‘tradition contains generations of knowledge’: natura futura builds with ecuadorian wisdom

‘tradition contains generations of knowledge’: natura futura builds with ecuadorian wisdom

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natura futura arquitectura

natura futura arquitectura is an ecuador-based studio dedicated to give new meanings to the local architecture, linking the traditional with the contemporary.

natura futura restores floating neighborhood of seven 'raft' houses in ecuador

natura futura restores floating neighborhood of seven 'raft' houses in ecuador

natura futura works with locals in ecuador to complete a floating neighborhood of 'las balsas', alongside a broader riverfront restoration.

permeable teak bakery by natura futura doubles as women-led learning space in ecuador

permeable teak bakery by natura futura doubles as women-led learning space in ecuador

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natura futura's mobile platform uses repurposed plastic to float on babahoyo's river

natura futura's mobile platform uses repurposed plastic to float on babahoyo's river

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round teak wooden posts uphold natura futura's community center in ecuador

round teak wooden posts uphold natura futura's community center in ecuador

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'santay observatory' enlivens ecuador's guayas river with a floating cultural space

'santay observatory' enlivens ecuador's guayas river with a floating cultural space

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set in ecuador, 'la balconera' features a modular outdoor gallery that links to the streets

set in ecuador, 'la balconera' features a modular outdoor gallery that links to the streets

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natura futura installs sculptural wooden canopy over art & food hub in ecuador

natura futura installs sculptural wooden canopy over art & food hub in ecuador

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natura futura uses folding metal panels to design a sports center in rural ecuador

natura futura uses folding metal panels to design a sports center in rural ecuador

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natura futura designs a mobile micro shelter for homeless people in ecuador

natura futura designs a mobile micro shelter for homeless people in ecuador

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natura futura raises a timber-built tea room over a water channel in los rios, ecuador

natura futura raises a timber-built tea room over a water channel in los rios, ecuador

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square brick volumes complete facade for house in ecuador by natura futura

square brick volumes complete facade for house in ecuador by natura futura

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fisherman's refuge by natura futura + juan carlos bamba floats on a river in ecuador

fisherman's refuge by natura futura + juan carlos bamba floats on a river in ecuador

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natura futura transforms ecuador house into permeable urban training center

natura futura transforms ecuador house into permeable urban training center

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'the house that habitates' by natura futura rethinks urban living in ecuador

'the house that habitates' by natura futura rethinks urban living in ecuador

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a permeable brick envelope clads natura futura's mixed-use building in ecuador

a permeable brick envelope clads natura futura's mixed-use building in ecuador

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natura futura's house of silence features a central courtyard for meditation in ecuador

natura futura's house of silence features a central courtyard for meditation in ecuador

designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.

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natura futura arquitectura builds little shelters for homeless animals in babahoyo, ecuador

natura futura arquitectura builds little shelters for homeless animals in babahoyo, ecuador

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red brick and vertical gardens define 'canteria' restaurant design in ecuador

red brick and vertical gardens define 'canteria' restaurant design in ecuador

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natura futura + frontera sur build a system of adaptable living and recycling in ecuador

natura futura + frontera sur build a system of adaptable living and recycling in ecuador

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natura futura designs ecuador house with glass-less windows and baked bricks

natura futura designs ecuador house with glass-less windows and baked bricks

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natura futura's 'the house of prayer' has a permeable façade made of wooden mesh

natura futura's 'the house of prayer' has a permeable façade made of wooden mesh

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natura futura's entre bloques house is the solution that meets the real needs

natura futura's entre bloques house is the solution that meets the real needs

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'la pesca' eatery by natura futura revives local dialogues in babahoyo, ecuador

'la pesca' eatery by natura futura revives local dialogues in babahoyo, ecuador

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natura futura arquitectura wraps invisible portal with mirrors in ecuador

natura futura arquitectura wraps invisible portal with mirrors in ecuador

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competitions

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

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