Dezeen School Shows: an eco-resort situated on the side of a mountain and a house designed to withstand desert conditions are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at My ArchiSchool.

Also featured is the design of an airport that aims to connect passengers to nature and a dwelling located in a forest that takes cues from the design of tents.

My ArchiSchool

School: My ArchiSchool
Courses: Architectural Design Program 1.0 and Young Architectural Author Program
Tutor: Alice Cheung

School statement:

"My Archischool provides an introduction to architectural education and digital design for those seeking knowledge and skills to aid their future career aspirations.

"The Hong Kong-based organisation offers in-person and online courses to help young people develop 3D modelling skills that can be applied to future careers in architecture and urban planning.

"Geared towards children and teenagers between the ages of six and 18, the various stages of tuition start at beginner level and progress to cover a range of tools, interfaces and outputs.

"A variety of programme packages are offered to those wishing to develop a wide range of skills over several sessions.

"These include writing and portfolio development, while the most comprehensive package concludes with an exhibition of student work after eight months of study."

The Rage by Albus Oscar Chung

"Chung created a painting depicting a landscape filled with angry, gigantic trees based on dreams he had during his childhood.

"The Rage encapsulates the idea that all living forms on earth should strive to live in harmony."

Student: Albus Oscar Chung
Course: Young Architectural Author Program

Escape by Abigail Shih

"In her latest book project titled Runaway to the Forest, Shih writes about a tragedy in which a young lady is killed by pollution.

"By reading this story, she hopes that people will understand the urge to adopt more sustainable design and architecture methods.

"She then created a design that incorporates both buildings and forests, illustrating the benefits of integrating man-made structures into the fabric of woodlands."

Student: Abigail Shih
Course: Young Architectural Author Program

Designing a Green Resort by Quinten Fan

"The resort is set in a mountain range and, in order to let the guests enjoy the full panorama of the landscape, Fan designed the structures with simple geometric forms and transparent glass walls.

"The small-scale components can be easily transported and assembled in remote areas.

"Tent-like buildings are gathered around a central courtyard that forms a communal area for guests."

Student: Quinten Fan
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing my Animal Hotel by Sean Lee

"Lee's design solution is intended to be surrounded by all kinds of wildlife. The animals come close to help people learn about them and the guests will be protected by the tall, reinforced design of the building.

"The top floor was designed as an observation deck with the first floor housing the guest accommodation. The ground floor serves as both a physical buffer to protect guests as well as being used by hotel management.

"This would be an extraordinary experience to live in the wild."

Student: Sean Lee
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing my Futuristic House by Aidan Chan

"By adopting a modular structural design, Chan created a highly flexible building form intended to be built in a desert.

"The building was designed to withstand the challenges that come with extreme weather and being in a remote location.

"The roof's hanging system will be able to reduce the risk that comes with having an unstable foundation due to the geographical underground conditions."

Student: Aidan Chan
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing my Future House by Terrance Sun

"Sun designed his future house based on the idea of a mobile home. He loves travelling and he would like to travel with his home, which would be combined with a food truck.

"The project was informed by preparing and sharing food with family while on the move as well as with local people.

"It aims to contribute to eliminating world hunger as a sustainable development goal."

Student: Terrance Sun
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing my Future House by Chua Chung Hei

"Hei created his dream house in a forest and was inspired by the self-supporting, curved structure of lightweight tents.

"There would be no need to dig deep into the soil of the forest for footing construction.

"The house was designed to be illuminated with indirect lighting so animals living in the forest would not be interrupted by bright light."

Student: Chua Chung Hei
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing my Winter Resort by Valerie Zhang

"Zhang's winter resort project was inspired by snowflakes and focused on creating dramatic views of nature for guests.

"The most inspiring element for the guests will be the experience of living in nature. The building was designed with a wooden structure to provide a warm and cosy atmosphere.

"It was built from locally sourced timber, making the project more environmentally friendly by reducing the transportation of material."

Student: Valerie Zhang
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing a Green Airport by Vivian Tam

"Inspired by the 15-minute city urban scheme, Tam designed her mini green airport with a circular layout that separates the arrival hall from the departure hall.

"The zone in between the two spaces was designed as a landscaped waiting area.

"The glass roof system has a shading device that brings natural light in while being able to control the heat in the interior for the comfort of the passengers."

Student: Vivian Tam
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Designing my Winter Resort by David Ma

"Using the techniques of parametric design, Ma created his winter resort on a snowy, mountainous site with an undulating roof supported by a triangular truss system.

"The structural system would be made from a combination of steel trusses with timber components in order to tackle dramatically fluctuating temperature changes.

"The resort was designed to reference the organic shapes of mountains."

Student: David Ma
Course: Architectural Design Program 1.0

Partnership content 

This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and My ArchiSchool. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.