The Drift - Meditation Mine Competition, Ireland

Although industrialization was originally started with the purpose of facilitating human life, it is now often the cause of stress and anxiety in the modern world. To provide an escape from the fast-paced and anxious lifestyle of urban life, a meditation retreat is designed at a site which contains the ruins of one of the first mines in Ireland.

Therefore, in a poetic and cyclical way, the escape from urbanization is also found in its beginnings.

The Drift is designed for the modern wanderer seeking meaningful, self-reflective, and insightful experiences away from civilization. Previously referring to a miner digging tunnels and mine shafts, today a drifter is any person who wanders and seeks exploration, inwards or out. As such, The Drift becomes a meeting point for people of different backgrounds, and an intersection of the historic past, present and future. The retreat is designed to encourage a shift in mindset through paths responding to the natural changes in topography. This shift is achieved through two contrasting experiences: on one end by burrowing up the hill into darkness and contemplating on the reality of industrialization, and on the other by drifting down the hill to a destination that looks upon water and the untouched land. It provides a holistic approach into meditation that aims to tune the body and mind into a meditative journey embedded in the site.

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Barkitecture Competition

2019 AIA Triangle Barkitecture Submission -"Build A Bark" creates a open source, customizable and transportable shelter for all dogs! By simplifying the construction method and material cost we allow anyone to build our shelter! Just take a 8'x 4' sheet of plywood, cut per our template and snap the pieces together! Once assembled your best friend will have a home they will love!

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The Last Genocide Memorial

The Last Genocide Memorial
Competition

Genocides, as acts of murder, focus on annihilating the common identity and culture of specific groups of people. Despite the idea that genocides lead to entire communities being erased, they are often described in minute detail which dissuades the realization of the impact of genocides and encourages general ignorance by the average bystander.

This memorial is designed to educate viewers on the reality of genocides while honoring the lives of all who have suffered. It forces the viewer to empathize with the victims by juxtaposing the void left behind by this type of annihilation with the humanization of those who were lost.

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Ontario, Canada

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Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center

Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center Competition

International Architecture Competition for a Flamingo Visitor Center located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. This project creates a holistic and inclusive environment for learning and recreation with a solution driven by the desire to let the architecture serve to enhance the landscape – not the other way around.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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8,500 SF

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International Architecture Competition -
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Floating, prefabricated, wood frames clad with sand-toned terracotta baguettes provide a dynamic and harmonious experience with the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve. Delicate and respectful construction allows the natural environment to reclaim portions of the site previously taken by human intervention, providing a hands-on and integrative encounter between the visitor and the landscape.