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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Unite in a Sustainable Coastal Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Unite in a Sustainable Coastal Retreat
Jade Pollard, Vicky Tippell
With a facade of charred wooden shingles and an interior framed in cross-laminated timber, this sustainable coastal retreat blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings while providing a versatile space for year-round living.
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Circular Getaway Crafted From GluLam Timber With Natural Ventilation and Central Courtyard
Circular Getaway Crafted From GluLam Timber With Natural Ventilation and Central Courtyard
Franciszek Maj
Crafted with GluLam timber and designed around a central courtyard, this retreat harmoniously blends natural ventilation and a circular layout to create a comfortable haven for relaxation amid Norway's stunning landscapes.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facade Enhance Artistic Retreat in Finnish Landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facade Enhance Artistic Retreat in Finnish Landscape
Ada Yildirim, Chris David Wang
Charred wooden shingles and expansive glass panels seamlessly connect this Finnish retreat to its natural surroundings, creating an inspiring sanctuary for two artists to cultivate their creativity.
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Pyramidal Skylights and Sound-Dampening Walls in Modular Meditation Cabins
Pyramidal Skylights and Sound-Dampening Walls in Modular Meditation Cabins
Ethan Paquette
With its unique pyramidal skylights and carefully crafted sound-dampening walls, the modular meditation cabins offer a serene retreat in the heart of Tokyo’s urban landscape, designed specifically to facilitate mindfulness and self-reflection.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Create a Climate-Responsive Community Pavilion
Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Create a Climate-Responsive Community Pavilion
Ahmed yousuf ibn kabir Khan, Syed Asif Moshroba, Muna Islam Chowdhury, MD Shamsul Arefin
Using charred wooden shingles and a robust steel framework, the pavilion embodies climate-responsive design principles while serving as a vibrant community gathering space.
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Geothermal Integration With Sloped Concrete Roof and Expansive Glass Facades for a Cultural Museum
Geothermal Integration With Sloped Concrete Roof and Expansive Glass Facades for a Cultural Museum
Li Li, Shujun Ding, Jianhui Wang, Weilin Wang
With a distinctive sloped concrete roof that echoes the surrounding geothermal landscape and expansive glass facades inviting natural light, the cultural museum serves as a focal point for community engagement and cinematic exploration in Iceland's unique environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Harmonious Artistic Residency
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Harmonious Artistic Residency
Ryo Murata, Isabelle Nobayashi, Chenyin Xu, Hiroki Moriya
With a façade of charred wooden shingles and warm cross-laminated timber interiors, the artistic residency emerges as a serene retreat that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, fostering creativity and collaboration among its inhabitants.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Thermal Mass Define Sustainable Living Units in Urban Landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Thermal Mass Define Sustainable Living Units in Urban Landscape
Carlos enrique Rodríguez medrano, Emmanuel Rodríguez ortiz
Emphasizing self-shading geometry and thermal mass through the use of charred wooden shingles and concrete, this architectural solution redefines urban living by creating sustainable, modular housing that seamlessly integrates into its landscape.
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Charred Cedar Pavilion Nestled Within the Icelandic Landscape
Charred Cedar Pavilion Nestled Within the Icelandic Landscape
Pablo Valladares
Emphasizing local volcanic rock and charred cedar, this pavilion elegantly integrates into the Icelandic landscape, serving as a cultural hub for film and community engagement.
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Wave Cement Panels Enveloping Light-Filled Spaces in a Multifunctional Cultural Pavilion
Wave Cement Panels Enveloping Light-Filled Spaces in a Multifunctional Cultural Pavilion
Małgorzata Petelenz, Tomasz Rejowski, Paulina Cur
Sculpted from wave fiber cement and designed to embrace natural light, the pavilion emerges as a dynamic cultural hub, seamlessly connecting cinema, community, and the breathtaking Icelandic landscape.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shaping A Sustainable Community Center
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shaping A Sustainable Community Center
Era shae Brown
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design harmonizes with its volcanic surroundings to create a versatile community center that fosters local engagement and environmental awareness.
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Reflective Pond and Courtyard Spaces Enhanced by Natural Wood and Double-Glazing Materials
Reflective Pond and Courtyard Spaces Enhanced by Natural Wood and Double-Glazing Materials
Sila Yilmaz, Pedro Javier Bermudez Fernández
A geometric roof of interconnected forms captures natural light and frames a tranquil reflective pond, creating an engaging interplay between indoor spaces and the lakeside environment within a thoughtfully designed residence.
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Geological Inspired Design Featuring Stone Cladding and Reinforced Concrete for Cultural Engagement
Geological Inspired Design Featuring Stone Cladding and Reinforced Concrete for Cultural Engagement
Maciej Szczepanski, Weronika Piotrowska, Kinga Szymczyk, Agnieszka Laska
Drawing inspiration from the tectonic rifts of Iceland, the design seamlessly integrates stone cladding and reinforced concrete to create a cultural hub that invites visitors to engage with the mesmerizing beauty of the Northern Lights.
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Polycarbonate Greenhouse Porch with Sustainable Plywood Framing for Versatile Urban Living
Polycarbonate Greenhouse Porch with Sustainable Plywood Framing for Versatile Urban Living
Blake Hageman
Constructed with transparent polycarbonate and sustainable plywood framing, this adaptable space merges indoor gardening capabilities with urban living, serving as a multifunctional retreat and workspace.
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Corten Steel Shelter Embracing Light Play for Urban Meditation
Corten Steel Shelter Embracing Light Play for Urban Meditation
Taku Minagawa, Nohely guadalupe Saucedo lópez
Weathered corten steel envelops a space of tranquility and reflection, inviting urban dwellers to pause in serene meditation amidst the bustling rhythm of Tokyo.
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Boulders and Natural Stone Create Reflective Spaces in a Sustainable Cemetery Design
Boulders and Natural Stone Create Reflective Spaces in a Sustainable Cemetery Design
Nikita Klimenko, Jeonghyun Yoon
Crafted from locally sourced boulders and granite, the design offers a meditative landscape that encourages reflection and community connection within a thoughtfully reimagined cemetery setting.
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Massive Stone and Untreated Timber Create a Harmonious Retreat in the Italian Countryside
Massive Stone and Untreated Timber Create a Harmonious Retreat in the Italian Countryside
Axel Beaurenault
Massive stone elements and non-transformed wood seamlessly blend to create an inviting community of guest homes that celebrate the natural beauty of the Italian landscape.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Pavilion Reflecting Northern Lights Through Expansive Glass Facades
Cross-Laminated Timber Pavilion Reflecting Northern Lights Through Expansive Glass Facades
Rong Hu, Louise xinyu Liu, Junhao Lin, Hongxuan Zhu
Capturing the ethereal glow of the aurora through expansive glass façades, the pavilion's cross-laminated timber structure harmonizes with the rugged Icelandic landscape, providing a vibrant space for film and cultural experiences.
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Rock Walls and Glazed Expanse Crafted from Local Stone and Wood for Community Engagement
Rock Walls and Glazed Expanse Crafted from Local Stone and Wood for Community Engagement
Pham Han, Dang Thien, Nguyen Ha, Le Ngoc
Crafted from local stone and finished with expansive glazed walls, this community pavilion embodies a fusion of traditional Icelandic elements and modern design, creating an inviting space for gatherings and cultural events.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Layouts Elevate Sustainable Urban Living
Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Layouts Elevate Sustainable Urban Living
James Donaldson
Emphasizing charred wooden shingles and a flexible layout, this compact dwelling integrates sustainable materials to create a harmonious urban living space that fosters community engagement.
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MICROHOME

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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair

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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
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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.
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