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Ringed Sanctuary for Wellness and Rest

Ana-maria Lenghen, Razvan ioan Muntean, Silviu ioan Popa

House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.

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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems

Austin Autrey

Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.

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Modular Tower for Ecological Observation

Modular Tower for Ecological Observation

Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett Sigrid Anna Joubert

Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs

Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.

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A Residential Ensemble with Courtyards and Mayadeen

A Residential Ensemble with Courtyards and Mayadeen

Balint Iszak, Csenge Gyorgyi

Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.

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A Residence with Adaptable Open-Plan Living

A Residence with Adaptable Open-Plan Living

Paula Soler Soler, Marta Woodward Moncho

Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.

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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana

Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang

Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.

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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

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