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MEDITATION BARN ILLUMINATION PROMENADE
VIDZEME, LATVIA
Team: Ana Loayza, Rolf Soldtwedel
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BeeBreeders International Architecture Competition 2017 Honorable Mention
“One of the top priorities for the Latvian government has been encouraging green living through its “homo ecos” campaign. Latvia benefits from a rich and diverse ecosystem; with large areas of pristine nature (54% forest) is one of greenest countries in Europe. The SBMC will be for those looking to escape city life and enjoy quiet contemplation in the countryside. It will focus on organizing events and retreats for meditation; there will also be the option of joining yoga camps, kids’ camps, and other small events.
The competition site is situated in rural Vidzeme in the eastern region of Latvia. Known for both its cultural heritage and its natural beauty, the location is rich in forests, lakes, and grasslands. The stone barn was built in 1875 and operated as a sawmill until the late 1990s. All the equipment has since been removed, and part of the building has been demolished.”*
*from the meditation camp brief brochure
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Green Academy Green Business Hub
Team: Ana Loayza, Rolf Soldtwedel
Contest: YAC Green Academy - 2016
Role: conceptual design, plans drafting, 3d modeling.
“Recently, from the Tate Modern to Prada Foundation, industrial architectures have become valuable opportunities for the urban regeneration of urban areas. They are transforming into modern centers able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society. Industrial plants no longer in use are an extraordinary opportunity to relaunch culture, development, and innovation.
The project aims at reinforcing the ethical model of entrepreneurship, which is already strong in the area, in order to encourage the renewal of the city and the social fabrics.”1
The project should take an old paper factory located inside the industrial complex of Marzaboto, and transform it into a startup and green business incubator, where ideas, negotiations, and innovation take place.
1. Extract from the contest brief brochure (www.youngarchitectscompetitions.com)
