Foreword
Yearning to Breathe design competition was organised by archiol competitions aiming to address the issues of the degrading relationship between nature and humans leading to mental illnesses such as stress and depression and enhancing mental healing and recovery.. This design competition received 216 entries from around the world.
Competition Jurors:
• Ayman Hassanen
• Doan Thanh Ha
Scroll down to check out the winners.
Top 3
FIRST
Andres J. Mora
U.S.
SECOND
Yasyfina Widyarini, Alfira Kurniawati, Shafira Izzatunnisa
Indonesia
THIRD
Julia Sielska
Poland
FIRST PRIZE WINNER
___________________
Biophilic Eye
Andres J. Mora
U.S.
JURY COMMENTS
"Highly original concept. "Biophilic Eye" metaphor is well developed and integrated into the overall design.
The project is well articulated through the written description and presentation style.
All design elements engage with the idea of nature and healing in a clear and direct manner. Design concept could be further elaborated through materials, structural concept, etc."
-Ayman Hassanen
SECOND PRIZE WINNER
___________________
Beeophile, Reconnecting Urban Dwellers With Nature
Yasyfina Widyarini, Alfira Kurniawati, Shafira Izzatunnisa
Indonesia
JURY COMMENTS
"Very good overall visual presentation. Project description framed well.
Project ideas are well communicated through diagrams. "
-Ayman Hassanen
THIRD PRIZE WINNER
___________________
Habitat Symbiosis
Julia Sielska
Poland
JURY COMMENTS
"Project is well developed in all areas (materials, structure, architectural concept). Specfic focus on mental health and well being articulates
a holistic and expanded understanding of healing through nature. Project description clear and well conveyed. Overall presentation
compliments design well. This entry is the most complete."
-Ayman Hassanen
SPECIAL MENTION
___________________
Marine Symbiotic Community
Congruo Guan
China
JURY COMMENTS
"Similar to the previous two entries, design development is very good, but nature could have played a larger role in the core concept. Use of "wall" concept is unique and unifies the many ideas incorporated in the design.
Description could be improved to better highlight the main ideas.
Overall visual presentation is good. While the 2D architectural drawings could be improved, the diverse use of other visual styles (Photos, collages, etc.) aids in the project's expression."
-Ayman Hassanen
Honorable Mention
Magdalena Herman
U.K.
Zhurong Zhang
China
Erin Justin L. Racpan & Ricardo Andrei Manuel M. Guardino
Philippines
HONOURABLE MENTION
___________________
Biophilic Residence
Magdalena Herman
U.K.
JURY COMMENTS
"Highly original idea, mixing traditional construction techniques with the new. Identifies and addresses specific issue (soil). Design well developed and thought out. "
-Ayman Hassanen
HONOURABLE MENTION
___________________
Ecological Regeneration Community
Zhurong Zhang
China
JURY COMMENTS
"Similar to the entry above, the design is very well developed and articulated through conceptual diagrams, but idea somewhat lacks focus vis a vis nature. Use of organic forms inspired by shoreline makes project memorable."
-Ayman Hassanen
HONOURABLE MENTION
___________________
Umangkop
Erin Justin L. Racpan & Ricardo Andrei Manuel M. Guardino
Philippines
JURY COMMENTS
"Concept is unique and memorable. Presentation is good, but the project could have benefited from additional diagrams
and figures to elaborate on the concept. A very good starting point for a potential design but needs further development in terms of structure, materials, etc."
-Ayman Hassanen
HONOURABLE MENTION
___________________
JURY COMMENTS
HONOURABLE MENTION
___________________
JURY COMMENTS
Shortlisted Entries
• Biophilic New Venice
Yu Li
China
• Desire to Breathe
Nan Li
China
• The Loop
Hiromasa Komori & Kenji Takeda
Japan
• What if a car park made you feel good?
Eugenie Iooss & Aurelie Donneger
France
• Biophic Venice
Guoer Tang
China
• Biophic Venice
Guoer Tang
China
• Biocirnom Green Port: Biophilic & Biomimicry circular Nomads Green Port
Anna Nowak, Maximilian Tyniec & Karolina Beinarovica
Poland
• Bio-city
Monykandy Leng
Cambodia
• Next To The Green
Marko Świerc
Poland
• Roots House
Tsz Wai Goh, Yuan Yang Ho
China
• Tropical Clay House
Kongphat Phaiboonnukulkij
U.K.
Organizers
