The Kit-of-Parts Ecosystem
Organiser - Terra Viva
Type - Wildlife Pavilions
Location - Torbiere del Sebino, Italy
Year - 2023
Result - Finalist
The Kit-of-Parts Ecosystem proposes three experimental pavilions designed in harmony with nature. The kit-of-parts system maximises the potential for flora and fauna to flourish through design based on an understanding of the exact needs of its users. Rather than one designated space for nature, the design strategy allows for a plethora of spaces that vary in size, temperature, light levels and spatial complexity.
Leiðarljós Coffee Shop
Organiser - Buildner
Type - Cafe, Visitors Centre
Location - Hverfjall Volcano, Iceland
Year - 2022
Result - Shortlisted
Leiðarljós (ley-de-los-th) translates as 'guiding light' in Icelandic. The design intent was to create an architecture that directly draws inspiration from its unique, natural surroundings. Located at the base of Hverfjall Volcano, the circular building nestles itself at the beginning of one of the two protected hiking routes up to the ridge of the turf ring volcano. Panoramic views of the landscape are achieved due to the building's form. Clad in copper, the building's façade will slowly change over time, weathering to a verdigris green.
Cabin for Two
Organiser - Buildner
Type - Cabin
Location - Northern New Zealand
Year - 2021
Collaboration with Kaizer Hud
Email - kaizerhud@gmail.com
(Intellectual copyright of Alexander Kolar and Kaizer Hud)
The brief for this project was to design a romantic cabin for two in a rural part of Northern New Zealand. We proposed a cabin of three large rocks; the three healing hearts of the cabin. One contains rock fire; a space to eat, one rock contains water; a space to wash, and one contains a space to rest.