Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glazing, the design merges contemporary aesthetics with Iceland's natural landscape to create a functional brewery and spa complex.
Utilizing reclaimed cork and old-growth timber, the design integrates the tasting room into the landscape, providing an immersive experience in viticulture.
Constructed with timber arches and incorporating a rainwater collection system, the wine tasting room enhances visitor engagement with the winery's landscape while providing a functional space for sampling local wines.
Finished sandstone and traditional Spanish tiles create a grounded aesthetic for a wine tasting room that thoughtfully connects indoor and outdoor spaces within a picturesque vineyard setting.
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and insulated glass, the design seamlessly merges with the surrounding landscape to create a functional wine tasting room that emphasizes sustainability and local craftsmanship.
The integration of a brick screen and mosaic tile courtyard underscores a deep connection to the vineyard landscape, creating a communal space for wine tasting that fosters social interaction and engagement with the environment.
Constructed with gabion walls and a corten steel gateway, the winery blends seamlessly into the Umbria landscape while providing a sustainable space for organic wine production and guest accommodations.
An illuminated fountain welcomes guests to a wine resort where the harmony of white plaster and natural stone creates a tranquil environment for relaxation and social interaction.
Integrating water features with wooden panels, the design creates a cohesive space that enhances community interaction while serving as a venue for wine tasting and cultural experiences.
Integrating rammed earth walls and reclaimed blue clay within a circular layout, the design creates a multifaceted wellness retreat that harmonizes with the natural landscape while fostering community engagement.
Crafted from rammed earth and featuring integrated seating, the tasting room offers a unique elevation that provides sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards while enhancing the sensory experience of wine tasting.
L-shaped walls and carefully placed apertures create a dynamic flow of light and views, enhancing the wine tasting experience while fostering a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.
A seasonal façade composed of concrete and glass envelops a wellness retreat designed for relaxation and wine appreciation amidst a scenic vineyard landscape.
The Screen Wall, with its intricate layered geometry and integrated extruded ridges for wine preservation, serves as a focal point in a seasonal wine tasting space designed to enhance visitor engagement with the surrounding vineyard.
Inspired by the shape of a grape and adorned with traditional azulejos, the underground wine pavilion integrates sustainable concrete construction to create an inviting space for wine tasting amidst the surrounding vineyards.
A deep natural stone portal welcomes visitors into a harmonious space defined by oak wood and expansive views of the vineyard, creating an engaging environment for wine tasting.
With its distinctive zinc roof and circular volumes, the design enhances connections to the Umbrian landscape, creating an inviting space for visitors to experience wine tourism.
Carved wood panels and traditional Italian bricks combine to create a series of guest accommodations and communal spaces that integrate seamlessly into the landscape, enriching the experience of wine tourism in Umbria.
With its broken arch and adaptable table at the heart of a space defined by terracotta facades and natural ventilation, the design serves as a serene venue for communal wine tasting amidst 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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