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Elevated Viewing Platforms With Aluminium Panels Overlooking Volcanic Landscape
Elevated Viewing Platforms With Aluminium Panels Overlooking Volcanic Landscape
Luciana Paranzini, Tatiana Skorduli
Elevated viewing platforms constructed with aluminium panels provide enhanced perspectives of the volcanic landscape, offering both communal and intimate spaces for visitors seeking a deeper connection with nature.
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Re-purposed Metal Plates Framing Geothermal Engagement Within a Tectonic Landscape
Re-purposed Metal Plates Framing Geothermal Engagement Within a Tectonic Landscape
Angel Arsovski, Monika Golob, Nika Jeromel, Eva Hocevar
Re-purposed metal plates form an engaging structure that harmonizes with Iceland's tectonic landscape, offering visitors a café and viewing areas to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
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Floating Structure Over Geothermal Pool With Icicles and Horizontal Integration
Floating Structure Over Geothermal Pool With Icicles and Horizontal Integration
Panchanok Tinnu, Takayuki Ueyama, Kazuya Nakagami
Floating above a geothermal pool, the structure features horizontal slabs that create icicles during winter and provide varied visual engagement while serving as a public space for viewing and relaxation.
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Elevated Viewing Platforms Embracing Black Wood in Geological Landscape
Elevated Viewing Platforms Embracing Black Wood in Geological Landscape
Isabelle Easterling, Elin Delmar
Set against the backdrop of Iceland's dramatic geology, the design's black wood facades and elevated viewing platforms enhance the exploration of Karlagjá caves while offering visitors a multifaceted engagement with the landscape.
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Transparent Transitions and Panoramic Views Enhanced by Lexan and Concrete
Transparent Transitions and Panoramic Views Enhanced by Lexan and Concrete
Leonid Emdin
Constructed with a combination of transparent Lexan and reinforced concrete, the observation tower offers visitors sweeping views and a multi-functional guest house, set within a landscape designed to enhance the connection to nature.
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Hexagonal Basalt-Inspired Design Showcasing Plywood and Glazed Facades for Community Living
Hexagonal Basalt-Inspired Design Showcasing Plywood and Glazed Facades for Community Living
Daniel Ibrahim
Informed by the natural forms of hexagonal basalt and constructed with plywood and extensive glazing, this community space integrates energy-efficient design principles with viewing platforms for experiencing the Northern Lights.
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Elevated Platforms of Native Pine Wood Integrate with Marsh Ecosystem for Wildlife Observation
Elevated Platforms of Native Pine Wood Integrate with Marsh Ecosystem for Wildlife Observation
Jacob Gasper, Ruoxi Chen, Noah Tornabane, Emma Vanzante
Elevated platforms crafted from native pine wood emerge gracefully over the marshland, forming a network of walkways that promote wildlife observation and foster a deep connection with the surrounding ecosystem.
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Helical Timber Structure Elevating Access in Ecological Wetland Design
Helical Timber Structure Elevating Access in Ecological Wetland Design
Zulda Arroyo
A helical timber structure crafted from sustainable materials seamlessly integrates with the wetland ecosystem, providing accessible vantage points for visitors to engage with the surrounding nature.
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Corten Steel Viewing Platforms Embracing Volcanic Terrain
Corten Steel Viewing Platforms Embracing Volcanic Terrain
Albert Ohanian, Gaetan Pakdaman
Corten steel platforms rise from the volcanic landscape, offering distinct viewpoints that enhance visitors' connection with the breathtaking terrain of Nemrut while inviting reflection and exploration.
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Cascading Water and Light Tower Amid Icelandic Landscapes
Cascading Water and Light Tower Amid Icelandic Landscapes
Gunnar Groves-raines
The central column of cascading water and light transforms the landscape, creating an immersive viewing experience that invites visitors to engage with the natural beauty of Iceland.
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Cantilevered Steel Decks Over Volcanic Crater With Durable Concrete Elements
Cantilevered Steel Decks Over Volcanic Crater With Durable Concrete Elements
Jim Riley
Cantilevered steel decks extend over Hverfjall Crater, offering visitors unique vantage points that engage with the volcanic landscape while utilizing durable precast concrete construction.
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Moiré Pattern Facade with Expanded Metal and Interactive Viewing Platforms
Moiré Pattern Facade with Expanded Metal and Interactive Viewing Platforms
Amelia Goldston, Alex Gray
The layered moiré pattern of expanded metal creates a dynamic facade that mirrors the Icelandic landscape, complemented by interactive viewing platforms that offer unique geological perspectives for visitors.
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Basalt Pillars and Geothermal Integration in Visitor Experience Center
Basalt Pillars and Geothermal Integration in Visitor Experience Center
Jami Hafner
Sculpted basalt pillars rise from the earth, harmoniously integrating geothermal features and concrete pathways to create a visitor center that connects guests with Iceland's unique geological landscape.
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Steam-Powered Interaction with Cross-Laminated Timber in a Geothermal Landscape
Steam-Powered Interaction with Cross-Laminated Timber in a Geothermal Landscape
Reynard Smit, Heidi Boulanger
Utilizing steam-directed organ pipes and cross-laminated timber, the facility merges innovative geothermal energy interaction with an immersive visitor experience in Iceland's tundra landscape.
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Corten Steel Fins Enhance Visitor Experience At Volcanic Geological Site
Corten Steel Fins Enhance Visitor Experience At Volcanic Geological Site
James Hogden, Gabriel Bellowe
Elevated Corten steel fins form dynamic viewing platforms that seamlessly integrate with the volcanic landscape, providing an educational visitor center that enhances appreciation for the geological significance of the Nemrut site.
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Elevated Viewing Platforms Enhancing Wildlife Observation
Elevated Viewing Platforms Enhancing Wildlife Observation
Atso Airola
Elevated platforms provide unobstructed sightlines, enhancing the experience of observing diverse bird species in their natural habitat.
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Reflective Glass Structure Treading Between Continents With Natural Lava Rock Elements
Reflective Glass Structure Treading Between Continents With Natural Lava Rock Elements
Jędrzej Pawlaczyk, Anna Swarowska, Marcin Gęzikiewicz
Constructed with reflective glass and natural lava rock, the structure offers a unique observation experience while facilitating a vital connection between two continents.
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Corten Steel and Pressure-Treated Wood Create a Spiral Observation Retreat Embedded in Wetlands
Corten Steel and Pressure-Treated Wood Create a Spiral Observation Retreat Embedded in Wetlands
Steve Pribyl
Crafted from corten steel and pressure-treated wood, the spiral structure emerges seamlessly from the wetland landscape, serving as an observatory that enhances environmental engagement and community interaction.
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Communal Tasting Spaces Crafted with Wine Barrels and Tactile Gardens
Communal Tasting Spaces Crafted with Wine Barrels and Tactile Gardens
Liu Meihan, Jiayi Liu
Walls lined with wine barrels create an immersive experience while communal tasting spaces and private gardens invite guests to engage with the vineyard, serving as a retreat for wine enthusiasts.
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Porous Wood Enclosure with Trilateral Circulation Emphasizes Connection Across a Ravine
Porous Wood Enclosure with Trilateral Circulation Emphasizes Connection Across a Ravine
Maya Kamaeva, Benji Magin
A porous wood enclosure defines an observation tower that elegantly bridges a ravine, while a visitor center enhances accessibility and comfort through a thoughtful design focused on connection and exploration.
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