features of the Mývatn region.
Built with burnt wood and enhanced by rooftop gardens, the design promotes community engagement while effectively integrating sustainable waste management practices.
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.
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.
Victor(seulmir) Yu
Geonhee Park
Eric Lee
Derek Jeong
Incorporating clay as a central element, the design fosters communal creativity and storytelling, providing a space where individual narratives converge within an interactive environment.
Incorporating advanced robotic parking technology and sustainable green roofs, this urban housing solution maximizes space efficiency while addressing the growing demand for adaptable living environments.
Constructed with hempcrete and rammed earth, the residence combines traditional Middle Eastern design strategies with contemporary sustainable technologies to create an efficient family dwelling in Dubai's desert environment.
Constructed with plywood panels and strategically designed lightwells, these cabins utilize stone foundations to create versatile spaces for wellness and meditation.
Constructed using woven palm leaves and local materials, the visitor center integrates with the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, providing educational spaces that foster a connection between visitors and the surrounding ecosystem.
An enclosed observation area with all-round visibility allows visitors to engage deeply with the surrounding landscape while a series of designed balconies promotes social interaction and solitude, functioning as an urban lookout point.
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