#forest

Situated within the primeval subtropical forests of the mountainous region of Yilan in northeastern Taiwan, an area renowned for its hot spring culture. The project is conceived as an embodiment of balance between the natural environment and human habitation. It seeks to emphasize the cultural and ecological significance of water as a formative element of the landscape.  Supra-Simplicities & The Renders Company In Yilan, water plays a fundamental role in shaping both the natural environment and local culture. It nourishes dense forests, forms numerous waterfalls, flows through rivers, and ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean. This continuous hydrological cycle is renowned for its exceptional purity, and local residents have l... More

We have devised a landscape architecture design for an urban forest located in a scenic village of Galchino. An important feature of this urban forest is that it is located far from large settlements, which makes it a real natural courtyard for the locals. For the landscape design, we chose a style ideally fit for a small park. Small population and mostly low-rise buildings nearby allowed us to create a park with an intimate feel that well combines the air of cozyness and wilderness. Dmitry Chebanenko for Basis architectural bureau Dmitry Chebanenko for Basis architectural bureau When working on the forest design, we considered the fact that there is a green patch next to each house for people to spend time in the open air, which... More

Designed by Govaert & Vanhoutte architects, Residence SAB in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, is a single-family home set within a wooded landscape adjacent to a golf course, where topography, mature trees, and an existing forest path informed the architectural approach. Rather than introducing a dominant object, the project adopts a modest footprint and a linear layout aligned with the natural contours of the terrain. The site is defined by gently undulating topography, with wooded areas showing elevation variations of up to 2 meters. Tijs Vervecken Caption The design brief called for a nature-integrated single-family home. In response, the house is organized around a longitudinal ground floor, complemented by a basement and a c... More

 In the district of Guajuvira, 35 km away from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, the countryside landscape sustained by small agribusiness families is constantly interspersed with remnants of native Atlantic Forest vegetation. Often protecting water sources and small streams that flow into the Iguaçu river basin, these forest clusters are home to protected species, such as the Araucaria - the tree that gives the town its name. In this native landscape, in a less dense portion of forest, the architects were commissioned to create a space for relaxation, silence and physical activity - with the fundamental premise of neutralizing built intervention amid the existing natural condition, or to at least mitigate its visual presence. Ga... More

A house where the rhythm of time slows down and each element emphasizes harmony with the surrounding forest. The space, which combines the needs of a four-person family with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, tries to respond to the needs of peace, intimacy, but also energy and motivation for new challenges. House at the Edge of the Forest is located in a green and peaceful area in a city in Wielkopolska. © Tom Kurek © Tom Kurek © Tom Kurek © Tom Kurek The task was to reconstruct and adapt the interiors to the diverse needs of each person spending their time in this place. Intervention in its structure was focused on preserving the values ​​of its surroundings. The most important assump... More

The company Fischer AG Immobilienmanagement stands for unconventional and sustainable real estate projects. OOS translated this into the new company headquarters: In the old silk dye works on Lessingstrasse in Zurich, an office space spanning several floors was created with an extraordinary atmosphere. Marcel Rickli Marcel Rickli The old building structure, previously refurbished by OOS, offered a unique starting point: a large hall with columns, exposed sandstone retaining wall, shed roof and view of the Sihl River. In addition, a long, narrow upper floor, without internal connection. Together with the client, OOS developed the vision of a two-story open-plan office with a surprise effect. The claim: It takes into account the ne... More