Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Charred Wooden Shingles and Brick Facade Enhance Educational Space in Historic Urban Context

Authors:
Ebrahim Abdolah Zadeh, Hooman Talebi
Charred Wooden Shingles and Brick Facade Enhance Educational Space in Historic Urban Context
Explore the full project presentation!
Subscribers only
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and locally sourced brick, the design uniquely integrates modern educational spaces within a historic urban setting, creating a functional hub for community learning and interaction.
5 key facts about this project
01
Charred wooden shingles create a unique facade that integrates fire resistance and aesthetic appeal.
02
Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural strength while reducing overall carbon footprint.
03
The bent A-frame design enhances spatial dynamics, allowing for varied ceiling heights within the interior.
04
Public engagement areas are intentionally designed to foster community interaction and collaboration.
05
Sustainable design features include passive heating and cooling strategies that optimize energy efficiency.

### Overview

Located near a former train station, the Internet Museum integrates contemporary design with the historical context of its surroundings. The project emphasizes functionality and community engagement while being strategically responsive to the unique characteristics of the site. It aims to educate the public about the digital realm, fostering an environment that encourages interaction and exploration.

### Spatial Strategy and User Experience

The design promotes permeability while maintaining distinct areas for privacy and focus. It features a public plaza that serves as a vital urban connector, enhancing community interaction. Clear vertical circulation routes improve accessibility, allowing visitors to navigate the museum's various functions with ease. The ground floor includes essential amenities such as the main entrance, lobby, café, and public IT suites, all facilitating visitor flow. The first floor houses seminar rooms and classrooms to support educational initiatives. An outdoor public terrace provides a gathering space that integrates indoor activities with the natural environment.

### Materiality and Environmental Considerations

The project thoughtfully employs materials that both respect the local context and enhance aesthetic appeal. A locally sourced brick is prominently featured, echoing the materiality of neighboring structures, while concrete elements offer durability and modernity. Glass panels enhance transparency in communal areas, inviting engagement. The design also incorporates climate-responsive strategies, such as roof overhangs for passive solar heating and shade, aiming to maximize natural light and reduce energy consumption. The distinct elevations reflect a thoughtful dialogue between old and new, ensuring the existing historical structure remains a focal point while allowing for the introduction of modern architectural elements.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown

`
Competition organisers

The Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown is an international architecture competition organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA). The competition invites architects, designers, planners, and creative thinkers to explore innovative approaches to tall buildings in Vancouver’s downtown core, focusing on sustainability, livability, urban density, public space, and the city’s strong connection to nature. As Vancouver continues to grow, participants are challenged to rethink how vertical development can enhance urban life and contribute to a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient city identity.

The competition offers a total prize fund of $15,000 CAD, with winning proposals selected by an international jury of architects, planners, academics, and city-building professionals. Key dates include the final registration deadline on October 29, 2026, submission deadline on November 30, 2026, and winners announcement on January 26, 2027. Full competition details, requirements, and registration information are available at architecturecompetitions.com/VancouverTallChallenge

Vancouver Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

Building higher downtown ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 29 October 2026

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
New York High Falls 
Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 7 October 2026
Valli Wine 
Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 8 October 2026
The 
Quiet 
Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 15 October 2026
Vancouver 
Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

Building higher downtown ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 29 October 2026
The Oak 
Moon 
Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 5 November 2026
Portugal Long Table 
Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 9 December 2026

Recurring architecture competitions

Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 28 October 2026
Museum of 
Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026
The 
Architect's 
Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award + Exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 3 December 2026
new
Buildner's Unbuilt Award

Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a 50,000€ prize

50,000€ Prize / 2027 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 4 February 2027

Media, partners and clients

To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in