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Flexible Workspaces with Urban Ecological Design

Authors:
Przemysław Baranek, Nina Zdanowicz
Flexible Workspaces with Urban Ecological Design

Project in-detail

Designed with flexibility and sustainability in mind, the project offers a progressive take on office architecture by integrating nature directly into the structure and prioritizing public engagement.
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Incorporates green roofs to enhance biodiversity and improve thermal performance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for sustainable structural integrity.
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<p>This office project introduces a modular layout designed to adapt over time, supporting a range of work styles and encouraging collaboration. Moving away from traditional closed-plan models, the design prioritizes shared spaces that foster community and engage with the surrounding urban context.</p><p><strong><em>Material Strategy and Environmental Integration</em></strong></p><p>Glass façades bring in abundant natural light, while concrete ensures structural strength and longevity. Wood accents soften the interior and add a tactile quality to the otherwise minimal palette. Green roofs provide thermal insulation and contribute to urban biodiversity, aligning with the project’s sustainability goals.</p><p><strong><em>Outdoor Access and Passive Design</em></strong></p><p>The layout is shaped by passive strategies—natural ventilation, daylighting, and carefully placed openings reduce reliance on mechanical systems. Each floor includes planted terraces that offer outdoor work and break areas, supporting a healthier work-life balance. These green spaces connect occupants to nature and provide moments of rest within the daily rhythm of office life, redefining what a workplace can offer in an urban setting.</p>

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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