2025
BRONZE

Victoria Sanchez

Alexander Schmidt, Arthur Dubois, Margherita Ferri
The Beacon, Bronze at the Output Design Award 2025, by Alexander Schmidt, Arthur Dubois, Margherita Ferri

This architectural work explores the dynamic between a human-made object and a raw, untamed landscape. “The Beacon” is a minimalist refuge designed not to conquer its environment, but to coexist with it, offering a point of profound shelter and observation. Its clean, geometric form creates a deliberate and powerful contrast to the organic chaos of the surrounding rocky highlands, making a clear statement about presence and place.

The building’s stark white exterior acts as a canvas for the dramatic natural light, while a vibrant orange accent marks the entrance, symbolizing warmth, safety, and human ingenuity. This chromatic focal point serves as a welcoming gesture against the muted, earthy tones of the terrain. By juxtaposing rational design with a wild setting, the project becomes a meditation on sanctuary, resilience, and our connection to the vastness of nature.

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