Refuge
Architectural projects that create shelters and retreats in natural landscapes, emphasizing integration with environment and materiality.
1 Publications 13 Journals
Refuge explores how architects design intimate shelters that respond to their natural settings. These projects prioritize material honesty, environmental sensitivity, and the relationship between built structures and surrounding landscapes.The community examines diverse approaches to refuge design, from fire-resistant volcanic stone structures in Chilean forests to timber pavilions at forest edges and canopy-threaded retreats. Projects range from minimal interventions to more substantial builds, united by their focus on creating meaningful spaces within nature.