718Editor's ChoiceIndependent retreat (nature balance)The inspiration behind this project was Alaska’s wilderness and rich heritage, with its diverse materials, patterns and colours. These are reflected by four different shapes of the units, their colours and the use of natural materials. The strong farming tradition in this region and the native cultural heritage, are a part of this proposal.
5108WinnerAffordable HouseConcept concerns sustainable building that is build out of modular elements, available globally. To achieve it relevant are the recyclability, flexibility and functionality of these (modular) products. Prefabricated system that connect them together is very simple and at the same time logic.
22152Editor's ChoiceKawa Kawa Garden, the forest kindergartenLearning and playing outside, promotes creativity, collaboration but also kids learn how to trust themselves and be careful. They realize that they can be wet and dirty and survive, the eliminate fears and subconsciously, they see risk part of their play and learning. Risk helps their brains develop ad mature faster. There is a whole forest to explore.
1394Nature Observatory“Someone who robs another freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow mindedness. No one is really free if snatches another freedom, just as no one is free if his freedom is taken away. Both the oppressor and the oppressed are deprived of their humanity.”
40311Urban Vertical Farm This new typology of a farm is designed with different program functions. Everything with be working with each other in a ‘vertical building-landscape’ will be parts for human and for animals, gardens. This farm can be easily extended as well as reduced, by adding more square modules that represent livestock, social spaces or even educational ones.
