Pine to Sea
Bronze 2025

Pine to Sea

by Yanci Chen

Pine to Sea is an eco-hotel and landscape masterplan designed to restore the Lignano Pinewood while offering a sustainable tourism experience. Elevated cabins, floating walkways, and wetland regeneration create a minimal impact retreat that blends architecture with nature. Using modular prefabrication, passive design, and adaptive reuse, the project preserves biodiversity while redefining eco-hospitality, ensuring long-term environmental resilience and community engagement.

Questions & Answers

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1

What are the dimensions of the elevated cabins in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew features elevated cabins measuring 4,000mm in width, 8,000mm in depth, and 3,500mm in height.

2

What is the width of the elevated walkways in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew features elevated walkways that are 1,500mm wide.

3

What is the total area of the masterplan for Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

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Pine To Sea Urban Renew masterplan spans 12,000 square meters.

4

What type of insulation is employed in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew employs bio-based insulation.

5

Which water management system is integrated into Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew integrates a rainwater harvesting system.

6

Which renewable energy system is installed in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew integrates solar energy systems.

7

What primary construction material is used for the cabins in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew employs lightweight timber construction for the cabins.

8

Which digital analysis methods were used to optimize building placement in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew uses digital terrain analysis and parametric modeling to optimize building placement.

9

What additional water-sensitive design features are used to manage stormwater in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew integrates natural water filtration systems as a water-sensitive design feature.

10

What prefabrication methods are employed for the modular cabin components in Pine To Sea Urban Renew?

Answer

Pine To Sea Urban Renew employs modular prefabrication for the cabin components.

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