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Foldable Timber Structures with Recycled Materials for Community Engagement in a Forest Setting
Foldable Timber Structures with Recycled Materials for Community Engagement in a Forest Setting
Adi Mor
With foldable timber structures crafted from recycled materials, the design seamlessly integrates community engagement into the forest landscape, creating versatile spaces for festival activities.
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Translucent Cladding Over Recycled Timber Screening for a Community Gathering Space
Translucent Cladding Over Recycled Timber Screening for a Community Gathering Space
Quoc Uong, Thanh Hieu Nguyen
Constructed with translucent cladding and recycled timber screening, this community gathering space seamlessly integrates with the forest, providing an inviting environment for festival attendees to connect and relax.
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Charred Wood Accents and Curvilinear Forms Shape a Thoughtful Care Facility Embracing Nature
Charred Wood Accents and Curvilinear Forms Shape a Thoughtful Care Facility Embracing Nature
Gloria pw Lei
With its curvilinear design and the warm embrace of charred wood accents, the facility redefines end-of-life care by fostering a sense of community and connection to nature.
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Recycled Insulation and Adjustable Supports Define a Sustainable Cabin Retreat
Recycled Insulation and Adjustable Supports Define a Sustainable Cabin Retreat
Jerel Fernandez
With its recycled plastic insulation and adjustable supports that respond to the natural terrain, the cabin stands as a model of sustainability and community involvement, offering a serene retreat among the trees.
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Natural Edge Slats Create Community Hub In Forested Setting With Sustainable Timber Construction
Natural Edge Slats Create Community Hub In Forested Setting With Sustainable Timber Construction
Ye Feng, Annie locke Scherer, Ron Aasholm, Merve Ünlü
Crafted from minimal-waste lumber and adorned with natural edge slats, this community-focused space harmonizes with its forest surroundings to provide an inviting food court for festival-goers.
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Trellised Bamboo Pavilion Integrating Natural Light and Community Engagement
Trellised Bamboo Pavilion Integrating Natural Light and Community Engagement
Pablo Santamaria varela, Isabella Ponton, Aaron Ginsburg
Constructed primarily from locally sourced bamboo, the pavilion’s trellised design seamlessly harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while providing an interactive educational space dedicated to the cultural significance and sustainable practices of bamboo usage.
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Living Wall Integration with Transparent Facades in a Community-Centric Care Facility
Living Wall Integration with Transparent Facades in a Community-Centric Care Facility
Belinda Tedjokusumo, Jui-fang Hsu, Hsin-hui Wang, Li-hong Lee
With living walls interwoven into transparent facades, the facility redefines community care through its adaptive reuse of a former school, offering a nurturing space for hospice patients and their families.
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Ecologically Integrated Reading Space With Timely Use of Corrugated Metal and Sustainable Timber Framing
Ecologically Integrated Reading Space With Timely Use of Corrugated Metal and Sustainable Timber Framing
Ed Green
Incorporating corrugated metal and sustainably sourced timber, this reading space uniquely blends natural elements with a modular design, fostering community interaction in a serene garden setting dedicated to literature.
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

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Kinderspace
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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