In an open competition, ICON’s Initiative 99 requested participants to design a home using ICON’s 3D printing technologies while keeping the construction budget under $99,000. Among the three selected winners for the Open Category, New Zealand-based office MTspace Studio proposes a robust flood-resistant design, in response to the housing crisis in New Zealand’s flood zones. Titled “Wai Home” after the Māori word for water, the concept revolves around the idea of working with this essential natural element. The design features innovative rainwater collection and storage systems, along with elements to increase the resilience of the construction in the face of increasing threats.
MTspace Studio Designs Flood-Resistant 3D Printed Homes for ICON's Initiative99 Competition
https://www.archdaily.com/1016795/mtspace-studio-designs-flood-resistant-3d-printed-homes-for-icons-initiative99-competitionMaria-Cristina Florian
MM House / Benjamin Goñi Arquitectos + Claro + Westendarp arquitectos
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Architects: Benjamin Goñi Arquitectos, Claro + Westendarp Arquitectos
- Area: 430 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: JUNG, Cintac, Hunter Douglas, Tecma
https://www.archdaily.com/1016719/mm-house-benjamin-goni-arquitectos-plus-claro-plus-westendarp-arquitectosClara Ott
Neutelings Riedijk Architects and ARS Architectes Design Cité des Imaginaires and Grand Musée Jules Vernes in Nantes, France
Neutelings Riedijk Architects and ARS Architects Urbanistes have just won a competition to design the Cité des Imaginaires and Grand Musée Jules Verne in Nantes, France. Selected from 160 entries, their design seeks to revitalize the historic “Moulins de Nantes” mil, also known as CAP44. This industrial heritage site, notable for its unique Hennebique concrete structure, is set to be transformed into a sustainable structure within the Garden Extraordinaire. Additionally, the museum will celebrate the legacy of the renowned author Jules Verne, born in Nantes.
https://www.archdaily.com/1016777/neutelings-riedijk-architects-and-ars-architectes-design-cite-des-imaginaires-and-grand-musee-jules-vernes-in-nantes-franceNour Fakharany
Stewart House / SSdH
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Architects: SSdH
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: Wilderness Build Co
https://www.archdaily.com/1016689/stewart-house-ssdhHana Abdel
Common Knowledge Studio / THISS Studio
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Architects: THISS Studio
- Area: 145 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Dulux, EcoCork board supplied by Ty-Mawr Lime , King Upholstery, THISS Studio X Mitre and Mondays in Valchromat , THISS Studio X Mitre and Mondays/ Philips Hue
https://www.archdaily.com/1016658/common-knowledge-studio-thiss-studioAndreas Luco
HAKUHODO Gravity Office / DDAA
https://www.archdaily.com/1016678/hakuhodo-gravity-office-ddaaHana Abdel
Horizon House / Taylor Knights
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Architects: Taylor Knights
- Area: 145 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Amanda Oliver Gardens, Dome Building Projects
https://www.archdaily.com/1016684/horizon-house-taylor-knightsHana Abdel
45° Kindergarten / office aaa
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Architects: office aaa
- Year: 2022
https://www.archdaily.com/1016677/45-degrees-kindergarten-office-aaaHana Abdel
House Brise / Sidney Quintela Architecture + Urban Planning
https://www.archdaily.com/1016751/house-brise-sidney-quintela-architecture-plus-urban-planningPilar Caballero
Toronto Public Library – Albert Campbell Branch / LGA Architectural Partners
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Architects: LGA Architectural Partners
- Area: 2370 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: Blackwell, Enso Systems Inc, EMC Group, David Hine Engineering, Pre-Eng Contracting
https://www.archdaily.com/1016707/toronto-public-library-albert-campbell-branch-lga-architectural-partnersAndreas Luco
RVTK Residential Building / Messner Architects
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Architects: Messner Architects
- Area: 500 m²
- Year: 2023
https://www.archdaily.com/1016759/rvtk-residential-building-messner-architectsPaula Pintos
Villa Keri / LUCY LAGO architectural studio
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Architects: LUCY LAGO architectural studio
- Area: 440 m²
- Year: 2022
https://www.archdaily.com/1016676/villa-keri-lucy-lago-architectural-studioPaula Pintos
apm Gallery in Haikou GAOXINGLI / Dazhou And Associates
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Architects: Dazhou And Associates
- Area: 387 m²
- Year: 2023
https://www.archdaily.com/1016672/apm-gallery-in-haikou-gaoxingli-dazhou-and-associatesPilar Caballero
Abey Public School / Almimariya
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Architects: Almimariya
- Area: 3408 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Green Innovative Design, Batiplus Méditerranée
https://www.archdaily.com/1016756/abey-public-school-almimariyaHana Abdel