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Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Layouts Elevate Sustainable Urban Living
Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Layouts Elevate Sustainable Urban Living
James Donaldson
Emphasizing charred wooden shingles and a flexible layout, this compact dwelling integrates sustainable materials to create a harmonious urban living space that fosters community engagement.
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Rammed Earth Walls and Generous Glass Facades Create a Harmonious Yoga Studio Experience
Rammed Earth Walls and Generous Glass Facades Create a Harmonious Yoga Studio Experience
Katharina Hoerath, Katie Donahue, Marina Brink
With its rammed earth walls that seamlessly blend with the landscape and expansive glass facades that invite nature indoors, the studio offers a tranquil space for yoga and reflection.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Define A Harmonious Retreat Integrated With Natural Landscape
Charred Wooden Shingles Define A Harmonious Retreat Integrated With Natural Landscape
Tad Jameyfield
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and abundant glazing, this residence seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings while offering a flexible living space designed for modern comfort.
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Natural Brown Cladding and Modular Spaces in a Collaborative Urban Living Environment
Natural Brown Cladding and Modular Spaces in a Collaborative Urban Living Environment
Giacomo Caputo
With its innovative use of straw cladding and modular wood structures, this urban living development redefines communal spaces, creating an adaptive environment that fosters connections among residents while prioritizing sustainability.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Versatile Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Versatile Community Hub
Mattia Fornari, Luca Tagliaferri
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a beautifully adaptive community hub that fosters connection while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
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Floating Structures Crafted from Fiberglass and Polystyrene Embracing Nature on Iceland's Shores
Floating Structures Crafted from Fiberglass and Polystyrene Embracing Nature on Iceland's Shores
Isabella Flore, Benedetta Gatti
Crafted from an innovative blend of fiberglass and polystyrene, the design seamlessly connects with Iceland’s dramatic landscape, offering flexible living spaces that adapt to both individual needs and the natural environment.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Community-Focused Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Community-Focused Space
Klea Braho
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design emphasizes sustainable materiality while creating a welcoming communal space that fosters social interaction and connectivity among residents.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light in a Seamless Landscape Integration
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light in a Seamless Landscape Integration
Duarte Franco da rosa, Ana sofia Martins, Margarida alexandra Matos bessa
Utilizing charred wooden shingles to harmonize with its natural surroundings, the dwelling achieves an organic connection to the landscape, designed as a sustainable retreat for its occupants.
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Reed Bed Systems and Straw Insulation Nestled in Natural Terrain for a Wellness Retreat
Reed Bed Systems and Straw Insulation Nestled in Natural Terrain for a Wellness Retreat
Sofiia Novokreshchenova
Utilizing straw insulation and a reed bed system, this mountain retreat seamlessly integrates with its surroundings to offer a tranquil space for yoga and wellness.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Seamless Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Seamless Community Space
Wael El gendy
Featuring a façade of charred wooden shingles and expansive cross-laminated timber panels, the design fosters a harmonious community space that integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
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Venturi-Inspired Microhome Utilizing Metal Sheets and Composite Wood for Enhanced Efficiency
Venturi-Inspired Microhome Utilizing Metal Sheets and Composite Wood for Enhanced Efficiency
Danica Petrović, Relja Petrović
Harnessing the Venturi effect through an aerodynamically designed air tunnel, this microhome integrates metal sheets and composite wood to create an energy-efficient living space that prioritizes sustainability and comfort.
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Curvilinear Design Featuring Hydrophobic Concrete and Mirrored Glazing in a Volcanic Landscape Museum
Curvilinear Design Featuring Hydrophobic Concrete and Mirrored Glazing in a Volcanic Landscape Museum
Jonas Kurtscheidt, Karsten Heuser, Christian Zeckler
With a curvilinear form that mirrors the region’s volcanic landscape and a façade of hydrophobic concrete and reflective glazing, this museum provides a unique space for engaging with Iceland's cultural heritage and environmental narrative.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Framework With Communal Gardens in Affordable Urban Housing
Cross-Laminated Timber Framework With Communal Gardens in Affordable Urban Housing
Wojciech Zientek
Nestled within Sydney’s urban landscape, the design showcases cross-laminated timber panels that create adaptable living spaces complemented by lush communal gardens, providing a unique solution for affordable housing.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Biophilic Design in a Sustainable Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Biophilic Design in a Sustainable Community Space
Peter Charles Searle
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and biophilic design elements, the architecture harmonizes with its environment to create a vibrant community space that fosters connection and well-being.
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Residential community featuring natural light integration and cross-laminated timber panels
Residential community featuring natural light integration and cross-laminated timber panels
Xueer Ma, Yanyan Zhang, Yifan Li
This residential community seamlessly blends private living units with communal spaces, utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and large windows to foster connections among residents while embracing the tranquility of its natural surroundings.
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The Architect’s Stair

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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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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.
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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