Framed by rammed earth walls, the visitor center offers panoramic views of Hverfjall while creating a seamless transition between the lush landscape and stark terrain.
Incorporating recycled wood surfaces and a DUOLAM wall structure, the design offers an efficient solution for compact urban living with a strong focus on sustainability.
Elevated above the landscape, the design incorporates dome shapes inspired by flamingo eggs while providing a comprehensive visitor center dedicated to education and engagement with the surrounding nature reserve.
An elevated meditation space crafted with raw wood surfaces and a durable stone plinth, set against the natural landscape of Latvia, serves as a tranquil retreat for reflection and connection with the environment.
Elevated cabins constructed from laminated plywood with integrated bio-toilet systems offer trekkers a sustainable resting point along Latvia's scenic hiking routes.
Constructed with a lattice framework of Keyaki and Sugi wood, the design emphasizes sensory engagement and mindfulness, creating a serene space for meditation amid an urban landscape.
Constructed from fence posts that symbolize the microscopic vessels of wood, the pavilion immerses visitors in a tactile journey through natural textures while serving as a reflective space for biodiversity.
A dedicated altar integrated into a timber framework bathed in natural light creates a serene environment for meditation, reflecting a thoughtful design that emphasizes connection to nature and mindfulness.
The retreat's tatami-floored interior merges with the surrounding landscape, creating designated meditation spaces that enhance mindfulness and communal tea ceremonies.
Characterized by cross-bracing structural elements and a transparent plexiglass roofing system, the café integrates sustainable design with efficient public accessibility to create an inviting space for coffee enthusiasts.
The shell structure crafted from weather-resistant fabric and timber logs forms a fluid, adaptable performance space that enhances acoustic experiences while seamlessly integrating with its natural surroundings.
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House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.
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.
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.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.