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Fluid Forms and Paraffin Light in Icelandic Landscape

Fluid Forms and Paraffin Light in Icelandic Landscape

Patrick Kolodziejczyk

Inspired by the transformation of Icelandic volcanic landscapes, the design employs paraffin wax to create fluid forms that enhance light interaction, serving as an adaptable space for communal gatherings.

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Beeswax Heating System and Local Stone Integration in Eco-Friendly Cabin Retreat

Beeswax Heating System and Local Stone Integration in Eco-Friendly Cabin Retreat

Horatiu Bran

A beeswax-based heating system and the use of local stone enhance the sustainable design of cabins that provide a comfortable retreat in the Latvian countryside.

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Reflective Niches in Black Marble and Natural Green Setting

Reflective Niches in Black Marble and Natural Green Setting

子涵高, 英姿金, 芸白, 哲董

Black marble passages lead visitors into a subterranean space adorned with radial niches, creating a reflective environment that serves as a contemplative memorial for those seeking solace.

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Recycled Metal and Local Timber Create a Contemplative Space for Remembrance

Recycled Metal and Local Timber Create a Contemplative Space for Remembrance

Shu-yun Cheng, Chen-yu Yang, Huei-shin Lin, Sin-yu Lin

Utilizing local timber and recycled metal, the Pensieve creates a serene columbarium that fosters reflection and connection to the surrounding landscape.

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Mobile Shelters with Fire-Retardant Canvas and Non-Slip Flooring for Community Support

Yvan Mackinnon, Eric Davies, James Hines

Constructed with fire-retardant canvas and non-slip flooring, these mobile shelters provide safe and adaptable housing solutions for communities facing homelessness.

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Roof Garden and Sustainable Gabion Wall in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Roof Garden and Sustainable Gabion Wall in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Edoardo Venturini

A roof garden enhances thermal efficiency, while a gabion wall integrates the tasting room into the vineyard landscape, creating a space for visitors to engage in wine appreciation.

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Micro Living In Hay Weave Halls With Integrated Commercial Spaces

Micro Living In Hay Weave Halls With Integrated Commercial Spaces

Zsófia Sörényi, Zsófia Berczi, Bálint Somogyi

Constructed with hay weave and untreated hay, this development integrates micro-living units with commercial spaces in Budapest, addressing housing needs while promoting community interaction.

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Biodiversity Through Black Plywood and Open Oculus in a Forest Retreat

Biodiversity Through Black Plywood and Open Oculus in a Forest Retreat

Lisa Collomb

The open oculus at the roof captures natural light and rain, while the black plywood structure rises from an earthen plinth, serving as a retreat for meditation and reflection in a wooded setting.

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Cellulose Insulated Forest Cabins With Green Roofs and Charred Wood Facades Emphasizing Minimalist Retreats

Cellulose Insulated Forest Cabins With Green Roofs and Charred Wood Facades Emphasizing Minimalist Retreats

Sara Coelho

Constructed with cellulose insulation and charred wood facades, the forest cabins offer a minimalist retreat that harmonizes with nature while promoting biodiversity through green roofs.

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Biomimetic Design Featuring ETFE Cladding and Natural Light Integration in Glacial Landscape Shelter

Biomimetic Design Featuring ETFE Cladding and Natural Light Integration in Glacial Landscape Shelter

Utilizing ETFE cladding and a biomimetic design approach, the structure harmonizes with its glacial landscape while providing a versatile space for visitor engagement and interaction with nature.

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Beeswax-Infused Tatami Spaces in a Community Sanctuary

Marie christine Dimitri, Ersa Llakmani

Tatami floors and wooden accents define a series of modular pods arranged around a centralized garden, creating an urban retreat fostering well-being and community interaction.

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Burning Wax Sheets and Rainwater Features in a Columbarium Setting

Burning Wax Sheets and Rainwater Features in a Columbarium Setting

Wiktoria Ciszak, Karolina Kozłowska

Incorporating a unique system of burning wax sheets for personal messages and a sustainable rainwater irrigation setup, the columbarium provides a contemplative space for remembrance and reflection.

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Angled Platforms and Rustic Finishes in a Community Cemetery

Angled Platforms and Rustic Finishes in a Community Cemetery

Keer Li, Leyi Cui

An angled platform for candle placement and rustic finishes create an inviting environment for remembrance and community in a cemetery designed to connect the living with those who have passed.

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Hollow Brick and Concrete Retreat for Contemplative Remembrance

Hollow Brick and Concrete Retreat for Contemplative Remembrance

Wenbo Zhang, Bo Liu

Constructed with hollow brick and reinforced concrete, the chamber offers a serene environment for personal reflection and communal remembrance, emphasizing isolation and a connection to nature.

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Spiral Ascent Within Parametric Arches Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Spiral Ascent Within Parametric Arches Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Anton Kobziev

Elevated above a tectonic divide, the Candle Tower offers a spiral ascent framed by parametric arches, providing visitors stunning views of the surrounding landscape while serving as a multifunctional recreational space.

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Paraffin Formations Within Dynamic Community Spaces

Paraffin Formations Within Dynamic Community Spaces

Patrick Kolodziejczyk

Utilizing paraffin wax and aluminium, the design captures the essence of Iceland's geological processes while providing flexible community spaces that enhance social interaction.

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Clay Structures and Relaxation Spaces Enrich Communal Cycling Experience

Clay Structures and Relaxation Spaces Enrich Communal Cycling Experience

Olivia Monroy, Marcelo Valverde

Utilizing clay and innovative waterproofing techniques, the design offers communal spaces like hammocks and a bike repair station, creating an inviting environment for cyclists to connect with nature and each other.

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Spiral Retreat Crafted with Beeswax and Natural Wood

Spiral Retreat Crafted with Beeswax and Natural Wood

Damla Oktay

The design incorporates a logarithmic spiral shape inspired by the Nautilus mollusk and utilizes beeswax for lighting, creating a compact retreat that emphasizes meditation and connection with nature.

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Basalt Cladding and Waxed Canvas in Communal Retreat Spaces

Basalt Cladding and Waxed Canvas in Communal Retreat Spaces

Conrad Hu, Mike Ma

Constructed with basalt cladding and soft waxed canvas, the design offers flexible communal spaces that foster social interaction while providing private living quarters for guests.

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Cactus-Inspired Residence Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Natural Ventilation Strategies

Cactus-Inspired Residence Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Natural Ventilation Strategies

Mona Ali

Crafted from cross-laminated timber panels and inspired by the characteristics of desert flora, this residence leverages natural ventilation strategies to create a sustainable living environment suited for arid climates.

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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

Austin Autrey

Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.

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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

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Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett Sigrid Anna Joubert

Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

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Balint Iszak, Csenge Gyorgyi

Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.

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A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING

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Paula Soler Soler, Marta Woodward Moncho

Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

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.

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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang

Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.

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Search results for: “Wax”

21 projects found:

Fluid Forms and Paraffin Light in Icelandic Landscape

Beeswax Heating System and Local Stone Integration in Eco-Friendly Cabin Retreat

Reflective Niches in Black Marble and Natural Green Setting

Recycled Metal and Local Timber Create a Contemplative Space for Remembrance

Mobile Shelters with Fire-Retardant Canvas and Non-Slip Flooring for Community Support

Roof Garden and Sustainable Gabion Wall in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Micro Living In Hay Weave Halls With Integrated Commercial Spaces

Biodiversity Through Black Plywood and Open Oculus in a Forest Retreat

Cellulose Insulated Forest Cabins With Green Roofs and Charred Wood Facades Emphasizing Minimalist Retreats

Biomimetic Design Featuring ETFE Cladding and Natural Light Integration in Glacial Landscape Shelter

Beeswax-Infused Tatami Spaces in a Community Sanctuary

Burning Wax Sheets and Rainwater Features in a Columbarium Setting

Angled Platforms and Rustic Finishes in a Community Cemetery

Hollow Brick and Concrete Retreat for Contemplative Remembrance

Spiral Ascent Within Parametric Arches Overlooking Tectonic Landscapes

Paraffin Formations Within Dynamic Community Spaces

Clay Structures and Relaxation Spaces Enrich Communal Cycling Experience

Spiral Retreat Crafted with Beeswax and Natural Wood

Basalt Cladding and Waxed Canvas in Communal Retreat Spaces

Cactus-Inspired Residence Showcasing Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Natural Ventilation Strategies

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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING

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

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

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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